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Old 22-08-2013, 03:07 PM
Shooting_Star (Romina)
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Solar filter for DSLR?

Hi all,

Does anyone know about solar filters for DSLRs? I came across this blog post about taking photos of the sun directly and I find the concept intriguing: How To Take Photos of the Sun with your DSLR

I've searched on some telescope company websites and the searches mainly come up with solar filters for scopes. A camera shop advised a neutral density filter is okay for short exposures but to look for a proper solar filter from a telescope company for longer exposure.

I'm wondering if a neutral density filter is enough to take shots like the ones featured in the blog post, or whether I'd need a solar filter. I'm guessing the latter, but not sure where to find one!

I've got a Canon EOS 1100D and am just exploring the possibilities of the camera before venturing into buying a telescope ...

Any advice is appreciated
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