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Laura Ann Johnson
 

Taking pictures of a solar eclipse


As far as can see, there r two major issues.
1. Shooting into the sun could blind you
2. getting the right exposure

can someone suggest
1. film speed
2. a way to safe gaurd the eyes
3. any tips and tricks

there is a major eclipse in Dec down here in the south and I am keen to shoot it.... !

thanks


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June 19, 2002

 

Jon Close
  Haven't shot the sun or any eclipses myself, but this info might be helpful:

http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/cleaning.html (scroll down to "Solar Photography")

Thousand Oaks sells viewers and solar filters for camera lenses and telescopes.


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June 19, 2002

 

Laura Ann Johnson
  Thanks Jon! Much appreciated


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June 20, 2002

 
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