How to Photograph an Annular Solar Eclipse - June 10, 2021 | Step by Step Tutorial

[@PhotoPills]

Need help with planning or photographing the Annular or Partial Solar Eclipse? Comment below! 👉 To Download our Free Solar Eclipse Photography guide: www.photopills.com/articles/solar-eclipse-photography-guide

[@djhudgins8412]

I just got into photography, took some long exposure pictures of a thunderstorm with amazing results on my Canon M50, great amounts of lightning under a small supercell. So im going to be starting a vacation with my son on October 13th and first stop will be in the direct path of the eclipse on the 14th. I think I'd be limited it pictures with foreground in texas, so what would be the best number of stops on a EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III and still protect my camera?

[@PhotoPills]

16 stops!

[@djhudgins8412]

@@PhotoPills thank you, that's generally what I'm seeing. If I have 2 ND filters, a 10 stop and a 6 stop, **would using both make a 16 stop equivalent?** One more question, should I also get a UV lens to use in addition to the 16 stop? Or do you think the mirrorless camera can hold up? Thank you so much!

[@johndokler3432]

I understand the need for caution when viewing/photographing the Sun and solar eclipses; I have Baader AstroSolar filters for my lenses. On the other hand, for most of us in the USA, the June 10th eclipse will be in progress at sunrise. On a daily basis there must be a multitude of sunrise and sunset photos taken using all sorts of cameras that are not equipped with solar filters. My concern is that the solar filters, at sunrise, will not allow enough light transmission, making it impossible to frame the photo and take a decent exposure. Wouldn't it be wise to be prepared with some ND filters for use through the early stages of the eclipse and then transition to the solar filter?

[@kk6t]

I'm of the same opinion as you John. I have many shots of the sun just after sunrise with various subjects in front of it (lighthouses, etc). A solar filter certainly wasn't required for those shots.

[@PhotoPills]

You got a point there. Josh Cripps shot his amazing eclipse photo with a 10 stops ND filter. The only thing is that it's not that safe for the camera.

[@driliagor]

Thanks Rafael for a very detailed guide. My dream is to capture “ring of fire” above an interesting and recognizable natural landmark (I.e mountain,arch). In the upcoming October 2024 Annular eclipse using your app I see the earliest eclipse is in Oregon 9 am- 1.5 hours after sunrise. The sun is already at 20 degrees above horizon. Kinda difficult to align with a landscape object… Also in Oregon there is high chance of overcast and rain. Utah and southwest locations are better weather -wise but the eclipse is at 10.30 and sun is at 30 degrees above horizon. How is it possible to align it with any landscape object? Thanks for your suggestions

[@PhotoPills]

Hey Llia! The only way is to go into a canyon and shoot something that stands on the hedge of the cliffs. It's not an easy one this one, it requires scouting in the field.

[@driliagor]

@@PhotoPills thanks for reply. So I will be scouting for a mountain or a butte. Like in Monument valley. But then how to expose for both. I understand I need to keep a solar filter on at all time during the annular eclipse. That will make any foreground object total darkness.. if I bracket, then the exposure will be so long that the eclipse will be blurry. I don’t get it how to do it…

[@PhotoPills]

@@driliagor If you want to capture the foreground you'll have to risk and use a 10 stops ND or do a double exposure. Check Josh Cripps masterclass on how to photograph an annular eclipse (1h 25min he covers the gear). You'll see that in the presentation he explains how to photograph the Moon first and then the annular eclipse. He used a 10 Stops ND filter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTTkINnjNuXhdU

[@PhotoPills]

@@driliagor If you wish to capture detail in the foreground you need to use an 10 Stops ND filter. Check this Masterclass by Josh Cripps (1h 25m) where he covers how to photograph the Moon first and the annular eclipse second: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTTkINnjNuXhdU

[@R3zzRhino]

Had anyone tried stacking the filters?

[@PhotoPills]

I have not tried it.

[@Daguigoz]

Question: Sunrise is a 5:08 am and the eclipse wiill be at 5:39 am, will it be low enough so can I shoot it with a 200mm WITHOUT a dedicated filter? What if I go wide? I don’t understand why I would need a would need a filter at that time as I shoot sunrise and sunset without filters all the time

[@PhotoPills]

If you go wide you won't need a filter. Also some people will try to shoot it with a telephoto and a nd filter. This is something we haven't done before, but Josh Cripps got a cool shot with this technique.

[@Daguigoz]

@@PhotoPills What would be the limit you think? I wont try with my 400mm but what about a 150-200mm range, whats your opinion?

[@Daguigoz]

@@PhotoPills Using PhotoPill to align myself with a city landmark! I'm just not quite sure how high the sun is when it happens. Going to the location tomorrow morning to check it out and test things

[@josepabloguzmangarcia7841]

So if I want to take a composition with a 12 mm, even though the next eclipse will be at 12 PM (strongest light time of the day in Costa Rica), I won’t need a Filter? Should I use it just in case?

[@charmerci]

What happens if you don't use a solar filter for a short period of time?

[@PhotoPills]

Maybe nothing or maybe you damage then sensor...

[@charmerci]

@@PhotoPills but what kind of damage has been known to occur?

[@PhotoPills]

@@charmerci kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIWykKyQed2lr7M

[@rickyllapa100]

?It's raining the next 3 days here in New Jersey I thought on your video that you plan on going to New York City to take photos of the annular eclipse how is it cloudy and rainy days going to affect your plans

[@PhotoPills]

Plan and Pray!

[@rickyllapa100]

@@PhotoPills how'd it go? At the Barnegat lighthouse the eclipse was visible at the horizon around 5:05am

[@PhotoPills]

@@rickyllapa100 Fantastic!

[@lmahiram]

You are going to be late if you aim for 6:00 am. I show 5:18 am for your location.

[@PhotoPills]

Go for it!

[@jmfoty4280]

I understand that an annular solar eclipse never goes to totality. Because of that, the filter must remain in place throughout the entire eclipse. That is obvious. During a total solar eclipse, the filter must be removed when totality begins or the image will be black. Bracket bracket bracket... I assume bracketing is important in order to get good images of various amounts of corona in the images. HOW LONG DOES THE DIAMOND LAST during a total eclipse? I have a Star Adventurer star tracker. Is it good to use it during an eclipse to keep the sun centered throughout the eclipse?

[@PhotoPills]

Yes, bracketing is key. This way you can choose the best shot or even blend them together. The diamond rings just last a few seconds. You have to be quick.

[@jmfoty4280]

@@PhotoPills Do the diamond ring and Bailey's beads appear just seconds before and after totality during a total eclipse like what is expected in America on April 8, 2024?

[@PhotoPills]

@@jmfoty4280 Yes!

[@chabunacarras]

Tomorrow 20 April will be happen in Timor Leste.

[@PhotoPills]

:D

[@AstroGuy]

On 10th June, it was too cloudy for me to see the solar eclipse and photograph it 🙁 Plus I was at school To those that saw the eclipse, I hope you enjoyed experiencing the solar eclipse! 🙌

[@PhotoPills]

There'll be more opportunities!

[@koitorob]

I'm a welder, have spare mask at home, but i won't bother reaching for it next week as i'm in GB...

[@PhotoPills]

There'll be more opportunities in the future :)

[@robertzurfluh9324]

I am going to pick up a Celestron 94243 (circular foil 6") filter I can easily attach with gaffer tape to my 105mm diameter Sigma 60-600mm lens. Is that sufficient? I am still confused by the ND versus Solar Filter discussions.

[@PhotoPills]

Hi Robert! We don't have experience with telescopes and filters. We use the Baader Solar Filter for our telephoto lens. Solar filters protect the camera, ND filters don't :)

[@robertzurfluh9324]

@@PhotoPills Thank you. My friend from Germany said Baader are the best. Much appreciated. Looking forward to the shoot next week. Weather permitting.

[@christopherleveck6835]

What's the best free app I can use on my phone to figure out where in the sky the solar eclipse going to be

[@Bisme333]

Photopills is 10 bucks... best 10 dollars you'll spend on photography

[@The-Hoff-Mann]

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[@PhotoPills]

I wish I could help, but don't know any hehe. Thanks for the support guys!

[@colgoss21]

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