Lens flares

[Gavjenks]

Pinhole camera?

Pinholes can still have lens flare. Any light coming in at a shallower angle than the "focal length" can bounce around in your "lens" and create artifacts.
Certainly less pronounced, though, yes, since it's only the inside walls that reflect, not like 40 pieces of glass.

 

[Tailgunner]

When I take pictures of the sun I get these lens flares.. How can I fix it?

Thanks!
I am using Canon 600D w/ 18-55 lens and UV filter

The emendate solution is to use Photoshop to clone out the lens flare. As for future sunset photo shoots, try them without a filter and double check your shots using the LCD screen on the back of the camera if you have one.

 

[hamlet]

Pinhole camera?

Pinholes can still have lens flare. Any light coming in at a shallower angle than the "focal length" can bounce around in your "lens" and create artifacts.
Certainly less pronounced, though, yes, since it's only the inside walls that reflect, not like 40 pieces of glass.

The more you know. :thumbup:

 

[smr238]

Try a better quality filter like genuine Canon or B+W filters which come with proper coatings to minimize lens flares.
If you are purchasing it online, try to get it from a reputable retailer like Amazon, Adorama, B&H etc. Try to avoid ebay.

 

[KmH]

While filter coasting can help minimize lens flare, they do not eliminate it.