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Mar 19, 2018 02:59:57   #
radar51
 
I will be traveling to the Yukon , hoping to see the Northern Lights. A
> friend will be loaning me the following for the trip: Canon EOS 80D with a
> Sigma 10-20mm 3.5 EX DC Ultra wide angle lens. I will also have a sturdy
> tripod with a ball head. I am looking for suggestions as what the best
> settings would be to photograph the Northern Lights.
> Thanks

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Mar 19, 2018 06:18:58   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
radar51 wrote:
I will be traveling to the Yukon , hoping to see the Northern Lights. A
> friend will be loaning me the following for the trip: Canon EOS 80D with a
> Sigma 10-20mm 3.5 EX DC Ultra wide angle lens. I will also have a sturdy
> tripod with a ball head. I am looking for suggestions as what the best
> settings would be to photograph the Northern Lights.
> Thanks


Info -

https://iso.500px.com/northern-lights-photo-tutorial/
https://petapixel.com/2014/04/18/beginning-photographers-guide-photographing-northern-lights/
https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-the-northern-lights
https://improvephotography.com/10497/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-made-easy/

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Mar 19, 2018 07:41:57   #
Joe Blow
 
radar51 wrote:
I will be traveling to the Yukon , hoping to see the Northern Lights. A
> friend will be loaning me the following for the trip: Canon EOS 80D with a
> Sigma 10-20mm 3.5 EX DC Ultra wide angle lens. I will also have a sturdy
> tripod with a ball head. I am looking for suggestions as what the best
> settings would be to photograph the Northern Lights.
> Thanks


The Northern Lights only come out at night. Sometimes. In addition, the Yukon has some fantastically beautiful scenery during the day. If you could also pack an EF-S 18-135mm and possibly something longer, you won't regret it.

Enjoy your trip.

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