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- DSLR Camera with wide angle lens<\/li>\n
- Treppiede<\/li>\n
- Very warm clothes, hat and gloves<\/li>\n
- Headlamp with red light<\/li>\n
- Min. 2 pairs of fully charged batteries<\/li>\n
- Patience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Optional:<\/p>\n
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- Remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The basic settings for\u00a0taking Aurora photos<\/h2>\n
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- ISO 800<\/li>\n
- Aperture 3.5 or lower<\/li>\n
- Exposure time 10-20 seconds<\/li>\n
- Manual focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to focus in the darkness<\/h2>\n
Method 1:<\/p>\n
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- Focus on a light source in a distance. This could be the moon, a very bright star or a light on a farm\/ a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Method 2:<\/p>\n
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- Visit the same spot at daytime and keep the focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Method 3:<\/p>\n
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- Just set your lens in the infinity mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Aurora at Langj\u00f6kull Glacier, 16mm, F4, 10 seconds<\/p><\/div>\n
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Aurora at Vestrahorn, 16mm, F4, 20 seconds<\/p><\/div>\n
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Aurora and the full moon, 28 mm, F4, 2 seconds<\/p><\/div>\n
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Aurora at Godafoss, 16 mm, F4, 8 seconds<\/p><\/div>\n
Hunting the Aurora is tricky in Iceland, due to fast changing weather circumstances and almost unpredictable conditions. To get an orientation, check out the Aurora forecast on this website.<\/p>\n
In genreal, we recommend you to take a guided tour with one of the excellent Northern Lights tour guides listed on our page.<\/p>\n
They know the best spots to photograph and where to find the Aurora. Some of them are also excellent photographers who will share their tips.<\/p>\n
Before you start your own hunt, bring your camera to us to get great tips for the right settings on your camera. We offer a photo boost where you can try your gear under almost real circumstances. No camera? Now worries – you can rent one here as well.<\/p>\n
Good luck and happy hunting!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Just set your lens in the infinity mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Visit the same spot at daytime and keep the focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Focus on a light source in a distance. This could be the moon, a very bright star or a light on a farm\/ a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n