New Phone, From My Backyard, 2025
I recently got a new phone, a Motorola Edge 2025, and I was eager to put its night sky photography capabilities to the test. So, I decided to take it out to my backyard and see what I could capture.
After reviewing the initial shots, I went back and touched them up to enhance clarity and detail. The results were quite surprising for a smartphone!
Camera Settings Used:
- Camera: Motorola Edge 2025
- Manual Focus (MF): Infinite
- White Balance (WB): Auto
- Exposure Duration: 32 seconds
- ISO: 1600
- Exposure Compensation: 0.0
The long exposure time and a decent ISO allowed the sensor to gather enough light to reveal a significant number of stars. It's truly amazing what modern smartphone technology can achieve, even from a light-polluted backyard.
The details that emerged after post-processing were impressive, showcasing the phone's ability to handle low-light conditions effectively. It definitely makes you appreciate the vastness of the universe visible even from our own backyards.
Have you tried astrophotography with your smartphone? Share your experiences in the comments below!
