Northern Lights
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Northern Lights? You must be going somewhere really cold I suppose? If that is the case, you should try to go for a camera that handles well even with gloves on, have full manual controls, decent low light performance and can operate in the environmental conditions you will be in.
There are many cameras that fit the bill, so some information about what kind of photos of the northern lights you want to take would help. For the average tourist, sometimes even the phone camera is sufficient.
Camera aside, there are also other gear such as lenses and tripods to consider. It may be a hefty investment depending on how much you are willing to spend. Plus, there are some key techniques that one should learn as there is some level of skill involved in shooting the Northern Lights (just like shooting pictures of stars).
There are many cameras that fit the bill, so some information about what kind of photos of the northern lights you want to take would help. For the average tourist, sometimes even the phone camera is sufficient.
Camera aside, there are also other gear such as lenses and tripods to consider. It may be a hefty investment depending on how much you are willing to spend. Plus, there are some key techniques that one should learn as there is some level of skill involved in shooting the Northern Lights (just like shooting pictures of stars).
You can try Canon EOS 6D or 5D. If it's just to shoot northern lights, you might wanna consider renting it for that period of your travel instead of buying. At least that's what my friend did.
More like "sees only 12 megapixel resolution"
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aurora sightings can be a hit or miss, and sometimes on aurora nights if there is bad mist then suck thumb.
even the older generation dslrs give good results, as long as there is manual control and a tripod.
the current mirrorless/dslrs should all do fine
pls be sure to be proficient with the settings prior to setting off for the trip..
Camera sensor should be very happy in the cold. But battery life takes a hit. i usually charge several and keep close to body keep them warm .
From cold outdoors to warmed indoors try to seal them prior to reduce condensation. open when temp equalises. lens fogging is irritating
even the older generation dslrs give good results, as long as there is manual control and a tripod.
the current mirrorless/dslrs should all do fine
pls be sure to be proficient with the settings prior to setting off for the trip..
Camera sensor should be very happy in the cold. But battery life takes a hit. i usually charge several and keep close to body keep them warm .
From cold outdoors to warmed indoors try to seal them prior to reduce condensation. open when temp equalises. lens fogging is irritating
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