ghosts/flares
Apr 7, 2012 17:10:11 #
Is there anything I can do to prevent ghosts/flares?
See attached -- multiple examples on front of building and on either side of the steeples
I took this with a tripod using 18-35 mm Nikkor lens (at 18 mm, f8, shutter = .62 sec) on my Nikon D700.
I had the ISO set high (1250), but, these occur at lower ISO's as well
Would a better quality lens (although this one should be good) or any particular type of filter help?
See attached -- multiple examples on front of building and on either side of the steeples
I took this with a tripod using 18-35 mm Nikkor lens (at 18 mm, f8, shutter = .62 sec) on my Nikon D700.
I had the ISO set high (1250), but, these occur at lower ISO's as well
Would a better quality lens (although this one should be good) or any particular type of filter help?
Apr 7, 2012 17:22:37 #
I get those also. I think it is from my UV filter. I wonder what others will say.
Apr 7, 2012 17:37:20 #
light bouncing off lens back up to uv filter. take filter off they go away.
Apr 7, 2012 17:38:07 #
Many are caused by filter reflections, but some are also just inherent to a particular lens. When shooting into a light source always remove all filters except CP and ND filters.
Often these can be removed in PP
Often these can be removed in PP
Apr 8, 2012 07:06:27 #
Apr 8, 2012 08:28:38 #
thanks to all -- I should have mentioned that I did have a UV filter on
it was not the most expensive UV (Vivitar -- I have heard mixed opinions re: their filters)
will try some shots w/o the filter
thanks
it was not the most expensive UV (Vivitar -- I have heard mixed opinions re: their filters)
will try some shots w/o the filter
thanks
Apr 8, 2012 08:29:43 #
Apr 8, 2012 08:30:08 #
Apr 8, 2012 08:54:07 #
Apr 8, 2012 12:50:29 #
Are there other bright lights, maybe street lights, nearby - but out of the picture, that are shining onto the lens? If so, these lights may be causing the flare. A lens hood, should help with that. Or, just hold something to cast a shadow on your camera from that bright light that's out of the image.
Or, it could be flare from the really bright street light near the right side of the image. Recomposing your photo to eliminate that light should 'cure' that flare.
I also agree - try removing the filter.
Post the results of your 're-shoot?'
Good luck!
Or, it could be flare from the really bright street light near the right side of the image. Recomposing your photo to eliminate that light should 'cure' that flare.
I also agree - try removing the filter.
Post the results of your 're-shoot?'
Good luck!
Apr 8, 2012 12:51:42 #
Apr 8, 2012 20:35:54 #
Apr 8, 2012 21:06:35 #
Turbo wrote:
or buy a good quality lens, like a CANON ! LOL
Canon is definitely Champion! :thumbup:
Apr 9, 2012 01:28:01 #
Turbo wrote:
or buy a good quality lens, like a CANON ! LOL
Right, Turbo!
Actually, anytime you include bright light sources (you have 3 in this photo) in your image area you run the risk of getting lens flare. This is only made worse using a filter. If you study carefully through your viewfinder, you may alleviate this by altering your angle or moving a little to one side or the other. On the other hand, you may not be able to avoid it and will have to deal with it in post processing.
Just one of those thangs!
Apr 9, 2012 11:38:43 #
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