[disco_owner]

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Doesn't even have to be bright daylight. Every once in a while I'll take a long exposure in fairly dim light having forgot to put the viewfinder cap on and then I pay for it. The effect is worse with ND filters because the ratio of light coming through the rear vs light coming in through the lens is heavily distorted.

I can't say that I've experienced this phenomena in really Dim light but then again I may have gotton lucky so far , the issue also seems to get exaggerated when further stopping down beyond F11.The viewfinder cap idea is a really good one. I usually throw on the microfiber lens cloth over the V finder but strong breeze or wind blows it off. Lol.

[disco_owner]

Finally I can post something! I am too an happy owner of the DA 15 Limited!

Beautifully shot church Maxpiz , Looks like you've already got the hang of this lens

[gtl]

Where do I get one of those viewfinder caps for long exposure photos?

[v5planet]

I can't say that I've experienced this phenomena in really Dim light but then again I may have gotton lucky so far , the issue also seems to get exaggerated when further stopping down beyond F11.The viewfinder cap idea is a really good one. I usually throw on the microfiber lens cloth over the V finder but strong breeze or wind blows it off. Lol.

At times I've been known to hover my hand in front of the viewfinder to prevent light from getting in, lol.

Anyway, the absolute brightness of your shooting environment isn't the major factor; it's how much light is going in through the back relative to the front. So when you stop way down you're restricting the front without restricting the back, and the flare that's always there but invisible due to being overwhelmed by positive signal through the lens suddenly becomes visible. Likewise when I shoot with an ND filter and forget to cover the viewfinder. OR, if you're shooting in the dark but there's a street light behind you flashing in to the viewfinder.

In any event, something we should all be aware of; it has ruined more than a few good shots.

[mattb123]

Michigan fall color from a quick trip to my parent's house last week.

[captainbert]

Where do I get one of those viewfinder caps for long exposure photos?

I think they should come with the camera. If you still have the box for it have a look. If not this is what you need:

'New' Old Stock Pentax Eye Piece Cover-Still in The Original Package. No Reserve | eBay

Beautiful shot there Matt.

[dadipentak]

I think they should come with the camera. If you still have the box for it have a look. If not this is what you need:

Yeah, but it's just a stupid piece of plastic--easy enough to improvise something. Anyway, I was unaware it it actually had a purpose until now.

[mattb123]

Fall color explosion in Michigan last weekend

[wayne james]

from the hills of New Jersey

[mattt]

Michigan and Ontario seems to have turned at nearly the same time. I think we might be a little further along here Matt. I love the progression you've captured there, green to gold to red all in one small section.




I've juiced this up a tad in Luminance, but its not far off what the hills look like in reality.

[acrollet]

Taken while driving in homage to the illustrious creator of this thread. Edited with snapseed on the ipad.

[v5planet]

Brilliant motion.

[yiptwo]

[mattb123]

Irresistible starburst opportunity last night

[acrollet]

Brilliant motion.

thanks!!