Thinking of trying to photograph the eclipse? I tried so hard to shoot the last one with my iPhone Pro Max and my DSLR — but in the end I'm glad I abandoned both
Phones Thinking of trying to photograph the eclipse? I tried so hard to shoot the last one with my iPhone Pro Max and my DSLR — but in the end I'm glad I abandoned both Features By Philip Berne Published 11 August 2026 No photo could come close when stars align When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The best photos, the most stunning video, they won’t match the silent, dazzling fury of the real thing.
- ▪Phones Thinking of trying to photograph the eclipse?
- ▪I tried so hard to shoot the last one with my iPhone Pro Max and my DSLR — but in the end I'm glad I abandoned both Features By Philip Berne Published 11 August 2026 No photo could come close when stars align When you purchase through links
- ▪The best photos, the most stunning video, they won’t match the silent, dazzling fury of the real thing.
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| Publication time | Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:04:06 +0000 |
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Phones Thinking of trying to photograph the eclipse? I tried so hard to shoot the last one with my iPhone Pro Max and my DSLR — but in the end I'm glad I abandoned both Features By Philip Berne Published 11 August 2026 No photo could come close when stars align When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Philip Berne/ Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter This article was originally published in April 2024, following the total solar eclipse in the US.
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