Solar Eclipse Photography

Recently there was a total solar eclipse that place that was highly visible where I live. This event happened well before I became comfortable with my camera and truly understood what camera settings would be required to shoot the eclipse. After a recent photography trip, my knowledge increased immensely about my camera settings and I wish I knew as much as I do now before the total solar eclipse so I could capture its beauty.

If you are using a DSLR camera, you'll need a solar filter to protect your camera's sensor from damage. An article from Business Insider mentions that you should practice with your gear and become well familiar with it before the eclipse, as you only have a few minutes to shoot. The best outcome would be to have a lens that's at least 300mm, however the best would be between 500-1000mm. Settings will vary depending on the stage of the solar eclipse, but usually a low ISO, 100-200, with a wide aperture would work best. Then you could change shutter speed to help capture different moments.

Article Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/solar-eclipse-2017-how-to-take-photos-of-the-eclipse-2017-8