Questions tagged “flare”

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How can I prevent and remove streaky flare around a bright light source?

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4y ago

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Should I keep a lens hood on all day, and when does it actually help?

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5y ago

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Why do my Samsung phone photos have a hazy glow around bright areas?

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5y ago

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Are third-party lens hoods as good as the original brand hood?

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5y ago

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Why do stacked square ND filters cause washed-out images on some lenses?

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5y ago

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Is uneven flare on a Samyang 8mm f/3.5 fisheye a sign of a defective lens?

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5y ago

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What causes a bright halo or "glow" around subjects in my wildlife photos?

nikon wildlife lens flare image-quality

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6y ago

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Are flocked lens hoods better than textured 'sawtooth' hoods at reducing reflections?

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6y ago

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Will a scratch on a 10-stop ND filter affect image quality?

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7y ago

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Why does Canon use both SWC and ASC lens coatings, and how do they differ?

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7y ago

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How do I prevent light leaks and reflections when using ND filters for long exposures?

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7y ago

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Do any zoom lenses or hoods use adjustable petals to match focal length?

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7y ago

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Can stacking ND, polarizer, and graduated filters cause reflections or ghosting?

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8y ago

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Why does a Minolta MD lens show a blue aperture-shaped flare on a Canon DSLR adapter?

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8y ago

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Why can sensor bloom or flare appear colored instead of pure white?

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8y ago

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Why does the moon flare differently on my full-frame Sony than on APS-C?

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8y ago

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Why would a 10-stop ND filter have a less reflective outer surface than the lens-facing side?

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8y ago

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How does worn lens coating on a vintage Rolleiflex Xenotar affect image quality?

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9y ago

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Why do bright LED points appear to spread light into the dark areas between them?

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9y ago

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What happens to light outside the sensor area when using a full-frame lens on APS-C?

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9y ago

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