📷 Photography basics
Ghosting
Faint secondary images caused by internal lens reflections.
What is ghosting?
Ghosting appears as faint, often colored shapes in images caused by light bouncing between lens elements. It commonly occurs when bright light sources are in or near the frame. High-quality lenses with good coatings minimize ghosting. Lens hoods help prevent it.
Pro tips
Use lens hoods to prevent light entering at angles
Reposition lights or camera to eliminate ghosting
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