Can a Solar eclipse picture be taken with other protection than a filter ?
Aug 19, 2017 10:03:12 #
Aug 19, 2017 10:37:00 #
A number 14 welding lens will not protect you according to my ophthalmologist friend.
Be careful, we do not need another blind photographer.
WJH
Be careful, we do not need another blind photographer.
WJH
Aug 19, 2017 10:44:46 #
soitgos wrote:
Please do not be stupid. Regardless of what anyone says, you can ruin your camera, and worse, go blind, during the eclipse. An ND filter is inadequate. You must have certified glasses and a certified filter to be safe. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it.
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Aug 19, 2017 10:58:48 #
Aug 19, 2017 11:03:08 #
williejoha wrote:
A number 14 welding lens will not protect you according to my ophthalmologist friend.
Be careful, we do not need another blind photographer.
WJH
Be careful, we do not need another blind photographer.
WJH
Really? Boy I have been a welder for close to 50 years, 8 he's a day, 6 days a week! Arc Light from welding gives off the same intense Ray's as the sun, don't believe, go stand by a welder for 30 seconds, don't look, then go to the doctor for some cream or worse for the UV and IR burns! Your doctor needs to be re-educated and fast!
Aug 19, 2017 11:16:03 #
Brucej67 wrote:
In order for this to be constructive in this context, you need to specify what filters, if any, you used in taking the picture.I wouldn't say so this is a practice shot taken yesterday with my D500 and Nikon 80-400mm lens.
Aug 19, 2017 11:25:29 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Angie Stone wrote:
Packing for SC 4 the eclipse. Thought I had a ND1000 filter and do not. Been online to find one and can't seem to get one.Is there some other way to get the picture?
An ND1000 filter (10 stop) IS NOT strong enough... so you might be very lucky you didn't find it. Trying to use that, you easily could have damaged your camera and BLINDED yourself!
The only safe way to photograph the eclipse is with a CERTIFIED Solar Filter. A welding filter might work, but those come in a range of strengths and aren't really intended for this purpose.
You can view the eclipse safely with an homemade, indirect viewing device made from a cardboard box, piece of typing paper and some tin foil. Search online for info about that, if interested. But it won't make photographs possible (I bet there will be around 1 billion taken and posted online anyway, by folks who have the correct type of filter for the purpose).
Aug 19, 2017 12:38:23 #
Angie Stone wrote:
Packing for SC 4 the eclipse. Thought I had a ND1000 filter and do not. Been online to find one and can't seem to get one.Is there some other way to get the picture?
View this, than ask me...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TO_yZDxryQ Ha-Ha!
Aug 19, 2017 15:04:03 #
I will trust a medical doctor a hell of lot more then a welder. Nothing against welder so it's a great trade, but I have only 2 eyes and will need them for a few more years.
Keep striking an arc and be well.
WJH
Keep striking an arc and be well.
WJH
Aug 19, 2017 15:29:11 #
Maeumi Solar Filter for Eclips $139.37.
rehess wrote:
In order for this to be constructive in this context, you need to specify what filters, if any, you used in taking the picture.
Aug 19, 2017 15:58:37 #
Aug 19, 2017 16:32:05 #
amfoto1 wrote:
An ND1000 filter (10 stop) IS NOT strong enough...... (show quote)
ONLY A #14 WELDER'S LENS WILL WORK! available in different diameters ( my 67mm Tamron lens will use a 2.5" welder's lens, 67/25.4=2.6.
Aug 19, 2017 17:48:47 #
A welding helmet with a #14 lens might do the trick. I was a Pipefitter in the Navy Years ago. We had to do much Arc Welding the #14 lens helped to keep the Ultra Violet rays from damaging our eyes. Otherwise we would get a situation known as sand in the eyes.
Do be careful prolong viewing might cause damage.
Do be careful prolong viewing might cause damage.
Aug 19, 2017 18:08:19 #
I.A.Teacher wrote:
A welding helmet with a #14 lens might do the trick. I was a Pipefitter in the Navy Years ago. We had to do much Arc Welding the #14 lens helped to keep the Ultra Violet rays from damaging our eyes. Otherwise we would get a situation known as sand in the eyes.
Do be careful prolong viewing might cause damage.
Do be careful prolong viewing might cause damage.
Navy Seabee Steelworker here, total of 50 years welding, cutting and fabricating, been telling these fine folks that for weeks, they still don't believe me!
Aug 19, 2017 18:16:37 #
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