Laser Split Into Camera Lens Pattern: What is it?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of a laser splitting into a pattern observed through a camera lens. Participants hypothesize that the pattern may be related to the CCD sensor, a diffraction pattern caused by dirt on the lens, or potentially the Bravais lattice structure of the lens itself. One contributor suggests the presence of a lenticular screen in the camera, which could be causing glare and contributing to the observed pattern. Overall, the conversation explores various optical effects and their implications in photography.

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  • Understanding of CCD sensor technology
  • Knowledge of diffraction patterns in optics
  • Familiarity with lens structures and their properties
  • Basic principles of glare and optical interference
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  • Explore the principles of diffraction patterns in optical systems
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What is the pattern made of balls?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUhKQxOPx0

I have some hypotesis: Something related to the CCD, a diffraction pattern caused by some dirt on the lens, or, but i think it's absurd, the Bravais lattice of the lens?

I'm very curious!
 
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It could be a variety of things, or a combination: my first guess is that your camera has a lenticular screen (perhaps for autofocusing), and you are seeing glare off that.
 

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