Shooting sunset/ sunrise with Mirrorless
Jul 18, 2020 21:19:02 #
I've shot many sunrise and sunset pictures with a DSLR, but with a DSLR the sensor is covered while you compose and is only exposed to the sun when you take the exposure. One of these days I will probably get a mirrorless and I'm wondering if shooting sunsets, etc., could cause sensor damage since the sensor is continuously exposed? Are there precautions you need to take with a mirrorless when shooting the sun? Anyone have experience with shooting sunsets or sunrises with a mirrorless?
Jul 18, 2020 21:59:31 #
Jul 18, 2020 22:04:51 #
Murray wrote:
Can’t you just set it to mup? (mirror up)
My question pertains to a "mirrorless" camera.
Jul 18, 2020 22:16:18 #
Basil wrote:
I've shot many sunrise and sunset pictures with a DSLR, but with a DSLR the sensor is covered while you compose and is only exposed to the sun when you take the exposure. One of these days I will probably get a mirrorless and I'm wondering if shooting sunsets, etc., could cause sensor damage since the sensor is continuously exposed? Are there precautions you need to take with a mirrorless when shooting the sun? Anyone have experience with shooting sunsets or sunrises with a mirrorless?
I'm interested in this answer as i just ordered one and I do a lot of sunrises and sets.
Jul 18, 2020 23:01:37 #
Basil wrote:
My question pertains to a "mirrorless" camera.
Got it. Thanks
Jul 18, 2020 23:01:38 #
Basil wrote:
I've shot many sunrise and sunset pictures with a DSLR, but with a DSLR the sensor is covered while you compose and is only exposed to the sun when you take the exposure. One of these days I will probably get a mirrorless and I'm wondering if shooting sunsets, etc., could cause sensor damage since the sensor is continuously exposed? Are there precautions you need to take with a mirrorless when shooting the sun? Anyone have experience with shooting sunsets or sunrises with a mirrorless?
No isue.
You look directly at the sun through your slr, you do not go blind or have eye damage.
Same with mirrorless.
Just use common sense on how high off the horizon, if you can look with no damage your camera can do the same.
Jul 18, 2020 23:04:36 #
I've had a mirrorless camera for several years and haven't burned up the sensor yet. I haven't tried to shoot the sun directly at high noon, but sunsets and sunrises have been OK.
Jul 18, 2020 23:09:16 #
Basil wrote:
My question pertains to a "mirrorless" camera.
Duhhhh - It seems I can’t read.
Murray
Jul 19, 2020 00:38:04 #
papaluv4gd
Loc: durham,ct
Been shooting with olympus e-m1 for years. No problems with sunrises or sunsets. work like a charm.
Jul 19, 2020 01:38:14 #
Architect1776 wrote:
No isue.
You look directly at the sun through your slr, you do not go blind or have eye damage.
Same with mirrorless.
Just use common sense on how high off the horizon, if you can look with no damage your camera can do the same.
You look directly at the sun through your slr, you do not go blind or have eye damage.
Same with mirrorless.
Just use common sense on how high off the horizon, if you can look with no damage your camera can do the same.
With a DSLR the mirror blocks the sun from the sensor until you actually take the shot, in which case the sensor is exposed for a fraction of a second. My question/concern is that, with a mirrorless, the sun would be hitting the sensor for an extended time while you compose and then take the shot - maybe several second. Maybe it would not be an issue, but I thought it worth asking. I know that when the sun is low on the horizon there is a lot more atmosphere the light is passing though so obviously it's not as intense as a noon day sun, but I was curious to hear from those with experience with mirrorless if it would be anything to be concerned about.
Jul 19, 2020 01:39:16 #
bsprague wrote:
I've had a mirrorless camera for several years and haven't burned up the sensor yet. I haven't tried to shoot the sun directly at high noon, but sunsets and sunrises have been OK.
Thanks - that's a reassuring data point.
Jul 19, 2020 06:09:54 #
I often shoot with the sun in frame in the middle of the day wide open when doing HDR brackets and it has never been a problem.
Jul 19, 2020 06:30:06 #
No problem. If you think about it, during sunrises and sunsets we generally stare right at the sun with no eye damage so the sensor can take it. I prefer mirrorless for those shots because you can dial up some EC and see exactly what you’re getting.
Jul 19, 2020 06:39:43 #
Jul 19, 2020 06:40:45 #
Murray wrote:
Can’t you just set it to mup? (mirror up)
There is no mirror!!!!
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