18 May
2012
18 May
'12
7:12 p.m.
Just in case anyone else is having this problem: This will be my first attempt to shoot an eclipse with a digital camera so I set up today and shot several images using a Nikon D70 attached to a C-5 with f/5 telecompressor and off axis solar filter. The pictures were nicely centered and focused but there was no color. Nice B&W shots. Never had that problem with film... :) So I pulled out the owners manual and found a page on color balancing. Happily once I adjust the balance for "full sunlight" the color returned. Also, a suggestion: Charge your batteries (something I nearly forgot to do). Laptop, camera, telescope drive power pack, whatever. Get them all charged before heading south Saturday. patrick