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When the correct position aligns, you can catch the Arora in most middle-aheads. ISO 2500 | 13.0 seconds | F2.5 | 14 mm Photo: Kara Murphy |
Witness Arora Borialis, or northern light, is magical in the person. Although it may look intimidating, it is not complicated to capture it on camera. Anyone can photograph this natural phenomenon with the right circumstances and a little preparation. All you need is a dark, clear sky, strong solar activity and correct gear. Whether you are using a dedicated camera or smartphone, some simple stages will help you catch the bright, bold colors of Arora in all your glory. Let’s dive.
How to find Arora
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| Arorasoras website It makes it easier to see where the forecast of Verorus is. |
First and most important, you have to know how to find Aurora. As the name suggests, northern lights often appear in northern regions such as Alaska or Iceland. It is less common to see them in less latitudes, such as in South America. They are most popular from late September to late March, during the deepest winter months with the best opportunity.
Fortunately, when you should get out, there are forecast equipment to help you plan. Like apps Space season live ,iPhone, Android) And my Arora forecast and alert (iPhone, Android) Provide up-to-date space weather conditions, help you track when and where the northern lights can create an appearance. Arorasauras, Aerra forecast And NOAA There are websites that also provide Arora forecast. Of course, you will also need a clear sky, so be sure to use your favorite weather app to check the cloud cover.
Capture northern lights with your phone
The easiest way to capture northern lights is with your smartphone. A smartphone can also allow you to see Arora which is very slow to catch our eyes. It is only a valuable tool for seeing the event, especially in areas that do not perform dramatic performance. This is because your phone automatically combines many, long exposure, to catch more light than catching our eyes in real time.
Taking a picture of northern light with your phone is as simple as the point and shoot. Most phones will automatically switch to a night mode setting, so you do not need to adjust anything. Just hold your phone still or, better yet, stabilize it or use a tripi to avoid blurred photos.
Capture northern light with a camera
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ISO 1250 | 20.0 seconds | F1.8 | 20 mm Photo: Kara Murphy |
If you want to take things to the next level, any camera with manual settings will give you more control. A wide-angle lens (about 10–14 mm) will hold a broad view of the sky and the surrounding landscape. However, if you want to focus on a specific subject, such as a lighthouse or bridge, you can use a long focal length (50 mm or 70 mm). Ideally, choose a lens with a wide aperture, such as F2.8, as it will let it go as much as possible.
No matter which camera you are using, a strong trippai, it is necessary to stop the blur from the camera movement, while the shutter is open. A remote shutter release is also helpful to avoid moving the camera when you start shooting.
Now it’s time to tinker with your settings. Your exact settings will vary depending on your location and the conditions of a given night, so you will need to use. No matter no matter, however, always shoots in raw format for the best image quality and more flexibility during editing.
- Aperture: As much as possible, ideally f2.8 or broad.
- shutter speed: Broadly 5–10 seconds (motion was less than average risk and impact less well).
- ISO: Start at 800, although grow to the highest level that produces clean results on your camera as required.
Hopefully, it gives you a solid initial point. If you want to dive deep into the picture of Aurora, you can check us Dark guide,
