Ever since Star Wars taught us that lasers can bring down an intergalactic empire, we've loved lasers. But photography buffs now have reason to fear them: they can damage your digital SLR.
According to Julie Babcock, lasers can destroy the pixels in an image sensor. She highlights
this tip-sheet from the International Laser Display Association on how to film in a laser-filed environment without destroying your hardware. Tips include: avoid beams directed straight at your lens. Something to keep in mind next time you're at a particularly cheesy wedding or sweet 16 party.