Full disclosure: First solar eclipse photo op for me! I have multiple total, and partial, lunar eclipses in my experience base but no solar chops! Until now. The Thousand Oaks Optical brand solar filter is quite economical, if you're on a tight budget, or just frugal by nature. And there's also the argument against buying an optical glass, dedicated size, filter for one lens or telescope aperture! The T.O.O. filter is metallized Mylar film, not glass! You can buy the size for the largest lens or telescope you own and then adapt it to smaller lens sizes as needed, with a bit of additional fabrication. I adapted the 4" X 4" filter to fit the sunshade of a 70-300mm zoom lens, which I could fit on, or remove as needed. I fabricated a filter mount from white card stock and Scotch Magic Tape. As such, the fit was secure enough to not need any additional support. If it was really windy, a few pieces of Magic Tape would have secured it to the sunshade!
I made some test exposures well before the event started and dialed in a starting exposure and captured the image in pic 1. Sunspots are visible in the center and left of center. Cloud cover interrupted the rest of the event, and pics 2 and 3 are marred by wispy clouds moving across the frame. As my location was several hundred miles east of totality, the eclipse was a partial for me. I was happy to have caught what I did and gained some experience from it too. The filter performed exactly as presented! Please note: The filter can be used, as delivered, by simply folding and taping the corners to whatever optical device you plan to use. However, there's a risk of leaving a gap through which sunlight can pass, causing damage to the eye or optical gear! There are a number of sites online dedicated to amateur telescope making that have information on fabricating and adapting all sorts of gadgets and accessories for astronomy Do it right, you only have one pair of eyes.
Safe viewing and clear skies!! Hope this helps
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Very Good Filter, Bargain Price
Full disclosure: First solar eclipse photo op for me! I have multiple total, and partial, lunar eclipses in my experience base but no solar chops! Until now. The Thousand Oaks Optical brand solar filter is quite economical, if you're on a tight budget, or just frugal by nature. And there's also the argument against buying an optical glass, dedicated size, filter for one lens or telescope aperture! The T.O.O. filter is metallized Mylar film, not glass! You can buy the size for the largest lens or telescope you own and then adapt it to smaller lens sizes as needed, with a bit of additional fabrication. I adapted the 4" X 4" filter to fit the sunshade of a 70-300mm zoom lens, which I could fit on, or remove as needed. I fabricated a filter mount from white card stock and Scotch Magic Tape. As such, the fit was secure enough to not need any additional support. If it was really windy, a few pieces of Magic Tape would have secured it to the sunshade!I made some test exposures well before the event started and dialed in a starting exposure and captured the image in pic 1. Sunspots are visible in the center and left of center. Cloud cover interrupted the rest of the event, and pics 2 and 3 are marred by wispy clouds moving across the frame. As my location was several hundred miles east of totality, the eclipse was a partial for me. I was happy to have caught what I did and gained some experience from it too. The filter performed exactly as presented! Please note: The filter can be used, as delivered, by simply folding and taping the corners to whatever optical device you plan to use. However, there's a risk of leaving a gap through which sunlight can pass, causing damage to the eye or optical gear! There are a number of sites online dedicated to amateur telescope making that have information on fabricating and adapting all sorts of gadgets and accessories for astronomy Do it right, you only have one pair of eyes. Safe viewing and clear skies!! Hope this helps
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Size: 4 InchesVerified Purchase
Full disclosure: First solar eclipse photo op for me! I have multiple total, and partial, lunar eclipses in my experience base but no solar chops! Until now. The Thousand Oaks Optical brand solar filter is quite economical, if you're on a tight budget, or just frugal by nature. And there's also the argument against buying an optical glass, dedicated size, filter for one lens or telescope aperture! The T.O.O. filter is metallized Mylar film, not glass! You can buy the size for the largest lens or telescope you own and then adapt it to smaller lens sizes as needed, with a bit of additional fabrication. I adapted the 4" X 4" filter to fit the sunshade of a 70-300mm zoom lens, which I could fit on, or remove as needed. I fabricated a filter mount from white card stock and Scotch Magic Tape. As such, the fit was secure enough to not need any additional support. If it was really windy, a few pieces of Magic Tape would have secured it to the sunshade!
I made some test exposures well before the event started and dialed in a starting exposure and captured the image in pic 1. Sunspots are visible in the center and left of center. Cloud cover interrupted the rest of the event, and pics 2 and 3 are marred by wispy clouds moving across the frame. As my location was several hundred miles east of totality, the eclipse was a partial for me. I was happy to have caught what I did and gained some experience from it too. The filter performed exactly as presented! Please note: The filter can be used, as delivered, by simply folding and taping the corners to whatever optical device you plan to use. However, there's a risk of leaving a gap through which sunlight can pass, causing damage to the eye or optical gear! There are a number of sites online dedicated to amateur telescope making that have information on fabricating and adapting all sorts of gadgets and accessories for astronomy Do it right, you only have one pair of eyes.
Safe viewing and clear skies!! Hope this helps
I made some test exposures well before the event started and dialed in a starting exposure and captured the image in pic 1. Sunspots are visible in the center and left of center. Cloud cover interrupted the rest of the event, and pics 2 and 3 are marred by wispy clouds moving across the frame. As my location was several hundred miles east of totality, the eclipse was a partial for me. I was happy to have caught what I did and gained some experience from it too. The filter performed exactly as presented! Please note: The filter can be used, as delivered, by simply folding and taping the corners to whatever optical device you plan to use. However, there's a risk of leaving a gap through which sunlight can pass, causing damage to the eye or optical gear! There are a number of sites online dedicated to amateur telescope making that have information on fabricating and adapting all sorts of gadgets and accessories for astronomy Do it right, you only have one pair of eyes.
Safe viewing and clear skies!! Hope this helps
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Size: 4 InchesVerified Purchase
Versatile for photographic or telescope usage
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
For the partial 2024 eclipse, I constructed cardboard cylinders that fit over the diameter of my camera lens and my wife's camera lens, I sandwiched the filter sheet between two thin slices of cardboard which were trimmed to reveal a circle opening that was appropriate for each camera lens diameter. Held in place when the filter sheet "sandwich" was taped to the top of the cardboard cylinder, there was exactly enough light passage to capture images without vignetting (corner shadows). Most important, I did not handle the filter sheet, the filter sheet was aimed properly (one particular side faces the sun), and we used protective eyeglasses when facing the sun.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I saved the film as well as my solar eyeglasses so I’ll be able to enjoy the next eclipse - even if I have to travel to witness it !
Size: 4 InchesVerified Purchase
Worked Perfectly on my Canon 100-400mm Lens
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I bought this small sheet of solar film 6 months before the 2024 eclipse to be sure I’d have it on hand and not have to overpay or run into shortages. Then I spent about an hour trying to find the tiny cardboard envelope among all my camera accessories… But I found it in time and assembled a filter to attach to my Canon 100-400mm lens. I trimmed about 1/2 inch off of one side so that it would slide into my screw-on filter holder and secured it to the lens with a bit of painter’s tape so that it wouldn’t slip out of the holder. It worked perfectly, and I was able to capture sharp, stunning images of the partial eclipse (I wasn’t in the path of totality).Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I saved the film as well as my solar eyeglasses so I’ll be able to enjoy the next eclipse - even if I have to travel to witness it !
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
Size: 4 InchesVerified Purchase
I ended up making some templates using thin cardboard for testing the fit, then tracing the template on the film, and carefully cutting the film. I then sandwiched the circular piece of film between two step up rings 58>62mm and 62>67mm. It worked fine. I used it take photos at 1/200 sec, F5.6, ISO 400, on a 300mm lens. Used an older Canon 20D (so the focal length becomes about 480mm due to the smaller crop sensor).
Apparently, this film scratches easily and you don't want to get finger prints on it, so I was very careful when handling it and when I was finished using it, I put it back into a hard case.
Apparently, this film scratches easily and you don't want to get finger prints on it, so I was very careful when handling it and when I was finished using it, I put it back into a hard case.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Size: 8' - ultra lightVerified Purchase
Went to watch the eclipse in it's totality. Forgot that I needed a special lens for that. Didn't have time to get any lens sent to me, but discovered that I could do a DIY lens with a sheet lens. I had to have it mailed to a town I would be traveling through on my way to Indiana. This sheet was the only option I had and it worked perfectly! I'm so thankful for this little sheet! And it was so much cheaper than a lens (that I probably would never use again). Highly recommended.
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Dimitrios K
Not many reasons to pick it over a Baader, especially if you have a small scope or want photography.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2016Size: 12 InchesVerified Purchase
Dimitrios K
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2016
I am attaching one image to show the comparison of color & brightness (note ISO and exposure) between this filter and the Baader film. I am attaching an additional one through a 2x barlow and a CLS filter that is a stack of a few hundred frames of a Canon 550D video crop mode movie to show the difference in detail of the Thousand Oaks and the Baader after full processing and sharpening (and both color adjusted to a pleasant yellow). All images were taken with a Skywatcher Evostar 80ED Pro.
PS. You might notice that one side is more shiny. Most people have that side facing the sun to reflect more heat, but there are no actual instructions about it from the manufacturer so don't worry if you installed it the other way, it seems to function the same both ways.
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jtlenaghan
Works great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2016Size: 12 InchesVerified Purchase
Alro
Parfait en bricolant un peu
Reviewed in France on February 26, 2020
Alro
Reviewed in France on February 26, 2020
J'ai fait de même pour le chercheur mais à partir d'un bouchon pour tuyau PVC ø 35 mm.
Cout de l'opération 30 € papier filtre inclus.
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