Solar ecilpse filter for a camera: We are due to see the upcoming total eclipse soon. I am interested in getting a few shots of it. I have no knowledge concerning the filter required...

samantha90 Loc: Fort Worth,Texas

We are due to see the upcoming total eclipse soon. I am interested in getting a few shots of it. I have no knowledge concerning the filter required to do this. I don't wont to spend a lot of money since this will probably be a one time thing. I would appreciate any advise or information. Thanks.

Sam

Tote1940 Loc: Dallas

Last one got from Thousand Oaks a membrane Solar eclipse in 95mm mount Very happy with results.
They also sell membrane to cut to size
Do not use X ray film although it is rare to find it now

PoppieJ Loc: North Georgia

I am really happy with thousand oaks. you can get a 8x10 sheet of film from them fairly cheap and just cut it to fit. I actually taped mine to the lens hood so that it would be easy to take off during totality

jim quist Loc: Missouri

Go to a hardware store and get a piece of welders glass. You hold it in front of the lens while taking the picture. Inexpensive and now I guess considered old school.

samantha90 Loc: Fort Worth,Texas

Thanks for the reply.

weedhook

I remembered from the last solar eclipse reading that welding glass is not necessarily safe, so I did a Bing search. The information from a couple sites was that welder's glass is not normally safe. In order to be safe, the glass has to be rated at level 14 or higher. The sites also said that level of welder's glass may be hard to find. At any rate, make sure you research carefully before you buy.

Tote1940 Loc: Dallas

Real important keep certified glasses handy, temptation to look straight at sun is high

profbowman Loc: Harrisonburg, VA, USA

jim quist wrote:

Go to a hardware store and get a piece of welders glass. You hold it in front of the lens while taking the picture. Inexpensive and now I guess considered old school.

The small group of us at the last one I was at in 1970 had 'a welder's mask/hood. However, I was disappointed due to the refraction effects that created a double image. But I am also not sure had certified welder's hoods are in the whole ultraviolet range of wavelengths. I have put out the small amount of money to get Thousand Oaks aluminizd Mylar sheet. Richard

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

I purchased mine at a reasonable price from https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806209340376.html?
They sell Hercules Solar Film Camera Lens UV Mirror Filter Shooting Eclipse Sunspots
The brand page dealing with telescopes is http://www.hercules.net.cn/wsolar.html

You can buy flat material 3" for $6 and glue it to a low-cost screw ring or UV filter.
https://agenaastro.com/thousand-oaks-optical-solarlite-solar-filter-film-nd-5-square-piece.html#976=6799

Big discussion on solar photography:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/lens-filters-for-solar-photography

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

samantha90 wrote:

We are due to see the upcoming total eclipse soon. I am interested in getting a few shots of it. I have no knowledge concerning the filter required to do this. I don't wont to spend a lot of money since this will probably be a one time thing. I would appreciate any advise or information. Thanks.

Sam

Thousand Oaks has been my go to source for years.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

samantha90 wrote:

We are due to see the upcoming total eclipse soon. I am interested in getting a few shots of it. I have no knowledge concerning the filter required to do this. I don't wont to spend a lot of money since this will probably be a one time thing. I would appreciate any advise or information. Thanks.

Sam

Go here, and click on the BUYING GUIDE.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/solar-filters/ci/57106?origSearch=Solar%20ecilpse%20filter&sts=ma

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

A "safety" number or level of Welders Glass has already been mentioned here. A screw in solar eclipse filter is much easier to work with, leaving both hands free. There are multiple companies to choose from...I prefer a glass solar eclipse filter. (A word of caution...when the filter is in place, or if you decide to go with welders glass....do NOT attempt to use your view finder).You need to use the monitor on the back of your camera. A reasonably solid tripod is a natural. To get an idea of settings, you can get some ideas from the web. Lastly & most important..you will need a pair of solar eclipse glasses (very inexpensive). Best of luck on weather & have fun

ELNikkor

Agree with those who got the 8x10 from Thousand Oaks. I made custom fit filters for lenses, then actually cut custom fit pieces for my sunglasses. So much better than wearing those flimsy cardboard things.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I purchased a set from Amazon that included both a camera filter and glasses. The filter has to be held in front of the lens, but I intend to tape it so that I don't have to do that. It was inexpensive.

Canisdirus

I recently did a review for Amazon Vine on this solar filter by K&F.

I gave it high marks after testing it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRTYBH75?th=1