Will the eclipse damage my camera?

[satinpit420]

I've heard both yes and no. Will taking pics of the eclipse with my S24 ultra damage the camera? 

[VerbumVeritum · Accepted solution]

If you are in the path of totality, you can safely take pictures and look at the sun without protection only during this brief time. You will need a solar filter for the camera and protective glasses at all other times when the Moon is not fully obscuring the Sun.

https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

[LongHiker]

@satinpit420 If you want your camera to work later, I would NOT attempt to take a picture of the eclipse without the correct solar filter in front of the camera lens. 

Even NASA warns against it -> https://www.xda-developers.com/nasa-shouldnt-use-phone-photograph-solar-eclipse/ 

Totality for us is only 2 minutes 12 seconds.

We had a photographic influencer present to us during the July 2023 Samsung Unpacked event in Seoul. His phone had camera damage because he used it during a laser light show. 

[satinpit420]

Thank you. Does anyone know the repair cost if you have care plus. 🤔

[VerbumVeritum]

Here is their website with information about the different plans' repair costs:

https://samsung-us.servify.tech/mycare/benefits

[Iamchaos13]

Just take a picture of the sun and moon separately, should have no issues.