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Don't Miss Out on the Perfect Solar Eclipse Photo: Tips on Taking Pictures Today

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Take these steps to minimize potential damage to your camera or phone lens, and get a great photo.

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Apr 5, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse: How To Use A Smartphone To Get These Two Shots
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Apr 8, 2024Newest
Don't Miss Out on the Perfect Solar Eclipse Photo: Tips on Taking Pictures Today
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The Conversation US
Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles (opens The Conversation US)
Published Mar 31, 2024
The Conversation US's feed description
Your phone can’t take a perfectly clear picture of a solar eclipse like a professional camera can, but there are lots of other creative directions you can take to capture the rare moment.
NPR
Simple tips to safely photograph the eclipse with your cellphone (opens NPR)
Published Apr 2, 2024
NPR's feed description
Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during Monday's total solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a cellphone camera is what we have to work with.
Forbes
Total Solar Eclipse: How To Use A Smartphone To Get These Two Shots (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 4, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Learn how to capture stunning photos of the eclipse using your smartphone with these tips, tricks, and tools for both partial and total phases.
Digital Trends
Can you take a picture of the solar eclipse with your phone? (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 4, 2024
Digital Trends's feed description
Parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Here's what you need to capture the event on your smartphone.
CBS News
Experts warn not to look at solar eclipse with your phone camera — but share tricks for safely taking pictures (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 7, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Experts warn against pointing your phone's camera directly at the sun. Here are a few tricks for photographing the solar eclipse — or snapping a selfie.
NBC New York
Yes, you can take a photo of the solar eclipse with your phone. How to (safely) get the best shot (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 7, 2024
NBC New York's feed description
If you’re in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, here’s how to take striking photos of the celestial event with just your iPhone or...
New York Post
How to take a picture of the solar eclipse with your phone (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 7, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Millions of people will be using their smartphones to capture Monday's total solar eclipse. Here are some tips to aim for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
CNET
Don't Miss Out on the Perfect Solar Eclipse Photo: Tips on Taking Pictures Today (opens CNET)
Published Apr 7, 2024
CNET's feed description
Take these steps to minimize potential damage to your camera or phone lens, and get a great photo.
AL.com
How to take eclipse photos: Pointing phone directly at eclipse could damage your phone, NASA says (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 7, 2024
AL.com's feed description
It will be tempting to use your cellphone to try to get pictures of today’s solar eclipse. But doing that is risky, according to NASA’s photo team.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
How to use your smartphone to photograph the solar eclipse (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
It takes some prep to safely get good photos of this singular event.

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