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06/14/2006 04:50:50 PM · #1 |
I've got a problem, when I try to take IR photos I get strange flares(usually perfectly centered). I'm using a canon 350d, ef-s18-55mm and a hoya ir filter.
Does anyone know whats causing this and how to get rid om them?
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06/14/2006 05:05:26 PM · #2 |
Funny enough, I have been noticing a small colouring in the centre of mine...much more and it might be considered a flare. I use a Nikon D70s with a Hoya R72, 50mm.
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06/14/2006 05:14:07 PM · #3 |
hmm... could you post some example pics?
and do you use your lens hood? i always use mine, especially for ir, since i'm in bright light and the exposure times are so long...
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06/14/2006 05:16:52 PM · #4 |
I'm no expert on IR, but I know this is reported frequently. I believe it's internal reflection in the optics, and some lenses are much worse than others. Using the hood would be my first suggestion as well. Next would be trying a different lens. |
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06/14/2006 05:21:19 PM · #5 |
Yes you are right. When I use my 70-300 I never got them. Awesome. I don't like using my lens hood specifically because of the constant taking on and off of the filter for focusing.
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06/14/2006 05:25:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Judi: I don't like using my lens hood specifically because of the constant taking on and off of the filter for focusing. |
I usually block the sunlight from above with my hands or my baseball cap.
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06/14/2006 05:30:19 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by faidoi: Originally posted by Judi: I don't like using my lens hood specifically because of the constant taking on and off of the filter for focusing. |
I usually block the sunlight from above with my hands or my baseball cap. |
Does that mean I am going to have to start taking a hat with me...damn!!! lol!!
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06/14/2006 05:34:02 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Judi: Originally posted by faidoi: Originally posted by Judi: I don't like using my lens hood specifically because of the constant taking on and off of the filter for focusing. |
I usually block the sunlight from above with my hands or my baseball cap. |
Does that mean I am going to have to start taking a hat with me...damn!!! lol!! |
..or get the umbrella bracket that I have :P

Message edited by author 2006-06-14 17:35:16.
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06/14/2006 05:39:28 PM · #9 |
Oooooooooooooooooh....clever!
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