Use an aperture of f/2.8 or the widest in your lens. ... Adjust an ISO from 3200 to 8000. ... Set a shutter speed between 1-12 seconds. ... Adjust your white balance to 3500k. ... Focus manually on a distant light. ... Set the general camera settings for Northern Lights. ... Select a shutter delay of 2 seconds. ... Check your Northern Lights histogram.