Weird drop out thing - D50 - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/08/2005 12:20:57 PM · #1

Just got a Nikon D50 and was testing today. Anyone know what is this drop out:
Check these pics out...

Both taken in auto mode - is it a fault with the camera or can it be corrected by correct exposeure?

Regards all

TroyMosley

Canon EOS-5D

12/08/2005 12:24:54 PM · #2

were those picture taken directly at the sun,

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/08/2005 12:25:53 PM · #3

more or less directly into the sun yes.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/08/2005 12:27:53 PM · #4

Have you taken any pictures since without this effect?

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/08/2005 12:34:32 PM · #5

Not into the sun - it went down ;-)

have added the full pics to that link - on the sigma the sun was to the side.

I'll give it a bash into my light...

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/08/2005 12:36:44 PM · #6

I meant regular pictures, not into the light. If those are ok then it's just because of how you shot those. If you get the effect on all then the sensor may be damaged.

12/08/2005 12:38:34 PM · #7

not getting it when shooting into a light bulb - even when over exposing.

12/08/2005 12:39:39 PM · #8

Oh I see - no it was not on any other shot - is it a known phenomena?

Nikon D200

12/08/2005 12:42:31 PM · #9

Yes - you should put at least a UV filter in front of your lens when shooting directly into the sun. Harsh sunlight like that can permanently damage your sensor and even your eye through the viewfinder. The purple fringing is the camera struggling with the dynamic range of the light. If you aren't getting that same effect in later shots, I'd say your sensor is probably OK.

jansku

12/08/2005 12:43:38 PM · #10

I have shot over 7000 shots with my D50 and haven't seen anything like that. Weird. Maybe the direct sun light (without a filter?) is just too much. Haven't tried that myself.

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

12/08/2005 12:50:44 PM · #11

There was a skylight filter on the 70-300 and a UV on the Sigma - funny eh

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

12/08/2005 12:56:48 PM · #12

I have gotten something similar with my D70 a couple times, when I shoot DIRECTLY into the sun, and there's simply too much light for the sensor to handle. You probably are getting "HI" on your exposure readout.

I read something about this elsewhere, but I can't recall where, I'll see if I can find it again.

Two things to remember (from Nikonians):

Important point number one: Never look at the sun through the viewfinder, even with a filter. The magnified ultraviolet light can cause eye damage before you are even aware of it. The LCD display is not a problem though.

Important point number two: The sun is hot and this heat is magnified though the lens of your camera. Pointing a camera into the sun for prolonged periods can literally melt the glue used in assembling the lens. Use caution.

ADDED: Can't find it right now, and I have to get back to work. Sorry.

Message edited by author 2005-12-08 13:03:53.