So the town where I live is on red-alert because we are in the perfect spot to experience a full-on eclipse on April 8th.
As it gets closer to that date, I'm gradually getting the feeling that I should take some photos.
I still have the D500 with crop sensor and a 200mm lens I plan on using. That said, I'm not sure if there's a filter I need (or maybe I already have). I do have an ND filter and Cir pol filter.
Thoughts and tips appreciated!
tate
Forwarding these links to Isaac who is also in the path (San Antonio) ... in an unexpected (by me anyway) bit of sensibility he says the University president has cancelled classes for a couple of hours that day so people can experience it.
Paul, unless Isaac is on the northwest side of San Antonio, he will be just outside the path of totality. It is well worth it, if he can, to put himself in the path. It's the last total eclipse in lower 48 and Canada until 2044 (!) so this is one not to be missed if at all possible... and of course if the weather cooperates.
Paul, unless Isaac is on the northwest side of San Antonio, he will be just outside the path of totality. It is well worth it, if he can, to put himself in the path. It's the last total eclipse in lower 48 and Canada until 2044 (!) so this is one not to be missed if at all possible... and of course if the weather cooperates.
I think that's just where he is, but I gave him the heads-up to check.
Paul -- Small world! My daughter lives RIGHT THERE by that campus. She's on UTSA Blvd., in the OXLY apartment complex. And yes, that area is JUST within the area of totality.
We will be heading down there next week, and I'll be aiming more for the center line to get a longer view of totality. This is my setup, including a solar filter that I made out of solar film that I bought on Amazon, a PVC connector meant for heating & air conditioning, and some foam board:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
[quote=kirbic] Paul, unless Isaac is on the northwest side of San Antonio, he will be just outside the path of totality. It is well worth it, if he can, to put himself in the path. It's the last total eclipse in lower 48 and Canada until 2044 (!) so this is one not to be missed if at all possible... and of course if the weather cooperates.
I think that's just where he is, but I gave him the heads-up to check.
