Mysterious Green Laser Beams Over Hawaii Came from Chinese Satellite
Mysterious green laser beams that appeared over the night sky in Hawaii have been pinned on a Chinese satellite.
Scientists Use High-Sensitivity Camera to Capture ‘Microdroplets’ that May Transmit Virus
Researchers in Japan released some truly fascinating footage this week. Using special 'high-sensitivity' cameras and laser beams, they're able to capture microdroplets that are 1/10,000 of a millimeter in size—droplets that are invisible to the naked eye, and may contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
Hong Kong Protester Lasers Are Frying Photographers’ Cameras
Protesters in Hong Kong are widely using handheld laser pointers in their anti-government demonstrations, and some photographers on the ground are reporting damaged sensors after their cameras were exposed to the powerful beams of light.
Apple to Bring 3D Laser Autofocus to iPhone Cameras, Report Says
Apple is reportedly adding a rear-facing 3D laser system to coming iPhones as part of the hardware improvements necessary for full utilization of its recently announced augmented reality development kit (ARKit). As well as depth-sensing for augmented reality application, the laser system will improve autofocus for iPhone photographers.
Photos of High Powered Laser Rainbows Projected Across the Night Sky
"Global Rainbow" is an outdoor art installation by Yvette Mattern that consists of seven high powered lasers projecting a bright rainbow across the night sky. The rainbow was originally displayed in New York in 2009, but has since appeared in cities across the UK. If you're lucky enough to see the project in real life, be sure to take some photographs -- it's not every day you get to enjoy rainbows at night.
Epic Photos of Lasers Slicing Through the Night Sky
European Southern Observatory photo ambassador Yuri Beletsky shot a series of epic photos showing astronomers shooting powerful laser beams into the night sky. The photo above showing a laser beam pointed at the center of our galaxy was voted as last year's Picture of the Year over at Wikipedia.
Canon 5D Mark II Has Sensor Destroyed by Concert Lasers
Here’s yet another painful-to-watch example of what the powerful lasers used at concerts can do to your …
What Laser Light Can Do to Your Precious DSLR Sensor
We all know pointing your DSLR directly at the sun for extended periods of time isn't too healthy for your sensor, but what about laser lights like the ones used at concerts? Turns out those can be even more lethal for your camera, even with very brief exposures.