Frank and Sharons view of the 2024 eclipse
Apr 9, 2024 13:36:57 #
We started our setup around 10A.M. the spent a good while figuring out how to track the sun!! once figured out we just sat around and tracking.About 12:45 we started shooting and tracking.
While I got some good images I am not real happy with them!!
But since this was my last chance (84 yrs old) for a total/ near total eclipse here are a few shots.
Camera:Nikon D810
Lens: Sigma 150-600 @600mm
Tripod:Gitzo GT5561, Wimberley WH200
Filter:Thousand Oaks Optical Solar White Light (580-630nm)
Settings: 1/20 sec, f6.3, iso 1000 ( should have been faster)
Live view (Oh oh it eats batteries) so I did not get the Pearl!! shot
Processed in PSCC to get the orange out!!
You can see the wispy clouds that caused the "flare"
While I got some good images I am not real happy with them!!
But since this was my last chance (84 yrs old) for a total/ near total eclipse here are a few shots.
Camera:Nikon D810
Lens: Sigma 150-600 @600mm
Tripod:Gitzo GT5561, Wimberley WH200
Filter:Thousand Oaks Optical Solar White Light (580-630nm)
Settings: 1/20 sec, f6.3, iso 1000 ( should have been faster)
Live view (Oh oh it eats batteries) so I did not get the Pearl!! shot
Processed in PSCC to get the orange out!!
You can see the wispy clouds that caused the "flare"
Getting a good start
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Almost there
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Stopped shooting here !!
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Sharon couldn't see the view finder, called for drastic measures
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My setup
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Hey I was laying on my side !! coming out of the 99 point % something total
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Beautiful eclipse series, Frank. Especially loved seeing Sharon’s setup and the image of the back of the D810 live view. Beautifully done.
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