Camera Solar Filters for Eclipse Photography
Photographing a solar eclipse requires a proper solar filter to protect both your camera sensor and your eyes when looking through the viewfinder.
Protect Your Camera
Pointing an unfiltered camera at the Sun can permanently damage the sensor within seconds. Always use a dedicated solar filter during partial phases. You may remove the filter only during totality (2026 and 2027 total eclipses).
Types of Solar Filters
- Sheet film filters — Affordable, cut-to-fit your lens. Best for casual photographers.
- Threaded glass filters — Screw onto your lens like a regular filter. Higher optical quality.
- Telescope solar filters — Cap-style filters for telescope apertures.
- Smartphone adapters — Clip-on filters for phone cameras.
Our Recommendations
K&F Concept ND100000 Solar Filter (82mm)
~90€
Professional ND100000 filter (16.5 stops) for solar photography. Screws onto camera lenses. HD optical glass with 18-layer nano coating. Perfect for eclipse photography.
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Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter
~25€
ISO-certified solar filter from one of the world's leading telescope brands. Easy to mount and provides sharp, safe solar views.
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Wresetly Solar Filter for Telescopes & Cameras
~15€
Adjustable solar filter for telescopes and camera lenses. Affordable option for eclipse photography beginners.
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NiSi Solar Filter ND100000 (82mm)
~130€
Pro-grade solar filter with UV/IR cut. 16.6 stops of light reduction for safe solar photography. Used by professional astrophotographers.
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