Solar Eclipse with Rolleiflex HY6 and Credo 60

[josephcoty]

Hello, my home falls within the "Path of Totality" for the Great American Eclipse coming on Aug 21st. I've purchased a specialty filter for capturing an image: "Formatt Hitech 95mm Firecrest Neutral Density 5.4 Solar Eclipse Filter (18-Stops)".

But I'm having second thoughts of risking my Credo 60 to potential damage, and I don't see any advisory's on Mamiya's webpage. The filter is very well made and similar to B+W quality, furthermore the 18-stop reduction presents a mirror like appearance -its not transparent under normal lighting at all.

Has anyone used this combination for previous eclipses or has any helpful information to share?

Joe Coty

[yaya]

B&H have a good article about what gear to use and how to use it: How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

If you're using a good filter on the lens (and on your eyes too) then you'll be fine

Enjoy!
Yair

[MichaelEzra]

Try filter with a cheaper camera first;)
I just used Orion 07710 safely with D800e and Sony a6000 @500mm and also with 2x teleconverter.