night shooting northern lights

[tremmor]

I have a Cannon S3IS plus all adapters. Wide angle, telescopic lens and macro lens. I would just like a shot at this. On the camera on the dial there is one position for fireworks. Would this setting be enough to capture the northern lights?
Or do i need to change something else. Just some general guide lines so i can try to get it right. Would you use a telescopic lens for distance?
thanks

 

[Justin]

i don't know how fireworks mode works (lol) becausei never use the "scene" modes on a camera. i suggest shooting long exposures in manual mode at a low ISO and small aperture.

just came across this article, hope this helps.
http://www.alaskaphotographics.com/how_to_photograph_northern_lights.shtml

 

[tremmor]

Ok.......thankyou