Ideal Solar Eclipse Imaging System

Started by mshetzer, 06/20/2026 07:41PM
Posted 06/20/2026 07:41PM Opening Post
I have been shooting eclipses for a while, and always like tinkering with new setups and ideas. That is half the fun right?

I would love to get others thoughts and ideas as I plan to go Spain, and of course, Egypt.

In the past, I've shot the following equipment

  • Nikon D850 with 600mm Prime with Glass Solar Filter
  • Sony A1 with 600mm Prime with Glass Solar Filter
  • Lunt 80mm double stack (Annular eclipse)


Here are some of the results I've produced:

https://pictures.shetzers.com/Photo-Images/Astro

I want to run two setups in Spain, (one being my Sony A1 with 600mm Prime)

I am toying with purchasing an OSC like ZWO ASI1600MC Pro or a QHY 268C and mounting it to my Takahashi 106FSQ.  I would love to hear others experiences with a setup like this.  (ie.  Better corona, filter shows more detail in Sol, etc)


Thanks in advance.

Matt
Posted 06/20/2026 11:10PM #1
You've got some amazing photographs in your gallery. Just WOW!
Posted 06/21/2026 11:54AM #2
Originally Posted by Pete Brayton
You've got some amazing photographs in your gallery. Just WOW!
Thank you for the kind words !