How many stops are needed to safely photograph the sun?

6 years 11 months ago #528731 by Uplander
Anyone happen to know how many stops does a filter need to have in order to photograph the sun?


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6 years 11 months ago #528762 by effron

Why so serious?
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6 years 11 months ago #528767 by Kenya See
+1 on the 16


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6 years 11 months ago #528866 by Owen
16, but all you get is a orange dot in your photos.  I think you'll need a telescope to see anything cool.  


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6 years 11 months ago #528983 by Jackson Rieger
You'll want at least 16.  Hitech has a good one that is priced well  www.formatt-hitech.com/filters/firecrest-nd-1316


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6 years 11 months ago #529136 by Stanly
You sure about 16? I thought it was upwards of 20??

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6 years 11 months ago #529156 by effron
I'm sure, 16.6 to be exact.

Why so serious?
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6 years 11 months ago #529255 by Ontherocks
Will everyone in the U.S. see something of this eclipse regardless where they are located?


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6 years 10 months ago #530407 by garyrhook
www.diyphotography.net/capture-usas-tota...e-video-single-take/

You're going to need a long lens, along with the glass.


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6 years 10 months ago #530479 by poemsforkidspk
May be 17.I am not sure.


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6 years 10 months ago #530502 by Roman Omell
How many are traveling to see the Aug '17 eclipse?  


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6 years 10 months ago #530540 by Richard Taylor
Agree, 16+


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