Clip-on lenses (optional): Add versatility to your iPhone’s camera, such as a wide-angle lens for capturing more of the aurora. Photographing the northern lights with your iPhone is all about preparation, practice, and the right settings. By following this guide, you can capture the aurora...
For general astrophotography projects (Milky Way, Aurora, Nightscapes, etc.), you’ll want to use camera settings maximized for low-light photography. These settings are essential and can be found in your smartphone’s ‘manual mode‘ or ‘pro mode.’ If your phone has a ‘night mode,’ ...
Use the lowest possible shutter speed. If the Aurora moves very slowly, you could use exposure times of up to 20 seconds. Adjust the setting downward if the lights move faster. Set a high ISO value. You will be photographing at night, so set your camera’s ISO value all the way to 2...
Any modern DLSR or Mirrorless camera with an interchangeable lens is capable of amazing nightscapes. My firstastrophotography camerawas a Canon EOS Rebel XSi (450D), and I took some amazing images of constellations, aurora, and starscapes. A full-frame sensor has a big advantage when it comes...
Whenphotographing the full moonor different phases of the moon, you will need some essential pieces of equipment. I recommend you use a tripod for stability. Whilst you may get away with hand-holding your camera, you will get better results by mounting your camera on a tripod and avoiding ...
An easy way to get a different “focal length” is to flip betweenFX and DX. With the DX crop, you get a tighter framing. Very neat for when you can’t zoom in or move closer. If you shoot video, you might prefer a more flat video if you’re going to edit it later on. Remem...