Robert R wrote:
I have been practicing photographing the sun, with fairly good results. I am using Canon 100-400 with 1.4 X extender, Canon 70 D, the vari-angle touchscreen can be positioned for easy viewing. I have been getting good results using ISO 400, f8, 1/800, RAW with auto white balance, live view. I have not been able to see a sun spot on my photos. Just wondering how your settings compare to mine. I also have a question, will the filter have to be removed during the period of totality?
Yeah, due to no tripod handy (very quick test) I shot at 1/1000 with f/8 which required ISO to be at 800. I plan on the filter coming off at 'diamond ring' phase and keeping off thru totality, then goes back on as the other 'diamond ring' presents. Anybody hear or found a different answer to that? Damage to eyes and your camera sensor are a real risk, and to be avoided, so research this and be careful!