[canajuneh]

I'm happy that you liked my attempt at the aurora - nothing like a bit of positive feedback to make me smile!

I know the original question wasn't about 'how to' take the northern lights but I aim at ...............

Warm clothes

small flashlight

shoot in RAW - you can improve them on the computer quite a lot sometimes

tripod - always

use a remote if possible or the delay feature (to eliminate camera movement)

lowest aperture # available

IS0 200-400

Shutter speed depends on amount of light available - experiment - I've had success at 10-30 secs

If 30 secs isn't enough for a decent capture bump up the ISO.

Check for northern light activity at
Solar Terrestrial Dispatch - Leaders in Space Weather Forecasting Services

Check the weather before leaving town!

[rparmar]

I actually missed the shot in the other thread until now... but nice job!

[mark lj]

Can't give advice on the lights themselves but I am a big fan of the K-X & Sigma 10-20 combo. The majority of the pics in my signature were taken in low light conditions using a K-X and a 10-20. A combination I should never have sold. Tripod, remote control and warm boots are the essential items to go along with the lens.

[fewing1]

Thanks Canajuneh...yeah I'm pretty lucky living in northern Alberta out in the boonies... cause I pretty much just go out in my front yard to take pictures...but if you are looking for another forecasting site for the northern lights try this one...http://astronomynorth.com/aurora-forecast/ I know its for Yellowknife but I'm about at least it helps me decide if I am staying up late

[fewing1]

This is what I was able to take last weekend