White light 'blinds' film pirates

[AdWright]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5097774.stm

Do you think that there is any scope for this technology to be introduced to famous landmarks in order to force people to buy postcards etc rather than taking their own shots. I really hope not. In know the article says that it cannot block SLRs, but lots of people have P&S cameras.

Don't censor my sensor!

 

[Richard T]

why would thid not stop digital slr's they still have sensors?

and imagine if this new system goes wrong? They were talking about using laser light

Imagine getting a blast of that in the eyes!

 

[hoodmeister]

seems a like quite a ham fisted way of doing it, but I guess sometimes the simple solutions are the best

It wouldn't work on an SLR cos' most of the time it wouldn't be "retroreflective" - with the mirror down.
Though if the system was very fast, then I guess it could still screw up exposures. Or long exposures.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

Bet all you people wanting Dslrs with live previews not to want that anymore

 

[Raider]

But most early pirated versions are made with the help of the projectionist if i'm not mistaken?

I don't think many pirates go to a public screening anymore..

 

[Scam]

But most early pirated versions are made with the help of the projectionist if i'm not mistaken?

I don't think many pirates go to a public screening anymore..

Yeah most would be private screenings or rips from DVD screeners. Certainly the ones that appear before a film is released would be from the screeners.

For cinemas, i think anything they can do to stop piracy is great. As for installing it in landmarks etc, its pretty Big Brother-esque dont you think? There would surely be outcry against it. I cant honestly see it happening.

 

[hoodmeister]

Aye, as soon as Joe public realises they can't use their camera to take a snap of their family infront of x monument, they'll have a fit :s