Mobile phone imaging

[GazAstro]

Thought I'd share this ... my trusty HTC10 died at the weekend - got myself a Pixel 4a.

Woke up at 3am this morning with heartburn so had a quick dabble with the astro mode. Leant the camera on the window and pressed go !

ps. Orion is back ? 

[MarkAR]

The Sword is really showing well there. Nice quality to the image.

[GazAstro]

Thanks Mark, it's quite clever as it takes 15 second subs for 4 minutes then stacks them and does a bit of noise reduction on the sky . Need to take it somewhere dark ?

[Vicki]

What a glorious sight indeed!! Great photo. I love the simplicity of a phone image. It captures the naked eye view and that will always will be the best view ? 

[GazAstro]

Had a crack at Orion and Pleiades last night ... And the washing line ?

 

[Bobby1970]

That's come out pretty well I reckon. 

Just got a new phone myself. Had a Pixel 2 for years was an awesome phone. But went for something different this time. A Sony Xperia 5 ii. Full manual modes available just like a DSLR. Planning on having a go with it at some point. Initial impressions are good. Images aren't as saturated as my Pixel they seem to look more natural. Can't beat a Pixel for a great point and shoot though.