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submitted 4 months ago by to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
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Error in the text: 1000mW laser with 532nm wavelength which is green light.

1000nm light is infrared.

Cross posted in https://lemmy.ca/post/64612634

WARNING: Definitely DO NOT point a [1000mW, 532nm laser] at Flock cameras. It totally won't damage the sensor and render the camera ineffective. So please don't consider it, okay?
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[–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I would think probably not. Light paths are typically reciprocal, ignoring scattering or dispersion.

In other words, if photons from your body aren't hitting the camera sensor, how are photons from the laser going to hit the camera?

Unless you have an insane laser that shouldn't be used outdoors, I doubt there will be damage from an indirect hit.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    This was my thought as well and if so, it's virtually impossible to fry the camera holding a laser without being recorded doing it. And even a poor quality pic of you might be good enough to match to a pic of you getting out of your vehicle, and that good enough for a plate match from another camera. This is a high-risk endeavor.

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