If you`re a Sony user with a weak stomach, you might want to look away for this one. Photographer and YouTuber Arthur R shared a video this past week that looks at just how scratch-proof an image sensor is.
Admittedly, this isn`t the most scientific of tests, as he`s using a scrap sensor and doesn`t put it back into the camera to see if any damage not visible to the eye is affecting image quality, but it`s an interesting test nonetheless. Using small tape, Arthur divides the sensor — taken from a Sony a6000 — into four quadrants and uses four different mediums to test the durability of the sensor: dust, dirt, oils and a knife.
As Arthur details in the ten-minute video, the durability of the sensor is impressive, at least to the naked eye. Dust, dirt and oils didn`t show any noticeable markings and even the box cutter abuse only yielded a few scratches. Granted, it`s possible smaller scratches that could affect image quality may be able to be seen with a microscope, it still came out better than he expected.
You can find more videos from Arthur R over on his YouTube Channel.
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