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Is it ok to use IR filter for photographing sun?
I recently purchased cheap IR filter 720nm from Amazon to see whether I will be able to replicate effect with which your camera can see through thin plastic. I was wondering whether it could be also ...
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Hydrogen Alpha Filters (Buying The Right One and How It's Used)
I am looking to purchase my first hydrogen-alpha filter to use for day solar (Sun) photography as I just recently purchased a SkyGuider Pro device. However, upon several bouts of research I am at a ...
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Is a Solar Filter Different from an ND-Filter?
In watching videos and reading advice for photographing a solar eclipse, most recommend to use a Solar Filter. Searching online, it is unclear to me if there is a difference between a Solar Filter and ...
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How can I get prevent ghost sun images when shooting with a solar filter?
I am getting ready to shoot the upcoming solar eclipse. During my practice runs, I am getting either single or multiple reflections of the sun.
Using Star Adventurer tracking mount, Canon 500D with an ...
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What size Baader solar filter do I need and how do I use it on my Nikon D5300?
I've been trying to make sure I get the right solar filter for the upcoming eclipse in the US in August, but I'm inexperienced so I wanted to ask if the filter I'm looking at is correct. The one I ...
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Telescope Solar Filters to fit Canon Lenses
I am planning on photographing an upcoming partial solar eclipse here in Singapore but I'm having trouble finding solar filters for the lenses I will be using.
I have a Canon EF 500mm f4/L IS II USM ...
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Hour long exposure of the sun
I'm attempting to do a shot without causing damage to my camera...A hour long exposure of a sunset. I've have used two pieces of welder's glass and got this shot. It caused a purple haze over a good ...