Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This may be stating the obvious, but one must be VERY careful when looking at the eclipsed sun either directly or through a viewfinder. Much radiation is still there from the sun's corona, which can harm the eye seriously or permanently. The visible light, which causes pain and warns us to look away is absent, so one can damage one's eye easily without realizing it till too late. I have been warned not to look at all...I don't know whether a fleeting glance is safe or no..... Greg - -----Original Message----- From: R.P.A.C.Savenije@AVV.RWS.minvenw.nl [SMTP:R.P.A.C.Savenije@AVV.RWS.minvenw.nl] Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 4:26 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Solar Eclipse Finally it is going to happen close to me! A total solar eclipse. I just happen to be near Cornwall and the Scilly Islands. As I understood from lots of people, it is an awesome experience. Moving shadows, flowers are closing, howling dogs, night animals appearing and others going asleep. Maybe even more impressive is the eclips itself. Especially the moment around the total eclipse causes for lots of special effects. I am planning to make some pictures of course. This is however an extraordinary situation. Even seconds before the total eclipse the ligth intensity is immense compared to intesnity during the eclispe. This asks for special filters of course. Aperture and timing will also be quite different. Who does have any experience with this phonomenon and taking pictures of it ? What kind of filters, lenses and film did you use. P.S. Perhaps we can meet somewhere, I.m sure some of you will visit it, amongs million of other people !!!!! Richard.