In this 400-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 solar filters to use (and not 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 blur 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 an eclipse and still see it!

• The biggest chapter, at 100 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 2026, 2027 and 2028 (total and annular) 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 40 pages from the previous 2023/24 edition, with updated content to cover new camera capabilities and the latest software. And, of course, details specifically for each eclipse, 2026-28.

About the Author

Alan Dyer is a veteran of 17 total solar eclipses, shooting each one with a variety of camera and techniques. Alan is a contributing editor to Sky and Telescope magazine. His eclipse images have been featured in many magazines and books, and his eclipse videos have been used in Discovery Channel TV documentaries. He is author of the ebook How to Photograph and Process Nightscapes and Time-Lapses and co-author of the widely acclaimed print book The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide.