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  With more solar activity in 2025, now is a great time to see the Northern Lights. At National Store, we understand that you want to capture and preserve the moment. So, besides booking your flights and accommodation, take the time to visit one of our retail stores to find the best Canon camera for your trip. That said, that doesn’t mean buying the most expensive camera and lenses to capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. Even with the Canon EOS R5 and the RF 11435mm F4L IS USM lens and the right settings, you can perfectly capture the moment the first time around. In this blog, we will share tips for taking photos of the Northern Lights with your Canon camera . Use a wide-angle lens. The Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM will help you take amazing wide-angle shots of the Aurora Borealis, even in low light. For a budget-friendly option, check out the RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. It’s a wide-angle zoom lens with a 5.5-stop optical image stabiliser for sharp handheld filming and...

  Some of the most breathtaking sights unfold at sunset, during the twilight hours, or in the stillness of dawn — but capturing these magical moments can be tricky when there's limited light available. Advanced compact and mirrorless cameras from Canon are perfect for the job. Their low light performance lets you capture detailed and sharp photos you can’t achieve easily with your smartphone. It can be tempting to simply shoot in auto mode to get the shot quickly, but when you do this, you may not be able to fully utilise the capabilities of your Canon lenses. You might even end up with grainy or blurry photos. How do you make the most of your camera and Canon lenses and capture sharp, detailed images? This blog post will share some valuable tips to help you capture stunning images in low-light conditions. Use a low f-number or a wide aperture. To capture clear images in low-light conditions, use a wide aperture (represented by a low f-number). This allows more light to ent...