Ghostly apparitions.
Aug 31, 2012 14:27:50 #
Can anyone explain to me why this "ghost' thing appears in an image. The same thing happened in a number of shots of the moon coming up last night.
Aug 31, 2012 14:28:51 #
Aug 31, 2012 14:31:03 #
Aug 31, 2012 14:34:16 #
I'm pretty sure my UV filter keeps it from happening. The bright moon reflected within your camera to produce the ghost image.
Sarge69
Sarge69
Aug 31, 2012 14:38:18 #
Aug 31, 2012 15:00:44 #
Ok, now you guys have got me confused. Sarge seems to think that the uv filter will prevent it from happening and seeSAW says the uv filter may be the problem. So, seeing as how I do have a uv filter on the lens, what I'm going to do is try again tonight without the filter and see what happens. Thank you both for the input.
Aug 31, 2012 15:02:52 #
Retract. I think I took my UV filter OFF due to ghosting. Give it a try tonight.
Sarge69
Sarge69
Aug 31, 2012 19:46:11 #
Sep 1, 2012 09:49:28 #
JS-Photography
Loc: Houston
That doesn't explain the 'orbs' that I get on some of my photos, even when others are taking pictures with their cameras, they will have images with orbs. I can shoot two photos, one shot after the other, and one will have an orbs and not the other. They appear in photos in buildings, outdoors, in the daytime, or at night. Not sure what they are, but some photos make a great conversation item.
Sep 1, 2012 10:28:35 #
Just Google Lens Flare i.e. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_flare
and you will find out how and why it happens.
and you will find out how and why it happens.
Sep 1, 2012 13:51:37 #
captxmas
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area
Often times when shooting towards bright lights reflections within the lens bounce back and create the ghosting orbs. Coatings on the glass elements often reduce or eliminate this depending on the intensity of the light source. I find that often times it is the "protective" filter we use that allows this to occur. Try removing your filter and this should minimize the ghosting.
Sep 1, 2012 16:05:54 #
Possibly as filter reflection, maybe just the lense, but it can be avoided if you point the camera straight at the moon. i.e. centre the light source in the frame and this will not occur - try it.
Artistwally
Artistwally
Sep 1, 2012 16:33:38 #
captxmas wrote:
Often times when shooting towards bright lights reflections within the lens bounce back and create the ghosting orbs. Coatings on the glass elements often reduce or eliminate this depending on the intensity of the light source. I find that often times it is the "protective" filter we use that allows this to occur. Try removing your filter and this should minimize the ghosting.
I had this happen on several images last night also. I have an UV filter and a CPL on. However, I also got many good images without this ghostong flare with the same filters. So, I am confused about why it happens sometimes and not all the time in the same situation with the same equipment.
Sep 1, 2012 18:10:10 #
LDM5 wrote:
Can anyone explain to me why this "ghost' thing appears in an image. The same thing happened in a number of shots of the moon coming up last night.
I get this everytime that I use my camera phone. I would appreciate knowing how not to get this reflection. Thanks.
Sep 1, 2012 20:30:31 #
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