'Ghosting' with the Nikon 105mm

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WhiteLight

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I have been noticing this from the time i got the lens, wondering if there's something wrong am doing...

A lot of pictures seem to have double exposures on them.
I initially thought i was taking time getting used to the lens.. then it still continued..then i assumed it was due to low light, camera shake etc... but it still persists
so am guessing my technique is flawed

For example:
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You can a ghost image of crawly behind him too.. and the picture seems to be focused well & sufficient light too.
Have seen this on a number of images.. and i definitely don't fault the lens..
any thoughts?
 
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Bill16

Senior Member
Just a guess mind you. But I wonder if it is something to do with the flash if your using one. Maybe creating a ghost like shadow for a split second, at just the right time to produce the effect.
​But I don't really have even a guess other than that.
 
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
Bill16 said:
Just a guess mind you. But I wonder if it is something to do with the flash if your using one. Maybe creating a ghost like shadow for a split second, at just the right time to produce the effect.
​But I don't really have even a guess other than that.
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That was my thought too.. but THIS image was shot without a flash
i hadn't gotten my flash yet when i took this shot

Rick M said:
Are you using a filter?
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am using a Hoya UV filter as a protection only..
no other filters..
 
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piperbarb

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Does it happen with both of your camera bodies, or just one? I have had this happen at times with my D7000 and using the on-camea flash, and using my AF 105 micro-Nikkor (pre-D version).
 
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
Rick M said:
Could be the filter, shoot without it for a bit and see
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That's a good suggestion Rick..
Thanks will try that..
but i am gonna be very concerned about the front of the lens without a filter...
all my lenses have one on them standard

Semi-Pro_Clay said:
what are your settings
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1 sec at f/18 (on a tripod)
ISO 800
No flash

piperbarb said:
Does it happen with both of your camera bodies, or just one? I have had this happen at times with my D7000 and using the on-camea flash, and using my AF 105 micro-Nikkor (pre-D version).
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Well since the lens arrived i haven't taken it off the D7000 at all :p
But no flash (on camera or SB700) used here
 
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Rick M

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Just be careful and use the lens cap! I have never left a filter on a lens in the last 30 years. (but do what makes YOU comfortable).
 
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piperbarb

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WhiteLight said:
That's a good suggestion Rick..
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Well since the lens arrived i haven't taken it off the D7000 at all :p
But no flash (on camera or SB700) used here
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Try it on the 5100 and see if you get the same image issue.

Are you using a remote shutter release? Sounds like a dumb question but considering you are using a slow shutter speed, even the slightest vibration or movement can cause problems.
 
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