Solar Eclipse Camera Exposure Calculator
Planning to shoot the 2026 Solar Eclipse? Use our interactive calculator to find your starting baseline exposure settings for every phase of totality.
Camera Setup
Sun will be approx 3.6mm on a full-frame sensor
Eclipse Phase
Recommended Shutter Speed
32"
Bracket your shots ±2 stops strictly around this baseline.
Disclaimer & Best Practices
- Never look directly at the sun without certified ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses.
- Never point your camera at the sun without a proper solar filter attached completely over the front of the lens during partial phases. It will instantly melt your sensor.
- Remove your solar filter ONLY during totality (the minutes when the sun is completely covered).
- This calculator provides a mathematical starting point. Atmospheric haze, cloud cover, and specific sensor dynamic range will alter your final optimal exposure. Practice on the full moon beforehand.