Is this lens filter not safe for the upcoming eclipse?

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I bought this Celestron Eclipsmart Universal Solar filter for my 180-600 mms lens through Amazon Canada a while back. Today I received an email from Amazon stating that it might not be safe to use as this product is not in American Astronomical Society’s list of safe suppliers of solar eclipse viewers and filters. The AAS website does list Eclipsmart so I am not sure what's going on here. Did anybody receive any similar warning from Amazon or has past experience using this product?
 

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Dinusaur said:
I bought this Celestron Eclipsmart Universal Solar filter for my 180-600 mms lens through Amazon Canada a while back. Today I received an email from Amazon stating that it might not be safe to use as this product is not in American Astronomical Society’s list of safe suppliers of solar eclipse viewers and filters. The AAS website does list Eclipsmart so I am not sure what's going on here. Did anybody receive any similar warning from Amazon or has past experience using this product?
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I wouldn't hesitate to use it especially with a mirrorless camera where there's not a direct risk to UV to your eyes the way there is with a telescope or DSLR. Celestron is a reputable company and I'd personally trust their solar filter to protect your sensor.
 
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Dinusaur said:
I bought this Celestron Eclipsmart Universal Solar filter for my 180-600 mms lens through Amazon Canada a while back. Today I received an email from Amazon stating that it might not be safe to use as this product is not in American Astronomical Society’s list of safe suppliers of solar eclipse viewers and filters. The AAS website does list Eclipsmart so I am not sure what's going on here. Did anybody receive any similar warning from Amazon or has past experience using this product?
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It has the proper ISO certification. It seems okay as far as I can see. Make sure it’s securely attached to the end of your lens. Also be sure there are no rips or tears in the filter.
 
Unless you suspect for some reason it is counterfeit. Though I don't know how one could tell. Just don't use it to view the eclipse directly I guess.
 
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I can’t make out the ISO certification number on the package, but Eclipsmart is a recognized vendor as is Celestron. The viewing glasses I purchased from the Great American Eclipse website are also Eclipsmart and work fine. As long as the certification number jives, I think you should be good. As JA stated, just make sure it’s attached securely and not damaged.
 
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