Video: Lasers Show Up Wobbly Camera Mirrors

You know when you read that you should use a tripod to get the sharpest possible photographs, especially in low light, and you’re all like “Whatever,” and “I have steady hands, dude.” Well, take a look at this video, which shows just how much you SLR can

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/05/video-lasers-show-up-wobbly-camera-mirrors/

The clip shows the laser as it shines onto a wall 20 feet away from the camera. The 7D was locked down on a tripod and took three shots. The first is made by pressing the shutter release carefully with a finger. The resulting vibrations, caused by both the finger and the mirror slapping up inside the body, make the laser careen wildly.