Thanks, Kevin — I’m currently still considering this option. I cringe at my construction skills, though.-- Margaret
> On Mar 16, 2024, at 9:52 AM, Kevin Schutz <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Margaret, You might look for solar films instead of pre-made filters. I > did this for the 2017 eclipse when I couldn't find an appropriately sized > filter and ended up crafting my own filter cover. I'm not sure what brand I > used at the time, but these can be found at photo stores such as B&H Photo. > > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348133-REG/alpine_astronomical_asolv_e_astrosolar_safety_film_5_0.html > > Kevin > >> On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 8:23 AM Margaret Smith >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> Thanks, Diana. I’ve got 2 of these on order for cameras, but my binoculars >> don’t have long tubes to put these on.-- Margaret >> >>> On Mar 15, 2024, at 6:05 PM, Diana Beatty <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Maybe something like this? >>> https://www.highpointscientific.com/celestron-eclipsmart-universal-solar-filter?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=CEL-44428&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20547745884&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw48-vBhBbEiwAzqrZVBBKdnO6SH2Fgzt1YISMjRzb7on1KsbElD-Z0rEymFFZZyfAvMJvBBoCXp4QAvD_BwE >>> >>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM Margaret Smith >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Does any one know how to find slip-on find a solar filter for my Canon >>>> 12x36IS binoculars? I picture a cardboard frame of about 5 14” x 2 3/4” or >>>> 13.3 mm x 6.5 mm with the mylar all across. Thanks! >>>> >>>> -- Margaret >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Colorado Birds" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds >>>> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include >>>> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate. >>>> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/membership/ >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Colorado Birds" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/5CCB3C84-8113-4E56-9A22-114583D74CE0%40gmail.com. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ****** >>> >>> “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said >>> Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for >>> them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is >>> given us.” >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds >> * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include >> bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate. >> * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/membership/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/C96DD48B-FB7E-4F62-BEB6-A5EB2099F9D1%40gmail.com. > > > -- > Kevin Schutz > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate. * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ED81CCC2-366A-444B-977C-7196665DBCFD%40gmail.com.
