Spots on Pics?

[thebowhunters]

Just got back from Big Bend and was looking at some of my photos and noticed some spots, maybe sun spots? not sure any help or suggestions would be great, thanks

[CWP]

It's called lens flare. Has to do with the way the sun interacts with the layers of the lens system. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_flare

[j944]

Are you shooting w/ a Nikon D600 by chance and the spots in the same place? I can't tell on my phone. I had this problem with mine. Come to find out it was grease on the sensor. I had to send it back to Nikon and they fixed.

Good luck
John

[thebowhunters]

Are you shooting w/ a Nikon D600 by chance and the spots in the same place? I can't tell on my phone. I had this problem with mine. Come to find out it was grease on the sensor. I had to send it back to Nikon and they fixed.

Good luck
John

No I have a Pentax K-50 and the spots are not always there.

[BigRed323]

Orbs

[ahlongslide]

It's called lens flare. Has to do with the way the sun interacts with the layers of the lens system. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_flare

This.

Use a lens hood or your hand to prevent them. Though the shot directly at the sun will cause lens flare on 98.27% of lenses.

[thebowhunters]

It's called lens flare. Has to do with the way the sun interacts with the layers of the lens system. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_flare

So Lens Flare it is, so I need a boot that goes on my camera i guess. What would be the best and easiest way to go and is this something that would need to be put on and off as needed? thanks

[ahlongslide]

So Lens Flare it is, so I need a boot that goes on my camera i guess. What would be the best and easiest way to go and is this something that would need to be put on and off as needed? thanks

What lens is on it?
You can leave them on all the time, it just makes for a bulkier setup.

[ahlongslide]

If it's the 18-55mm, then this is what you need Pentax Hood

[Grand Passage]

Most is lens flare, but I do see what I believe to be dust on the lens as well. Easier to see on the originally posted pics instead of the low resolution MS Paint I have attached.

[Bonesplitter]

Looks like some lens flare and then some dust on the sensor possibly.