How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland

[@Joanne_Mahlmeister]

A very timely video, we are expecting a display tonight. Kp of 8 (out of 9) and a G-scale of 4 (out of 5). Being north of Pittsburgh I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will be able to view it. Thanks for the tips.

[@3172bees]

Any idea what settings I could use on my avata drone for the aurora? I did buy it and my Nikon p900 at B&H. It’s my go too store now.

[@KI6ESH]

A trick I learned the hard way, remove any filters (UV etc.) from the lens otherwise you'll end up with rings in the center of your image.

[@martinekwall4671]

Hi, do you mean that the UV filter filters away the colors of the aurora and leaving only the center of the image untouched but as rings of the colors of the aurora? Please, explain I don’t get that 😀 I’m a well experienced landscape photographer but aurora is something I have never shot, yet…

[@BTUChaser1]

I need to use an anti-dew lens heater ring when shooting astrophotos in NH for 2-3 hour stretches to avoid condensation on the lens. Is this an issue with shooting auroras in cold climates?

[@BandH]

If you are shooting at night and in cold weather for long periods of time, especially if there is high humidity and high dew points, I would recommend using a lens heater. Condensation can occur at any temperature, but the closer the dew point is to the outside temperature, the easier it is for condensation to form. If you are in a dry area and there is a large difference between the dew point and the outside temperature, condensation will not form. But the higher the humidity in the air and the closer the dew point is to the outside temperature, the more important the lens heater will be for your usage needs. It is a good accessory to have for any night photographer, so I would recommend bringing one as it is better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it.

[@billzombeck1513]

What month did you do the winter shots? Beautiful images!

[@BandH]

We filed this back in late March early April.

[@natalierotmancote5137]

When I took a milky way photo course, we put a collar on our lenses with some hand warmers in it. Do you think that will be needed in Norway when I go to shoot the aurora? I think that was to keep it from fogging up. Thanks!

[@BandH]

A lens heater would be recommended for use prevent moisture, condensation, or fog from forming on your camera lens or your telescope objective. While I know of no particular temperature range recommending the use of a lens heater, I would say one is a good recommendation if you have high humidity and high dew points. If you are looking for a recommendation, the *Neewer 19.7" USB Lens Heater for Camera & Telescope Lenses,* _B&H # NE66602321,_ would be a compatible option we carry for your usage needs. bhpho.to/3MQGdB8

[@rld2896]

Curious--why are you using such a short lens?

[@petevonschondorf4609]

good timing just getting ready to go out, we expecting a G5 tonight

[@mattzefi]

Let me know if you’re here on October 10 or 11!

[@mattzefi]

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[@specialized41]

The tripod is ridiculous Expensive ($500) there are a dozen of tripod cheaper you can use for the same.

[@gewglesux]

Thats cheap for a Gitzo.. you get what you pay for.