we will be about 28 miles north of Fairbanks at Borealis Basecamp. Not sure where else we will be going in particular, other than one 10-12 hour round trip to the Arctic Circle.
thanks for the info, I ended up getting a camera from and a lens they recommended (Sigma 16mm F1.4) from Lensrental, they were just delivered today. This will give me time to learn how to use both, and if I like the camera I will probably go and buy one
thank you. I have looked at renting lenses, but didn't get to call them yet. If you want to rent for say a month from now, how do you insure that the lens you want will be in stock?
Hi Folks,
I will be going to Fairbanks Alaska next month. In addition to an insane amount of clothing etc. to deal with the temperatures, I would also like to get a new camera without breaking the bank. I am looking at the Nikon Z 50, it's reasonably priced for my budget and has been recommended as a reasonable option to shoot the Northern Lights, but I am having problems deciding and finding a lens. The one that was recommended, the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f2.8 AF PRO DX seems to be no longer available, I have only found a couple of used ones and I don't want to go that route. I would appreciate any suggestions as my time is short before I leave.
Thanks
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
Thanks to all for your replies. I actually do have of couple of Canon EOS lenses, but they are over 20 years old (that's how long I have been away from the SLR world). The links have been very useful, as well as the suggestion to look at the mirrorless cameras. Going from Lumix ZS40 to any of these options is a big jump and I am trying to avoid future buyers remorse. I will continue to research my options and I will continue to follow the HOG.
I would like to get back into photography after a lengthy absense. I have been looking at these two cameras and would appreciate your thoughts. Most of the photography would be nature related ( national parks, landscape etc.)
thanks
Hi folks - I have been away from "serious" photography for quite some time, relying on my Panasonic superzoom for traveling through the national parks in Utah and Arizona. I have been following UHH on a daily basis and find it very informative. I think the feedback from the members is teriffic.