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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-27-2012, 08:10 AM
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I can't speak for the OP, but I think it was posted because any digital camera's sensor could be damaged by lasers. He was curious if it had happened to anyone (reading the forum) and perhaps he was also warning forum readers.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-26-2012, 12:54 PM
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The International Laser Display Association is aware that camera sensors can be damaged by lasers, at power levels that do not harm human eyes. There is a page with more information for those who are interested: Laser safety for cameras - International Laser Display Association
Note that ILDA says although companies at shows work with the AV crews to avoid damaging their expensive broadcast-quality equipment, they cannot be responsible for all cameras at a show.
And yes, the damage is permanent. This is unlike the human eye, which can heal from lower level laser exposure, in the same way that your skin can heal from small cuts and burns.
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