Warning About Lasers and Photography

Image from Canon 1DMk3: Source garibaldiphoto.com

The photo above is the result of a laser being pointed directly into a lens, and hitting the image sensor at the right (or wrong) angle. Though this does not happen all the time, a few cases have surfaced. Usually it is hard to pinpoint the cause, especially when shooting stills, but the result is a horizontal line (or crosshairs in this case) across the exposure. As each case is similar, it has been proven that there is indeed an issue when shooting near powerful lasers, though this is not always the outcome.

It has been reported that using the live view function may increase the chances of this happening. But when shooting normal [stills], the shutter protects the sensor from damage, as long as it isn't open! Please do not take this warning lightly, insure your equipment and know what it covers. *Note, insurance does not cover intentional carnage.

Here is a video clip of a similar mishap on a 5D Mkii:


Though this photo was very helpful to the Photography community, I promise, Christian actually does have more interesting shots.

Blockhead wins Phoenix Fear Film Festival

Congratulations to John Conway's Blockhead for the recent win at the 3rd Annual Phoenix Fear Film Festival. The "film" was shot on the Canon 5DMkII. Between Canon and RED, the digital platform can no longer be denied.

DP Aaron Proctor.

Be sure to show your support for the film by following at @blockheadfilm. More at http://blockheadthefilm.com/.

"City of Lakes" available for download

With the recent sky rocket of technology advances, especially in Digital Video, the Director no longer has to let the budget keep him from delivering stunning visuals. The technology is almost available to anyone, and proof of that is in the sales. Since the second day of the release of Canon's new Rebel, they have been sparse in stores.

One of the most viewed trailers online currently is "City of Lakes," by Pacific Pictures. The film is about a couple's "journey to Udaipur, India, to fulfill a lifelong dream of having their wedding in the country of their ancestry." Since the release of the Official Trailer at the beginning of the month, the video has had a great response. This is what happens when you get Kevin Shahinian and Joe Simon together on the same project. The art of story telling returns!

The entire film was shot on Canon 5DMkII and 7D cameras, and is now available for full res download.

Pacific Pictures blog.