Photo Spot Question
Dec 27, 2018 23:37:24 #
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
Dec 27, 2018 23:41:46 #
jaymatt wrote:
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
Dust on probably the rear lens element? Use something like a Lens Pen to brush the rear and front elements then one of those pump blowers.
Dec 27, 2018 23:45:21 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Very unlikely that it's something on the lens. Usually things on or in the lens don't show up in images. In order to do so takes something really large and very noticeable. Remove the lens and look at the rear element and inside with a flashlight. I doubt you'll see anything large enough, though.
That's almost certainly something on the sensor, probably a speck of dust or a spot of oil. The reasons you don't see it in some images are because you are using larger apertures and/or because it's "hiding" in image details.
Clean the sensor. Here's info how: www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
The great thing about digital photography is that spots like that are really easy to fix. The cloning tool in Photoshop or Elements or whatever makes quick work of it. (It was much harder to retouch negs and prints when shooting film.)
That's almost certainly something on the sensor, probably a speck of dust or a spot of oil. The reasons you don't see it in some images are because you are using larger apertures and/or because it's "hiding" in image details.
Clean the sensor. Here's info how: www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
The great thing about digital photography is that spots like that are really easy to fix. The cloning tool in Photoshop or Elements or whatever makes quick work of it. (It was much harder to retouch negs and prints when shooting film.)
Dec 28, 2018 05:44:54 #
jaymatt wrote:
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
Schmutz on the sensor. If you are uncomfortable with cleaning it yourself, take it to someone who can do it for you. There are kits from Visible Dust and others that provide you with brushes, blowers, swabs and liquid.
A white spot would indicate dust in the light path (on a lens surface), but what you have is dust on the sensor. If you change the lens, you'll still see the spot.
Dec 28, 2018 07:09:47 #
Gene51 wrote:
Schmutz on the sensor. If you are uncomfortable with cleaning it yourself, take it to someone who can do it for you. There are kits from Visible Dust and others that provide you with brushes, blowers, swabs and liquid.
A white spot would indicate dust in the light path (on a lens surface), but what you have is dust on the sensor. If you change the lens, you'll still see the spot.
A white spot would indicate dust in the light path (on a lens surface), but what you have is dust on the sensor. If you change the lens, you'll still see the spot.
But that’s the thing--I don’t see it when I change lenses. It doesn’t appear when I shoot with my 50mm, nor my 70-300, only the 18-55 and then intermittently.
Dec 28, 2018 07:37:37 #
jaymatt wrote:
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
As to your question, dirt of foreign substances in your camera or lens. If you're wanting a quick solution, try this..
As a photographer, solving problems should be a natural action to get the shot.
When a spot shows up on a part time bases and you don't have time to clean things, use a wider aperture (lower number) until it goes away.
Dec 28, 2018 09:03:12 #
jaymatt wrote:
But that’s the thing--I don’t see it when I change lenses. It doesn’t appear when I shoot with my 50mm, nor my 70-300, only the 18-55 and then intermittently.
Possibly a fragment of dust within the lens that changes position with movement.
Dec 28, 2018 09:14:37 #
jaymatt wrote:
But that’s the thing--I don’t see it when I change lenses. It doesn’t appear when I shoot with my 50mm, nor my 70-300, only the 18-55 and then intermittently.
Classic sensor dust. You might see it if you do a mirror lock-up (see your manual, sensor cleaning) and use a magnifying glass. Being on the sensor, you can't see it unless you lock-up the mirror and view the sensor directly. It will show in your images more often when using smaller apertures. Your eagle shows f/8. Try taking a picture of something with a solid white / light color at f/11 and it should be even more noticeable. Here's an example of cleaning with simply a Giotto Rocket-Air: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-551677-1.html
Dec 28, 2018 09:23:31 #
jaymatt wrote:
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Since it happens only with that lens, it must be a lens problem. "Intermittently" is the strange part. Do us a favor and take several shots of the same outdoor scene. Let's see how intermittent it is.
Dec 28, 2018 09:54:32 #
If it is on the lens, and I am not sure it is, then it would likely be on the rear element and it would be easily seen since it is a pretty big spot. The other (bad) possibility is something else in the lens that is growing. Has this lens ever had a moisture issue?
But first clean the sensor. Hopefully it is the sensor.
But first clean the sensor. Hopefully it is the sensor.
Dec 28, 2018 10:49:39 #
jaymatt wrote:
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
this happened to me with my Minolta 5D few years ago. The problem is something on the sensor. What makes it intermittent is where it appears in your photo. you will only see it on the light background such as in this photo the sky in a darker background you won't see it. That makes it seem intermittent. take your camera to the local repair shop and have them clean the sensor her do it yourself if you feel comfortable. I have mine clean and it was good for a while and then came back in the same spot eventually got tired of taking it out in post and got rid of the camera.
Dec 28, 2018 10:55:01 #
jaymatt wrote:
But that’s the thing--I don’t see it when I change lenses. It doesn’t appear when I shoot with my 50mm, nor my 70-300, only the 18-55 and then intermittently.
Visibility will vary with aperture. I believe more visible ant smaller apertures (larger number).
Dec 28, 2018 10:56:09 #
frankraney wrote:
this happened to me with my Minolta 5D few years a... (show quote)
Good point. Maybe the OP should take some shots of a light colored wall with different lenses at a small (high number) aperture.
Dec 28, 2018 11:07:31 #
John, that is something on the sensor. Stop your lens down to the smallest aperture and take a photo of the clear blue sky. That's one of the easiest ways to find where your sensor needs attention.
--Bob
--Bob
jaymatt wrote:
Notice the dark spot on the photo.
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
This spot appears intermittently on my photos when using my 18-55 zoom (Canon kit lens). It is not a dirt spot, as it simply comes and goes for no reason that I can think of. It always appears in the same place on the image. It has not happened with any other lenses.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes this?
Dec 28, 2018 11:22:54 #
Gene51 wrote:
Schmutz on the sensor. If you are uncomfortable with cleaning it yourself, take it to someone who can do it for you. There are kits from Visible Dust and others that provide you with brushes, blowers, swabs and liquid.
A white spot would indicate dust in the light path (on a lens surface), but what you have is dust on the sensor. If you change the lens, you'll still see the spot.
A white spot would indicate dust in the light path (on a lens surface), but what you have is dust on the sensor. If you change the lens, you'll still see the spot.
Just looked up Visible Dust and they have many choices for lens cleaning. What to look for to make a choice?
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