How to shoot a Total Solar Eclipse

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Are you shooting the Total Solar Eclipse? If so...Where will you be? Edit: one point of clarification, since im getting some questions. You absolutely MUST shoot with a strong enough filter with any type of camera, DSLR, mirrorless, point and shoot, telescopes, anything... And it must go on the FRONT of your lens. I've also been advised to never look through any unfiltered optics even with solar glasses as the optics magnify the intensity of the sun.

[@pkak1132]

Rip in Australia

[@GrethelPavon]

After this video, I’m convinced I can’t miss this photo opportunity! I’m in Toronto.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

​@@GrethelPavonNiagara Falls, or Anything east of Port hope is your best bet! 😊

[@GrethelPavon]

@@AnthonyGugliotta Thank you! I will drive there for sure!

[@jacobkitchens]

Yes! 4 hr drive to the Dallas TX area 🎉

[@AnthonyDesmond]

using my nifty fifty 😂

[@_JaySho]

😂

[@ILLAILLS]

lol

[@canofanger]

I love taking photos, but I feel there will be a LOT of people who will not truly experience and enjoy this eclipse for what it is, simply due to they're trying to get photos. Take a picture or two, but remember that there are thousands of better pictures out there to look at. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most, just to experience it and think about it's significance and how these events affected our ancestors since the dawn of time. Just enjoy it.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

My thoughts exactly, I like to experience things not just taking pictutes

[@bubblesculptor]

Yeah, most people's eclipse photos will be as worthless as fireworks or concert videos. ENJOY the experience!

[@highpraise-highcritic]

Geez, maybe tone down solar shaming and let people enjoy it the way they want to enjoy it. The research, execution, and capturing is a part of the of their enjoyment of an eclipse. We get it, you are above anyone not in the "moment". Perhaps it is not your way .. good. Go away, far .. far .. away.

[@canofanger]

@@highpraise-highcritic "solar shaming"? Don't be silly. All I'm saying is don't forget to enjoy it. But if you want to play some sort of strange victim card, fill your boots.

[@darnarxz]

You can enjoy something while taking pictures. You can experience something while taking pictures.

[@desinamedia]

It’s coming right to us ! Dallas, tx and ‘m watching this hoping to prepare myself catch some once in a lifetime photos

[@josephriley9534]

I'm coming from the UK to Dallas to see it, just bought a new filter for solar photography. All I need now is clear skies 🤞

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Yes! Praying for clear skies 🙈

[@Titin5123]

In Dallas? Good luck buddy

[@EK93-]

be mindful of the storm clouds passing through at the day of the Eclipse. I am in Austin but it seems it will be the worst, Dallas is better but I will be driving to Frisco as the cloud cover will be 20-40% over there from what it is currently showing. Keep checking the forecast in the coming days just to be safe.

[@x1928]

My man I wish you luck. I live in Austin and from what it looks like, there's a huge storm coming this weekend into the week. The sky may already be pitch black the whole day

[@Titin5123]

@@x1928 damn, I just saw that, I'm also in Austin, it's extremely bright right now with no clouds, hopefully the storm pushes itself back like always

[@Hellamoody]

I'm watching this the day before with none of required equipment, not even the glasses 🥲 I mistakenly thought you could only see it if you're on the *total* solar path, didn't realize we're getting a partial eclipse where I am 😩

[@MikeJohnson-dj3kc]

Toronto people like button ------------------------------------>

[@theneerpatel]

Niagara Falls ✌️✌️✌️

[@charliepiazza1]

Buffalo, NY

[@beldavius]

I'll be in Northern Vermont for the eclipse. Plan to capture timelapse of the ground features with my drone.

[@yggip2332]

good luck with these clouds, im on east coast too and im worried if i can even see the damn eclipse

[@beldavius]

@@yggip2332 it's supposed to clear up by Monday. Here's hoping!

[@LeeAllen337]

@@beldavius Yes, expected clear skies up here in Northern Vermont. I'm excited. Good luck on your shots.

[@parkercubing3339]

I will be up around that area. not too sure exactly where though, I am driving by myself up there. I hope the forecast stays CLEAR!

[@beldavius]

@@parkercubing3339 I'm also driving from southern New Hampshire that morning. My daughter is in Danville, and they're having almost 3 minutes of totality, so I'll probably head that way.

[@DanielAucoinFineArt]

Hey Antony, I just want to say that your video is really well put, but I wished you started with this punchline… “ you will burn your camera sensor” I’m sure you get what I’m saying!😉✌️ Thanks for that Video 🙏 Nonetheless, I love your video and thanks for sharing ✌️😉

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

It's not a photo opportunity. Don't waste your time fiddling with cameras. Just enjoy.

[@Wha2les]

This is gonna be stressful! But considering the high likelihood of clouds, if i mess up the photos, ill just buy the ones on the Internet for my own enjoyment. Experiencing it is more important!

[@Ryukachoo]

2:30 Its kind of magically stronger What makes your eyes hurt looking at the sun is the infrared, not the UV. In the moments before totality the sun's tiny crescent is small enough to be easily resolved and focused on by your cornea...so not enough infrared to make you look away but still plenty of uv to cause damage, focused on your retina. Theres been many cases of people getting little crescent shapes burned into their retinas

[@kidlo2050]

Any welders here bouta use their hoods tomorrow?

[@MelissaCenters-of9kx]

YUURRRR

[@The_Radical_Car_Guy]

I know he said don't worry about the geography but can someone please take a shot of it looking up at Niagra falls.

[@SteveEnns]

Great video and great tips! Actually answered all my questions about the best way to capture the eclipse. Will be viewing from St. Catharines, Ontario.

[@RazaFilmsYT]

Same here!

[@Adm.Focus.]

Im in Montreal, Canada :)

[@glennschiffer1742]

looks like clear skies.....

[@ControlTouchMaster]

I’m using crop sensor cameras with a full frame 300mm (480mm in crop) lens and a 16.5 stop ND filter. I have two cameras with the exact same setup ready to go.

[@PTSOPHOTO]

Im from Montreal over here! can't wait to experience this

[@SimplyPops]

YouTueb recommends this after the eclipse

[@iceashes365]

I am from Mexico city and me and my family are traveling to Mazatlán (a totality place in Mexico), now the thing was that our airline wanted to cancel the flight (offered us another one to another city and other days) and we made a post "exposing" the airline, after that, they contacted us giving us the flight but with one day scales twice. We hope for clear skies and I am of course bringing my camera. Good luck on your shots everyone!

[@qazwer001]

I'm looking at ~83% coverage, ordered a sun filter earlier today. Debating on driving closer but I still have to work that day(thankfully remote), like you I wasn't all that interested and didn't make plans for it but last couple of days have been getting more excited about it. Using an A7RV and sony 200-600 G lens. How much coverage would be needed to see a lot of the corona/is it worth going out of my way to be in path of totality? It's a long drive but if the path of totality is really worth it I can probably make it happen.

[@ImTheBoss914]

i would say make it im doing a 4.5hr drive, if its closer def go for it, cloud coverage might get in the way but hey at least you went for it it’ll be a cool memory

[@silasschramm]

Flew over from germany, staying in Niagara Falls rn

[@Jakob.Lukoschus]

I'm sad I have no way to get there. But I'm so excited for your results - bangers only!

[@ayathullah759]

can I use my 24-105 f4 L to take pictures of the solar eclipse, by the way I live in buffalo. I love your videos. your videos are so informative.

[@joecool684]

Would using the electronic shutter be the way to go here? I have the R8, but I don’t know if it would have an effect on shooting the eclipse

[@owen-lucasjennings4496]

Bump also curious

[@kieranmotherway2602]

what a great time to have my camera out for repair… ugh

[@JacobG-M]

Burlington in Vermont, by the lake. Hope to get a close-up series and a wide-angle scenic composite. Good synopsis of the process and considerations. Like you, I’ve been sucked in to this by You Tube Astro-Nuts!! 😂 So it’s my 1st time as well. To borrow a phrase, here’s to Clear Skies! 👍🏼🙏🏼🌞

[@t0neturb080]

im using 2 9 stop ndfilters

[@plushtapestry2998]

Im from Mazatlan so I'm quite lucky to be watching the eclipse from here

[@DanielGonzalez-d7n]

Come to Durango it'll be great.

[@Jokingjj]

if You didn't make this video. I would have just fried my camera sensor. thanks bro : )

[@starmanxvi]

Last minute tip for anyone using a Canon camera, there is a free software for Windows called SET'n'C that allows you to automate the ENTIRE eclipse, allowing you to just have to adjust the tripod and enjoy the show.

[@kmacdizzle]

Driving from Detroit to Dallas about 1,700 miles depending on weather. I’ll be checking the weather all the way down to find the best spot weather wise

[@ItzSlushie]

My city is getting 80-85% coverage and I didn’t get to see the one in 2017 so I’m excited. Just wish I thought of renting a longer lens for it

[@spontaneousadventurouskid]

I can't be there but I can't wait to see the pictures and videos of it!

[@JacobG-M]

Also… I’d be remiss if I don’t say this… One point I’ll like to stress is the use of a “Solar” rated filter as opposed to an ND-only one. I know there’s a huge debate on this but consider that a lot of the damage from prolonged solar radiation is due to the IR component, which a plain ND may not reduce sufficiently. NDs are designed for the visible spectrum, primarily. PLEASE get a 16.5 stop with UV/IR Cut OR stack a separate UV/IR-Cut filter with your plain ND. Bottom line is, as amazing as a once-in-a-lifetime event (for most of us) like a total solar eclipse is, vision is priceless and any solar damage is life-long permanent! Don’t take a chance. Be safe! EDIT: The ISO Standard Solar Film does filter visible, UV and IR. The simplest solution may be to use two-sided tape to stick a disk of this in front of an existing clear filter. Cheap, effective, safe.

[@aaronrodriguez8962]

I’m in Longview, Tx which is just about 10 miles outside of the path of totality, so of course we’re driving to a bit to get right in the path! Looking forward to it!!

[@subarusensei3685]

I do aton of astro viewing/photography. I have Celestron NexStar 127SLT (127 is mm across the front element) its like 1500mm I have a solar filiter. I live in a place that more than 90% coverge. yeah gonna be fun

[@saramedina7299]

Traveled from SoCal to experience over 4 minutes of totality in Booneville, Arkansas, using my Canon EOS R8 and 7D cameras. Happy shooting!

[@samuelaxtubia6808]

What if I don't focus on directly at the sun and do a like a landscape foto with a 28mm? Do I still need the filter?

[@smithrog34]

This video was "actually" helpful

[@Arshandays]

thank you for making this video

[@crackac]

Flying to Dallas. Hoping the weather is clear enough so our view isn’t obstructed

[@PaulRentz]

I was in Corvallis, Oregon for 2017- it was amazing!

[@3dge--runner]

I live in Rochester NY. RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE of totally. I'm stoked

[@glenivan4864]

heading to Cleveland from Vancouver for this!

[@SocialExperimentOfficial]

I'm literally dead center in the path of totality

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Need a temp roommate :)

[@SocialExperimentOfficial]

@@CallMeRabbitzUSVI sorry I’d like to keep people out of my house 😁

[@Harsh-xp5qm]

Im probably gonna drive to vermont. Most likely by Burlington. Anyone have compostiion recommendations?

[@alvarodiaz779]

I’ll be where I live in Austin, TX! Unfortunately, much of Texas is forecasted to be cloudy and rainy

[@ReadIcculus93]

Making the drive from Chicago to Indianapolis, only about a 3 hour drive. Should be fun!

[@scottsinnott2636]

I am in Erie, PA, in the path of totality. I am using my Canon R7 with RF100-500 lens. I made my own filter and I am planning to get a few shots of all the phases.

[@nicolejeanptacek9019]

I am in a tiny town named Mannsville, NY, near Watertown, NY! Thousands of people are coming to our area because, yes, we are in the "totality"

[@AthanCondax]

Can I make a lens cover out of the eclipse glasses I have? Or is it not strong enough?

[@chak_dz6961]

Okay, nowing that the sun can litrerally burn my sensor, unlocked a new fear 😂

[@deltaechovictor13]

I'm in Detroit, I'm driving down to Columbus to see it!

[@aliceinthewired]

Too bad I'll be working during the eclipse. Capitalism comes first I guess.

[@WillieWanker8135]

Not discrediting him for anything that he said, I just want to make an amendment, always always always use a filter on the front of your optics never on the back. Any dust on the mirrors or lenses will become very hot and potentially damage them without a filter, at best ruin your shot. Regardless of whether or not you are wearing the correct sunglasses the concentrated light will do the same thing that a magnifying glass does to ants if you are looking through an optical viewfinder

[@mynameisnotcory]

I live in ft worth on the path of totality and we’re expecting some chaos…so behave yall!

[@MLZ1957]

I live in Buffalo NY. And I am going to attempt to photograph this event. I had no time to practice because of the cloud cover we have had for the past week. I have no idea what I am doing. But I got to try.

[@bumptronic]

Did you end up shooting the eclipse? Would love to see the results.. maybe a follow up vid on your experience? :)

[@dustinfocus]

I want to photograph the green tailed comet around juptier with the eclipse....

[@brilliantaksan]

ure so wholesome man, love ur energy!

[@sivanimmadala]

I think I will stack my 2 10 stops ND filters or 6+10 stops ND filter

[@Tristanks]

I... Can not, because my current geographical location is on the other side of the earth for this.

[@jeffhurley756]

There will be millions of photos and video's available. Good enough.

[@donald278]

I'm in Indianapolis and I hope it's going to be clear cuz I can't afford to travel

[@Sai_Bhavsar]

Flying 9,635 miles from India, an opportunity I can’t miss

[@tonyramirez6282]

I heard an ND filter could still damage your sensor and you need a solar filter????

[@melissaattaway563]

In Kaufman, TX 45 miles south east of Dallas, TX!!

[@kailamb09]

I live in indianapolis and I'm 100% taking as many photos as possible

[@Jackshots13]

I’m in Rochester New York

[@TRCreativeContent]

I will be in Springdale, AR in the Northwest Arkansas area! I won't be in full totality unfortunately, but I'm crazy close to it. I literally bought a new tighter lens and solar filter just for this, so we shall see what happens!

[@alex.hartleyy]

The thumbnail was too good hahaha! I never thought about capturing the Solar Eclipse, but this was such good advice! Now I just need to get a strong enough ND

[@JacobG-M]

PLEASE get a “Solar” rated filter - 16.5 stop ND with UV/IR Cut. It’s not just the light, but the IR that burns. Stay safe!!

[@ChampJJ]

Stupid question, but I’m going to use an ND filter for my iPhone 15 pro max from FreeWell for the solar eclipse in Illinois, which one do you suggest would work?

[@willcarter7079]

I went to the pawn shop and found a lens that is 500 mm that was attached to a 2X teleconverter for $40. I purchased a binocular clamp for about 30 bucks. With my 24 megapixel full frame camera, I am able to get a photo of the Sun that is about 1500 pixels in diameter. Which is enough for Instagram. Not quite good enough to upload to Vero and pixel peep. But this lens is really soft because it's old. Or it might be soft because I stacked a 10 stop and a six stop nd filter. Lol

[@willcarter7079]

I live in Conway AR. Our town is prepping for 3 million people hooking up campsites and hotels and Airbnb. Our town only has 60,000 population. So this is going to be a very interesting week. The utility companies are telling us to expect power outages and cellular congestion and road closures. Now I understand why touristy places hate tourists so much.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I ordered a solar filter, should be here a few days before the solar eclipse. But I'm still working that day, so ko traveling outside of Toronto for me to snap a shot off. I'm running an R7 with a Sigma 150-600C. I may also dust off my M50 and stick either my Sigma 17-300 f3.5-5.6 or my EF 70-200 for the wider shot.

[@ToddPalms]

Will iphone 15 censor get ruined if filming a wide angle video with tiny sun on screen? Ive read so much and its always conflicting info. I dont really want to use solar filter cuz it’s so dark you can’t see any landscape or foreground

[@rafikz77]

LensIs it ok to mot use a filter when using a wide angle lens (24 mm)

[@t0neturb080]

going to Arkansas from Lincoln NE

[@scoopiezz]

Im coming from Pakistan all trhe way to Niagra lol. I win?

[@jakob-__-]

i used a kit lens with no nd filter and it turned out fine so theres that

[@FelipePradoDiaz]

Yes , I already arrived at Mazatlan totality!

[@yomismo1945]

I am going to be in the Atlantic Ocean on a Norwegian cruise on the way to Bermudas, using a Canon EOS R5 - RF100-500mm f/4.5 - 7.1 lens, - Canon Extender RF 2x - NISI True Color Pro Nano CPL (77mm >> 82mm) - NISI UV/IR cut ND100000(5.1) 16.6 Stops 82mm. CELESTRON Solar Eclipse Glasses. Everything from B&H.

[@Do_It_Amazing]

Ohio is where I am we are supposed to be the best place

[@LeeAllen337]

I live in Northern Vermont in the center of the totality path. Lucky me 😀 I've got my Sony A7iii, 300mm lens and solar filter ready. Expected clear skies Monday for my area. Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@MagnitudeReviews]

No, I won't. Not even remotely close to the line.

[@ThePomskyCuber]

I’m currently in Michigan.

[@DaronP.959]

gonna be very cloudy in most places btw

[@amitoj]

Taking a round trip $250 flight from vancouver, public transport n coming back same day 😅

[@mrhelpful9999]

Cloudy in Rochester NY we are in totality

[@mjd073]

Sitting in my driveway tomorrow in full totality...llolol

[@SnowJoe1]

Seven buddies of mine and myself travelled 1800 miles in 47 hours back in 2017 to catch the eclipse in Tennessee. Absolutely worth it. Heading to Erie for this one.

[@SpaceZeee]

Why take a photo? When you can take 120 photos per second

[@maxwelajai]

Can I stack two 10 stop ND filter?

[@alexhamer2534]

I'm in the path of totality. Every hotel room in Syracuse is sold out and downtown was busy at 1130am with tourists.

[@JaketheMotorhead]

To get mine I used an extra pair of glasses over the lens at 1000mm on a nikon coolpix and it sorta worked.

[@jerryaksonelam]

Awesome video man! I’m a relatively seasoned “amateur” photographer but have yet to tackle sun or moon shooting. Got my filter and gonna give it a try today

[@StringrPress]

I'm going to be in Uvalde, Texas

[@MH-ln6bz]

Do you think a SONY ZV E-10 will be good enough to take the solar eclipse?

[@TSqu1dz445]

I am in the 80% range (too busy to go to the totality line) and plan on using a filter over my phone lense to take a picture. Talk about budget photography

[@MichaelABruce-ew8zs]

im X marks the spot in Carbondale Ill