Lens flares

AugustMyhrman · Jan 9, 2014

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

480sparky · Jan 9, 2014

Remove the UV filter.

D-B-J · Jan 9, 2014

480sparky said:
Remove the UV filter.

This should help.

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Braineack · Jan 9, 2014

Remove the Sun.

AugustMyhrman · Jan 9, 2014

Thanks

D-B-J · Jan 9, 2014

How to Prevent Lens Flare - Digital Photography School

Just a quick article on lens flare and how to control it.

Jake

vipgraphx · Jan 9, 2014

Thats one of the issues of shooting into the sun, IF you are shooting with Nikon you can use nano coated glass. It does help but NOT 100%

Try positioning your camera where the sun does not cast so much glare. Try filters...

AugustMyhrman · Jan 9, 2014

Good article, it helped!

AugustMyhrman · Jan 9, 2014

Unfortunately I use Canon, but thanks for the other tips.

KmH · Jan 9, 2014

Any bright light source in the image frame is going to cause lens flare if the lens you are using has any internal air gaps.
Lens flare is caused by reflections in the air gaps. I don't know of any DSLR lenses that do not have at least 1 air gap in the lens. Most DSLR lenses have several air gaps

Adding any filter to the front of the lens adds an air gap providing another air gap where lens flare can be caused.
The image sensor in the camera is also a source of lens flare in that the image sensor is reflective and there is an air gap between the image sensor and the rear lens element.

Canon lenses also have coatings that help minimize lens flare.

Nikon | Technology | Interchangeable Lenses - The Nano Crystal Coat