Photography ideas - Is a photo-shoot at the time of an aurora a good idea?

The aurora aka northern lights is perhaps one of the most beautiful things ever. I have always wanted to see one, though the location of my country has never permitted me to see one. However, I was wondering, when I go to Norway or Finland, would it be a good idea to click some pics of mine with the aurora in the background?

Is there any photographer here who can give me a good idea about this? What kind of a camera should be used? Since it should be able to capture the aurora very well, with good clarity and sharpness I know that a very good camera should be used.

Also by what time of the year does the aurora appear? I am sorry I have no clue about it because I haven't seen or known about them.

Would it be dangerous to stay on the road/ground of wherever, when there is an aurora?

Please help. Thanks x

P.S. For any one of you who does not know what an aurora is, here's a picture and some information about it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora

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How many cameras of nikon d3100 were sold worldwide in 2013?

How many cameras of nikon d3100 were sold worldwide in 2013?

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Autofocus on Nikkor 55-200mm not working?

Is there any way I can fix this myself? If not does anyone know about how much Nikon charges to fix it? Thanks!

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How to find out where my camera uploaded its pictures?

I have a Nikon L120 that I just uploaded all the pictures from. However, the little window that pops up that gives you options to look at, upload, or manage media on my device, in addition to changing import settings, does not give me the option to see where it puts my photos after uploading. How do I find this out?

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Nikkor 18-200mm or Sigma 18-250mm?

I'm going to be using this lens on my Nikon d3200 for travel and general all around shots. Right now I can get the Nikkor 18-200mm for $350 (slightly used, very good condition) and the Sigma 18-250mm for $350 (new). I have used the Nikkor 18-200mm a few times and generally like it except the fact it is a little on the heavy size and like other lenses it has barrel creep (which I don't mind too much). I haven't used the Sigma 18-250mm so I can't say anything for that one. Which one would you purchase and why (please list some pros and cons) thanks!

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How to do Star Trail Photography with a Nikon D5200?

Is it possible to do that with a Nikon D5200 camera? (and get nice pictures)

I don't want sites given to me on how to do it or the Nikon 5200 website with info on the camera.

I just want to know if the exposure can be set long enough on it to be able it do it and I know there isn't a Bulb mode on this particular camera.

"You'll need a camera that can take very long exposure photos. An SLR or digital SLR with Bulb Mode is perfect".

Since it doesn't have a "Bulb Mode" on it which other settings would be a good substitute?

I know it needs the lowest ISO setting and wide aperture.

So for the love of god please do not comment if its not helpful just so you get your dumb points for answering questions.

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What type if lenses will work on my Nikon D5100?

I recently bought AF-S DX Nikkor ED 55-200mm 1:4-5.6g but it won't autofocus. The manual works fine though. The lens my camera came with is the 18-55mm VR. Does the VR & ED have something to do with it?

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Nikon D5100 with 55-200mm ED lens?

Will this lens work on my camera? Or can the Nikon D5100 only use lenses with VR?

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Will my Nikon D5200 autofocus with a Nikon AF-S 18-135 lense?

Will my Nikon D5200 autofocus with a Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135mm 1.3-5.6G ED lense?
I have a Nikon D80 at the moment but i am getting a D5200 for my son. Will the lenses I have work and fully auto focus with this camera? Do I need an adapter? What lenses do I need to buy for it to work?

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My Nikon D1300 doesn't focus?

Hey!
I recently got the Nikon D1300 camera.
One day when I put the camera on and tried to take a picture, when I tried to focus, a red dot just shows up and it doesn't focus at all?
I can still take pictures and shoot videos, but I can't focus…
I have read through the manual many times, and I'm sorry if the answer is ovbious… I just need to know if it's broken and ask if someone knows how to fix it.

Really thankful for all answers, I'm going on a trip soon and I'd like to take some pictures there:)

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