Does bulb mode damage the camera?

[JClishe]

Perhaps this is a stupid question, but does leaving the shutter open in bulb mode for long lengths of time damage the sensor or camera in any way?

 

[Plato]

Perhaps this is a stupid question, but does leaving the shutter open in bulb mode for long lengths of time damage the sensor or camera in any way?

I never really thought about it but I guess that you could cause some damage if used in the extreme, lens wide open with bright sunlight and the shutter open for hours. I expect that, with "normally exposed" shots there's no worry.

 

[Goontz]

There's been discussion on this forum in some of the star trails threads regarding this. It seems as though it is possible to overheat the sensor.

This thread should help: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/171860-long-exposures-burning-sensor.html

 

[NateWagner]

well, and going along with that, if you are in live view mode with the mirror locked up you can burn the sensor (particularly if you are shooting at the sun.

 

[Goontz]

:scratch: Did you intentionally copy and paste the exact thing that I wrote above?


Edit: Nevermind, looking at the rest of his posts, I'll quit feeding the trolls.

 

[AlexColeman]

Lol @ Donatello w/ ctrl+C

I imagine under normal circumstances, you are fine.