AND VIDEO TECHNIQUES TO HELP GET YOU SOME BETTER RESULTS. THE MUCH ANTICIPATED TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IS COMING UP ON MONDAY, AND MANY OF YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEO, BUT YOU DON’T NECESSARY NEED A TELESCOPE OR A FANCY DSLR CAMERA? NO, YOU CAN USE A PHONE AND I’M GOING TO SHOW YOU HOW TO SET IT UP. FIRST OF ALL, KNOW THE CAPABILITIES OF YOUR PHONE BECAUSE TECHNOLOGY. IS RAPIDLY CHANGING. NOTICE THE IPHONE 14 PRO HAS THREE CAMERA LENSES, WHILE THE IPHONE 14 ONLY HAS TWO. THE PRO MODEL IS BETTER FOR ZOOMING IN. SECOND, LET’S TALK ABOUT SETTINGS. MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF FLASH IT WILL ACTUALLY HURT YOUR PHOTOS AND DISTRACT PEOPLE AROUND YOU. NEXT, GOOD FOCUS FOR AN ECLIPSE PHOTO CAN BE TOUGH. HOLD YOUR FINGER DOWN FOR A SECOND ON YOUR SCREEN TO LOCK THE FOCUS. SO ONE OF THE THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER IS A FILTER. IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE SUN CLEARLY, YOU CAN USE THAT OVER THE LENS OF A CAMERA. OR YOU CAN PUT IT RIGHT OVER THE LENS OF YOUR PHONE. HERE’S ANOTHER THING USE BURST MODE TO CAPTURE MOMENTS LIKE BAILY’S BEADS. WHEN THE SUN GOES INTO TOTALITY, IT DOESN’T LAST VERY LONG. FINALLY, HANDHELD PHOTOS ARE FINE, BUT IF YOU WANT TO RECORD VIDEO, YOU WILL GET MUCH BETTER RESULTS. USING A TRIPOD. OKAY, I HAD SO MUCH FUN DOING THIS! I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY, SO I ALSO DISCOVERED ONE OTHER SETTING ON MY PHONE CALLED RAW MAX AND THAT ALLOWS ME TO GET HIGHER QUALITY PHOTOS. YOU GO INTO SETTINGS ON YOUR PHONE, THEN GO INTO CAMERA AND YOU CAN CRANK UP BASICALLY THE RESOLUTION AND GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PHONE, BUT KEEP IT ON ONE X. DON’
Wanting to photograph the solar eclipse? Here are some tips.
You don't necessarily need a telescope or an expensive camera to capture the moment
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Updated: 6:14 PM CDT Apr 3, 2024
Those hoping to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse should keep some tips in mind. | MORE | Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Everything to know, where to see it and how to view itThe much-anticipated total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, and many people will want to take pictures or videos of the moment. But they don't necessarily need a telescope or an expensive camera. In fact, viewers can use their phones to capture the phenomenon. First, users will need to know the capabilities of their phones as technology has rapidly changed. The iPhone 14 Pro has three camera lenses, while the iPhone 14 only has two. The Pro model is better for zooming in. Turning off the flash will make sure the photos are higher quality, and it will keep people from getting distracted as it gets dark during the eclipse. To focus the shot, hold a finger on the screen for a second to lock it in. Those wanting to see the sun clearly should consider using a filter to cover the camera's lens. Users should also make sure their phones are in "burst" mode to capture moments like Bailey's Beads right when the sun is going into totality. While handheld photos are fine, Oklahomans may want to use a tripod to record video to get better results. Top Headlines 6 sisters attending Long Island university together with dreams of opening nursing center Rollover crash causes traffic delays on I-235 in Oklahoma City Rocklahoma 2024 lineup features big-name headliners Oklahoma nonprofit breaks ground on largest affordable housing development in its history Crews battle massive flames after car catches fire in southwest OKC
Those hoping to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse should keep some tips in mind.
| MORE | Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma: Everything to know, where to see it and how to view it
The much-anticipated total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, and many people will want to take pictures or videos of the moment. But they don't necessarily need a telescope or an expensive camera.
In fact, viewers can use their phones to capture the phenomenon.
First, users will need to know the capabilities of their phones as technology has rapidly changed. The iPhone 14 Pro has three camera lenses, while the iPhone 14 only has two.
The Pro model is better for zooming in.
Turning off the flash will make sure the photos are higher quality, and it will keep people from getting distracted as it gets dark during the eclipse. To focus the shot, hold a finger on the screen for a second to lock it in.
Those wanting to see the sun clearly should consider using a filter to cover the camera's lens.
Users should also make sure their phones are in "burst" mode to capture moments like Bailey's Beads right when the sun is going into totality.
While handheld photos are fine, Oklahomans may want to use a tripod to record video to get better results.
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