thoff Member 136 posts Likes: 4 Joined Apr 2006 Location: MO More info | Aug 04, 2017 14:33 | #31 I went to the local welding shop and they had a display for 3x5 pieces of glass for welding helmets setup that is safe for viewing the eclipse. I bought a couple of them as they were only a $1.65 each. It was a sunny day so I stepped outside and held it up and looked right at the sun with no issues. 1D Mark II Tamron 28-75 F2.8
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sandwedge Goldmember  More info Post edited over 6 years ago by sandwedge. | Aug 04, 2017 18:16 | #32 Just finished a solar filter for my Sigma 150-600. Bought a 95mm - 105mm step up ring. Taped and glued Thousand Oaks solar film between two rings cut from foam posterboard (less messy than cardboard). Glued it into the step up ring. It looks like it could fall out, but the first piece of posterboard is snug (and glued) into the ring. I'm pretty happy with the results. It looks a lot better than the filter I made for my 100-400.   on Smugmug on Smugmughttp://www.flickr.com/photos/63710159@N07/
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amairphoto Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 06, 2017 21:38 | #33 I have a quick question, if i plan on shooting more of a landscape will a regular ND filter be needed? im not pointing the camera at the sun, just will have that in the background. If i have say an 8 stop ND filter? My Website: http://www.amairphoto.com
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can't imagine why you'd even need or want the filter. I'm going to have one camera set up with a wide angle getting the darkening landscape so I'll just have it set on one setting, for the most part and get the whole sequence. Tony
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amairphoto Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 07, 2017 11:13 | #35 CatchingUp wrote in post #18421031 can't imagine why you'd even need or want the filter. I'm going to have one camera set up with a wide angle getting the darkening landscape so I'll just have it set on one setting, for the most part and get the whole sequence. Okay cool, i thought that but recently just watched a few videos stating that its necessary. Thank you for the reply. My Website: http://www.amairphoto.com
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Aug 08, 2017 10:11 | #36 DonJuanMair wrote in post #18421254 Okay cool, i thought that but recently just watched a few videos stating that its necessary. Thank you for the reply. Only necessary if you are pointing directly at the sun Tony
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Ascenta Senior Member  More info Post edited over 6 years ago by Ascenta. (2 edits in all) | Aug 08, 2017 12:19 | #37 I'll see about 88% coverage, so I'm not taking this too seriously. A few minutes and a $12 DIY filter is all the effort I have for this. Plus 70-200mm is my max.  
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Aug 08, 2017 17:35 | #38 How much of a crop was that? Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L USM | EF 24-70mm 1:2.8 L USM | EF 17-40mm 1:4 L USM | EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM | EF 40mm 1:2.8 STM | EF 35mm 1:2 IS USM | EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM | 580EX II
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S.R.M. Goldmember  2,802 posts Gallery: 724 photos Best ofs: 4 Likes: 14177 Joined Feb 2011 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia More info | Aug 08, 2017 18:16 | #39 200mm is enough to get a decent shot... especially if there are a few clouds in the foreground which can enhance the image. For instance, the shot below (which is featured on the cover of the current issue of NEBRASKAland magazine  NEBRASKAland cover by Stephen Mudge, on FlickrStephen ----- flickr
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amairphoto Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 08, 2017 19:49 | #40 S.R.M. wrote in post #18422617 200mm is enough to get a decent shot... especially if there are a few clouds in the foreground which can enhance the image. For instance, the shot below (which is featured on the cover of the current issue of NEBRASKAland magazine  ) was taken with my 70-200 f/4L at about 180mm (by accident... it was meant to be 200mm!) back in 2012. It's been cropped a bit, but still looks OK. NEBRASKAland cover by Stephen Mudge, on FlickrWhat time of day was that taken? My Website: http://www.amairphoto.com
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S.R.M. Goldmember 2,802 posts Gallery: 724 photos Best ofs: 4 Likes: 14177 Joined Feb 2011 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia More info Post edited over 6 years ago by S.R.M.. | Aug 08, 2017 20:49 | #41 DonJuanMair wrote in post #18422663 What time of day was that taken? It was at 6:38am on November 14th 2012, about 1 hr after sunrise, with the Sun (and Moon Stephen ----- flickr
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Jensgt Senior Member  More info | Aug 08, 2017 20:51 | #42 Can anybody provide a link to what I'd need to shoot the eclipse with my 500 f4? I have safety glasses but I'm thinking of shooting it too. Thanks !!! Obviously I'm probably limited to amazon at this point to get something in time. 1Dx 7D 500 f4L 70-200 f2.8L II 24-70 f2.8L II 100 f2.8L IS Macro 85 1.2L II
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DavidWatts Goldmember  More info Post edited over 6 years ago by DavidWatts. (2 edits in all) | Aug 08, 2017 21:53 | #43 1 -- Thousand Oaks 77mm threaded filter on a 5D3 cropped from 400mm 5.6 non-IS, at ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/640:  2 -- Cropped from 400mm with 1.4x TC, ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/320  The above are 1:1 image crops. I'm not able to discern an IQ difference when I look closely. Can you? I'm thinking of ditching the 1.4x TC to allow for nine focus points vs. one if I use the TC. I'll take focus with auto, and then switch to full manual focus using gaffing tape to lock my lens at infinity for subsequent shots. The 5D3 at f/8 allows only the one center cross-type focus point, unfortunately, which can get tricky when it is that dim. Another consideration is how wide the corona might become during totality. With the TC, I might miss some dimmer tendrils at the boundary of the frame, as they can sometimes be seen eight solar diameters out (when bracketing).
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I have a question for you....I've been practicing with a solar filter...using my 70-200 with 1.4ext on a 7D body for crop factor help. My test shots of the sun have come out white. Nothing with the color tint you show here. Am I not shooting fast enough? Tony
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KSoze Goldmember  More info Post edited over 6 years ago by K Soze. | They come out white because of the type of filter you are using. In post processing slide the color temperature warmer until you like the color of your sun.  Image hosted by forum (869772) © K Soze [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.  Image hosted by forum (869773) © K Soze [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. I try to make art by pushing buttons
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