George Politis
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I tried to take a photo of the sun setting, and this dark circle appeared. What did I do wrong?
What can be done about this?
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George Politis
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File: DSC_5375.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:05 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:56:38 ìì
File Size: 9,97 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
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Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:56:38.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
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Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/13
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
GPS
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File: DSC_5375.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:05 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:56:38 ìì
File Size: 9,97 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
File Info 2
Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:56:38.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Artist:
Copyright:
Image Comment:
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/13
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
GPS
Latitude:
Longitude:
Altitude:
Altitude Reference:
Heading:
UTC:
Map Datum:
Joseph Bautsch
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The only thing I see that may have caused that dark circle is the Active D-lighting. It may have been trying to compensate for shadow detail where the bright sun just overpowered the effect. Active D-Lighting is used primarily for back lighted subjects where you want more detail in the shadows. This is definitely not a subject for that use. I also see where you took the shot using a -0.3 EV. What was your logic? Shooting a setting sun overexposure is a big problem. That is usually handled with the f/stop, shutter speed and ISO settings. A -0.3 EV would have very little effect. Using a neutral density filter, in this case about two stops, probably would have helped with the over exposure problem and reduced a lot of the glair. Which may have helped with getting rid of the dark circle. Hope this helped.
George Politis
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Hi Joseph and thanks for the reply,
I will deactivate Active D-lighting on my next try...
There was absolutely no logic on the -0.3EV, it was forgotten from a previous shot. Now, the circle effect is much less visible, although still there on the following shot
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File Info 1
File: DSC_5376.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:06 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:57:04 ìì
File Size: 10,0 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
File Info 2
Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:57:03.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Artist:
Copyright:
Image Comment:
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/9
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
GPS
Latitude:
Longitude:
Altitude:
Altitude Reference:
Heading:
UTC:
Map Datum:
I will deactivate Active D-lighting on my next try...
There was absolutely no logic on the -0.3EV, it was forgotten from a previous shot. Now, the circle effect is much less visible, although still there on the following shot
Exif:
File Info 1
File: DSC_5376.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:06 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:57:04 ìì
File Size: 10,0 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
File Info 2
Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:57:03.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Artist:
Copyright:
Image Comment:
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/9
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
GPS
Latitude:
Longitude:
Altitude:
Altitude Reference:
Heading:
UTC:
Map Datum:
George Politis
New member
Hi Helene,
I use quick adjust in Vivid, on the Picture menu control because it enhnces my shots in terms of colors. Without it, I find the photos a bit dull. Maybe I should zero it out in these type of shots?
Yes I always keep my UV Hoya filter on, I will try without it next time..
I use quick adjust in Vivid, on the Picture menu control because it enhnces my shots in terms of colors. Without it, I find the photos a bit dull. Maybe I should zero it out in these type of shots?
Yes I always keep my UV Hoya filter on, I will try without it next time..