1st Edition

Eclipse '99 Capture it on Film

By H.J.P Arnold Copyright 1999
    64 Pages
    by CRC Press

    64 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Anyone observing the awe-inspiring sight of an eclipse will want to capture it on film for posterity. Eclipse '99: Capture It on Film provides the practical advice to capture a solar eclipse on film, covering topics from eye safety to suitable films. Whether the observer is using a "fun" camera or sophisticated equipment, this accessible book illustrates what can be achieved. By carefully following the advice of the experienced astrophotographer author, it is possible to observe and take photographs safely, leaving you with a pictorial record that will last a lifetime.

    1.What is an Eclipse? 2 11 August 1999 3 Safety 4 Snaps of the Sun 5 Serious Photography 6 The Moving Picture 7 The Digital Path 8 A Foreign Eclipse?

    Biography

    H. J. P. Arnold (Author)

    "…should be considered compulsory reading. Contained with its 50-odd pages is advice for snapshot and serious photographers alike, together with a solid background and example pictures that are both illustrative and pictorial. … its style is exceptionally readable. …"
    -British Journal of Photography