Though both Chidley and Moussette advise against using phones to photograph the eclipse, they acknowledge that people will probably try anyway and recommend taking precautions. During the partial phase of the eclipse as the moon crosses the sun, you'll need to use a solar filter ...
How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse Over the years, I have photographed a number of total lunar eclipses using a variety of cameras – from my smartphone to a dedicatedastronomy camera. The key to a great image isn’t the specific camera you use,it’s all about magnification and the correct...
Other Ways to See, Show and Photograph the Eclipse (Use Shadows!)Eclipse shadows, 9:53 AM, 21 August 2017. iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/563 at Auto ISO 20, Perfectly Clear. bigger.We all know about shadows, but did you know that if you let light pass through a small ...
Use a tripod, or some other way to keep the device still during the eclipse. Protect the camera lens with a solar filter. Lenses focus the sun’s energy to a point. You can start a fire with a magnifying glass. The camera’s lens is a lot smaller and is unlikely to cause a fire,...
This will be one of the many reminders you will receive before the April 8th totalsolar eclipsethat your eyes need protection to watch the celestial event, but what about the lens of your phone's camera? Like your eyes, your smartphone lens cannot look directly at the Sun. This puts a ...
(click to see larger image) Wide Angle The simplest way to photograph an eclipse is to use theWide Angletechnique. Any kind of camera can be used as long as it's capable of shooting long exposures of 5 seconds or more in duration. If the camera accepts a cable release, this will help...
Photographing an eclipse of the Sun is fun and easy. However, you will need to use a specialSolar Filterto protect your eyes and your camera. A solar eclipse occurs whenever the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth. This can only happen during New Moon when the Moon passes between the Sun...
Taking pictures of the Sun is difficult enough. Throw in a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse and the challenge is multiplied.
How to Use Your Smartphone to Photograph the Solar EclipseGalietta, WendyFritz, Angela
Photographing a solar eclipse can be a life-changing experience. You may only get a few chances in your lifetime to view or photograph this celestial event, so you want to make sure you are well-prepared and practiced ahead of time. If your first run with your gear is the day of the...