Do I need to use a filter to take photos of a solar eclipse?

Professional filters must be used. If conditions do not allow the use of exposed medical films, you can also use them.

The filter has the function of filtering light. In photography creation, the filter plays the role of "seasoning". If you can use filters flexibly, you can improve the performance of your photography. Using filters in black and white photography can change the tone of the scene and make the photos closer to nature. Using filters in color photography can change the color temperature of the light source, the color of the subject, or create special visual effects.

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Precautions for filter:

Attenuate the light intensity and slow down the shutter speed, especially when the light is strong, you can use it slower shutter speed. In addition, when shooting scenery such as sunset, the contrast between the sky and the ground is large, and the ground will often lose details when exposed to the sky. On the contrary, the sky will lose details when exposed to the sky. In this case, a gray gradient mirror can be used to solve the problem.

A filter is actually a piece of glass or plastic placed in front of the camera lens when shooting. There are many types of filters, which can basically be divided into several categories: some filters can be used to correct the appearance of a photo, some can be used to enhance the effect of a photo, and special effects filters can completely change the appearance of a photo.