Can the sun screw up my A1? at DVinfo.net

Nick Mora · September 29th, 2007, 01:41 PM

I've been filming a lot of sunrises and sun close-ups lately. Could the sun cause any damage to the A1 or lens? Should I avoid any shutter speeds or f stops?

I have the following UV filter attached: http://www.vistek.ca/details/details...WebCode=102742

I'm sure its fine since I see many sunrise videos posted here, but I'm always paranoid about damaging that thing.

Eric Weiss · September 29th, 2007, 05:47 PM

I’ve shot literally thousands of sunrises/sunsets across GL, XL, and now XH cams and never experienced a problem. My general rule is… if you can look at it, you can film it.

I actually just returned from Puerto Vallarta covering turtle releases at sunset.
Really amazing sunsets there. That AA plane that caught fire yesterday was my connection in Chicago..so it took forever to get home.

Wes Powell · September 30th, 2007, 12:06 AM

yes the sun can damage your A1. But like Eric said, if you can look at it, then you can probably shoot it. The intensity of the sun during sunset and sunrise is very low and you will be fine. But pointing it at the sun mid-day is not wise....plus, there shouldnt even be a reason to do so in the first place.

Nick Mora · October 1st, 2007, 09:29 AM

I shot from about 6:30am to 8:30 which is well past sunrise. By 8 it was getting pretty hard to look at so I guess I should have stopped there. I'll have to watch out for that next time.

Thanks guys.

Pete Bauer · October 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM

Also, see page 18 of your user's manual.

Konrad Czystowski · October 17th, 2007, 11:18 PM

What can possibly happen if you do point the camera at the sun?
I recently shot few interviews for my project and two of them were shot from low angle pointing up that the person speaking is blocking the sun. I wanted that look for this particular project. Iris wide open for the person to be visible and it is around 2pm in august.
Obviously sometimes, when the person moved a bit, the sun was right into my lens for few seconds or even a minute during setup.
What can happen and would it be obvious for me to see rather than confusing it with just camera's weak side (I'm new to video and own A1 for only few months)

September 29th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#1
Nick Mora New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 12	Can the sun screw up my A1? I've been filming a lot of sunrises and sun close-ups lately. Could the sun cause any damage to the A1 or lens? Should I avoid any shutter speeds or f stops? I have the following UV filter attached: http://www.vistek.ca/details/details...WebCode=102742 I'm sure its fine since I see many sunrise videos posted here, but I'm always paranoid about damaging that thing.

October 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Also, see page 18 of your user's manual. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 29th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#2
Eric Weiss Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philly,PA Posts: 360	I’ve shot literally thousands of sunrises/sunsets across GL, XL, and now XH cams and never experienced a problem. My general rule is… if you can look at it, you can film it. I actually just returned from Puerto Vallarta covering turtle releases at sunset. Really amazing sunsets there. That AA plane that caught fire yesterday was my connection in Chicago..so it took forever to get home.

September 30th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#3
Wes Powell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 26	yes the sun can damage your A1. But like Eric said, if you can look at it, then you can probably shoot it. The intensity of the sun during sunset and sunrise is very low and you will be fine. But pointing it at the sun mid-day is not wise....plus, there shouldnt even be a reason to do so in the first place.

October 1st, 2007, 09:29 AM	#4
Nick Mora New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 12	I shot from about 6:30am to 8:30 which is well past sunrise. By 8 it was getting pretty hard to look at so I guess I should have stopped there. I'll have to watch out for that next time. Thanks guys.

October 17th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#6
Konrad Czystowski Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington (Canada) Posts: 92	What can possibly happen if you do point the camera at the sun? I recently shot few interviews for my project and two of them were shot from low angle pointing up that the person speaking is blocking the sun. I wanted that look for this particular project. Iris wide open for the person to be visible and it is around 2pm in august. Obviously sometimes, when the person moved a bit, the sun was right into my lens for few seconds or even a minute during setup. What can happen and would it be obvious for me to see rather than confusing it with just camera's weak side (I'm new to video and own A1 for only few months)