Check local camera shops to see if you can rent a lens instead of buying one. Make sure to use a lens made for your camera brand. Lenses for different brands may not fit onto every camera.
Solar filters can be purchased online. Don’t use the solar filter if it has punctures or scratches since light might be able to get through and cause damage.
Always take the slide off of the tripod before mounting the camera. That way, it’s easier to do without damaging any of your gear. See if you can rent a tripod from a camera store or your local library so you don’t have to buy one.
Avoid looking through the manual viewfinder so you don’t damage your vision.
The Sun will look white when you take your picture, so you’ll have to change its color in editing software if you want it to look yellow or orange.
Some camera apps you can use for iPhone or Android are Open Camera, Camera Zoom, and Camera+.
You can look up your local sunrise and sunset times here: https://www. timeanddate. com/sun/.
Put your phone on a tripod if you want your camera to stay steadier. Lens flare will happen in your photograph. Use the lens flare as an artistic touch in your composition.
T-rings can be purchased online or at specialty camera stores. Make sure to get a T-ring that matches your camera brand. Rings are not interchangeable between different brands. Keep your camera turned off so the sensor doesn’t get damaged.
Since the camera is a little heavy, it may adjust the level of your telescope. Be sure to tighten the telescope on the stand so the angle doesn’t change.
Solar filters can be purchased online. Check the filter for any holes and scratches since they could let light through.
Look at the shadow of your camera while adjusting the angle. When the shadow is either a circle or the shape of your camera, the Sun will be close to centered in your frame.
