Shooting a Solar eclipse at DVinfo.net

Andrew Leigh · May 3rd, 2002, 01:30 PM

Hi,

has anyone shot a solar eclipse from start to finish. If so how did you do it ? What filters did you need to use? What precautions did you take?

Regards
Andrew

Bruce Moore · May 3rd, 2002, 10:00 PM

I once shot one in 35mm. I went to a welding shop and got welding filters, the size that will cover the entire front of your lens (usually used in masks). Get one for yourself so you can watch the event. These solar events happen so infrequently that it's a long time inbetween takes.

Good Luck

Bruce

Andrew Leigh · May 3rd, 2002, 11:59 PM

Hi Bruce,

thanks for the tip.

Cheers
Andrew

PS: Will contact you later this weekend, off to shoot an aerobatic display.

May 3rd, 2002, 01:30 PM	#1
Andrew Leigh Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 220	Shooting a Solar eclipse Hi, has anyone shot a solar eclipse from start to finish. If so how did you do it ? What filters did you need to use? What precautions did you take? Regards Andrew __________________ PAL XL-1, DV Raptor, Premiere TOTAL AMATEUR - DOING IT FOR THE FUN

May 3rd, 2002, 11:59 PM	#3
Andrew Leigh Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 220	Hi Bruce, thanks for the tip. Cheers Andrew PS: Will contact you later this weekend, off to shoot an aerobatic display. __________________ PAL XL-1, DV Raptor, Premiere TOTAL AMATEUR - DOING IT FOR THE FUN

May 3rd, 2002, 10:00 PM	#2
Bruce Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57	I once shot one in 35mm. I went to a welding shop and got welding filters, the size that will cover the entire front of your lens (usually used in masks). Get one for yourself so you can watch the event. These solar events happen so infrequently that it's a long time inbetween takes. Good Luck Bruce