Purple spots appearing in the same place in every photo — is my sensor damaged?
Asked 2/4/2019
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I’m seeing purple spots/lines in the same location and shape in every image I took today. They show up consistently from shot to shot. Does this indicate sensor damage, and what can cause it?
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Photography Stack Exchange contributor
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It looks like green sensels have gone dark. Lasers can cause damage like this.
- ILDA: Laser damage to cameras
- Gizmodo: Laser Light Show Burns a DSLR Sensor
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If the marks appear in exactly the same place and shape in every photo, that strongly suggests a sensor issue rather than something in the scene. Purple/magenta artifacts can happen when some green-sensitive pixels stop responding, which can leave a magenta cast in those areas.
One possible cause is laser exposure: strong laser light can permanently damage camera sensors. If you photographed near a laser show, stage lighting, or any direct laser source, that is a plausible explanation.
To confirm it’s not dust or a lens issue, take a few test shots of an evenly lit plain surface with different lenses. If the marks remain identical in the same spot, the problem is in the sensor/imaging path. Dust usually looks like soft dark spots, not bright purple lines or patches.
Unfortunately, true laser/sensor damage is usually permanent and requires professional service, often involving sensor replacement.
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