• oozynozh@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      reflective particles in the garment nullify flash photography by fucking with the exposure to wash out other elements of the subject

      here’s an example photo of Trevor Noah wearing one of these scarves without and with flash:

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          2 hours ago

          yes but these are designed to deter a specific type of intrusion from paparazzi, hence their popularity with celebrities. if it was effective at all times, it would be blinding to the naked eye, which would limit its usefulness to most people.

          • MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world
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            If someone were to take a picture of me without flash, the scarf would lose their effect. I believe the glasses won’t use flash.