NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Quote Question from socials: What's your go-to camera for shooting eclipses? 16-35mm if you want some landscape in the shot, or the 200-600 if you want to get right up on that sucker Products Used FE 16-35mm F2.8 GMLenses FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSSLenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerlahanas Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching NOW we're talking!! But yeah i guess if you were on the moon it would still be a solar eclipse but with the earth doing the blocking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching It is a pretty fortunate coincidence that from our perspective here on Earth that the lunar disc and solar disc are approximately the same size, so much so that we get to see solar eclipses. That's a very lucky coincidence that does NOT happen on every planet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hey! I might have missed this question, but what gear is needed for solar eclipse photography? Mainly gear you wouldn't think to bring? ... with an EQ tracker. Gear you wouldn't think to bring though, I almost forgot the solar filters for my lenses at the 2017 eclipse! I think people assume that because you can safely look through your viewfinder at the sun on a mirrorless camera (do NOT do this with a DSLR) that you don't need a solar... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hey! I might have missed this question, but what gear is needed for solar eclipse photography? Mainly gear you wouldn't think to bring? ...filter, but the sun can very literally melt your lens! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Bradford Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching Sure, "coincidence".... (alien moon base) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching Earth is just shy of 4x the diameter of the moon, so there's a chance an eclipse viewed from the moon would just be pure blackness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? Greenland, Pakistan, Namibia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNeary Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I've seen some folks suggest shooting people's reactions to the eclipse rather than shooting the eclipse itself if you don't have a solar filter. How do you feel about unique/alternate approaches to eclipse photography? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching I WILL WALK ON THE MOON ONE DAY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching Oh I just realized also I never answered the question. Yes I would go to the moon in a heartbeat, this afternoon, without even saying goodbye to anyone, if the opportunity arose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if you could go to the moon (on someone else's dime) and photograph, I guess it would have to be a lunar eclipse (earth blocking sun) would you? *sorry, now I'm really reaching Return trip preferred but not mandatory 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? #1 From the moon, #2 ORCAS, so I guess a cold ocean somewhere?, #3 Japan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I've seen some folks suggest shooting people's reactions to the eclipse rather than shooting the eclipse itself if you don't have a solar filter. How do you feel about unique/alternate approaches to eclipse photography? I'm not sure how to say this without sounding like a weirdo, but I am in general....not interested in photographing people. BUT, if you like people photography then that's a fun option! You don't need a solar filter during totality though, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNeary Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I've seen some folks suggest shooting people's reactions to the eclipse rather than shooting the eclipse itself if you don't have a solar filter. How do you feel about unique/alternate approaches to eclipse photography? That's totally fair. Thanks so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etgar Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are some common mistakes beginners make in astrophotography, and how can they be avoided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? Japanese Moon Orcas, got it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveagee Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? PLEASE do a Greenland workshop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What's the biggest challenge you face when shooting an eclipse? I think the biggest challenge is generally the weather, but Nate's answer about the timelapse and when to switch the filter is definitely up there. I remember panicking about making the filter switch at the 2017 total solar eclipse lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autpops Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? A Greenland workshop is incredibly high on our list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Bradford Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I've seen some folks suggest shooting people's reactions to the eclipse rather than shooting the eclipse itself if you don't have a solar filter. How do you feel about unique/alternate approaches to eclipse photography? OOo! That's a great idea, @AndrewNeary! Thanks for bringing it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNeary Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morganhaysphoto Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are both of your top 3 bucket list photography destinations you have yet to visit? I would be so down for a Greenland Workshop! i'm doing japan in 2025 so i'll report back with some must see spots! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateintheWild Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What are some common mistakes beginners make in astrophotography, and how can they be avoided? I think the biggest mistake is having too long of a shutter speed. People tend to get scared away from high ISO and then shoot with a 30s (or longer) shutter speed and then you have star trails rather than crisp stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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