"correct" exposure time for auroras varies a lot with the intensity of the light. William Robb suggested 1+ compensation and print film. Print film is probably a good idea because of its wider latitude. In my limited experience, setting exposure compensation to -2 worked fine, but that was there and then, I guess. Also, the length of the exposures varied _much_ with the intensity of the auroras.
I have some of the images on my web. Best, Jostein http://oksne.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy Beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 5:18 PM Subject: Shooting Auroras > Right, > Question for all you out there who do any sort of sky/night time photography. > Is there any rule of thumb for shooting Auroras. > Open the shutter and count to 10 - 20? 30? Set the camera on auto and let > it sit and expose for a few minutes? > I suspect it's all just trial and error but I'd still like some hints. > > tia > Wendy > > Wendy Beard > Ottawa, Canada > http://www.beard-redfern.com > > >
