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08/18/2005 08:17:06 PM · #1 |
Hello,
Will an SLR digital camera be harmed in any way by taking an image of the afternoon sun? Say...from 2pm to 5pm in the summertime? Of course I would also have someting in the forground for a sillouete but for the most part...the sun would be unobstructed.
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08/18/2005 08:20:06 PM · #2 |
i think this has been asked b4 and the answer (if i remember correctly) was no... someone do a forum search, im feeling too lazy :-)
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08/18/2005 08:30:44 PM · #3 |
The answer is no, as long as the sun is not focused on one spot on the sensor for a long time. In other words, don't use a tripod and leave the cam in position with the sun in the frame.
Also, when looking thru the viewfinder, use the same common sense as you would when normally looking toward the sun, that is don't stare into it for a prolonged period.
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08/18/2005 08:36:43 PM · #4 |
In general, it's OK to photograph the sun when it is lower in the sky, and naturally filtered a bit by atmospheric haze:
 
When the sun is higher in the sky and less naturally filtered, you need to use more care, as Kirbic points out.
For your D70, the sensor is only exposed to the sun while the shutter is open, so you just need to be careful of your eyes through the viewfinder. For point-and-shoot cams, you can damage the sensor and the LCD screen if you point it at the naked sun for too long. |
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08/18/2005 09:16:16 PM · #5 |
might try investing in some of these
Eclipse Solar Shades
I use them with my DSLR when shooting the sun. I keep 2 pair in my truck all the time. You can NEVER be to carefull when protecting your eyes.
James |
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08/18/2005 09:34:05 PM · #6 |
Not good if too long...but...
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