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Bob Safay · May 15th, 2017, 04:07 PM

As you know, there will be a total eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017. I would like any information on videoing this event. I will be using the Canon XF300. I imagine that I would need a lot of ND filters. Can anyone give me any advice. Thanks. Bob

Ed Roo · May 15th, 2017, 09:34 PM

Gain as low as it will go.
Aperture as high as it necessary.
Shutter speed as high as necessary,
All ND internal filters applied.
External ND filters as necessary.

I, too, will be using an XF300.

Don Palomaki · May 16th, 2017, 08:32 AM

Solar Eclipses & Video
while an old post it offers some ideas.

This is a common interned discussion subject and a search should turn up a lot of information.

Oren Arieli · May 16th, 2017, 10:24 AM

When I had a telescope, it included a mylar filter for solar observation. But for a measly $20 you can make your own: https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Filter-.../dp/B00DS7S52W

Andrew Smith · May 17th, 2017, 12:36 AM

Most important thing is to not use your remaining eye.

Andrew

Doug Jensen · May 17th, 2017, 09:03 PM

During totality you don't need anything special at all. Just shoot it (with as many cameras as you can setup). Before and after totality -- don't even waste your time because a partial eclipse it's not going to make good video.

Bob Safay · May 18th, 2017, 04:42 AM

This is some really good information. Thank you everyone. I am planning on videoing the event from Hickory Knob State Park near McCormick, SC. Bob

Paul Silva · May 19th, 2017, 09:49 PM

Rain on Sunday :(

Chris Hurd · May 20th, 2017, 08:52 AM

Anyone here in the USA planning to travel for this event? I am.

Gary Huff · May 20th, 2017, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Anyone here in the USA planning to travel for this event? I am.

Yes, I am planning to travel to Kansas where it will be seen as a full eclipse.

Bob Safay · May 20th, 2017, 11:47 AM

I believe this is the first time in over 100 years where there will be a full eclipse from coast to coast.

Steve Siegel · June 12th, 2017, 05:51 PM

hey Bob,

I will be in Manning, SC. Is that anywhere near Hickory Knob? Let's hope for clear skies. I have a Florida friend who is flying to Idaho because of the long-range weather reports.

Bob Safay · June 15th, 2017, 04:04 PM

Steve, I checked out Hickory Knob and decided that was outside the 100% zone. I decided to go to an area northwest of Clemson. You will be closer to the coast. Good shooting and be safe Bob

Ed Roo · August 20th, 2017, 12:39 PM

Sometimes, the best laid plans fall apart.
I have an airplane reserved to fly to the KY-TN path of totality and a Lee Solar Eclipse filter.
I neglected to check my calendar for prior commitments.
(Dope slap)
Now I will record an 86% partial eclipse from home.

Donald McPherson · August 20th, 2017, 11:54 PM

With so many people videoing this. I will just wait and watch yours. ;-)

May 15th, 2017, 04:07 PM	#1
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Videoing the eclipse As you know, there will be a total eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017. I would like any information on videoing this event. I will be using the Canon XF300. I imagine that I would need a lot of ND filters. Can anyone give me any advice. Thanks. Bob

May 15th, 2017, 09:34 PM	#2
Ed Roo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 312	Re: Videoing the eclipse Gain as low as it will go. Aperture as high as it necessary. Shutter speed as high as necessary, All ND internal filters applied. External ND filters as necessary. I, too, will be using an XF300.

May 16th, 2017, 08:32 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Re: Videoing the eclipse Solar Eclipses & Video while an old post it offers some ideas. This is a common interned discussion subject and a search should turn up a lot of information. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

May 16th, 2017, 10:24 AM	#4
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 918	Re: Videoing the eclipse When I had a telescope, it included a mylar filter for solar observation. But for a measly $20 you can make your own: https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Filter-.../dp/B00DS7S52W

May 17th, 2017, 12:36 AM	#5
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,016	Re: Videoing the eclipse Most important thing is to not use your remaining eye. Andrew

May 17th, 2017, 09:03 PM	#6
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,416	Re: Videoing the eclipse During totality you don't need anything special at all. Just shoot it (with as many cameras as you can setup). Before and after totality -- don't even waste your time because a partial eclipse it's not going to make good video. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

May 18th, 2017, 04:42 AM	#7
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Re: Videoing the eclipse This is some really good information. Thank you everyone. I am planning on videoing the event from Hickory Knob State Park near McCormick, SC. Bob

May 19th, 2017, 09:49 PM	#8
Paul Silva New Boot Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 22	Re: Videoing the eclipse Rain on Sunday :(

May 20th, 2017, 08:52 AM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: Videoing the eclipse Anyone here in the USA planning to travel for this event? I am. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 20th, 2017, 11:47 AM	#11
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Re: Videoing the eclipse I believe this is the first time in over 100 years where there will be a full eclipse from coast to coast.

June 12th, 2017, 05:51 PM	#12
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 839	Re: Videoing the eclipse hey Bob, I will be in Manning, SC. Is that anywhere near Hickory Knob? Let's hope for clear skies. I have a Florida friend who is flying to Idaho because of the long-range weather reports.

June 15th, 2017, 04:04 PM	#13
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Re: Videoing the eclipse Steve, I checked out Hickory Knob and decided that was outside the 100% zone. I decided to go to an area northwest of Clemson. You will be closer to the coast. Good shooting and be safe Bob

August 20th, 2017, 12:39 PM	#14
Ed Roo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 312	Re: Videoing the eclipse Sometimes, the best laid plans fall apart. I have an airplane reserved to fly to the KY-TN path of totality and a Lee Solar Eclipse filter. I neglected to check my calendar for prior commitments. (Dope slap) Now I will record an 86% partial eclipse from home.

August 20th, 2017, 11:54 PM	#15
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Videoing the eclipse With so many people videoing this. I will just wait and watch yours. ;-)