Still, an amateur with a iPhone can take pretty good snaps of the eclipse with the right preparation.
That’s true for some cameras, but your iPhone should be fine, orso Apple says.
For best results, you have to prepare a bit, and maybe get some gear.
This will eliminate the glare that can ruin any picture of the sun.
Eclipses don’t happen every day, so you don’t want to muck it up by going handheld.
Dont rely on your iPhones automatic tweaks.
Eclipse viewing glasses are are thousands of times darker than most shades.
You should only use glasses that are specifically designed for solar eclipse viewing.
Some ideas: Take photos that highlight the changing nature of the light as the big moment approaches.
Take pictures of the people youre watching the eclipse with.
Take a selfie with the eclipse in the background.
Pose your pals looking like the cast ofReservoir Dogswith paper eclipse glasses.
Get creative with it.
Purchase or otherwise acquire the gear you need.
Viewing glasses are a must, as is some kind of filter for your iPhone.
A tripod is highly recommended as is some kind of remote trigger.
An Apple Watch is perfect.
confirm that any glasses are damage and scratch free.
Figure out beforehand how to use you Apple Watch or other remote trigger to snap iPhone pics.
Think creatively about the shots you want to get.
