PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR
Photographing the Aurora is on a lot of peoples bucket list. Here’s a detailed guide on the gear that can help you take better pictures.
SMART PHONE
Ensure your smartphone has a high-quality camera capable of manual settings adjustments, such as recent iPhone models, Google Pixel, or Samsung Galaxy.
A sturdy tripod is benificial to keep your phone stable during long exposure shots. A flexible or mini tripod speci-fically designed for smartphones can be very useful.
Powerbank. As cold weather drains batteries fast it can be wise to bring a powerbank to charge your phone if you are out for a long time.
CAMERA / ADVANCED
A camera with manual/semi manual settings is benificial.
Wide-Angle Lens: Preferably with a focal length between 14mm and 24mm and a fast aperture (f/2.8 or wider).
Tripod: A sturdy tripod is crucial for long-exposure shots to avoid camera shake.
Remote Shutter Release: To take photos without touching the camera, reducing vibration.
Extra Batteries: Cold weather drains batteries quickly, so bring spare batteries and keep them warm.
Extra memory cards: In case you run out of memory on your camera, always bring a spare.
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Photography gear that will help you capture Aurora
Photographing the Northern Lights is a challenge; It’s important to have a camera with suitable optics, and get everything set up correctly, including the sharpness. However, it is possible to photograph the Northern Lights with almost any camera or optics