Lasers Will Damage Your Camera Sensor, Says Sony

A few unfortunate photographers have found out the hard way that lasers can permanently damage camera sensors. Now Sony has listed the warning on its website, hopefully preventing further accidents. Reports of photographers inadvertently destroying photosites on their camera sensors by exposing them to lasers crop up periodically in the industry press. Laser displays at live music venues and wedding receptions are common culprits with perhaps slightly less experienced photographers and videographers more susceptible to the problem by simply not having encountered discussions of the risks.