Canadian Sunset
Jul 13, 2012 10:00:22 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
Jul 13, 2012 12:28:38 #
It is a lens refraction. You should have seen it when you were composing the shot. Some people try to catch these in their shots.
Jul 13, 2012 12:29:03 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
John 1813 wrote:
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
flair
Jul 13, 2012 13:02:32 #
Jul 13, 2012 13:10:48 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
docrob wrote:
flair
John 1813 wrote:
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
flair
How does one avoid it. Are there filters you can use?
Jul 13, 2012 13:15:12 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
John 1813 wrote:
How does one avoid it. Are there filters you can use?
docrob wrote:
flair
John 1813 wrote:
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
flair
How does one avoid it. Are there filters you can use?
use a lens hood or a good cap - and pay attention when you shoot in the direction of the sun
Jul 13, 2012 13:36:43 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
docrob wrote:
use a lens hood or a good cap - and pay attention when you shoot in the direction of the sun
John 1813 wrote:
How does one avoid it. Are there filters you can use?
docrob wrote:
flair
John 1813 wrote:
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
flair
How does one avoid it. Are there filters you can use?
use a lens hood or a good cap - and pay attention when you shoot in the direction of the sun
I'm not sure what you mean by use a cap nor do I know what you mean by pat attention. I could see the flair when I was taking the shot, but couldn't do anything about it.
Jul 13, 2012 13:51:35 #
John 1813 wrote:
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A lens hood is typically a piece of plastic or rubber that fits around the end of the lens to prevent sun flairs and other annoying light. You could use your hat, a piece of paper or your hand the same way in a pinch. Either way, if you saw it then it is what it is unless you want to post process it out.
Jul 13, 2012 13:55:56 #
John 1813 wrote:
Can anyone explain the spot to the left of the sun. This shot was on Manual, but doesn't seem to occur as frequently when I set camera to Auto. Settings were f1/15, f5.6,ISO 400.
i agree with the 2 responders ( flair ). i also don't think a lens hood will give you any advantage for sunset photos. your iso is good 400 but change your f-stop from 5.6 to f7 or f8 and increase your shutter speed to about 1/2000 to 1/4000 and take the shot when the sun is above the horizon ( about 20 degrees ). try it, i think you will like the outcome. hope this helps.
Jul 13, 2012 14:03:11 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
John 1813 wrote:
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cap = hat = something to block the sun. As for paying attention - if you could see the flair in the frame then you could have moved or changed the lens angle relative to the sun and maybe eliminated it - so no excuse there - if you saw it and did nothing to eliminate it then it was a choice and not a mistake to later get rid of.
Jul 13, 2012 14:19:34 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
docrob wrote:
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I guess I don't know what you mean by blocking the sun. I was taking a picture of the sun. As far as not doing anything to eliminate the flair, I tried changing the angle, aperture, and shutter speeds to no avail. I may be wrong, but your answers are rather abrupt and you seem irritated that I'm asking these questions? I'm really rather new at this and I'm trying to learn. If you think I don't have the experience to belong in this forum, let me know.
Jul 13, 2012 14:25:35 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
John 1813 wrote:
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sorry john for being abrupt - i guess i am. No, you are fine - perfect for this forum. Probably me that did not understand - you were shooting the sun - I get that now - so in that case when you shoot into the sun you get flair - nothing you can do about that - not a hood not a hat not a smaller aperture - or faster shutter speed - it is what it is - now, you can learn how to use lens flairs creatively - maybe that will be a goal?
Jul 13, 2012 14:37:38 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
docrob wrote:
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Thanks for clearing that up. Sorry if I seemed a bit sensitive. Now that I know there's not much I can do to eliminate flairs, I'll have to learn to embrace them.
BTW I'll be in Colorado the week after next. My daughter lives in Aurora and they have a "cabin" just west of Colorado Springs (if its still standing). I'm hoping to to get a lot of good shots of that beautiful scenery and grandkids.
Jul 13, 2012 14:55:38 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
John 1813 wrote:
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enjoy colorado - no telling what scenics are left around the Springs
Jul 13, 2012 15:00:34 #
If you had a filter on the lens, try removing it and see if that eliminates, or decreases, the amount of flare.
Some lenses are more prone to flare when shooting into the sun. If you have other lenses in the bag, give them a try and see if it helps.
Some lenses are more prone to flare when shooting into the sun. If you have other lenses in the bag, give them a try and see if it helps.
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