I was very lucky to witness the Milky Way Galaxy multiple times over the last few years, but NEVER did I think that it would be possible for me to photograph it with a SMARTPHONE!
And that smartphone ladies and gentlemen, is the Google Pixel 3XL which I received from Google at Local Guides Connect 2019! I used the astrophotography mode for the first time at Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan during my travel last week.
The scenery was absolutely madness, it was the brightest Milky Way I have ever seen.
Below another bonus picture of the astrophotography mode, taken at my hotel near Toktogul Reservoir.
Did you use this mode before? Please share your photo in a comment!
Ah yes, actually it was quite hidden and that is why I did not use it before.
You have to use the Night Sight mode on Pixel. Second step is to put your phone on something stable such as a tripod or chair. (in your hand it does not work)
==> A few moments after putting it stable, the astrophotography sign becomes visible and you can shoot in this mode. It takes a minute to complete the shot but it is worth it as you can see!
Thanks a lot @ErmesT ! And indeed, definitely make use of the Night Mode more. I explained in a few posts above this one how to use the Astrophotography mode though.
The Milky Way was ofcourse not as clearly visible as the picture is showing it, but because of the slow shutter speed of the Astro mode, it becomes visible well.
Having come from the country back in Canada, I miss the Milky Way and the night sky. Being able to capture the Milky Way on a phone camera is doubly impressive.
Those are some incredible photos @Stphn ! I never thought to try this with my phone. My husband and I did attempt to photograph the Milky Way with our camera though. I wrote a whole post about it here, in case you wanted to read
Beautiful pictures
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