Solar Eclipse in Aug
Jul 30, 2017 13:58:56 #
I'm going to try my hand at a time lapse of the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug 21, I'm using a Canon camera with a Tamron 150-600 lenses with an 18 stop eclipse filter, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 30, 2017 14:13:04 #
I am looking to do the same thing, being right in the 'total' path. I am curious of the cost of the filter you purchased was, as I am seeing a lot of gouging on filters, etc.. in regards to the eclipse.
I will be waiting to see what replies you get.
I will be waiting to see what replies you get.
Jul 30, 2017 14:47:58 #
I bought a sheet of solar eclipse filter material from Amazon. I own the Tamron 150-600mm lens also. I cut a circle of the filter to fit a 95-105mm step up ring, which I also bought from Amazon, and glued it to the ring. I practiced with this set up taking photos of the sun. Settled on ISO 400 f8 1/250 with a 2 sec delay on the mirror. I bracketed 9 exposures at first. It is recommended that bracketing also be done during the eclipse. I have a D7200 which does not have a tilting back, so I attached a right angle viewfinder to the eyepiece. This allows me to sit on a stool while shooting with my tripod and saves my neck and back. That time of day the sun is at a high angle. I wish I had another camera so I could shoot a series on one frame.
Jul 30, 2017 15:15:57 #
Thank-You so very much for the quick replies, I purchased a Formatt-HiTech 95mm filter that retails for $199 but after rebates and discounts I paid $179.10 for the filter through B&H, (they also threw in a set of viewing glasses), didn't really want to spend that much but the date was closing fast
Jul 30, 2017 17:29:59 #
MRKincade wrote:
Getting back to what I had thought was the meat of your question, since you already have the filter, I would do a mock run before the actual event. Set up as you will then, and see how much the sun moves during the times you plan to record.I'm going to try my hand at a time lapse of the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug 21, I'm using a Canon camera with a Tamron 150-600 lenses with an 18 stop eclipse filter, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Added: if I'm not correct - if a mock run is unsafe even with the filter someone please correct me
Jul 30, 2017 18:15:59 #
Thanks for the info. I just can't see spending a lot of money on a special filter, for a one-time occurrence.
Jul 30, 2017 18:20:33 #
bigdukeor wrote:
Thanks for the info. I just can't see spending a lot of money on a special filter, for a one-time occurrence.
Frankly I agree, but only an insane person would point his camera at the sun without appropriate filter. Filter is much cheaper than new camera and much much much cheaper than new eyes.
Jul 30, 2017 18:30:38 #
Jul 30, 2017 19:30:58 #
I agree, I'm planning to use the least valuable camera body I have WITH the filter I just hope it works out if not then it will be a lesson but not as expensive if I had used my best one! If anybody has any insight regarding cameras getting damaged even with a filter please let me know!
Jul 30, 2017 23:25:40 #
Having seen the eclipse in the late 70's I've decided to concentrate on the reactions of the youngsters around me that have never seen one first hand.
Jul 31, 2017 06:35:32 #
MRKincade wrote:
I'm going to try my hand at a time lapse of the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug 21, I'm using a Canon camera with a Tamron 150-600 lenses with an 18 stop eclipse filter, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Filters -
http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/solar.html
Technique -
https://www.dpreview.com/learn/3999097998/these-nikon-videos-break-down-the-gear-and-settings-you-need-to-shoot-the-eclipse
http://www.mreclipse.com/SEphoto/image/SE-Exposure1w.GIF
http://www.mreclipse.com/SEphoto/SEphoto.html
http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/photographing.HTM
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/h20zakgu/how-to-photograph-a-solar-eclipse.html
https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-a-solar-eclipse
Jul 31, 2017 07:17:31 #
ejones0310 wrote:
Having seen the eclipse in the late 70's I've decided to concentrate on the reactions of the youngsters around me that have never seen one first hand.
First, welcome to UHH. You are going to like it a lot. As for your idea of concentrating on the viewers instead of the eclipse, I agree. There will be millions of pictures of the eclipse, but not so many pictures of the reactions of first time viewers.
Jul 31, 2017 07:54:53 #
MRKincade wrote:
I'm going to try my hand at a time lapse of the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug 21, I'm using a Canon camera with a Tamron 150-600 lenses with an 18 stop eclipse filter, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
You have to REMOVE your solar filter during the total eclipse phase or you won't photograph anything! Be careful and only remove it during totality. Put it right back on when you've photographed the black disc and, hopefully, the corona.
Jul 31, 2017 07:56:04 #
Jerry, one of your links says no filter when Baily's Beads are up for exposure..........do you know if this is correct, or should the filter be left on until the sun is completely covered?
jerryc41 wrote:
Filters - br http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/s... (show quote)
Jul 31, 2017 08:01:11 #
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