Then I saw two F50/1.4s listed as actual auctions. I was looking for a 1.4 but they they were uncommon and usually overpriced a F50/1.7 was listed for $115 with an SF10 attached, so I figured what the heck, and bought it. I loved my F 28, so I figured another F, but 1.4 or 1.7? Well apparently both. I didn't really intend this, but I wanted a 50mm. I can still do everything - drive, photograph, read - but my Opthalmalogist suggests this is one of the small things I just shouldn't do. I think I'll use the pinhole method projected on some foam core.*įWIW, I've lost 95% of my visual acuity to Glaucoma. I think we will get 70% coverage where we live.These are great ideas. I used this a few years ago to watch Venus transit across the sun. I will set it up, use the 90 degree mirror attachment and eyepiece and project it onto the white solar viewing card that came with it. Least expensive way to view it.įor me I am simply going to drag out my 40+ year old Jason Astronomical telescope. Let the image project onto a white piece of cardboard. I think we will get 70% coverage where we live. With the LCD screen on modern DSLR's it is even easier.įor me I am simply going to drag out my 40+ year old Jason Astronomical telescope.
A few additional ND filters over the lens entrance and I was good to go. This greatly reduced the amount of light even entering the lens. I once photographed an annular eclipse by taking a piece of opaque plastic and cutting a 1" hole in the center and covering the front element of my old Sigma 400mm f5.6 lens. Plenty of things that can be used as filters laying around the average household. Coat the one side of the glass with soot by holding the candle flame near it. Or Number 14 or higher welding goggles should work too. Amazon just emailed they are fakes, refunded my money and advised not to use them. Bought 5 pair pack of Eclipse Glasses from Amazon.