How to photograph a total solar eclipse with any camera-tips from an eclipse chaser

[@broketostoke]

I used to eat popsicles and watermelon slices with this incredible person. Sending much love Lucie!

[@lovelynight5967]

Thansk for these tips! It's cool to have a photo you can look back on, especially if you are there with your family.

[@impulsesystems]

'Somewhere over México...' was called Mazatlán, a coastal beach resort.

[@Stakeouttoo]

many thanx.. great concise video.. plenty of information on photographing the total solar eclipse..thanx again

[@kbruff2010]

The slide on and off filter can easily be blown off - so it is best to be very careful and keep it on with light tape.

[@randywallis-vd2ez]

What is the best settings to start with? ISO, f stop, speed?

[@madshads]

I feel like I can take some great looking eclipse photos now!

[@truthhurts3524]

Trying to absorb as much info about photographing the eclipse before April 8th.

[@ktaylor6439]

I just watched your video. I’m having trouble using the solar filter that slips on (2nd setup in video). What should the settings be set at? I’ve tried all the guidelines and sun does not show up. It finally shows up when I crank up the ISO.

[@claude-u3h]

if I photograph with a Sony A7 II equipped with a 35 mm with an ND 1000 neutral density filter gray optical glass with 10 stops from KF concept what aperture and speed should I use thank you for the information

[@faith3305]

ND 1,000 is not enough. You need at least a 16 stop ND 100,000

[@faith3305]

ISO 100-400. Aperture F/8 or F/11. Shutter speed around 1/1000 but can be lowered or raised during totality for cool ring effects. Manually focus on the sun using digital zoom on your camera before starting. Put your camera on RAW + JPG and use exposure bracketing and 2 second delay to prevent camera shake.

[@claude-u3h]

Thank-you for information

[@nutssense7499]

hi Scientific American , i would like to do video editing for your content , looking forward to hear from you soon

[@Pixietink]

Soo cool!!

[@FoOtFoOt542]

I’ll just enjoy what the experts share. I’m just going to chill in my new chaise lounge chair

[@Ryan-qh6oz]

The temperature will drop once the 🌙 is between 🌎 and 🌞 hopefully not like 20° or 30° hopefully not coat or heating vest required

[@camilo8cheryl]

It’s just a bit warmer than your night time

[@danc2014]

The solar heating will go away for 30 min but the earth will still remain warm just like going under a tree

[@bbbenj]

Thanks.

[@BigAl444]

If I can take photos of the sun on a normal day, why do cameras/phones need filters?

[@whatsthatguydoing]

I don't know why an iPhone would, but with professional cameras, you don't want to stick your eye to the way finder zoomed in on the sun without an ND filter, unless you want to burn your eye. It can also burn the shutter too. That's mostly likely the main reason.

[@3172bees]

Your phone’s camera sensor can be damaged doing that without a filter. Same with your camera.

[@danc2014]

You do not take pictures of the sun? If you did a lot or for a long time, your sensor could be damaged and have develop blank spots. Just as your eye can see the sun briefly but if you look too long your eyes see only a dark blur for several minutes, too long and it may not go away. Filters let you look for a longer period.

[@RedLineRaceDay]

Great information but unfortunately you made a gross mistake over the tracking. It doesn’t end over Nova Scotia It ends over Newfoundland. 0:14

[@semi-chubber2388]

I think the sun rises in the east and sets in the west…. So novascotia. Will see it before Mexico.

[@grahamjgreen]

Who will see it first has nothing to do with where the sun rises. Mexico will get it first, then Texas and so on as the path of totality travels north-east.

[@danc2014]

The eclipse depends on when the moon blocks the sun and where the shadow is. Mexico is first

[@nikolasao]

The Earth is not flat man. It's the other way around. People in Mexico will see it first 😂

[@thomass2451]

No, the eclipse does not end over Nova Scotia in Canada. It ends over Newfoundland, in Canada. You know, that island thing out in the Atlantic ocean.

[@marlinweekley51]

Why take a picture of it? Theyll all look pretty much the same - professionals will take great ones you can see or download. Rather than mess with a camera take in the moment, enjoy the experience of the eclipse. Kinda like going to the zoo and taking a picture of the elephant imho.

[@axellcastaneda7971]

I understand that pov but I like to take pictures and it gives me a feeling that nobody else has this photo from this place at this angle 😂 it’s original in a way. maybe I can compare it to watching/ playing sports. I can watch pros do it all day but doing it myself hits different. Same with video games.