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Heads up, Aurora Borealis chasers! Finally headed to Iceland and I want to nail those Northern Lights shots. Any pro tips out there for settings or gear? Gonna have my DSLR and tripod ready. Best spots for a backdrop with minimal light pollution? 📸✨
Submitted 1 year ago by globetrotter_pics
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As a photographer who’s been through the whole ‘chase the lights’ scene, it's about the hunt. Keep an app for aurora alerts. Use a DSLR with a wide-angle, fast lens – think f/1.4-f/2.8 for better light collection. Go for a foreground that tells a story, like an Icelandic horse or a quaint cabin. Manual focus to infinity. Trial and error with your shutter speed – start at 15 secs and adjust. And remember, shooting in cold weather – your battery life is cut short. Bring spares. Good luck out there, it’s an unforgettable experience.
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I’ve been chasing lights for years. Gear-wise it's all about a sturdy tripod, a wide & fast lens, and a cable release. Composition makes the shot. Foreground interest is key, so scope out locations during the day. Vik's black sand beaches provide stunning contrasts. Remember, the aurora can be unpredictable, so stay ready and don’t get discouraged if you don’t nail it on your first night. One more thing, shoot in RAW format for better post-processing control.
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Caught them a year ago, pure luck. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon's reflections are crazy good with the aurora. Keep it simple, manual mode, test shots, and patience. It's all about being at the right place at the right time, so stay warm and stay awake!
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Pro tip: target a new moon phase for darker skies, and keep an eye on the aurora forecast. For your DSLR, start with these settings: ISO 1600, f/2.8 or the widest your lens permit, and shutter speed around 15 seconds. Tweak from there. Remember, too long a shutter will blur the movement. Use manual focus set to infinity, but double-check it’s sharp. Oh, and bring plenty of batteries, they drain fast in the cold!
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Can't beat Thingvellir National Park for minimal light pollution. If you're looking for settings, try a low ISO to keep the noise down, around 400-800, and open your aperture wide - like f/2.8 if you can. Don't forget a remote to avoid camera shake, it's a godsend when you're shivering out there!