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08/21/2016 05:00:21 PM · #1 |
| Thinking of making the drive down to Oregon for the 2017 Solar Eclipse. I am wondering, do you need to do anything special to your camera to take pictures of it? I've never pointed my camera at the sun before. |
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08/21/2016 05:40:30 PM · #2 |
| I found some entertaining and potentially useful information here. |
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08/21/2016 08:38:33 PM · #3 |
You need a VERY dark filter to do this safely. A lot of people use welder's glass. I used a piece of graphic arts film, which has a density of about 4 (meaning it lets through about 1/10,000th of the available light) ... you can see my jury-rigged setup using a CD and some putty to attach it to my lens hood here:
2012 Eclipse gallery |
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08/22/2016 11:09:10 AM · #4 |
Looking at Oregon, Eh? I have not decided where I will observe, but I am definitely in the game. The closest part of the path for me is in southern Illinois or Missouri, however I'm thinking that a more western observation point may be a much better gamble as far as weather is concerned. I will definitely want a primary and secondary location defined, and perhaps even a tertiary one.
As stated above, solar filter is *required* for pre-totality and post-totality, but during totality no filter at all. Totality lasts for about 2 minutes on the centerline, and less than that as you move outward. It will be desirable to be as near to on centerline as possible.
One location that would make for an awesome experience would be Grand Tetons. The centerline of the eclipse passes just a few km north of Teton Village. I'd expect that this area will get very crowded though. In any case, my M.O will be to bring a vehicle that I can sleep in; hotel space along the path of totality will probably be hard to come by. |
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08/22/2016 01:37:13 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Looking at Oregon, Eh? |
Yes, I really enjoy the Oregon coast and from Federal Way it's only about 4 hours or so down. Watching the eclipse on the coast seemed like a no-brainer when I saw the map of the path. Thanks for the info all. |
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08/22/2016 01:43:46 PM · #6 |
| We have friends in Greenville, South Carolina. I told them month ago, when I first saw there was a total eclipse, that I'd be down there next August. |
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08/22/2016 01:49:31 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Thinking of making the drive down to Oregon for the 2017 Solar Eclipse. I am wondering, do you need to do anything special to your camera to take pictures of it? I've never pointed my camera at the sun before. |
According to that article it might be better to drive (take the train?) to Salem or someplace more inland.
Originally posted by Linked Article:
People living around the immediate Pacific coast of Oregon, with its gusty onshore winds and frequent bouts of low cloud and fog, appear to have the lowest odds of seeing the eclipsed sun — probably only around 40 percent. Regardless of where you plan to be, staying mobile to dodge cloud cover will always enhance your chances. |
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08/22/2016 02:03:00 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by bob350:
I found some entertaining and potentially useful information here. |
This is my favorite, for the older I get the more I feel this way: · Remember that when totality hits, you will lose your ability to think clearly - keep it simple! |
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