Can someone recommend a decent Solar Eclipse filter for my camera
Jul 27, 2017 05:13:55 #
I will be in a area in which the Eclipse will be seen! I don't want to spend a great deal of money on a one time outing...can someone recommend one no more than $50.00...58mm
Jul 27, 2017 05:49:12 #
The least expensive one I found was at Adorama for $100.00 at 58mm. Looks like low stock. You can view all what is available from this quick Google search I made. I suspect vendors are capitalizing on this event and bumping prices up a bit but keep in mind that 16-18 stop filters generally are rarer to come by thus more expensive.
https://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=solar+eclipse+filter
https://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=solar+eclipse+filter
Jul 27, 2017 06:35:15 #
Try www.thousandoaksoptical.com, I believe they still have some for ~$55 or so... Don't wait too long!
Jul 27, 2017 06:42:43 #
Mojaveflyer wrote:
Try www.thousandoaksoptical.com, I believe they still have some for ~$55 or so... Don't wait too long!
Thanks I been looking there everyday and they are still out of stock....That's the one I wanted....I'm going to keep looking there!
thanks again
Jean
Jul 27, 2017 06:43:49 #
Jul 27, 2017 06:46:05 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
50teeslady wrote:
I will be in a area in which the Eclipse will be seen! I don't want to spend a great deal of money on a one time outing...can someone recommend one no more than $50.00...58mm
Solar film may still be available and in time for the eclipse. Also, #14 welders glass can safely be used. If you do not use a true solar filter or solar film or #14 welders glass, you will be the first blind photographer in your family.
Jul 27, 2017 06:49:51 #
Welders glasses have very poor optical qualities, maybe a last resort. I did see that Thousand Oaks Optical had mylar sheets for about $25 (8.5 x 11). If you got a sheet you could cut one to fit on a filter ring...
Jul 27, 2017 06:50:26 #
50teeslady wrote:
I will be in a area in which the Eclipse will be seen! I don't want to spend a great deal of money on a one time outing...can someone recommend one no more than $50.00...58mm
Filters -
http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/solar.html
Jul 27, 2017 06:55:34 #
Mojaveflyer wrote:
Welders glasses have very poor optical qualities, maybe a last resort. I did see that Thousand Oaks Optical had mylar sheets for about $25 (8.5 x 11). If you got a sheet you could cut one to fit on a filter ring...
how would I attach it?
Jul 27, 2017 06:58:07 #
Filter ring would be threaded... Use a Skylight or UV filter and lay it over the glass already there..
Jul 27, 2017 06:58:29 #
50teeslady wrote:
how would I attach it?
I personally wouldn't go that route. Because of the poor optical qualities of welders glass, it's very common to get double imaging in your pictures.
Jul 27, 2017 06:59:16 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
50teeslady wrote:
how would I attach it?
A cardboard tube bigger than your lense's outer diameter and duck tape.
Jul 27, 2017 07:27:45 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
I've been researching the same question. There are a very large array of filters available, from simple ones in cardboard that are hand held over the lens to threaded ones that cost in the hundreds of dollars. As others have said, an Amazon and Ebay search for solar eclipse filters will show dozens of possibilities. B&H photo has an excellent discussion of all aspects of photographing the eclipse and another one is at MrEclipse.com.
One aspect to consider is the ease and quickness of which the filter can be removed and reinstalled on the lens at it needs to be removed when the eclipse has reached totality and reinstalled BEFORE totality ends or it can be goodbye camera. Since totality only last somewhere around 2 1/2 minutes max, depending on where you are located in the zone, every second counts. Personally I'm going to avoid a threaded filter but haven't decided on one yet since I haven't decided on a lens. Most experts recommend a lens in the 500 - 1000 mm focal length range.
One aspect to consider is the ease and quickness of which the filter can be removed and reinstalled on the lens at it needs to be removed when the eclipse has reached totality and reinstalled BEFORE totality ends or it can be goodbye camera. Since totality only last somewhere around 2 1/2 minutes max, depending on where you are located in the zone, every second counts. Personally I'm going to avoid a threaded filter but haven't decided on one yet since I haven't decided on a lens. Most experts recommend a lens in the 500 - 1000 mm focal length range.
Jul 27, 2017 08:33:17 #
wondering if this would do?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1319798-REG/daystar_filters_ulf50_50mm_universal_lens_filter.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1319798-REG/daystar_filters_ulf50_50mm_universal_lens_filter.html
Jul 27, 2017 09:28:14 #
50teeslady wrote:
how would I attach it?
There are videos on YouTube showing the solar film being attached to a lens step up ring. I have a step up ring and film that I am going to make this weekend.
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