Eclipse
Jul 28, 2017 09:48:52 #
Caribou
Loc: St. Louis, MO
As many people may know, there is a total eclipse expected over a large part of the country in August. We're almost completely in the Totality zone. I would like to use my DSLR to get a photo at the moment of totality. I know there will be a glowing ring around the moon. What I'm wondering is if it's safe for the sensor in my camera. I plan to take the photo only at that moment. I know you would never expose a sensor to direct sunlight but it seems safe with most of it blocked out by the moon. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Jul 28, 2017 09:51:50 #
Jul 28, 2017 10:11:03 #
Caribou wrote:
As many people may know, there is a total eclipse ... (show quote)
I'm curious about manual exposure settings. I'm pretty sure that trying to shoot in program isn't going to work real well. That lighting is going to fool the meter.
Jul 28, 2017 10:11:49 #
mp97070
Loc: Central Oregon
I have read that at totality, it is safe to look at the eclipse without protective lenses. It is also safe to photograph it without a filter. In fact, with a solar filter your camera won't see the eclipse. I have seen the same info on several articles. However, just before and after totality, it is dangerous to look directly at the sun, even though only a little is showing.
Enjoy the show!
Enjoy the show!
Jul 28, 2017 10:18:10 #
there are a lot of threads on UHH concerning the eclipse in August. If your not being facetious then maybe you had better do some research. Otherwise go ahead and shoot it.
Jul 28, 2017 10:50:43 #
ewforbess
Loc: San Antonio, TX
Good information here - good luck!
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/how-to-photograph-a-solar-eclipse.html
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/how-to-photograph-a-solar-eclipse.html
Jul 28, 2017 11:01:32 #
mp97070 wrote:
I have read that at totality, it is safe to look at the eclipse without protective lenses. It is also safe to photograph it without a filter. In fact, with a solar filter your camera won't see the eclipse. I have seen the same info on several articles. However, just before and after totality, it is dangerous to look directly at the sun, even though only a little is showing.
Enjoy the show!
Enjoy the show!
Correct
Jul 29, 2017 09:06:04 #
The total last 3 minutes. You do not need a filter for total. It is safe for all cameras. The partial is bright and just before total is the diamond ring which is spectacular. You need a filter for partial.
Aug 1, 2017 10:51:21 #
If you are at 100% totality then looking at or photographing the eclipse is ok. No solar filter needed. But it must be at 100% totality.
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