In just six days, we will be experiencing a solar eclipse! We’ve covered Keith Ladzinski. This guide covers everything from selecting a camera, lens and shutter speed to capturing the perfect shot without causing yourself blindness.
Selecting a camera
Any camera can capture the solar eclipse. However, some cameras will provide a more satisfying experience depending on what you expect. Canon’s EOS R cameras are the best choice for photographers who want the best image quality with the most flexibility.
The EOS R50 (https://bhpho.to/3MT6Wx7″>buy here/a>) and EOS R100 (https://www.diyphotography.net/canon-pretty-much-confirms-eos-m-is-dead-as-it-announces-the-canon-eos-r100-sub-500-entry-level-mirrorless-camera/ APS C frame cameras like the EOS R50 or EOS R100 will benefit from a smaller APS C-sized sensor because of the 1.6x crop. The smaller sensor creates a cropped picture compared to a full-frame image. The sun disk is much larger when using the APSC sensor compared to the full-frame.
Selecting a Lens
The size of the disk that you want to capture when photographing the sun or a moon will determine which lens you choose. The size of the disc is determined by the sensor size of your mirrorless camera and the focal distance of your lens.
A sun disk that is 1/3 to 1/4 of the sensor’s height should be your goal. The 400mm focal length of the RF100400mm F5.6-8 USM Lens ( click here) produces a 1/4-size sun disk when used with an APSC-sized sensor.
If you plan to shoot a time-lapse of the 2.5-hour eclipse, with a horizon in the foreground or another feature as a background, then you’ll need some wide-angle lenses such as the RF15-30mm STM Lens F4.5-6.3 ( click here to buy).