Thousand Oaks Optical 4"x4" Solar Filter Sheet for Telescopes, Binoculars and Cameras
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A filter's sole purpose is to prevent harmful light from entering the telescope and causing damage to it as well as your eyes. Any Sun filter must be applied to the Telescope/Binocular at the point where the light enters the optical tube(s) in order for the light to be filtered before it reaches anything it could harm. Direct sunlight contains enough heat energy to burn the coatings off the mirrors and/or burn the inside of the optical tube if it enters the optical tube and is magnified by the lenses of a Refractor or the mirrors of a Reflector. A burned retina and permanent blindness can result from looking at that magnified light with an unprotected eye. Sun filters are not designed for the telescope eyepiece and will provide no protection if placed on it. Light filters for moonlight are fine and are actually designed for the telescope eyepiece.
You can photograph the partial eclipses leading up to the total eclipse by attaching the film to the lens of a camera. You won't be able to capture everything because the image will be too darkened.
Hello, Mark. The product has received ISO certification.
Yes, it can be used as a camera for a cell phone. There's only one sheet, I believe.
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This was the filter I used- I used a sheet of paper to make a solar filter for the lens of my DSLR camera. I attached the design to a cheap UV lens filter to make it more durable and professional. I made the apparatus by cutting the solar filter sheet into a small circle, which I found online for a couple of dollars. After that, I sandwiched the filter between two pieces of cardboard. The threaded inner metal assembly that presses the glass against the outer diameter metal collar is unscrewed to attach the sheet to the glass filter. I simply slipped the filter paper into the threaded inner collar after unscrewing it. The assembly must then be reassembled using screws. It takes me 15 minutes to complete the project, and I am very pleased with the results.
I bought this item after reading several reviews and blogs in order to prepare for the 2017 Solar Eclipse. This is going to be ideal for capturing the eclipse! I cut the solar film to fit between two Amazon Basic UV filters that I used. The photos I took were taken at sunset after a storm, and it was a little cloudy out, but I think with a little more adjusting and a tripod, I'll be able to capture what I'm looking for! I'm looking forward to it!.
It's fantastic! Here's how to make a filter frame from scratch. Purchase an Everbilt 1 1/2" IPS "floor and ceiling plate flange" if you have a 50mm objective (like my Minolta 1250 binocs). If you have binocs, use number two. They're costing you nothing. At Home Depot, they cost 61 dollars each. The center hole is ideal, with a lip that fits inside the objective tube. Then simply cut a 2" square of filter and tape the corners together to cover the hole. If you hold the flange up, it will stay in place, but you may want to use something to keep it in place. It was the first time I had ever seen a magnified image of the sun's surface!.
This was purchased in anticipation of the 2017 solar eclipse. I ended up designing and 3D printing a hold for it, as well as my Canon 100-megapixel camera. A 400mm lens was used. Film works well, though I think the image through it is a little soft. However, it's difficult to argue with a price tag of $10.
With the help of this Solar Filter Sheet, I made a solar filter for my camera. I purchased a low-cost UV filter.
Because all of the paper/plastic/etc solar view Eyewear was either sold out, not guaranteed for delivery in time, or ridiculously expensive, I bought this one week before the partial solar eclipse. br>This product delivered when it mattered, even after I had given up on it. br>I was able to look through it with my naked eye as well as place it in front of my phone camera lense to take a few photos. br>It also came with its own little cardboard case, which kept it safe even when I stuffed it into my purse. br>br>These photos were taken tonight; Since the middle of the year, it's been stuffed into my purse. In March 2021, there will be a partial eclipse in the northeastern United States.
First and foremost, the solar filter I received was clearly from Thousand Oaks, as it was written on the cardboard, so don't be concerned that you'll receive a knockoff, as some reviews have suggested. br>br>I put it on the lense cap of my scope and tested it with my phone before using my eye. There were no visible sunspots in the first light, which was only magnified 40 times. The sun was yellow and appeared to be just that: the sun. When I zoomed in to 100 times magnification, I noticed a large sunspot and watched it for a while; this is a fantastic feature because it allows me to use my scope more during the day. Please, before you put your eye up to it, make sure it's working properly, as I've said a million times. I check for damage, tape coming off, finger prints or oil, moisture damage, front and back, then firmness fitting so the wind can't blow it off (I have mine on my scoped cap so I added felt to make it fit snuggly and it is now very difficult to take off which is perfect). br>br>Excellent product with clear views, as far as I can tell. I'm using it on a Skywatcher 100ED Pro, and it's fantastic. I can't speak to the use of reflectors just yet because my 12 inch reflector is black and I'm concerned that with the front capped, it would never reach the proper temperature. It's perfect for my refractor. Thousands of oaks, thank you for everything.
I placed it over my DSLR telephoto lens, mounted the camera on a tripod, and used a shutter timer to take 60-second photos. Because the sun doesn't stay in one place for very long, I had to keep going outside to adjust the camera. But first, let's take a look at the outcomes. I had photos of the moon's shadow as it began its journey across the sun, down to the tiniest sliver. I didn't get the dramatic halo effect that many people get without using a filter like this, but the photos are still clear, crisp, and stunning. The sharp detail in the photos astounded everyone.
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