Hi from "Down Under",
Solar observing/photography has been a lifelong interest for me and maybe I can answer a few questions for those just starting out.
I have read through your posts and see that there are many questions I could answer from personal experience.
I have a wide range of solar observing equipment, telescopes & cameras:
Look for the solar imaging albums:
Picasa Web Albums - Shevill - AstroTa...
Regards
Shevill Mathers
Southern Cross Observatory 42 South Tasmania
Shevill Mathers