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To: C19fan

Go to a camera store today and ask about a neutral density filter.


7 posted on 06/04/2012 8:06:48 AM PDT by Lou Budvis (Is it 2016 yet?)
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To: Lou Budvis

Thanks!


9 posted on 06/04/2012 8:36:07 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: Lou Budvis
Go to a camera store today and ask about a neutral density filter.

Danger Will Robinson. Make sure that you get a specific solar filter. Neutral density is only defined over the visual spectrum so can let through IR and UV. Also, I couldn't find anything over 4.0, and I've always seen 5.0 OD is the minimum for direct observation of the sun and probably more if you are looking through any lens. (remember, always filter the input of the camera/telescope/binoculars not the output)

Now where have I hidden my welding goggles. I don't want to have to buy another pair today.


11 posted on 06/04/2012 8:45:23 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (You only have three billion heartbeats in a lifetime.How many does the government claim as its own?)
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