Today i.e. 8th April the world is going to witness the first total solar eclipse of 2024. However, Indians will be deprived of witnessing this stunning cosmic phenomenon.
However, residents of several regions of North America and Europe will be able to see the eclipse. In this case, naturally, many people are preparing to witness such a heavenly scene with their own eyes and capture it on camera. But taking pictures of every moment of the solar eclipse can take a toll on your expensive smartphone of choice. This is not our word, but the US space agency 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration' or NASA recently issued a special warning. That said, taking pictures using a smartphone during a solar eclipse can damage the camera sensor.
Smartphone cameras can be damaged
while taking photos of the solar eclipse, NASA warns
Recently a person shared a post on X platform tagging NASA.
In which, it is asked how safe it is to use a smartphone camera to capture the
movement of the solar eclipse. In response, NASA said, “We have asked our
@NASAHQPhoto team about the matter. The answer to this question is that any
image sensor, including a mobile camera, will be damaged if it is focused
directly on the sun during the eclipse. Especially if the phone has some kind
of magnifying lens attached, there is a possibility of the sensor getting
damaged. So proper filter should be used for this the best way to do this is to
hold a pair of eclipse glasses in front of the phone's lens and take photos or
videos of the eclipse." Along with phone cameras, NASA also recommends
wearing an eclipse glass for eye protection or viewing the eclipse through
binoculars.
Incidentally, NASA authorities have given some tips to
frame the eclipse moments without damaging the smartphone camera. Along with
that they also tell you how to capture the best photos. The tips are discussed
below-