By Roy Jones Register for Eclipse Day at Brushwood Here!
Let’s get together and shoot stills and video of the sun and the day’s
activities at Brushwood on Eclipse Day then, send us your best photos
and clips to be produced as a video montage for Brushwood’s website.
We’ll meet at 10:00 am at the Brushwood’s Studio to go over details and
check equipment!
Here are some online sources for info on eclipse photography.
How to Shoot Solar-Eclipse Images & Videos
https://eclipse.aas.org/imagin
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
https://photographylife.com/ho
Smartphone Photography of the Eclipse
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/s
Here’s what you’ll need (or watch Roy shoot) …
Solar filter – The standard “16-stop” solar filter reduces the intensity
of sunlight to a level safe for your camera and your eyes. Check your
camera manufacturer’s website for any specific recommendations. There
are also “one size fits most” filters and filter sheets available. For
mobile devices, expect to spend $10-$20. DLSR and mirrorless camera
filters average around $35.
Tripod – To keep your camera or mobile device steady. Inexpensive
tripods can be found for a little as $20.00
Smartphone or tablet bracket – Most are made with a threaded fitting for
mounting on a photo tripod. $10 – $20
Remote Shutter release – Most modern cameras and mobile devices have a
time-lapse mode so they can trip the shutter automatically at regular
intervals. If your device can’t do time-lapse exposures, you’ll need a
wired or wireless shutter release. A Bluetooth shutter release for
smartphones and tablets is about $10.
Amazon has a good selection of filters and accessories for tablets and
smartphones as well as for DSLRs and other digital cameras. Another good
source for filters and just about anything for photography is B&H PHoto
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Kids’ Pinhole Projector Workshop by Lexi (11:00 am Meeting in the Studio)
You don’t need a camera to have fun with images of the eclipse. A piece
of cardboard with a small hole or several holes can focus an image of
the eclipse in a shadow box.
Information on pinhole projectors…
Make a Projector to Safely See a Solar Eclipse
https://www.timeanddate.com/ec