In this 350-page ebook, you’ll learn:

• What to expect to see and what to shoot.
• How to shoot simple grab shots and eclipse “selfies.”
• What types of cameras are best.
• What tripod features are best.
• What filters to use and when to remove them.
• How to shoot wide-angle still images.
• How to set up time-lapse sequences.
• How to frame scenes for time-lapses and composites.
• How to plan great shots above scenic landmarks.
• How to shoot close-ups of totality.
• What focal lengths are best for framing the Sun.
• What types of telescopes and mounts are best.
• How to align tracking mounts in the daytime.
• How to focus and avoid image blurring from sky motion.
• What the best exposures will be.
• When to shoot on auto exposure vs. manual.
• How to set video cameras for maximum detail and dynamic range
• How to plan shoots with single or multiple cameras.
• How to automate a camera.
• Tips on last-minute moves to avoid clouds.
• What can go wrong and how to avoid the common mistakes.
• How to capture the eclipse and still see it!
• And finally … The biggest chapter at 68 pages covers processing eclipse photos, from simple wide-angle scenes to complex multi-exposure stacks and composites

The book contains:

• Dozens of sky charts made specifically for the 2023 and 2024 eclipses, for sample locations along the paths, to show how to frame the scene with a range of focal lengths, and for planning your shoot.

• Active links to websites for equipment suppliers and for detailed eclipse maps and times for your site.

• Step-by-step tutorials take you through processing, from basic developing of Raw files, to assembling time-lapse movies, and stacking images for composites, plus blending of multiple exposures with HDR software and luminosity masks.

• The ebook is expanded by 50 pages from the original 2017 edition, with updated content to cover new camera capabilities and the latest software.