Moonstruck with the Smartphone : Capturing Lunar Majesty in Supermoon Mode

Calling all astrophotography enthusiasts…!

Yesterday night, I had the chance to test out the highly anticipated Supermoon mode on the brand new Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer for capturing our celestial neighbour in all its glory.

The Supermoon mode is a dedicated feature specifically designed to optimize photos of the moon. It utilizes a combination of hardware and software enhancements to deliver stunning results. Here’s a breakdown of what impressed me:

  1. AI Image Recognition: The phone’s AI instantly recognizes the moon in the frame, adjusting settings for optimal clarity and detail.
  2. Enhanced Exposure and Sharpening: Supermoon mode ensures crisp and well-exposed lunar shots, revealing craters, textures, and even subtle variations in its surface.
  3. Improved Night Performance: Low-light photography is a challenge for most smartphones, but they tackles it head-on. Supermoon mode utilizes advanced algorithms to reduce noise and enhance brightness, resulting in a clear view of the moon even in darker environments.

The difference is truly remarkable. Compared to regular camera mode, the Supermoon mode captures significantly more detail in the moon’s surface. The craters are well-defined, and the overall image has a crisp, almost three-dimensional feel.

Here are some additional tips I discovered while using Supermoon mode:

  1. Steady Your Shot: While the phone’s stabilization is impressive, using a tripod ensures razor-sharp results, especially when zoomed in.
  2. Experiment with Composition: Don’t just center the moon! Include interesting foreground elements like buildings, trees, or landscapes to add context and depth to your shot.
  3. Embrace the Night Sky: While the moon is the star of the show, don’t forget to capture the surrounding night sky. The Supermoon mode also improves overall image quality, allowing you to capture the subtle beauty of the Milky Way or starry constellations.

Supermoon mode is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to capture stunning lunar photography. It’s easy to use, delivers exceptional results, and opens doors for creative astrophotography exploration.

I will be clicking more Moon Photos on 23rd May 2024 on Buddha Full Moon, the full moon night in which the Moon is considered to be appear larger than other full moon.

Have you tried clicking Moon Photos using your smartphone?

Share your experiences and Moon photos in the comments below…!

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Wow! What amazing view of the moon, @Rohan10

Previously I have seen this only on Discovery TV or the National Geographic Magazine.

Can’t believe you did this with a mobile phone camera :astonished:

Not just sky seems to be clear, your helpful tips on camera settings also did a great job :+1:

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Thank you so much @TusharSuradkar for your appreciation words. I am happy that you liked it. The photo which I will click on 23rd May would be more clear and better than this. Let’s see…

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@Rohan10

Wow Rohan really amazing photo with mobile phone

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Very well captured, my dear @Rohan10 … Great shot!

Super Moon Mode is very well explained…the tips are also very important…a variety post… great!

As of now, the Super Moon Mode is available in advanced mobiles only… We can expect the same in many models shortly.

I’m using iQoo 12 (of Vivo), the first Snapdragon Gen 3 mobile with a super computing Chip - an excellent combination of 64, 50, 50 Megapixel cameras! (+ 100X - 2400 mm zoom).

Well, this too have the Super Moon Mode… let me check what I have captured earlier, or else try to capture one today & add it tomorrow.

Best regards

:handshake: :heartbeat: :+1:

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Thank you @mohanghyar for your compliment.

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Thank you so much @TravellerG sir for your kind words. I am excited to see the Moon photo from your lens. Yes sir, i have seen your smartphone at our Mumbai meet. Thanks for your response.

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What an amazing click @Rohan10

Seems like they’ve really worked well on the camera for the Xiaomi 14 ultra. :heart_eyes:

I too will try to capture some moon shots on my new phone - Motorola Edge 50 pro :sweat_smile:

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Thank you @NileshNag for your praising words. Yes they worked really well on Camera. Its now DSLR in Smartphone. Waiting for your Moon photo. Thanks again.

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@Rohan10

Ein wirklichfantastisches Mondbild :+1:

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Thank you so much @Annaelisa for your compliment. I am glad you liked it.

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Wow, @Rohan10 , Your review of Supermoon mode has me itching to snap some lunar pics too! :full_moon: :sparkles: Great tips and insights!

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Nice clicked @Rohan10

Here’s one of my click shots from my Samsung S21 FE. If you need to stabilize your phone, use tripods; else, the photo may appear unsteady.

You are properly clicked, :+1: :+1: :+1:

@TravellerG , @TusharSuradkar , @AjitThite , @ShubhamWaman , @Shubhu1 ,

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Thank you so much @ModNomad for your kind words. I am glad you liked it.

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Woww…that’s nice shot @Praniketmore . The clarity is so good. Thank you so much for sharing such a great shot. It’s awesome.

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What a gorgeous click @Praniketmore :+1:

I like the hues and the colors - looks magical :full_moon: :full_moon_with_face:

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Very informative post @Rohan10 .

Nice tips for photography.

Very beautifully click from mobile @Praniketmore

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Thank you @ShubhamWaman for your kind words. Thanks

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@Rohan10 Really amazing photo. Moon Looks beautiful

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Thank you @Nidhish_Jaju for your praising words.

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