Since Albuquerque, NM is a prime viewing spot for the eclipse, the event has created quite a frenzy for viewing material in this area. As of yesterday, all of the libraries and most of the museums were out of viewing glasses and since I failed to plan ahead and do as Kayaker did, I had pretty much given up on getting filter material for shooting the event. Lucky for me, I found an article in the newspaper where one of the tint shops had planned ahead and purchased certified 5.0 ND tint film and was selling it for $2.00 for personal viewing strips and $10.00 for an 8x8 sheet for telescopes and cameras--So I ran out and got me some this morning. I am not sure how photographically clear the film is, but it's better than doing without.

Another unfortunate thing about this frenzy is that there are several unscrupulous venders selling regular car window tint for as much as $5.00 a strip and people are actually buying it. Not a bad deal, get ripped off and go blind in one swift move. I am wondering if these guys are in business with the local opthamologists.

IF you were lucky or smart enough to get appropriate filter material for this event, there is a great website for estimating exposure parameters HERE . I think the link was posted earlier, but I will do it again for those interested.


Looking forward to seeing the pics generated from this event.

Happy shooting,

Bob