Kodak DCS 760 and Flare

I occasionally have a flare problem with my DCS760. I don't see it in the viewfinder but it appears on the image. I was told this is caused by the IR filter in the camera. My question is, if I remove the filter and put a Tiffen Hot Mirror in front of my lens will it cure the problem?

Bob

Bob Midgley said:

I occasionally have a flare problem with my DCS760. I don't see it
in the viewfinder but it appears on the image. I was told this is
caused by the IR filter in the camera. My question is, if I remove
the filter and put a Tiffen Hot Mirror in front of my lens will it
cure the problem?

Bob

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There were a number of DCS 760 IR filters that caused flare problems. Kodak will repair or replace them ... at least they would about a year ago when I was having the problem. I did use my camera with a Hot Mirror in front of the lens until I received the new filter from Kodak ... and yes it solved the problem.

Dwayne

Thats interesting on the 760 issue and Kodak replaceing them. I just got a 660 and it has the same problem with flare, however the I/R filter is new purchased sep from the original camera.

I am going to move to the hot mirror also, tiffen and see what happens.

ITs my understanding that the part number for the I/R filter for the 660 and 760 were the same.

But it sure will flare.

Paul Caldwell

Dwayne said:

Bob Midgley said:

I occasionally have a flare problem with my DCS760. I don't see it
in the viewfinder but it appears on the image. I was told this is
caused by the IR filter in the camera. My question is, if I remove
the filter and put a Tiffen Hot Mirror in front of my lens will it
cure the problem?

Bob

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There were a number of DCS 760 IR filters that caused flare
problems. Kodak will repair or replace them ... at least they
would about a year ago when I was having the problem. I did use
my camera with a Hot Mirror in front of the lens until I received
the new filter from Kodak ... and yes it solved the problem.

Dwayne

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I had the IR filter replaced in July by Kodak with the "new and improved". It helped a little but not enough. What you see in the viewfinder should be what you get. Isn't that the advantage of an SLR camera? I have aDCS14N on order and if that does the same thing Kodak will get it back quick.

Bob Midgley

Hi Bob,
Like you I am patiently acutally not so patiently, waiting on a 14n also.

The design of the 14n and sensor, from what I have seen, Kodak has no AA filter and the I/R is down right on top of the CCD built into the cover glass.

I ordered some Hot Mirrors today.

Its also interesting to note that there have been several people who claim that they can shoot the 760 without any I/R filter outdoors, I haven't tried it but they also claim you get better contrast and a even sharper image.

Once I get the hot mirrors, I will then shoot some with them on and then off to test for my self.

I am betting that my I/R is one of the improved as the I/R for the 760 and 660 are the same and the I/R I have is new one from Imaging Spectrum. Like you mentioned it cuts down on the flare,but its still there and not in the viewfinder. In my shooting I have found that I can cut it out almost totally by just remembering to add some shielding for the sun when I am shooting into it or around it. Seems to work OK, but you do have to remember.

Paul Caldwell

Bob Midgley said:

I had the IR filter replaced in July by Kodak with the "new and
improved". It helped a little but not enough. What you see in the
viewfinder should be what you get. Isn't that the advantage of an
SLR camera? I have aDCS14N on order and if that does the same thing
Kodak will get it back quick.

Bob Midgley

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Just curious, do other digital cameras have this flare problem or only the Kodak? Also, does anyone know if it is supposed to be improved on the 14N?

Bob Midgley