Rare Host Sharon Posted March 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well - we found them!! And boy was it worth it!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharonsshiptravels/sets/72157642957600414/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted March 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well - we found them!! And boy was it worth it!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharonsshiptravels/sets/72157642957600414/ Looks like you picked the best of the two Oriana cruises. Glad you had a good time. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted March 27, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Looks like you picked the best of the two Oriana cruises. Glad you had a good time. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app It was the only one when I booked. So much for not being able to see the Aurora with a full moon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted March 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2014 It was the only one when I booked. So much for not being able to see the Aurora with a full moon!! The pictures look fabulous - so glad you saw them. I'm booked on this cruise next march & am so excited already. I hope I'm that lucky :D. I'm keeping an eye out for suitable clothing, would be grateful for any suggestions! I already have my snow boots :p Alison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted March 29, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Long sleeved Merino wool base layers, fleece lined outdoor trousers, if very cold base layer leggings. Now is the time to buy as its the end of the season for such items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted March 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wow amazing pics - planning a Fjords cruise for Summer 2015 but really want to see the Northern Lights so would have to come back in the winter! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink-belle Posted March 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I was reading the reviews over on the other site, sounds like a really wonderful cruise, DH and I now thinking about doing next March. So thank you so much for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted March 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Long sleeved Merino wool base layers, fleece lined outdoor trousers, if very cold base layer leggings. Now is the time to buy as its the end of the season for such items. Thanks Thejuggler - I'm starting my list! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver surfer 2010 Posted April 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thanks Thejuggler - I'm starting my list! :D We were on the last cruise and the fashion police would have had a ball - Telly Tubbies or Rolly Polies spring to mind. Seriously though don't overdo it - layers are the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted April 28, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks Thejuggler - I'm starting my list! :D M&S grade 4 thermals were fine. You definitely need silk liner gloves if you want to work a camera! At the coldest - -28C - I wore two pairs M&S thermal leggings, cotton trackie trousers, waterproof overtrousers, thermal socks and snow boots (for grip). On top I had a long-sleeve thermal vest, short sleeve thermal vest, thin knitted cotton polo neck top, polartec fleece and waterproof coat. My best buy was a thermal hood from Aldi! And you need waterproof mittens to go over the silk liner gloves. Also - get some ice grips. Mine were YakTrax which are spring type so I didn't always have to remove them indoors, whereas the spiky kind had to be removed. I was warm as toast and believe me - we didn't care what we looked like!! Edited April 28, 2014 by Host Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted April 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2014 M&S grade 4 thermals were fine. You definitely need silk liner gloves if you want to work a camera! At the coldest - -28C - I wore two pairs M&S thermal leggings, cotton trackie trousers, waterproof overtrousers, thermal socks and snow boots (for grip). On top I had a long-sleeve thermal vest, short sleeve thermal vest, thin knitted cotton polo neck top, polartec fleece and waterproof coat. My best buy was a thermal hood from Aldi! And you need waterproof mittens to go over the silk liner gloves. Also - get some ice grips. Mine were YakTrax which are spring type so I didn't always have to remove them indoors, whereas the spiky kind had to be removed. I was warm as toast and believe me - we didn't care what we looked like!! You do look very warm & bundled up!! Thanks Sharon, the list is really helpful. I already have some boots, socks & grips - though don't think they've got springs on them! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted April 29, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Oh - and don't plan on using a toilet while dressed for outdoors - unless you have plenty of time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted April 29, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Since a few of you are going next year - this is what we were told (or learned the hard way) on how to photograph the Northern Lights - when they appear. First and most important - point and shoot automatic cameras, video cameras and iPads will not work. You have to be able set your camera up for long exposures - at least 15 secs and more if possible. The settings/equipment we needed were Use a tripod Use as wide an angle lens as possible. Switch to manual setting Switch off flash - it will spoil everyone else's pictures and won't help yours. Take off all filters including UV and Skylight - they reduce the light hitting the lens Switch off vibration/shake reduction if available Use an ISO of 400 (according to the onboard photographers) or 500 + (according to the local experts) Set camera to as large an aperture as available Set to bulb and experiment but you need exposures of at least 15 secs up to around to 10 mins Set to daylight setting NOT fluorescent or artificial light or the colours won't be true Use lens hood to keep frost/snow/ice off lens Pre-focus to infinity or on a tree etc Take spare batteries and keep in thermal sock close to body. Take a small torch or headlight so you can see to set up the tripod etc. And lastly - DON'T PANIC if/when the digital screen stops working! This happened to me and I thought the camera was broken but kept taking anyway. The screen came back on when it warmed up. Also - acclimatise the equipment. One of the onboard photographers cracked a £600 lens And finally - enjoy the Lights - don't watch all of them through a camera. Edited April 29, 2014 by Host Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted August 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thank you Sharon for the camera info above. I only have a small Samsung digital camera - not a big, professional camera; is this likely to be no good or not get very good pictures from it, do you think? I'm happy to just watch the lights, fingers crossed they appear, than spend lots of time trying to get my camera to work!! Am worried that it will freeze up & not work at all!!! But obviously I'd like to take a few to show I'd actually seen them!! Thanks Alison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2014 unless you have a top of the range compact camera with differing settings that you can choose you are best using a dslr camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted August 12, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thank you Sharon for the camera info above. I only have a small Samsung digital camera - not a big, professional camera; is this likely to be no good or not get very good pictures from it, do you think? I'm happy to just watch the lights, fingers crossed they appear, than spend lots of time trying to get my camera to work!! Am worried that it will freeze up & not work at all!!! But obviously I'd like to take a few to show I'd actually seen them!! Thanks Alison You absolutely have to be able to use it on manual and have the ability to set it to 15 second exposures or more. Some top of the range compacts can do this - you don't have to have a DSLR necessarily, but it would be easier. The on-board photographers will be there to take lots so you could always purchase some off them. It is magical just watching them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver surfer 2010 Posted August 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2014 At minus 26 I found it too cold to take my camera out of my rucksack and even the ship's photographer got a cracked lense David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted August 13, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted August 13, 2014 At minus 26 I found it too cold to take my camera out of my rucksack and even the ship's photographer got a cracked lenseDavid Yes he did - They did stress to acclimatise equipment, but on checking my Nikon DSLR is rated down to -40C, although the screen would not work. I didn't even have to change batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 13, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I was lucky everything on my Nikon D3000 worked never had to change battery the only thing that wouldnt work was my Nikon remote control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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