sir_pronoun@lemmy.world 6 days ago
To those saying it’s not possible - modern cameras are highly complicated devices, constantly using little motors to change focus and exposure, driven by AI informed algorithms. Leave it up to some nerd to device a pattern and/or material that could maybe drive those sensors and motors nuts, or something like that.
remon@ani.social 6 days ago
Unless they invent some kind of new force of physics all you can do here is reflect ambient light.
The only pattern/material that comes close to what OP is looking for would be a parabolic mirror. If you attach one of these to your shirts and then stand at the exact right angle and distance to a camera, you could damage it. And it pretty much only works when the sun is out.
However that is already stretching “passive” because it would require a lot of deliberate actions to position yourself that way.
A even worse option could maybe wearing a shirt made from a radioactive material. (but is it still passive when you’re using something radioactive?). And of course this wouldn’t just damage the camera but also very much the camera man … and the wearer.