The Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, is one of nature’s most breathtaking light shows and one that has been growing in popularity over the years! Visible in parts of Tasmania, Victoria, and South Australia, this amazing phenomenon paints the night sky with waves of green, pink, and violet.
And with the right gear, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to capture them. Even better? You don’t have to buy expensive gear to try. With camera rental options across Australia, you can rent exactly what you need for the trip and return it when you're done.
Here’s your guide to capturing the Southern Lights using rental equipment.
Auroras are faint and fleeting, so low-light performance is key. You’ll want a camera that handles high ISO settings with minimal noise and has manual controls.
Top rental picks:
Look for cameras that allow full manual exposure settings and RAW photo capture - you’ll want full editing control later.
To capture as much of the sky as possible, you’ll need a wide-angle lens — ideally with a fast aperture (f/2.8 or lower) to let in more light during long exposures.
Recommended rental lenses:
Wide and fast is the name of the game here. If you’re using a crop-sensor camera, adjust your focal length to get as wide as possible.
You’ll be shooting long exposures - anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds, so stability is essential. Even a slight shake will ruin your aurora shot.
Top tripods to rent:
Ensure your tripod features a ball head or a similar mechanism for easy adjustments in low light conditions.
Auroras are unpredictable. Your best bet is to plan a multi-night window, check aurora forecasts (like the BOM’s Space Weather Service or Aurora Australis Alert pages), and head to dark-sky regions like Bruny Island, Cradle Mountain, or the Fleurieu Peninsula.
With camera rental options in Australia from Cameracorp, you can rent for a longer period and return the gear once your aurora chase is over.
You’ll also get:
You don’t need to own the most expensive gear to capture one of the world’s most magical natural events. Rent professional cameras, lenses, and tripods for your next aurora trip and create truly unforgettable images.
Explore our camera rental options today and start planning your aurora shoot.
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