Photographing the Sun - Tips and Tricks

Photographing objects requires a different approach than creating a portrait. Especially photographing planets or the sun can become a challenge. Nevertheless, to create a unique photo, you need selected equipment and the right technique.

How to photograph the sun

When photographing the sun and other celestial objects, you already have to consider a few things when it comes to equipment. Besides the hardware, this is important for a detailed photo of the sun.

1. Use an SLR camera with a telephoto lens that has a high focal length. A focal length of 400 mm is sufficient, but the details of the sun will only be visible from a focal length of 1,000 mm.
2. You also need a stable tripod and a remote shutter release to avoid shakiness.
3. Since the light intensity of the sun is very high, a suitable filter is also necessary to prevent eye damage. A brand filter can quickly become expensive here. Would you like to switch to a low-cost model, make sure that it is a color-neutral filter.
4. Also pay attention to the correct camera setting.

You should pay attention to this camera setting

1. If you also want to see details such as the sunspots on your photo, then the correct exposure time is very important. Hier eignet sich ein Zeitrahmen von maximal 1/250 Sekunden.
2. Wählen Sie zudem eine Lichtempfindlichkeit von ungefähr ISO 100.
3. Um im Notfall nachträgliche Veränderungen vornehmen zu können, sollten Sie Ihre Fotos im RAW-Format aufnehmen.