Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

[Columbarius]

For those of us in the south the eclipse should be some 84% complete. The further north you are the more complete the eclipse will be.

I've just invested in a sheet of Baader Astrosolar Safety film which I will glue to a filter ring to protect the sensor & my eyes.

(No I don't sell it or have any financial interest - but I've used it before & I know it works)

It starts at 8:24 - let's hope for decent weather.

[Columbarius]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

I've assembled my eclipse kit. Pictures here https://www.flickr.com/photos/photorussell

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

I'm off to Faroe in hope of seeing total eclipse, weather permitting.

[Columbarius]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Lucky you. I hope you get clear skies & great images.

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Thanks crossing my fingers for the weather.

If we miss this one plan is to go to States 2017.

[Columbarius]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Don't forget the Lunar Sept. 28th.

[Tigger]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

For those of us in the south the eclipse should be some 84% complete. The further north you are the more complete the eclipse will be.

I've just invested in a sheet of Baader Astrosolar Safety film which I will glue to a filter ring to protect the sensor & my eyes.

(No I don't sell it or have any financial interest - but I've used it before & I know it works)

It starts at 8:24 - let's hope for decent weather.

cheers for the info and advice on set up- didn't know about this

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

My safety film is due tomorrow so 'Blue Peter' time ahead to fabricate suitable holder.

Just trying to decide on suitable start point for exposure. Planning to use my 70-200. From what I've read filter needs to be removed for total eclipse as light levels are quite low.

[Columbarius]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

'Blue Peter' time

Where would Blue Peter be without double sided sticky tape? This was shot in AV at f8 ISO100 which resolved to a shutter speed of 1/125.

I plan to use my 550D (I don't want to risk the sensor of the 7DII) and 300mm prime with a 1.4x converter. I've had a word with the owners of a nearby car park which has a clear view of the southern & eastern horizon from the second floor. They're happy for me to work from there.

Eclipse Preparation-5 by PhotographyRussell, on Flickr

Recommend that you're very careful if you remove the filter. With 84% coverage I think I'll get enough light by upping the ISO, widening the aperture. Happy sticking!

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

I've a 300 and 1.4tc so might be better option looking at your image.

Filter removal is only recommended for total which is suppose to last little over 2 mins in Faroe.

I've a ND3 filter as well so have some options.

Not much time to get it right wish I'd had had a go before.

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Film arrived so devised holder, I've a 100mm filter holder so made frame from stiff cardboard.

Like this, this was first try and not as neat as I wanted so did another
Frame by tblake2007, on Flickr

Then applied double sided tape and stuck on film, shown here in the holder.
Film by tblake2007, on Flickr

So just need some decent weather near Faroe now.

[Columbarius]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Fingers crossed, I look forward to seeing your images.

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Well for first time in ages clear view of the sun today. So tried the filter
Sun Test by tblake2007, on Flickr

5D3 300+1.4TC ISO100 f11 1/250.

Tried few different exposure settings so have reasonably good feel for this now.

Worst thing was actually getting the sun in the frame!

[jimsphotography]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Well for first time in ages clear view of the sun today. So tried the filter
Sun Test by tblake2007, on Flickr

5D3 300+1.4TC ISO100 f11 1/250.

Tried few different exposure settings so have reasonably good feel for this now.

Worst thing was actually getting the sun in the frame!

Well done. I would up the shutter speed to at least 1/500 th as the sun moves across the sky surprisingly quickly. No sign of sun spots - scientists say the sun has never been as quiet as this since the last ice age - let's hope there isn't a causal link between the two !
James

[antoeknee]

Re: Partial Eclipse in the UK Friday 20th March

Thanks for suggestion have same shot as this but at 1/500. Just a bit darker. Brightness of this looks better to me so I'll tweek settings to use higher shutter speed.

Like you say no sun spots visible and does look very quite. Checked Solarham and more dedicated equipment can just about see a couple of small spots. There has been a CME but directed away from us.