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ST photog folks. If I try to take a picture of the eclipse with my DLSR without a filter, will I kill the camera? -- nm

Posted by decline (aka Decline) Apr 8 '24, 11:07

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At totality you are fine...direct sun will burn the sensor...and burn a hole in your shutter. Ask me how I know -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 8, 11:19 1
- yeah, my timing ain't that good. I'd fry the dang thing - decline Apr 8, 11:29
There's at least one data point that demonstrates that is a bad idea -- (link) - JD Apr 8, 11:10 [youtube]
Yes, it'll burn out the sensor. - Reagen Apr 8, 11:10 3
- Stupid sexy sun. -- nm - Qale Apr 8, 11:14 1
  - can't the government turn it down or something so we can take pictures of it ? -- nm - decline Apr 8, 11:36
- that's what I figured. thanks -- nm - decline Apr 8, 11:11

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