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Northern Lights Hunting: Clothes & Camera Gear You Need

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've learned all this over eight years of experimenting the most important thing you need is a tripod to hold the camera steady

If you're coming up here into lapland or someplace truly frigid you need mittens not gloves you want to keep your fingers close together for warmth

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a tripod and an SLR camera with a wide-angle lens for photography.
Wear mittens instead of gloves to keep fingers warmer.
Wear thermals, fleece, waterproof outer layers, and wool socks.
Don't rely on aurora alerts; watch the sky yourself from a window.
Stay for more than two days to increase your chances of seeing the lights.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Using a point-and-shoot camera for aurora photographyA point-and-shoot is not enough; you need an SLR camera, a tripod, and a wide-angle lens.
Staying warm while waiting for the lightsWear mittens, waterproof pants, thermals, and stability devices like spikes.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat camera gear is needed to photograph the Northern Lights?
QWhat clothing is necessary for viewing the aurora in frigid climates?
QHow can I increase my chances of seeing the Northern Lights?
QAre aurora alerts reliable?

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https://www.TravelsWithSheila.com I learn the hard way what is needed, equipment and clothes, to hunt the elusive Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. For information, please watch. Not interested in the Lights? Please watch regardless :) And don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe! Thanks... February, 2022