Lasers killed my 5D
 

Well, not my 5D specifically (because I don't have one), but there have been several reports of sensors being fried by the lasers used at festivals, clubs and light shows.

[URL="http://blog.planet5d.com/2010/07/lasers-can-damage-your-canon-hdslr-cameras-cmos-sensor/"]This video[/URL] actually made me shout 'NOOOOOOOO!' quite loudly. :eek:

i'm suprised i havn't heard more about this

I this video recently as well - it's strange that it's only being shouted about on a 5D users forum as I can't imagine this is a 5D specific problem...

I suppose you'd have to be recording video at the time (or having some other reason for the mirror-up).... I take it in normal circumstances there's no way for the laser light to get in to the sensor.

I think you're right Geoff - this shouldn't happen unless the mirror is up and you are recording directly into the plane of a laser. Still, l think I'm going to be a little more careful the next time I'm shooting anywhere with a light show!