Here is a basic how to guide for cameras and phones to capture the auroras, northern lights

A tripod is recommended for everything below. These settings are subject to change based on conditions, so adjust as needed.

CAMERAS:

- Find and select Manual mode on your camera.

- Shutter speed: Around 10 seconds is best if the auroras are far away and not moving fast. If the auroras are directly overhead and moving fast, 2 - 4 seconds is best.

- F stop: As low as it possibly goes for the lens that you are using.

- ISO: This will depend on the quality of your camera. My ISO is normally between 800 - 1600, but you might have go higher if your images are darker. Be aware that the higher your ISO is, the "grainier" your picture will look.

- RAW vs JPEG. Always use RAW if you are doing any real editing. JPEG is fine for those who don't plan on doing much to the photo.

- Turn off autofocus. Manually focus your lens to just below the crosshairs of infinity. This will give you better control to get sharp images.

- Unless you have a remote shutter, turn on a 2 second timer to avoid any camera shake.

That is the basic starting point for your cameras. From there, you can adjust the settings to get your images perfect.

IPHONE SETTINGS:

- Use Night mode (iPhone 11 and later) or manual mode (third-party apps).

- Set exposure: 3-10 seconds

- ISO: Start between 400 - 600 and adjust as needed

- Turn off flash

- Focus: Manual or Infinity

- Use a 3-second timer to avoid any camera shake

- Turn on RAW Max if it is available on your phone to get the best quality

ANDROID SETTINGS:

- Use Pro/Manual/Night mode

- Set exposure: 3 - 10 seconds.

- ISO: Start between 400 - 600 and adjust as needed

- Turn off flash

- Focus: Manual or Infinity

- Use a 3-second timer to avoid any camera shake

- Turn on RAW if it is available on your phone to get the best quality