How to take photos of a solar eclipse (that don't suck)

How do you take a photo of a total solar eclipse? It may seem daunting, and you might not know where to start. But what if I told you that with a camera and a tiny bit of preparation, you can take great photos of an eclipse? I’ll show you what you can use, what you should buy ahead of time, and the most important thing to do before this once-in-decade experience.

TRIPLE CHECK all shipping estimates to make sure they arrive before eclipse or before you need to leave! I'm seeing increased shipping quotes for some items already.

Filters and glasses:
Solar glasses (PAID LINK): 🕶️ https://geni.us/WdVoFM
Solar film (Baader) for DIY lens filters (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://geni.us/G55hrC
Solar film (Thousand Oaks) for DIY lens filters (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://geni.us/sFbL5aD
Highpoint Scientific has a lot of solar filters. You'll have to check availability and shipping times for your particular lens or telescope. Double check your measurements! (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...

Trackers:
Sky-watcher Star Adventurer star tracker (PAID LINK): ️👉🏻 https://geni.us/SIiYj
Sky-watcher SolarQuest sun tracker (PAID LINK): ☀️ https://geni.us/OBwg

Smart telescope:
Seestar S50 Smart Telescope (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://store.seestar.com/RANDOMEREWHON
Seestar S50 Smart Telescope - Highpoint Scientific (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://www.highpointscientific.com/z...

Lens, intervalometer:
Sigma 150-600mm lens (PAID LINK): ️👉🏻 https://geni.us/3uwLB8J
JJC Intervalometer for select Canon cameras (PAID LINK): 👉🏻 https://geni.us/uofX
Dovetail plate for mounting lens to mentioned trackers: 👉🏻 https://geni.us/XS0p

These might be out of stock, but worth double checking in case they come back in stock:
Magnifying solar glasses (PAID LINK): 🕶️ https://geni.us/Wud1hYU

There are lots of solar glasses options, but I highlighted the Lunt ones. I would recommend getting the solar glasses sooner rather than later, as I wouldn't be surprised if the prices go up as we get closer to the eclipse.

For intervalometers, make sure you get the right one for your camera model!

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⏱️Chapter Markers:

00:00 Setting the stakes
00:30 Handling light
03:00 Solar filter, lens face-off, making it stable
04:07 Dealing with drift: the dilemma
04:35 Aside: Seestar S50?
05:03 Solutions to drift, preparing, and comparison
08:11 Totality: maximizing success, things to look for
11:43 Avoiding failure
14:20 The most important thing

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