Total Solar Eclipse 2017: A Guide to Viewing and Photographing it — Hudson Henry Photography
Here's a great video with tips and tricks to view the August 21st, 2017 total solar eclipse. The sun will cross the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. This rare event is a great opportunity for photographers – both amateur and professional.
The last time a total solar eclipse was visible in the U.S. was in 1979 in the Pacific Northwest. Here is ABC News coverage from that day with an amazing view from Helena, Montana.
In the video at the top of this post, Hudson Henry explains why the August 21st, 2017 total solar eclipse is special, shares some online maps and electronic scouting tools to help you plan where and how to photograph it, covers what gear you will need to get the best eclipse photos possible and reviews camera settings and technical strategies to capture those images.
When the eclipse reaches totality, you can view it with your naked eyes and stars will be visible. However, during the partial phase leading up to and following totality, you need to protect your eyes and your camera’s sensor. Be sure to view the eclipse using “Live View” on your camera instead of looking directly through the lens using your viewfinder.
WARNING! There is a high risk of PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE when watching the solar eclipse. Learn more at 10:44 of this video: CBC Special: Solar Eclipse Over Winnipeg.
Have fun in your quest to capture some images of a lifetime!
Here are some links to the tools and products recommended in Hudson Henry's video.
Shakil, I’m glad you learned something from the tutorial.
I used some of the tips to get photos and videos of the eclipse without buying the expensive solar filters that many of the experts recommended.
I love photography and also want to be a professional photographer. The tutorial helped me very much to gather knowledge on how to photograph the total solar eclipse. Thanks a lot for sharing these important tips.