Will this damage my camera/lens/sensor? Nikon Z5II
I am thinking of doing a timelapse of the sun setting from ~1pm (4ish hours before sunset) to 7pm (~1hr after full dark). I am checking here with the community since I can't seem to find a definitive answer whether I risk my camera/lens/sensor in this endeavor. The image following was taken today at the time I'd be starting at and shows the approximate line the sun would follow over the course of the timelapse. What do we think?
Hardware: Nikon Z5II, Lens Viltrox AF 20mm/2.8
Settings: Starting at 1/8000 Shutter speed, lengthening as light lowers, f2.8, iso auto (Staying around 100-250 by adjusting the shutter speed)
Approximate course: https://imgur.com/a/cYqRzsL
Posted Feb 7, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC
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