Lens flare or flare, occurs when non-incident light enters the lens and reflects and when strong enough, creates bright spots and streaks in the image. Flare is usually caused by a bright light source, for example the sun.
To mitigate or eliminate flare a lens hood can be used. This consists of a petal-shaped hood which takes into account the wide form factor of the sensor. Multi-coated lens elements also help to reduce undesirable reflections and greatly reduces flaring.
To mitigate or eliminate flare a lens hood can be used. This consists of a petal-shaped hood which takes into account the wide form factor of the sensor. Multi-coated lens elements also help to reduce undesirable reflections and greatly reduces flaring.