Using an electronic viewfinder
Aug 18, 2017 09:06:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Well, you have two eyes, so after viewing the sun, you'll still have one left. Try it and let us know how it turns out. 
You win comment of the day :)
Aug 18, 2017 09:17:15 #
billnikon wrote:
And how long do you think it would take them to get back to you on that one?Why not ask the manufacture?
Aug 18, 2017 09:24:32 #
Well, since nobody has said anything really useful yet, let me offer my experience:
I bought the 16 stop Marumi ND filter from B&H a few weeks back specifically to photograph the (partial) eclipse I will get to see, and have experimented with it. Having taken a few dozen shots with my Fuji X-T2 and a 100-400MM lens plus 2X teleconverter I can personally attest to the fact that A) I did not go blind (which of course would be impossible since the EVF cannot produce that much light no matter what) and B) the camera still functions perfectly fine.
The point is, that filter does the job - again, this is one made for shooting the sun - I would not attempt these things with my 10 stop ND filter.
So the answer to your question is yes.
I bought the 16 stop Marumi ND filter from B&H a few weeks back specifically to photograph the (partial) eclipse I will get to see, and have experimented with it. Having taken a few dozen shots with my Fuji X-T2 and a 100-400MM lens plus 2X teleconverter I can personally attest to the fact that A) I did not go blind (which of course would be impossible since the EVF cannot produce that much light no matter what) and B) the camera still functions perfectly fine.
The point is, that filter does the job - again, this is one made for shooting the sun - I would not attempt these things with my 10 stop ND filter.
So the answer to your question is yes.
Aug 18, 2017 09:29:42 #
f8lee wrote:
Well, since nobody has said anything really useful... (show quote)
What was your exposure setting with the 16 stop ND? I may want to shoot the eclipse with a pin hole on the bellow (the bellow to extend the effective focal length and make the f/stop even smaller).
Aug 18, 2017 09:31:56 #
BebuLamar wrote:
What was your exposure setting with the 16 stop ND? I may want to shoot the eclipse with a pin hole on the bellow (the bellow to extend the effective focal length and make the f/stop even smaller).
I was handholding - ISO 800 and f9 or 11 just to mess around
Aug 18, 2017 10:03:40 #
You have been told over and over how to photograph the eclipse. You do not want to spend the money for a filter, but think you can find ways to get around it. On Monday just put your camera away. If you want to play stupid just suffer the consequences.
Aug 18, 2017 11:16:49 #
The question was "Is it possible to view the Eclipse with av evf ?"
The answer to the question is "NO, it will damage the camera."
The answer to the question is "NO, it will damage the camera."
Aug 18, 2017 11:29:14 #
CPR wrote:
The question was "Is it possible to view the Eclipse with av evf ?"
The answer to the question is "NO, it will damage the camera."
The answer to the question is "NO, it will damage the camera."
Apparently you did not read anyone else's actual responses, including mine, where I specifically pointed out that I used a 16 stop ND filter on a Fuji X-T2 (EVF) and stared at the full sun for minutes using this setup as well as took photos, and neither the camera nor my eyes have suffered. So the correct answer is Yes. Your mileage may not vary - this is the correct answer.
Aug 18, 2017 11:35:27 #
paulie d wrote:
Is it possible to view the Eclipse with av evf ?
If you're willing to pay the price of losing your eye and the insides of your camerea, sure!
DON'T DO IT !!!
If you don't have a proper filter, have your spouse or friend hide your camera with instructions that no matter what you do, not to bring it out of hiding till after the eclipse is passed.
Aug 18, 2017 11:44:36 #
f8lee wrote:
Apparently you did not read anyone else's actual responses, including mine, where I specifically pointed out that I used a 16 stop ND filter on a Fuji X-T2 (EVF) and stared at the full sun for minutes using this setup as well as took photos, and neither the camera nor my eyes have suffered. So the correct answer is Yes. Your mileage may not vary - this is the correct answer.
The OP did not ask if he could do it with attachments or accessories or welders hat over the unit - just can he do it with the unit and the answer was NO.
Most, if not all of us, know it can be done with attachments............................ but thanks for letting us know that you know also.
Aug 18, 2017 12:45:16 #
I'm waaay out of the viewing zone . . . So I'll enjoy the Eclipse by watching on TV, and by looking at photos afterwards taken by UHH'rs . . .
Aug 18, 2017 12:50:37 #
It's certainly an interesting challenge to capture the images. Enjoy.
Aug 18, 2017 16:18:04 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
Haven't heard (yet) of the old fashioned pinhole in a box trick where you view the resulting image created on the opposite side inside the box. I'll let the pros take fabulous photos of this event then I'll enjoy them with both eyes and my camera will rest in its bag.
My plan as well. To all: Enjoy, and safety first.
Aug 18, 2017 17:15:56 #
paulie d wrote:
Is it possible to view the Eclipse with av evf ?
Not without the special photo filter specifically made for solar photography! An EVF is eye-safe, but your sensor will be ruined.
Aug 18, 2017 19:17:42 #
paulie d wrote:
Is it possible to view the Eclipse with av evf ?
It might be okay and not damage your sensor IF - you use an eclipse filter on the lens, use the correct ISO, use a mechanical rather than electronic shutter and use short exposures. You would not damage your eyes looking through an EVF although you might damage the sensor if all of the above are not in place.
You CAN and WILL damage your eyes looking through a OVF without lens filter protection or no protection over your eyes such as eclipse sunglasses. Regular sunglasses will not offer enough protection. I think a lot of people, especially non-photographers will damage their eyes thinking regular sunglasses will work fine. You can also damage the AF sensors in a DSLR with extended SUN exposure. A lens is like an expensive magnifying glass and you know what happens to those little plastic soldiers, eh?
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