A solar eclipse is a captivating event, but capturing it with your phone can potentially damage it. The moon moving between the Earth and the Sun results in a solar eclipse. Total eclipses, where the moon completely obscures the sun, are less common than partial ones. The brief period when the sun is entirely hidden is known as totality, which is safe to view without eye protection.
If you plan to photograph an eclipse that is not at totality, it’s recommended to use a filter for two reasons. Firstly, safety is paramount. While your phone can capture images with the sun in the frame, photographing the eclipse often involves a timelapse. Pointing your camera directly at the sun for an extended period could damage your sensor. Secondly, the sun is too bright to photograph without a filter. Using a filter allows you to clearly see the moon move across the sun’s surface, and you might even see features on the sun’s surface, depending on your phone’s hardware.
During totality, it’s safe to photograph the eclipse with your phone without a filter. However, ensure you’re not premature and don’t continue watching for too long as totality only lasts a few minutes.
Avoid using smartphone telephoto lenses available in the market if you’re planning to photograph the eclipse. In practice, too much energy concentrated on a tiny point on your phone’s camera sensor can result in damage from excessive heat, causing irreversible damage to your phone. Therefore, do not use an add-on telephoto lens attached to your phone to photograph the eclipse.
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