Warming up for the Eclipse
Aug 3, 2017 12:07:01 #
Peeb wrote:
Practicing with my 200-500 (with 1.4x tc) today. Check out the sun spot on lower left corner!
What was your filter factor, aperture, and shutter speed if you would please share?
Aug 3, 2017 12:24:29 #
wmurnahan wrote:
I'll check that out on Mondays full moon. The image is a big crop, I've only got a 300 (70-300 zoom), it is a Sony's G-series so the lens is no slouch when it comes to sharpness.
Your lens is premo. Wish I had one for my a6000 and a99ll. The problem is most likely focus. Go to manual focus and retry your sun shot. You should be able to get a crisp edge of the sun. Glad you are working on the problem.
Aug 3, 2017 14:43:47 #
I'm practicing, too. Been out twice and learned something each time. For one, my equipment is heavy (Sony a7rii w/Sigma 150-600) and prone to shaking a bit if I have the center section of the tripod extended. So, second time out I left it down all the way and used a low stool to sit on while watching the rear screen instead of trying to look through the EVF. Big help. Second time out I also did some bracketing and liked having more shots to choose from. Here's my best shot so far with some cropping. Settings were f/6.3, 1/1600 sec, ISO 80, Mylar filter. This shot is JPH OOC. Next time I'm going to see if shooting RAW changes the lavender tint.
If I get a break in the clouds I'm going out again today. Time to try RAW and some different WB settings.
If I get a break in the clouds I'm going out again today. Time to try RAW and some different WB settings.
Aug 3, 2017 15:04:41 #
ORpilot wrote:
Your lens is premo. Wish I had one for my a6000 and a99ll. The problem is most likely focus. Go to manual focus and retry your sun shot. You should be able to get a crisp edge of the sun. Glad you are working on the problem.
Yes the lens is top quality. Second lens purchased for my a7ii, have some old Canon manual FD lenses I use with adapters, I think I made a good choice for an all around lens for nature. Can get pretty up close and pretty far off, but like anything I need to add a macro and a big lens (which right now means going with adapters for either a-mount lenses or Canon/Nikon, because the zoom doesn't quite go far enough both directions. Already added a third lens but not a Sony, a Rokinon 14 2.8 for landscape and astral photos.
Aug 3, 2017 15:05:27 #
binsjohn wrote:
I'm practicing, too. Been out twice and learned so... (show quote)
Nice, looks like you got sunspots, so exposure is good.
Aug 3, 2017 22:05:45 #
SkyKing wrote:
...very nice...what exposure settings were you using...?
SHUTTER: 1/1000
APERTURE:
Aug 3, 2017 22:10:22 #
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!
Aug 4, 2017 00:05:04 #
Aug 4, 2017 00:05:41 #
Aug 4, 2017 00:42:26 #
...ya know...one of the things I don't hear anyone talking about is how long from start to finish all this will be and the effect the sun might have on a black camera...I'm thinking this is going to be close to three hours of direct sunlight for my camera...has anyone thought about how they might handle the heat on the camera...has this been discussed anywhere...?
Aug 4, 2017 01:03:13 #
Aug 4, 2017 01:17:33 #
I live here in Oregon in the totality path. I will be set up and ready to go about an hour beforehand. Since it my backyard, I will have a 10x10 sunshade up and move my camera in place a few minutes prior to the totality. It has been in the 100s the past few days. I'm hopeful for the norms of the mid 80s when it happens. If not, then I will just have to pop open another cold drink. Now all you viewers down in South Carolina...do not keep your camera in the cold A/C car or house just before the eclipse. Otherwise when you bring out your cold camera into the warm humid air. Your camera and lens will become frosty just like your cold drink. It may take it an hour to defrost. Stay cool, Happy Shooting
Aug 4, 2017 07:49:35 #
CandidCanon wrote:
Very Nice Shot!! I still need to get a filter. What did you use! Must be a Glass top of the line for the color and clarity. Wanting to see what I can get with my 70D Crop sensor and the Tamron 150-600.
It was actually a "daystar" filter I bought on the internet (B&H maybe??). A flimsy cardboard rim holding a thin plastic film of very dark plastic. But it only needs to survive until the 21st of this month, so hopefully it's OK!
Aug 4, 2017 08:22:22 #
Peeb wrote:
It was actually a "daystar" filter I bought on the internet (B&H maybe??). A flimsy cardboard rim holding a thin plastic film of very dark plastic. But it only needs to survive until the 21st of this month, so hopefully it's OK!
Thanks, I was looking at those. They are out of stock at B&H at this time, but hoping to be back in in time to ship before the big event.
I need to get it big enough to go over the end of the Tamy... so it will be probably the biggest one they have. Going the non-threaded version for simplicity in taking of and putting back on during the course of the event.
Aug 6, 2017 20:08:44 #
Peeb wrote:
Practicing with my 200-500 (with 1.4x tc) today. Check out the sun spot on lower left corner!
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