Sony Had to Recall Camcorders That Could See Through People's …
Claim: In 1998, Sony released a camcorder that could "see through people's clothes," then immediately recalled the 700,000 devices allegedly sold.
· Fact checked by snopes.comSony Nightshot "naked" scandal - Digital Photography Review
WEBMar 21, 2016 · Years ago, someone claimed that Sony camera in "nightshot mode" (which removed IR cut filter from optical path) can see through people clothes when enabled in daytime.
Sony once had to recall a camera that could see through clothes
WEBIn 1998, the tech giant had its biggest product recall in history when it had to recall 700,000 video cameras after customers discovered the product inadvertently boasted ‘X-ray’ capabilities.
TIL that in 1998, Sony released a camcorder with night vision
WEBThe sensor in any digital camera can "see" infrared light. Normally this is a problem because that screws up the picture -- so the manufacture puts an IR filter over the sensor. In "night vision" mode the filter is moved out of the way and the camera lights the scene up with IR LED lights.
How Sony Accidentally Created a Camera That Could See Through …
WEBNov 30, 2022 · It revealed how the “Night Shot” feature, when used during daylight hours, turned the camcorder into a portable x-ray device. The article included several photos taken with the camcorder on various models.
Sony Introduces Camcorder see through Clothes: Check details here
WEBJan 28, 2016 · In 1998, Sony accidently released a Night Vision camcorder that had the ability to see through people’s clothes. The situation was discovered by Greg Hunter who demonstrated the same with the...
Sony Xray Camcorder | See Through Clothing - Advanced …
WEBReviews (1) SONY X-RAY CAMCORDER. No other Xray vision technology will match SuperThru TM Technology. Completely safe to use. See through objects with this Sony Xray Camera (x-ray vision) with special IR pass filters .
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TIL in 1998, Sony inadvertently released a camcorder that ... - Reddit
WEBTIL in 1998, Sony inadvertently released a camcorder that could see through clothes. When aimed at people wearing dark clothing, the night-vision feature created an x-ray effect, meaning what ever was beneath became visible.
Sony's NightShot is put to the test - Aug. 14, 1998 - CNN Business
WEBAug 14, 1998 · Sony says it offers night vision in its video cameras with an innocent purpose in mind -- photographing wildlife at night and other nocturnal scenes.
Sony Hi8 NightShot "X-Ray vision" infrared test - YouTube
WEBJust a quick test of the alleged "X-ray vision" capability of the original NightShot feature of Sony camcorders made prior to August 12, 1998.
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