One more time, Direct Photograph of the Sun

Photography is all about light, and that light is often sunlight. Even at night, when you photograph the Moon and the planets, you are working with sunlight.
But have you ever tried to take pictures of the Sun itself?

Sun Photography: Safety First
Protect your eyes from sun damage in every season

Many sunglasses shoppers forget to check the UV rating before purchasing a pair. Be sure to select sunglasses that provide 100% UV or UV400 protection, or block both UV-A and UV-B rays.

Never look directly at the sun. Doing so at any time, including during an eclipse, can damage the eye's retina and cause a serious injury known as solar retinopathy.

Not to scare you, but solar photography is not without risks. It is important to use your good judgment and use caution when observing the Sun.
Dangers come from having an optical system concentrating sunlight in one point.
Without a proper filter, this can cause serious damages. From burning a hole in your camera system to burning it on your eye’s retina.

To play it safe, here is a list of rules you should follow:

Do not look at the sun through your optical viewfinder or star finder. Never look at it with binoculars or telescope without having the solar filter firmly in place.

Never use scratched or damaged filters, even if the damage is small. Inspect your filter before each observation or photography session.

Play by these rules, and you will enjoy sun photography without risks.

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