The solar eclipse is today, but dont take photos of it with your phone
You may want to capture this week's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea.
The solar eclipse is upon us, but it is crucial to avoid taking photographs of it with your mobile phone. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and other devices are not suitable for capturing the event. A recent article from BGR warned against using phones to photograph the upcoming 2026 total solar eclipse. Using a phone to capture the eclipse could result in irreversible damage to the camera hardware.
Just as one should not gaze at the sun through a telescope or binoculars, they should refrain from using their phone's camera to photograph the solar eclipse. Smartphones are not equipped to handle the intense solar rays emitted by the sun. The concentrated heat from the rays could cause the lens to melt, according to the tech outlet.
NASA issued a similar warning days before the April 8, 2024 eclipse that traversed parts of North America.
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