Capturing the Northern Lights in Iceland
A handy guide for your northern lights photography
November 13, 2019
Capturing the Northern Lights in Iceland
A handy guide for your northern lights photography
November 13, 2019
Capture and Conquer!
Capturing the amazing northern lights on camera can be something of a challenge if you don’t know what you’re doing. We don’t want to keep you in the dark! We put together a few tips and tricks to best capture those unforgettable moments and share them with your friends.
You have a smartphone
What you need:
• A great app (i.e. Northern Lights Photo Taker (IOS), Cortex Camera (IOS, Android), Nightcap Pro (IOS) • A steady tripod
Your settings: 1) Set to manual mode 2) No flash 3) Set white balance to night mode or cloudy 4) Maximum picture size 5) High picture quality 6) Exposure 2-15 seconds 7) No filter 8) ISO 400 - 1600
Remember to charge your battery and set aside plenty of space on your phone.
You have a digital camera
What you need:
• A wide angle lens • A steady tripod • A remote control
Your settings: 1) Set the camera and lens on M (manual) not A (auto) 2) No flash 3) Use a tripod or securely prop your camera somewhere 4) Set the camera on the lowest f-setting (biggest aperture) 5) Set focus to infinity (sometimes symbolized as a mountain or a sideways 8, this is the opposite of macro) 6) Set the shutter speed to 15“ (15 seconds) 7) Set your ISO to 800-1600, depending on brightness (brighter lights = higher ISO) 8) Set the timer for 2 seconds (to avoid shaking from pushing the button)
Remember to charge your battery and bring plenty of space on your memory card and if you have a small flashlight it will definitely come in handy.
Dress for Success
Dress warm, warmer than you think, because standing still in the dark can get very cold, very fast. Read our special blog on how to dress the part for further information. And finally, share your unforgettable moments with the northern lights and your newfound camera skills on your social media. #nofilter
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A handy guide for your northern lights photography
November 13, 2019
Capturing the Northern Lights in Iceland
A handy guide for your northern lights photography
November 13, 2019
Capture and Conquer!
Capturing the amazing northern lights on camera can be something of a challenge if you don’t know what you’re doing. We don’t want to keep you in the dark! We put together a few tips and tricks to best capture those unforgettable moments and share them with your friends.
You have a smartphone
What you need:
• A great app (i.e. Northern Lights Photo Taker (IOS), Cortex Camera (IOS, Android), Nightcap Pro (IOS) • A steady tripod
Your settings: 1) Set to manual mode 2) No flash 3) Set white balance to night mode or cloudy 4) Maximum picture size 5) High picture quality 6) Exposure 2-15 seconds 7) No filter 8) ISO 400 - 1600
Remember to charge your battery and set aside plenty of space on your phone.
You have a digital camera
What you need:
• A wide angle lens • A steady tripod • A remote control
Your settings: 1) Set the camera and lens on M (manual) not A (auto) 2) No flash 3) Use a tripod or securely prop your camera somewhere 4) Set the camera on the lowest f-setting (biggest aperture) 5) Set focus to infinity (sometimes symbolized as a mountain or a sideways 8, this is the opposite of macro) 6) Set the shutter speed to 15“ (15 seconds) 7) Set your ISO to 800-1600, depending on brightness (brighter lights = higher ISO) 8) Set the timer for 2 seconds (to avoid shaking from pushing the button)
Remember to charge your battery and bring plenty of space on your memory card and if you have a small flashlight it will definitely come in handy.
Dress for Success
Dress warm, warmer than you think, because standing still in the dark can get very cold, very fast. Read our special blog on how to dress the part for further information. And finally, share your unforgettable moments with the northern lights and your newfound camera skills on your social media. #nofilter
Tours in the spotlight
REYKJAVIK EXCURSIONS BLOG
Get inspired! Information and tips and must see places in Iceland, fun facts, customs and more.