Using lasers to stop people from taking photos? Wow. (filter, DSLR, lens)
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Lots of flooding issues with folks here in Atlanta so haven't had time to post in the last few days, but I was able to make it in to work today and it's slow (no customers or employees due to the traffic/floods). Saw this article. Wow. A billionaire is installing LASERS on his fancy boat that shoot out when they detect a digital camera's CCD in use, and flash-out a photo from being captured.
Now, two things: First, if this system actually works, then in theory, it could one day make it's way to other places like Federal buildings, banks, private properties, etc., where people don't want photographers to take photos. Instead of "no photography" signs, you might literally have lasers aimed at your camera.
Second thing - if you wanted to bypass it, hey, remember FILM? (no ccd, hence, no block).
Good catch, Greg. The article says the technology detects CCD sensors. I wonder if it detects CMOS sensors as well, which is what most high-end DSLRs use these days. Also, I'm sure the technology could be defeated by putting a mirrored filter on your lens to deflect the scanning beam.
Regardless, he'll get his butt sued off quickly enough. You can't interfere people taking pictures in a public place as pointed out in the article. Or maybe he'll shoot lasers at some government's vessel, and get his boat torpedoed in retaliation.
Good catch, Greg. The article says the technology detects CCD sensors. I wonder if it detects CMOS sensors as well, which is what most high-end DSLRs use these days. Also, I'm sure the technology could be defeated by putting a mirrored filter on your lens to deflect the scanning beam.
Regardless, he'll get his butt sued off quickly enough. You can't interfere people taking pictures in a public place as pointed out in the article. Or maybe he'll shoot lasers at some government's vessel, and get his boat torpedoed in retaliation.
My thoughts exactly. Horray for CMOS! And boo to people unwilling to accept the laws of photography in public.
I knew there were differences, but didn't realize that CCDs and CMOS chips were different enough that they'd throw off something like this. Either way I agree, people will sue about not being able to take pics from public areas. Hey, if you're going to float around on something like THAT, you should expect it.
Or maybe he just THINKS he's working for the KGB....
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(no ccd, hence, no block).
