From the Canon Digital Learning Center:
Written by Dave Henry and Ken SkluteRead the entire article on the Canon Digital Learning Center and check out the rest of their solar eclipse articles here.When preparing to shoot the upcoming solar eclipse, the most important consideration is safety for you, your eyes and your camera equipment. Part of the planning involves not only where will you cover the eclipse from, but also how will you stage it. For most of the country, the eclipse will happen midday, during the hottest month of the year.