The sun

[steveinhants]

Hi,
When taking sunsets or any shots where the sun is in direct vision, is there anything to be careful of....apart from staring at it. Can it damage a sensor?

Thanks

Steve.

 

[chameleon]

Yes, watch out for it melting your cameras innards. There was a post on here recently where the sun got focussed on a part of the shutter surround and started to burn it. There was much shock n consternation at the black smoke that came out when the lens was removed.
Seriously though, other than damage to the sensor, just don't point it at the sun for any length of time and DON'T look at it through the viewfinder!

 

[birdy961]

Trying to find the thread

Needs serious filters, DO NOT point your camera at the sun

 

[birdy961]

Found it

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=259562

 

[BazEP]

to be fair that was with a tele-phot lens. It is not as vital with shorter lenes but better to be safe than sorry.

 

[steveinhants]

Thanks for the replies and the link guys!