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Wink11 · Aug 1, 2011, 7:50 PM

Would love to shoot the sun and capture those rays! What settings can I use to create a sunburst?

Thanks

TCav · Aug 2, 2011, 6:12 AM

You can always try bracketing.

VTphotog · Aug 2, 2011, 9:49 PM

Try using a small aperture (f/16 or smaller on a DSLR) and at a small angle to the sun rather than directly into it. The sunburst effect is related to the number of petals used in the lens iris, as well as their shape.

brian

JeannieBug · Aug 2, 2011, 11:19 PM

I took a picture the other evening of the sun coming through the trunks of some trees (not posted) - practicing silhouettes. To my surprise, it had a lovely sunburst (and a not-so-lovely lens flare)! My camera (Canon T3), was set on full auto, I do believe.

Also, I know they make (or used to anyway) filters for this purpose, that you put on the end of your lens.

Aug 1, 2011, 7:50 PM	#1
Wink11 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 97	sunburst/sunrays Would love to shoot the sun and capture those rays! What settings can I use to create a sunburst? Thanks

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TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,766	You can always try bracketing. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

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Aug 2, 2011, 9:49 PM	#3
VTphotog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Extreme Northeastern Vermont, USA Posts: 4,309	Try using a small aperture (f/16 or smaller on a DSLR) and at a small angle to the sun rather than directly into it. The sunburst effect is related to the number of petals used in the lens iris, as well as their shape. brian

Aug 2, 2011, 11:19 PM	#4
JeannieBug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 650	I took a picture the other evening of the sun coming through the trunks of some trees (not posted) - practicing silhouettes. To my surprise, it had a lovely sunburst (and a not-so-lovely lens flare)! My camera (Canon T3), was set on full auto, I do believe. Also, I know they make (or used to anyway) filters for this purpose, that you put on the end of your lens.