Eclipse practice
Aug 15, 2017 15:37:08 #
I would suggest that if you plan to photograph the eclipse next week, go practice. Here's my results after a lot of tries and adjustments. For starters, Nikon d500, manual focus, (a mountain top 20 miles away) Tamron 16-300 at 250 so that the "f" stop could be set at 40. 1/250, hand held but for the real thing I'll use a tripod. Processed with Photoshop, adjustments to the exposure, vibrance, black, and shake reduction. Cropped to 300ppi For a filter I was using a 4x5 #10 lens from a welding helmet. It provides the UV protection as well as the light reduction. Have fun.
Aug 15, 2017 18:00:38 #
Bobnewnan wrote:
I would suggest that if you plan to photograph the... (show quote)
You are aware that a flash light would do the same thing...
Aug 16, 2017 06:53:35 #
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Aug 16, 2017 12:05:28 #
Well Rongnongno if you want to practice shooting the sun with a flashlight, go ahead but on the 21st the moon will never pass in front of your flashlight. Eh?
Aug 16, 2017 15:16:06 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
I haven't practiced yet because of work and medical issues last weekend. I'm planning on practicing this weekend. I want to at least use the expensive filter I bought.
Aug 16, 2017 16:56:21 #
Not an expert, but several have posted recently that #10 welding glass is not sufficient, at least for eye protection, and that you need #14.
Aug 16, 2017 18:01:56 #
Sorry, I should have mentioned that I'm using live view to set up the photo, practice and for the real thing because I'm not an expert either. Thanks for writing.
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