Best products from r/solareclipse
We found 13 comments on r/solareclipse discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 13 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Thousand Oaks Optical 4"x4" Solar Filter Sheet for Telescopes, Binoculars and Cameras
- Make a filter on your own for any telescope / binoculars / camera, and for a fraction of what factory made filters cost.
- The sun will appear in a natural orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter.
- WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS, USING STICKY TAPE, TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING WHILE OBSERVING!
- Silver - black polymer is the most common filtering material for observing sunspots and granulation, through telescopes and binoculars.
- These sheets are a quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical, Arizona, a manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. "Stronger than Mylar with the filtering properties protected within the substrate. Guaranteed five years."
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2. Solar Eclipse Glasses (Pack of 5) CE & ISO Certified
- Pack of 5 solar filter observation glasses.
- Suitable for naked eye observation of solar eclipses, large sunspots, Venus/Mercury transists without a telescope.
- The sun will appear in a natural orange color when viewed through this filter.
- Black polymer is the most common filtering material for observing the sun safely.
- These viewers are a quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical, Arizona, USA. A manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years.
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3. Eclipse Glasses - CE Certified Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses – 10pk Assorted- Eye Protection (Styles May Vary)
ECLIPSE GLASSES will allow you to safely view the total solar eclipse happening on Aug 21, 2017.SAFETY FIRST! These Eclipse Glasses are both ISO and CE certified for safe viewingSTYLES MAY VARY, but safety will not! American Paper Optics glasses are all safe for Eclipse viewing. Read all safety inst...
4. Coolrunner Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Mirror Small Personal Makeup Mirror with PU Leather Case Cover for Personal Use, Camping, Travelling, Emergency Signaling
- Rustproof stainless steel, polished to mirror finish, Provides an exceptionally clear image with no distortion
- Outer size: 10.6x6.8x1 cm, Mirror size: 10.4x6.5 cm
- Use as signaling mirror for emergency or as personal grooming mirror
- Perfect size to put in your pocket or a handbag, incomparable compact is the ideal party favor
- Great accessory for personal use, camping, travelling, emergency signaling, etc
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5. Eagle UI-50-FS Red Galvanized Steel Type I Gasoline Safety Can with Funnel, 5 gallon Capacity, 13.5" Height, 12.5" Diameter,Red/Yellow
- This product adds a great value
- Product is highly durable and very easy to use
- This product is manufactured in the USA
- 5 gallon gasoline Safety can with poly yellow funnel
- 100% leak tested, UL and ULC listed and FM Approved
- Has flame arrestor screen
- Patented comfort grip Trigger release with spring closing lid and fixed Handle
- Red baked on powder coat finish over lead free galvanized steel construction
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6. Hobart 770096 Welding Oxy-Acetylene Goggle - 50mm Eye Cup
Ideal for use with welding applicationsRigid 50 mm dual cup for optimal eye protectionElastic headband helps the goggles stay in place for lasting protectionNumber-5 shade shields against brightnessCompact design for easy, durable transport
7. 50mm Circular Welding Lens, Green IR Shade 14
Green Athermal Welding LensesTop Quality Schott German GlassShades 4-14 AvailableStandard 50mm Circular Welding Lens, Sold by the Lens not PairSuperior Green IR Protection for Exceptional Safety
8. Vivitar +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (58mm)
Enables macro photography using a standard lensVivitar Series 1 LensIncludes +1, +2, +4 and +10 diopter filtersIncludes nylon filter walletProtected by 15-year warranty
9. Celestron ISO Certified, 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse EclipSmart 2X Power Viewers Solar Observing Kit, Black (44406)
ISO compliant 2x power viewers give you a closer look at the solar eclipse than regular solar shadesFolding binoculars easily fit in your pocket for easy stowageISO 12312-2 certified olar safe film protects your eyes - unlike some potentially unsafe solar products on the marketSolar material provide...
10. Canon PowerShot SX530 Digital Camera w/ 50X Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)
- Powerful 50x Optical Zoom lets you capture the details that make your photography stand out
- Equipped with built-in Wi Fi and NFC to make wireless sharing of photos between compatible devices easy and convenient
- Fully compatible with Canon's photo and video storage device: The Canon Connect Station CS100. Focal Length 4.3(W) 215.0(T) millimeter (35 millimeter film equivalent: 24 1200 millimeter). Normal: 2.0 inch (5 centimeter) - infinity (W), 4.3 feet (1.3 meter) infinity (T). Auto or Manual: 0.0 inche (0 centimeter) infinity (W), 4.3 feet (1.3 meter) infinity (T). Macro AF: 0.0 inch 16 feet. (0 50 centimeter) (W)
- 16.0 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS sensor delivers state of the art imaging performance
- Full HD video at 30p for notably smooth and lifelike quality
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11. Celestron - EclipSmart 10x25 Solar Binocular - Safe Solar Viewing - ISO 12312-2 Compliant Sun Binoculars - View the Solar Eclipse and Sunspots Safely - Compact Travel Size
- Dual lens non-removable glass solar filters fully meet ISO12312-2 - Safe viewing of the sun when used in accordance with the included instructions
- The generous field of view allows users the ability to easily locate and view the entire solar disk while observing
- Observe the natural details of the Sun, including daily sunspot activity
- Durable and rugged for protection during use and storage provided by the rubber armoured aluminium body
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12. BP-1212 - Silver-Black Polymer Solar Filter Film Sheet (12" x 12") - 1 ea
Dimensions: 12" X 12"Make your own solar filter for camera, telescope, finder, binocular or handheld eclipse viewer(Size shown in pictures is 8.5" X 11"); Solar image is yellow-orange; Made in USABlack polymer is the most common filtering material for observing sunspots and granulation through teles...
13. Lunt Solar Systems Solar Eclipse Glasses - 5 Pack Premium CE & ISO Certified, Safe shades for Direct Sun Viewing - Protect Eyes from Harmful Rays During Solar Eclipse
- BEST SOLAR OBSERVATION: Access a direct view of the solar eclipse! Featured with the premium filters that reduce the harmful effect of ultraviolet, infrared, and intense visible light rays, our eclipse glasses set is completely safe for viewing the sun and upcoming Eclipses!
- 100% SAFETY AND QUALITY: Tested to meet the international standard, our solar eclipse glasses ISO Certified [ISO 12312-2 (2015)] provides absolute guarantee for your eye safety. Additionally, they are CE certified and meet the transmission requirements of scale 12-16 of EN 169/1992.
- PREMIUM FILTERS: Absolutely safe for looking at the sun during the eclipse. Our solar eclipse viewing glasses come with premium filters that create a sharp orange-colored image of the sun that is excellent for viewing an eclipse!
- SOLAR PROTECTION: Stay safe with our lunt solar eclipse glasses! Protect your eyes from retina damage that comes from staring at the sun without Certified sunglasses for eclipse. Our eclipse glasses filter out 100% ultra-violet, infrared, and 99% intense visible light that are harmful to your eyes!
- NASA APPROVED: Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience! Perfectly sized to fit most teens and adults, protect your eyes from harmful rays during an eclipse. Our NASA approved solar eclipse glasses are made with high-quality materials and meet all the standards of American Astronomical Society.
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> but do you think I could get something like this
Yup. The multiple exposure thing is a little challenging to pull off technically, that looks to me like it was shot with maybe somewhere between a 50-100 mm.
Fred Espenak's page has lots of info for photography.
Of course you will need a proper solar filter for your camera lens. Amazon is still advertising a good-quality 4x4 Thousand Oaks filter sheet, but the price has gone up ten bucks just since yesterday.
https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Filter-Telescopes-Binoculars-Cameras/dp/B00DS7IFQS/ref=sr_1_1
If you have a filter, practice with it NOW, you don't need to wait for an eclipse.
Bracketing refers to making a bunch of other exposures over- and under-exposed from the "correct" exposure. So if I said bracket 3 stops over and under, and let's say the camera says the "correct" exposure is 1/60 at F/8, then you'd shoot (all at F/8):
1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500
Some modern cameras can be set to do that for you automatically, check the user manual.
I use the quotes on correct because there really isn't any one correct exposure during an eclipse, different exposures will give you different results. The exception to that is when you are shooting with the solar filter on your camera. Then there will be one correct exposure that gives you the best image. Practice now.
If you're really worried about it, note that there are 4 manufacturers whose products and manufacturing process have gone through the official ISO testing and certification for safe solar viewing: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17 (more info at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety )
I got my eclipse glasses, and my camera solar filter, from Thousand Oaks. Good company, been in the business a long time, has had previous large-scale contracts for their solar filters with NASA, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo, etc.
There are probably other manufacturers that build perfectly safe solar filters but haven't put in the time to get officially ISO certified. I'd expect that most eclipse glasses on Amazon are probably just fine. But if you're worried at all about it, go with one of the previously mentioned 4.
As an aside, is that $9.99 for a single pair? You can get packs of 5 or 10 for about that much from other manufacturers. American paper optics has a 10 pack here for $14. Thousand Oaks has a 5 pack here for $12.
I'm taking my kids to the eclipse and I want it to be an opportunity for some methodical observation and a chance for them to make something that I (or they) can keep forever and always remember.
The concept is to project an image of the sun onto a flat surface, and then as the moon covers it, to trace out the increasingly crescent-shaped outline of the sun.
I got the little mirror from Amazon.
Here is a PDF of my worksheet.
You can see what time the eclipse will begin by typing your location in to this website.
Since you seem knowledgeable, can you comment on the safety of using a quality steel can like this in the trunk of a car? I'll be in a very remote area and I'm very concerned about running out of gas.
These frames here:
Hobart 770096 Welding Oxy-Acetylene Goggle - 50mm Eye Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017Z04SK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qd0KzbSES0KHF
With these lenses here: 50mm Circular Welding Lens, Green IR Shade 14 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Y9USNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Se0KzbDT7NZKE
Should get you 14 shade goggles for the eclipse but you better hurry!
I have a set of close up filters for macro photography and I'm wondering if I put it a few in front of a piece of paper in the direct path of the sun if it'll show the eclipse. Or do I still need an aperture?
These are the filters:
I have the +1,+2 and +4
https://www.amazon.ca/Vivitar-Close-Up-Macro-Filter-Pouch/dp/B004DRCEDW/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503176242&sr=1-6&keywords=58mm+macro+filter
Thanks!
Looks like the Celestron 2x Power Viewers will be back in stock on the 17th on Prime. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTFQJAT/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
Might be worth a try if you can't find any glasses, as long as they can arrive in time.
Awesome pic. I love sunspots - too bad there haven't been to many lately. As a ham radio operator, it hurts (limits long-distance radio contacts).
I bought a Canon SX530HS a few months ago on sale, currently $250 at Amazon. Here's a moon pic I took when I got it. ISO 100, F/6.5, 1/80 sec. It was racked out at 215mm or '50x' optical. I actually had to keep tweaking the tripod to keep the moon in frame since it was moving so quickly. I haven't tried with my SLR, but given the size of the sensors in these new cameras and the size of the lenses, I seriously doubt my 200mm lens would get anywhere near this level of magnification.
Now to see if I can find a filter or piece of viewing film that will fit over the lens!
Celestron EclipSmart 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse Binocular, Black, 10x25 (71237) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MAX8ZB7/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Make sure you understand this binocular is for solar viewing only. The solar filters are built directly into the objective lenses. I bought these on Prime Day and they do the job.
I got a sheet of filter on amazon from Thousand Oaks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS7SSEW/
Would you use these glasses? I bought them here.
I have a question in to the manufacturer. Do these look damaged to you? I don't see any light through them at night, even staring into a lamp, and only the sun during the day, but the wrinkles on the left side look weird.