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The forum discussion centers around a solar corona photograph posted on Space.com, showcasing the impressive capabilities of solar photography. The user utilized a Canon T-90 camera paired with an 800mm Canon lens, capturing the image on Kodak Ektar 125 print film with a shutter speed of 1/2 second at f/11. Additionally, the user mentions acquiring a solar filter, which is essential for safely photographing solar phenomena.

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Very nice - what kind of equipment did you use to take it?

Speaking of the sun, though, I just got a solar filter and attached is the first pic I took through my scope...
 

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Very nice - what kind of equipment did you use to take it?
Used a Canon T-90 with Canon 800mm lens. Kodak Ektar 125 print film, 1/2 second at f/11.
 

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