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| 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 |
| Message-ID | <iffdfmxjor.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> (permalink) |
| References | <u0obfmxcni.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> <11009rj$1j51r$1@dont-email.me> |
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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