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Can the sun damage a camera lens?

Updated: 12/19/2022
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YES! Sunsets are usually ok, because of the reduced intensity of the light, but don't attempt to take pictures of daytime sun directly. You'll kill the sensor.

Very true. It won't kill the camera lens though.

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