Pics while welding?

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hey my buddy and I thought it might be cool to get some pics of us welding some of our various welding projects and I was just curios if there is anything I should know or just point the camera covering my eyes and snap when I hear the arc. Thanks guysWhen in doubt weld it
Reply:You will need to rig your positions so the arc itself is shielded from the camera - the light around the arc will give you plenty of light for your picture but the arc itself will overpower things.  I think I'd put on a pair of goggles - about 5 to 7 - when I was trying to take the picture. That way, you can briefly look through the camera and get what you want in the frame.
Reply:Also, if it is a digital, you want to have a filter. The UV will bleach the dyes in the image sensor and destroy it. More important with real cheapies (single element lens) or top of the line (better lenses that block less UV) than with midprice. Also may damage external light sensors and focus sensors if not shielded.
Reply:thanks guys that's what I'm looking for. Any prob's with using a disposable camera?When in doubt weld it
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Reply:Also, if it is a digital, you want to have a filter. The UV will bleach the dyes in the image sensor and destroy it.
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyOh yeh?? Sounds interesting. So what are some of the details on this image sensor in digi-cameras anyway. I assumed it was just all digital voodoo and there was nuttin to worry about.
Reply:Thanks enlpck,I got my "how stuff works" lesson for the day. These types of things are fun to know a little about.
Reply:When you say "filter", do you mean the standard screw-on UV "haze" filters everyone runs to protect their lens?  Or is there some special higher-intensity UV filter?  -Byrdman