What has caused this effect?
Posted 05/04/2013 - 09:08
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I had the same with uv/skylight filters, not just with the sun either, so took them off now, still carry the uv for the hazy days but I don't think it has been back out of its box.
Pint o' rough & a game o' darts anyone
Posted 05/04/2013 - 09:28
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AndrewA wrote:
I am sure someone will be able to confirm either way but it looks like it may be the effect of the filter, I am sure I read somewhere that this can happen.
I am sure someone will be able to confirm either way but it looks like it may be the effect of the filter, I am sure I read somewhere that this can happen.
Meant to add, I have ditched all filters now except ND Grads & Circular Polarizers and have noticed an increase in the IQ of my shots.
Posted 05/04/2013 - 10:14
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It is a ghost image caused by light reflecting from the lens back onto the rear surface of the filter, yet another good reason for not using them!
I have a few genuine Pentax Ghostless UV filters which are curved to prevent this effect happening. Although no longer made and they only come in 49 and 52mm fitting, you can pick them up on eBay. They were eyewateringly expensive when new.
I have a few genuine Pentax Ghostless UV filters which are curved to prevent this effect happening. Although no longer made and they only come in 49 and 52mm fitting, you can pick them up on eBay. They were eyewateringly expensive when new.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 05/04/2013 - 11:19
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OK...off with the filter unless needed.
I tend to keep it on to protect the lens, just in case.
Thanks guys.
I tend to keep it on to protect the lens, just in case.
Thanks guys.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Posted 05/04/2013 - 16:49
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I took a sunset shot in Rovies Greece,(see my portfolio) but have never experienced the problems that you mention.
I always keep the UV filter on my lenses,as it's so very much cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a lens!
I always keep the UV filter on my lenses,as it's so very much cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a lens!
Posted 05/04/2013 - 16:56
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I've done quite a few sunsets and not seen it before this. Must have been the angle of the camera to the sun maybe. Still as long as it was only the filter, I know what to watch out for.
I probably should have seen it in the viewfinder. I really should learn to slow down and look properly.
I probably should have seen it in the viewfinder. I really should learn to slow down and look properly.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
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I was using a K10d, with Pentax 28 - 80mm with a skylight filter.
Could this be refraction within the filter?
It doesn't trouble me, I'm just curious.
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Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.