Anyone out there anticipating using point-and-shoot or DSLR's for the August 21st total solar eclipse? Here at the Clark Planetarium I'm working with the store manager in preparing an order for threaded optical film filters to screw onto the front of your camera's lens or telephoto lens. These full-aperture thin film solar filters allow only a safe amount of light which allows your camera to have a full view. Made from .002” thick black plastic polymer, it is extremely durable, high-quality material. There is a natural looking yellowish-orange image when viewing the sun or when taking pictures. The following sizes are available (in millimeters); 37 - 40.5 - 43 - 46 - 49 - 52 - 55 - 58 - 62 - 67 - 72 - 77 - 82. I need to get anyone's input by this Wednesday as we'll only order 2 to 3 in each size unless we hear that there's a higher demand for a particular size. Prices range from $49 on the small end to $69 for the largest filter. Reply back to this message or email me at; sfv1ts@hotmail.com.
From fellow SLAS member,
Tom Sevcik