Toothwalker wrote:
Nice. Would this be with or without a filter mounted on the lens?
Unfortunately I cannot mount filters on that lens, the 19mm Elmarit-R (2nd version) has a built-in filter turret but I was using the ndx1 filter (clear) which doesn't affect shots.
I do enjoy a good flare, especially when it adds mood or interest to a shot. I have a friend in cinematography who complains a lot that new lens formulations/coatings do not flare enough (at all) for emotive work.
thrice wrote:
I do enjoy a good flare, especially when it adds mood or interest to a shot. I have a friend in cinematography who complains a lot that new lens formulations/coatings do not flare enough (at all) for emotive work.
Same here - a lot of the cinematographers I work with use older lenses to achieve flare or simply a look that has something less perfect about it.
thrice wrote:
Unfortunately I cannot mount filters on that lens, the 19mm Elmarit-R (2nd version) has a built-in filter turret but I was using the ndx1 filter (clear) which doesn't affect shots.
I just wondered, since the bright flare spot in the sky is a mirror ghost of the jetty lamp. Mirror ghosting is normally (not exclusively) due to reflections between the sensor and a filter. Or planar surfaces within the lens design itself, but these are of rare occurrence. In my opinion the ndx1 filter is the prime suspect.
Great photos here. I get some flare when using a polfilter on my Zuiko 18. I have modified the step rings and not repainted so I suppose the flare is caused by the bare metal.
