2024-04-09 11:00:00
The most anticipated astronomical event of the year, the Eclipse Total Solar on April 8, was a spectacular event that millions in North America did not miss. As part of those memories, they used their cell phones to capture a moment.
However, like our eyes, the cameras needed protection to admire it, without that filter the damage is irreparable.
This is how people looked #Keep during the eclipse. ☀️ 🌑 pic.twitter.com/CvJUbTrAuN
— Vanguardia (@vanguardiamx)
April 8, 2024
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According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), taking a photograph or video with our devices of the unusual event should have been done with caution and protection.
Recently, YouTuber Marques Brownlee asked NASA on The answer is yes, the sensor on a smartphone could be damaged, just like any other camera sensor, if we point it directly at the Sun. This is especially true if some type of magnifying lens is used on the phone. You need to use the right filters like any other camera.”
We asked our @NASAHQPhoto team, and the answer is yes, the phone sensor could be damaged just like any other image sensor if it’s pointed directly at the Sun. This is especially true if you’re using any sort of magnifying lens attachment on the phone. You would need to utilize…
— NASA (@NASA)
April 4, 2024
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The agency affirms that when asking its photography department, the answer they gave is that cell phone cameras are damaged, they affirm that the sensor of a smartphone could be damaged – like any other camera sensor – by pointing it directly. to the Sun, especially if a magnifying lens is used.
Therefore, it is necessary to use certified glasses or the appropriate filters, as in any other camera, that is, these must comply with the international standard ISO 12312-2 and filters designed to be mounted on the smartphone module.
The agency argues that pointing the smartphone directly at the sun is safe, since the lenses of its cameras are quite small and do not let in too much light, as well as that they have UV filters that prevent the passage of a part of the visible light, and they adapt their exposures to short periods.
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However, with the updates to the cameras, it is not safe to apply it to recent models that have lenses with a wider aperture, which allows more light to be captured and a higher resolution, which could cause problems in the device.
Do not take photos of the solar eclipse directly with your cell phone camera, you can ruin it. Find out ways you can get photos without damaging your phone. 😉 pic.twitter.com/le4dHCAqWX
— Linda 💜🇲🇽 (@Liansare_)
April 8, 2024
Although not only the sensor comes into play, cell phones can raise their temperature, causing the devices to turn off to protect the operating system until their internal temperature is reduced enough to be safe.
In addition, it also prevents the battery from being damaged, exploding or catching fire, which could be harmful to those nearby.
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