Solar Eclipse

[burchan]

In November 2012 there is rare event of Total Solar Eclipse in Cairns. I was considering to be there and to take photos. The problem is that flights to Cairns are double the cost and accomodation triple during that time. When you include car hire the total cost can be quite high. There are several Solar Eclipse cruises from Sydney and it is much easier and cheaper alternative plus you see other ports. My concern is movement of the ship during Totality and crowded upper deck with people taking photos with P&S with flash left on and spoiling the event. Will the ship stop all movement for the duration of Totality?

[pierces]

In November 2012 there is rare event of Total Solar Eclipse in Cairns. I was considering to be there and to take photos. The problem is that flights to Cairns are double the cost and accomodation triple during that time. When you include car hire the total cost can be quite high. There are several Solar Eclipse cruises from Sydney and it is much easier and cheaper alternative plus you see other ports. My concern is movement of the ship during Totality and crowded upper deck with people taking photos with P&S with flash left on and spoiling the event. Will the ship stop all movement for the duration of Totality?

 

Even during totality there is some light and there are all kinds of stages leading up to it. The uninformed snapping away with P&S flashes won't have an effect of your image. (Though a long exposure of the crowd with flash pops may be humorous!)

 

Here is a pretty comprehensive article on the subject.

 

http://www.mreclipse.com/Totality2/TotalityCh12-3.html

 

Dave

[cjm66]

Even during totality there is some light and there are all kinds of stages leading up to it. The uninformed snapping away with P&S flashes won't have an effect of your image. (Though a long exposure of the crowd with flash pops may be humorous!)

 

Here is a pretty comprehensive article on the subject.

 

http://www.mreclipse.com/Totality2/TotalityCh12-3.html

 

Dave

 

Thank you for the link Dave. I had decided not to join the uninformed popping snappers and try for shots my camera will not be able to take and concentrate on the scene itself since it does operate well in low light. Will review the article and rethink. There are several groups of enthusiasts on board so I expect there will be lots of equipment set up for everyone to trip over.

 

Colleen

[Happy ancient]

I would worry too much about the crowded upper deck,the sun will be only just above the horizon ,so my guess is that there will be a good view from all decks.Let us all hope that the captain will be able to find clear sky as it s start of the rainy season in Queensland in November.

[awboater]

All you really need is a Hoya ND400 filter. It's made for solar eclipses.

 

http://www.hoyafilter.com/products/hoya/oef-07.html

[Nole0202]

For our friends down under who are lucky enough to experience this, just setup your camera to "bracket" with 1/2 step "over" and "under" exposure using auto exposure.

 

You'll get some keepers.

 

Enjoy!