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Hello all,
I'm experimenting with stereo photography and always wondered if I could use a laser to align the cameras. In daylight it's not so much of a problem, as there usually are enough visible objects that help me manage this. But in low light conditions or at night it's not so easy.
I've spent some time lurking here, but my knowledge in lasers is really limited. In theory I'm looking for a laser that's small, portable and able to shoot continuously without me having to keep pushing a button. I don't care about color, but I'd need something that's visible in the viewfinder in low light but also brighter conditions. I don't need a visible beam, but a bright dot would be great.
Safety is important. I don't shoot things right in front of me, mostly landscape and wide-angle, so there's usually at least 30 feet between me and the things I shoot. Of course I'd make sure the laser doesn't hit reflecting surfaces before looking through the viewfinder, but I wonder what distance is considered as safe in terms of IR or possible light coming from things like reflecting leafs etc.
I'd be really happy to get some suggestions or thoughts on this. Thanks in advance!
Matt
I'm experimenting with stereo photography and always wondered if I could use a laser to align the cameras. In daylight it's not so much of a problem, as there usually are enough visible objects that help me manage this. But in low light conditions or at night it's not so easy.
I've spent some time lurking here, but my knowledge in lasers is really limited. In theory I'm looking for a laser that's small, portable and able to shoot continuously without me having to keep pushing a button. I don't care about color, but I'd need something that's visible in the viewfinder in low light but also brighter conditions. I don't need a visible beam, but a bright dot would be great.
Safety is important. I don't shoot things right in front of me, mostly landscape and wide-angle, so there's usually at least 30 feet between me and the things I shoot. Of course I'd make sure the laser doesn't hit reflecting surfaces before looking through the viewfinder, but I wonder what distance is considered as safe in terms of IR or possible light coming from things like reflecting leafs etc.
I'd be really happy to get some suggestions or thoughts on this. Thanks in advance!
Matt