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m500
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 15:34
Anyone know Why do I get strange globe reflection in my pictures? Its not taken from my 40D of course. Its from my wife's Sony T30. It started to happen last year and the frequency its getting more often this year.
joedlh
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 15:44
Is it in the same spot? If so, it could be a defect developing in the lens or sensor.

If it moves around, it's probably lens flair.
m500
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 15:50
Its does randomly show up in the 4 corner of the pictures. I never seen this issue until with this particular SONY DSC-T30. If its lens flare then is this normal?


Is it in the same spot? If so, it could be a defect developing in the lens or sensor.

If it moves around, it's probably lens flair.
doctorgonzo
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 15:54
Yes, looks like lens flare. It is normal. You may want to consider getting a lens hood, as that will help some.
tonylong
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 15:56
This should go in the "Paranormal" discussions:)!

On a serious note, do you have a UV filter on? If so, that would be part of the problem. If not, well, such things do show up if there is a light source in the front area of the scene.
breathless
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 16:06
Can you post the full image? It looks more like floating dust paritcles illuminated by the flash.
number six
4th of November 2008 (Tue), 17:44
This should go in the "Paranormal" discussions:)!

UFOs!
Picture North Carolina
5th of November 2008 (Wed), 05:52
UFOs!

Nope. Orbs! (ghosts!) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_orbs)

Edit: M500, seriously: look at the highly similar pics at the bottom of the page.
tiktaalik
5th of November 2008 (Wed), 06:16
It's reflection from dust in the air. It happens mostly with P&Ss because the flash is very close to the lens which causes the sensor to see the direct reflection of the flash off of the dust particle.

There's nothing wrong with the camera. Nothing paranormal is happening. This is just a normal phenomenon involving dust and P&S flash.
m500
5th of November 2008 (Wed), 08:50
Thank you. The link to wiki really clear things up for me.

Nope. Orbs! (ghosts!) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_orbs)

Edit: M500, seriously: look at the highly similar pics at the bottom of the page.
m500
5th of November 2008 (Wed), 08:50
Thank you. This all starting to make sense to me know.

It's reflection from dust in the air. It happens mostly with P&Ss because the flash is very close to the lens which causes the sensor to see the direct reflection of the flash off of the dust particle.

There's nothing wrong with the camera. Nothing paranormal is happening. This is just a normal phenomenon involving dust and P&S flash.