brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

DP Review posted an interesting article about shooting the eclipse. A link follows this opening post. But, the article starts with this recommendation:

Preparation is key. Remember – 160 seconds. Of course, you'll want a tripod and a cable release to lock everything down and minimize shake.

"If you really must photograph this, you’re going to want to practice a whole bunch of techniques in the weeks leading up so it’s as second nature as absolutely possible during those precious seconds."

Protecting your eyesight and your gear is equally important. It's only safe to point your eyes or your camera sensor directly at the sun during totality – a little bit before or after and you're risking serious damage. He suggests a pair of solar eclipse glasses and a filter for your lens. Per NASA, your glasses should meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard.

Be sure to use both during partial phases of the eclipse – you risk damaging your eyesight, not to mention your camera, with just a pair of glasses and an unfiltered lens. Crucially, don't forget to take off the filter during totality. You'll be extremely disappointed with the results if you don't.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

erinjay64

I am putting my DSLR onto my 1000mm telescope via a T-Mount plus adaptor. The scope has a solar filter on the front. I also have special solar filter type eyeglasses for looking at the eclipse directly.

duane klipping Loc: Bristow iowa

Interesting article but I will be photographing the event in a very remote area with no people around. I make images it is what I do and would be against not trying to get this shot of my lifetime. I would regret not trying.

As far as fiddling with my camera that isn't happening it will be timer controlled to fire and bracket as many shots as possible in 160 seconds. And i will have two cameras operating that way. Where I will be I have 153 seconds.

Been planning this for 3 years and perfecting my craft. All is in place and in control except the weather which I have 83% probability of clear skies. I like my odds overall.

I make my own memories when I can and this is one I want for my personal portfolio if at all possible. For someone to say not to photograph it I have to question the motivation behind such a comment and with proper planning and equipment one can do both.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks. Good article. That's a nice stamp they made of his eclipse shot. I like one comment he made, "But unless you're a seasoned landscape photographer or astrophotographer, Dr. Nordgren thinks you might be better off not photographing it at all and just enjoying the view."

I wonder if putting the link in a second posting will keep it in Main. That hasn't worked for me.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

I don't know. I've historically done it this way, and it has worked for me. I might just be lucky!! :-)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

So far, so good, but I have had topics switched to Links, even though the link came a couple of posts later. I've also had photos I've posted moved to and from Chit-Chat. The last time it was some shots of a shed I was putting together.