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Re: Solar eclipse

From "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Newsgroups rec.photo.digital
Subject Re: Solar eclipse
Date 2026-06-06 14:13 +0200
Organization Tebibyte_Retro_Gaming
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On 2026-06-06 07:05, David Taylor wrote:
> On 05/06/2026 21:26, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> This summer there is going to be a total Sun eclipse in Spain, almost at
>> sunset. In preparation, I bought a solar filter for one of my cameras,
>> an MRC ND100000 Nano-X series filter from K&F Concept. 16.6 stops.
>>
>> <https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Concept-ND100000-Densidad-Revestimiento- 
>> Fotograf%C3%ADa/dp/B0CPXK8WW2/>
>>
>> It is so dark that taking a photo at noon of the Sun is difficult. I
>> wonder if it will be too dark during totality (and near sunset). Should
>> I buy a lighter one, too?
>>
>> <https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Concept-Filtros-Variable-ND2-2000- 
>> fotograf%C3%ADas/dp/B0CHYH7JQ3/>
>>
>> K&F CONCEPT Nano-Klear 52mm ND2-2000 (1-11 Stops)
>>
> 
> 
>  From what you say, the fixed 16.6 stops is too much.
> 
> The variable filter is likely crossed polarising filters, so be very 
> careful not to accidentally change the stop to let in too much light.

Ah! I didn't realize it was that type of filter. No, I'll go for a non 
variable filter. Good catch, thanks.

> 
> Some years ago I photographed an eclipse from Munich when it was near 
> midday.  I was using an older digital camera so I just made a simple cap 
> for the lens with material sold for viewing eye glasses.  It worked, but 
> I wasn't concern about keeping the (old) camera safe!  This was a wider- 
> angle view, not a frame-filling telephoto lens, though.
> 
> Good luck!


-- 
Cheers, Carlos.
ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺;

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Solar eclipse "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-05 22:26 +0200
  Re: Solar eclipse David Taylor <david-taylor@blueyonder.co.uk.invalid> - 2026-06-06 06:05 +0100
    Re: Solar eclipse "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-06 14:13 +0200
      Re: Solar eclipse "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-06 19:37 +0200
        Re: Solar eclipse David Taylor <david-taylor@blueyonder.co.uk.invalid> - 2026-06-07 06:00 +0100
          Re: Solar eclipse "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-06-07 14:58 +0200

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