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sophiecentaur
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That system may not always be safe for the poor old sensor. A camera with a shutter and mechanical aperture stop will limit the possible damage to a sensor but phones don't have that. Otoh, the lens is small so perhaps the power flux is safe. Not like an f1.7 50mm SLR lens!Stavros Kiri said:Using that same smart idea I used my phone as protection etc. to view the recent solar eclipse. So, here's one more: Solar [Eclipse] Glasses ...
[It worked + taking pictures too ...]