FS7: Total Eclipse video questions
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I've been thinking of going up to see it and that seems hard enough to find a place with reliable weather ( eastern Oregon is supposed to be the best) that will have access. Apparently every hotel, motel, campsite etc, is sold out and they expect the roadways to be completely blocked. So plan how to get there first. I know someone who films every one of these for Nasa, I'll ask him about shooting it.
I have friends who booked a group campsite over a year ago and am itching to join in on the fun!
Ha! We're going to be in Arrow Rock, MO, but I'm afraid if I don't get my act together they may not have room for me either! Not my spot to give away.
That said, I sure hope someone comes through with some good advice, here. I wonder what it's going to take to pull this off equipment and settings-wise. Someone out there can hopefully answer. No do-overs on this one! No "can I get another takes" either!
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
That said, I sure hope someone comes through with some good advice, here. I wonder what it's going to take to pull this off equipment and settings-wise. Someone out there can hopefully answer. No do-overs on this one! No "can I get another takes" either!
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Think first about just what you're trying to get from shooting the eclipse. What will you be using the footage for? How close a shot do you need?
My feeling is that you'll probably want an extremely long lens if you want one of the typical 'eclipse fills the frame' shots. Then obviously you will need your beefiest tripod as well...
Your shot starts with looking straight at the sun!!! So think about how you are going to deal with the exposure for that part...
But switching to another aspect of the eclipse -- if you haven't experienced one previously the entire experience is awe-inspiring. Not the photographing it part, but the changes around you leading up to the moment of totality. You'll understand why in the middle ages people thought the world was ending!!! The experience is something I don't think can be captured photographically -- but being there is amazing!!!
Also -- make sure you choose a location at the center of the eclipse shadow. After seeing both partial and full eclipses, I can honestly say that if it's only a 99% coverage where you are, by comparison it's barely worth looking up!
My feeling is that you'll probably want an extremely long lens if you want one of the typical 'eclipse fills the frame' shots. Then obviously you will need your beefiest tripod as well...
Your shot starts with looking straight at the sun!!! So think about how you are going to deal with the exposure for that part...
But switching to another aspect of the eclipse -- if you haven't experienced one previously the entire experience is awe-inspiring. Not the photographing it part, but the changes around you leading up to the moment of totality. You'll understand why in the middle ages people thought the world was ending!!! The experience is something I don't think can be captured photographically -- but being there is amazing!!!
Also -- make sure you choose a location at the center of the eclipse shadow. After seeing both partial and full eclipses, I can honestly say that if it's only a 99% coverage where you are, by comparison it's barely worth looking up!
I really want to capture this for the sake of documenting the joy of the moment. I can imagine rolling on it with good audio of the nat sound of people reacting to it around me, as well as perhaps running a GoPro on a wide shot and the FS7 on the extreme close up. I'm also wondering what's necessary from a solar filter standpoint so I don't wreck my camera in the meantime! As for location, we will absolutely be in the zone of totality, so we're covered from that standpoint.
mainstreetprod
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Apparently I live in a place in TN that is optimum for the eclipse, so driving to a local park will work for me. As far as camera damage, I shot hundreds of sun timelapses with an HVX, AF100 and FS700 without damage (taking care to use the strongest ND). Haven't done many with the FS7 but I'm sure it's equally up to the task.