HOW TO shoot STARS with a PHONE + Pixel 4a ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY mode review

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  • @loicba
    @loicba  4 роки тому +63

    Would you buy the Pixel 4a for its astrophotography mode? Do you think another phone does a better job?

    • @user-kl5jp8gl2q
      @user-kl5jp8gl2q 4 роки тому +8

      Just gonna buy it for the name pixel.!!!

    • @RaveSharrma
      @RaveSharrma 4 роки тому +7

      I have got it! In India its selling for around $410, i.e, around Rs. 28700 which is expensive! Having hard time in getting legit screen gaurd and back case as one offered by Google is so costly i wont be buying it!
      Edit: after much searching got screen guard for Rs 100 in local market (around $1.2) and ordered a back case for Rs 399 ( $5.7). But have to wait for around a week for these.. back case will be delivered by nov 1!!!!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +8

      @@RaveSharrma I am happy to hear you found more reasonable option! The Google case is in fact ridiculous expensive...

    • @dipeshgrg985
      @dipeshgrg985 4 роки тому +1

      @@RaveSharrma bro i am considering buying google phone did you ordered fron flipkart ?? and how did you managed to get below 30 k

    • @SVNFLDFN
      @SVNFLDFN 4 роки тому +1

      I just got the pixel 4a5g on sale for $350. I'm going to use it with the telescope I ordered to try to shoot some interesting astro photos

  • @debjyotichakraborty1960
    @debjyotichakraborty1960 4 роки тому +91

    Your voice is so sweet & humble
    Lot's of Support and love from India 🇮🇳

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks! 😊

    • @jithinmbr7636
      @jithinmbr7636 3 роки тому

      Ya he had very humble look and voice❤❤❤

  • @justwan1205
    @justwan1205 4 роки тому +32

    Without realising, you have just recommended people to just get the pixel 4a.. Lol! I'm sold and I love it!
    Great tutorial!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +2

      Haha, the astrophotography mode was a big part of why I got the Pixel 4a 🙂

    • @justwan1205
      @justwan1205 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba getting it this week.. Thank you!

    • @jayantasarkar3510
      @jayantasarkar3510 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba my realme 6 gcam has also the astography mode which is osm

  • @Rhyddid_tan
    @Rhyddid_tan 4 роки тому +77

    Definitely appreciate the effort you put into making this high quality video, thank you! ☺️

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +3

      My pleasure! ☺️

  • @imamsupratiko2711
    @imamsupratiko2711 4 роки тому +5

    Dude I was about to skip right to the pixel 4a part but decided to stay to watch entire video bcs of your thorough, clear and interesting explanation! Kudos for the efforts you're putting to this content.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @astonifyed
    @astonifyed 4 роки тому +24

    This video is the reason I'm getting the 4a. Thank you for the effort you put in, you're always producing amazing content!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Happy to hear it was good enough to convince you 🙂

    • @ionashantz8471
      @ionashantz8471 4 роки тому

      Mark Taylor

  • @who_is_arnob
    @who_is_arnob Рік тому +3

    Exploring all your astrophotography related videos! I have a Pixel 4a and you just ignited the will to shot some night sky pictures! Thanks bro for making this epic videos ✨

    • @loicba
      @loicba  Рік тому +1

      Happy it inspired you to go shoot!

  • @saishashank4397
    @saishashank4397 4 роки тому +32

    Your voice made me watch your other videos too soo humble

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Happy you enjoyed them!

  • @akk7949
    @akk7949 3 роки тому +3

    Bro u're effort towards photography is awesome and love the way that u're showing all without a fault..

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      So nice of you! 😃

  • @swagmaster1584
    @swagmaster1584 4 роки тому +6

    Why hasn't this channel blown up yet? Loved the video man, keep up the great work🙌🙌

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Appreciate it! It's been growing quite fast in the last weeks, I hope to keep that going! 🙂

  • @snowstorm1936
    @snowstorm1936 4 роки тому +4

    One of the best videos about Pixel 4a. Congratulations!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @riteshdhote7836
    @riteshdhote7836 4 роки тому +10

    Top of everything needed.. looking forward for many more

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @abheethakker
    @abheethakker 4 роки тому +22

    Effort level 💯💯💯

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! 😊

  • @h_m_bhat
    @h_m_bhat 4 роки тому +5

    1st time in to your video. And it was so amazing.
    I really liked the presentation of the video. Simple, straight forward & upto the point. U have explained about 1 single feature in detail. No gimmicks, high-five stuffs, ads, promotions in the video. Such a clean thing, just like pixel 4a 😄.
    Really appreciate your efforts man. Hoping to see more such simple & beautiful videos. 👏🏼

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks you so much! 😊 New videos are on the way!

  • @AnkitAnand1213
    @AnkitAnand1213 4 роки тому +6

    I'll definitely switched to #teamPixel after watching your video, I really liked the way you explain everything and you're so humble...all the best for your UA-cam carrier🌸🌸

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I hope you will like it as much as I do!

  • @altaica95070
    @altaica95070 4 роки тому +3

    Very in depth! Haven't come across this dedication recently, keep it up! I know your channel will become huge

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Much appreciated!

  • @manikandanjeasiv5327
    @manikandanjeasiv5327 3 роки тому +1

    I bought this phone 2 days before ,bro you explained it in a detailed manner and upload how to take good photos on pixel 4a!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Hope you will love it as much as I did!

  • @jiveshkarthikeyan8392
    @jiveshkarthikeyan8392 3 роки тому +2

    Hi I'm from india. Loved your video. Just got the pixel 4a and I just bought that phone bcoz of you. Thanks a lot. The shots were incredible and your photography tips are sick🔥!! Great job. You'll be a successful UA-camr in the future.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I am happy to hear that! I hope you like the Pixel 4a a much as I do 🙂

  • @pavankharche5460
    @pavankharche5460 3 роки тому +2

    Impressive review brother.
    Love from India.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @sahadinmosharaf8090
    @sahadinmosharaf8090 4 роки тому +4

    You did a very good job. You’re hard work will get paid of.
    Best of luck and lots of love ❤️

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @PranavRajagopal
    @PranavRajagopal 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for making this video! I have been trying astrophotography on my 4A, and I've been getting decent results. I will use this video to try to make my shots better!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      I am happy it's helping you! ☺️

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      I go through a full day no problem!

  • @mohammedazhar1369
    @mohammedazhar1369 4 роки тому +3

    Congratulation on your pixel 4a.Nice video btw.
    Tip:Though ultrawide angle is not present in pixel 4a ,there is a hack.
    You can use "wide" option in photosphere mode in camera app

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! I hesitated to include that tip in my review because it doesn't use HDR+ which is a bummer 😥

    • @mohammedazhar1369
      @mohammedazhar1369 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba ikr! Can you please reply for my message in insta ?😅

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      @@mohammedazhar1369 I will go check my Insta!

    • @mohammedazhar1369
      @mohammedazhar1369 4 роки тому

      @@loicba sorry for the disturbiance😅

    • @mohammedazhar1369
      @mohammedazhar1369 4 роки тому

      @@loicba sorry for the disturbiance😅

  • @himanshusomani7
    @himanshusomani7 4 роки тому +2

    This channel is going to blow

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Happy you like it!

  • @trimulareddysumanth8265
    @trimulareddysumanth8265 3 роки тому +1

    The way you explained is simply superb 🤗🤗

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear that! 😍

  • @feelthereel5200
    @feelthereel5200 4 роки тому +2

    Best camera review UA-cam channel i ever seen 👏👏

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Happy you enjoyed it 😊

  • @carlosjschz
    @carlosjschz 3 роки тому +2

    Hola Loïc, te saludo desde México con mucho gusto; este video me ha parecido genial, desde principio a fin. ¡Enhorabuena por la edición tan bien hecha! Me suscribo a tu canal desde ya. ¡Saludos!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      ¡Hola! Me alegra que hayas disfrutado del contenido. Gracias por suscribirte. ¡Salud desde Canadá!

  • @sangeethas4928
    @sangeethas4928 3 роки тому +1

    Just wow! Loved your detailed explanation. Thanks for an amazing video 🤗

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      You're! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! 😍

  • @YTber1
    @YTber1 4 роки тому +3

    You are very good men. I need This review and you got it I love you. thanks!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Happy it helped!

  • @pereirakelvin67
    @pereirakelvin67 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you from Singapore really enjoyed your video

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @ronakshah2050
    @ronakshah2050 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video buddy 👍. Appreciate your hardwork 👍

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome! Happy to hear you liked it!

  • @delsun5536
    @delsun5536 4 роки тому +2

    I'm watching this on my Pixel 4a...loved your videos.... already subscribed to your channel too...Keep up the good work 👍☺️
    ✊✊✊ From Shillong Meghalaya, North East India....

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Happy to hear that! Thanks for the continued support! 😍☺️

  • @skunk080811
    @skunk080811 4 роки тому +1

    Encore une excellente video, joli travail ! 😉

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Merci! 😊

  • @stocksj
    @stocksj 2 роки тому +1

    Great job, I just bought a refurbished Pixel 4xl to replace my iPhone 6S+ with the intent to do Astrophotography with the Pixel 4xl

    • @loicba
      @loicba  2 роки тому

      It's such a cool feature of the Pixel phones! 😎

  • @Ron_Hkip
    @Ron_Hkip 3 роки тому +1

    Can't skip a second everytime I watch you and your vdo 😍😁

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear that! 😀

    • @Ron_Hkip
      @Ron_Hkip 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba i would follow you on every of my social apps 😍

  • @rahulchakrabarty9083
    @rahulchakrabarty9083 4 роки тому +1

    This channel deserves more subscriptions

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! It's growing quite fast right now!

  • @tamzinmenadue4887
    @tamzinmenadue4887 4 роки тому +1

    I'm going to try mine out tonight..
    Thanks for the video

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Hope you enjoy!

  • @ummeaymen6733
    @ummeaymen6733 4 роки тому +1

    Loved it❤, plus you are so humble🤗

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! ☺️ Happy to hear you enjoy the content!

  • @AshuSinghthealkiddo
    @AshuSinghthealkiddo 2 роки тому +1

    Keep up the good work bro

    • @loicba
      @loicba  2 роки тому

      Thanks, will do!

  • @nac9845
    @nac9845 4 роки тому +1

    Wow keep it up and keep making more pixel reviews

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Will do!

  • @ArunKumar-qd6dr
    @ArunKumar-qd6dr 4 роки тому +1

    what a terrific video it is. Big Thumbs Up.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Big thanks! More to come on astrophotography soon 🙂

  • @tonyhollis1506
    @tonyhollis1506 4 роки тому +1

    Really pleased I found your videos, the tripod you used you said it was cheap but I couldn’t see a link, could you add one? The tripod you do link isn’t cheap.
    Cheers!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      You are right, the tripod I use with my DSLR isn't cheap because it need to hold my DSLR with heavy lens. The tripod I use in the video doesn't exist anymore. I suggest this one if you want a really cheap one: kit.co/loic.bellemare.alford/pixel-4a/ubeesize-phone-tripo

    • @tonyhollis1506
      @tonyhollis1506 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba thank you!

  • @febriansyah1892
    @febriansyah1892 4 роки тому +2

    What tripod do you use and what accessories ? Please tell me broo

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      It's an old Sony tripod that I bought 12-13 years ago. You can see my accessories and recommended tripod here: kit.co/loic.bellemare.alford/pixel-4a

    • @febriansyah1892
      @febriansyah1892 4 роки тому

      @@loicba thanks broo

    • @febriansyah1892
      @febriansyah1892 4 роки тому

      @@loicba i think your clamp phone is diffrent from what you share

  • @rebiasofiahaidar5414
    @rebiasofiahaidar5414 4 роки тому

    Bravo Loic! Great content
    Tu es devenu tlm naturel devant la camera

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Merci!! En effet, je me sens vraiment moins malaisé de parler devant la caméra 🙂Mais c'est toujours drôle me voir reprendre 10 fois la même phrase 😉

  • @ripunjoysharma3782
    @ripunjoysharma3782 4 роки тому +1

    Appreciate the way you presented everything . I am not being able to turn the astro mode on while taking night shots

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      It needs to be on tripod and be steady for a few seconds. There is no button, it will automatically activate after a few second (look at the little text at the top of the screen).

  • @smartsharn
    @smartsharn 4 роки тому +1

    Good work and well explained 👏

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks 😌

  • @jiayouazhary
    @jiayouazhary 4 роки тому +6

    One suggestion for you, try to look more at the camera than the screen, so your eyes give more contact to audience. Overall great videos.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, definitely! It annoys me when I review the footage but I have a hard time catching myself when looking at the screen when filming 😥

  • @user-kl5jp8gl2q
    @user-kl5jp8gl2q 4 роки тому +3

    May I know the image size and resolution for that

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Pixel 4a photos are 3024 x 4032

  • @reymondrm1828
    @reymondrm1828 4 роки тому +1

    Cuál trípode recomiendas, algún otro económico sirve? Gracias

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Aquí está el enlace: kit.co/loic.bellemare.alford/pixel-4a

    • @reymondrm1828
      @reymondrm1828 4 роки тому

      @@loicba muchas gracias

  • @alexanderv4042
    @alexanderv4042 3 роки тому +1

    Hi there, any idea where in the US one could pre-order the new coming Pixel 6 phone?
    Or in any other country where it is sold, for that sake.
    Thanks a lot!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      No it still hasn't been released! It's coming tomorrow so stay tuned for that!

  • @ripzha
    @ripzha 4 роки тому +1

    great video man ! thanks

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! 😊

  • @fadhelmuhammad1147
    @fadhelmuhammad1147 4 роки тому +2

    does AWB have to be turned on, so that the results are satisfactory?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      I never used it without AWB, but if you are taking JPEG it's highly recommended to use AWB. You can take the pictures in RAW (I show how to activate it in my review: ua-cam.com/video/7wNDXsDKoCg/v-deo.html) to tweak the white balance as you wish after the fact.

    • @fadhelmuhammad1147
      @fadhelmuhammad1147 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba oh okay brother, thanks for the information

  • @abamore4656
    @abamore4656 3 роки тому +1

    Just ordered myself 4a thank you

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Happy it helped you decide!

  • @MelonBites
    @MelonBites 4 роки тому +1

    Hi did you record this video with the pocket 2? Great video!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! No it's a mix of my Canon 6d Mk II and the DJI Osmo Pocket. The DJI Pocket 2 didn't exist at that time 😉

    • @MelonBites
      @MelonBites 4 роки тому

      @@loicba Yes I thought so, the night tutorial recording looked too good to be from the pocket. Thanks for the response

  • @himanshurawat4921
    @himanshurawat4921 4 роки тому +1

    Can we watch the 4k video in the Pixel4a in the youtube or the max resolution is 1080p only ?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      I think 1080p but I wouldn't see why you would want something bigger, it's a 1080p panel.

  • @dallenishere7783
    @dallenishere7783 4 роки тому +2

    If you use an app called snapseed you could turn up the dark spots or light spots.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Definitely! I know what is Snapseed but I decided to cut the existing editing by about a half because it was little bit too long. I might make some in depth editing tutorials one day and will keep Snapseed in mind because it's free (unlike Lightroom)

  • @KevinToine
    @KevinToine 4 роки тому +1

    Stupid question maybe but the end result with the galaxy and all thos stars. Could you already see that with the naked eye or did the Pixel 4a capture more/less than you could see?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Not at all! I would say that the pictures from the Pixel are quite accurate in terms of how many stars we see. The difference is the Milky Way where without a camera, you can see it but not the details or the colors: you just see that there are a lot more stars around. Hope that answers the question!

  • @erlanpatrickmendoza7614
    @erlanpatrickmendoza7614 4 роки тому +1

    great review. thanks buddy

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @AhmadYazid21
    @AhmadYazid21 4 місяці тому +1

    I have tried astrophotography and my pixel 4a 5g phone can capture the Milky Way but why is it not as clear and crisp as in your video? is it because my place is not dark enough? please help answer

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 місяці тому

      @@AhmadYazid21 There's lots of factors why that could be: not dark enough, too much humidity in the air, smog/smoke in the air, the moon is too bright, wrong time of the year, etc. I often say that the hardest part of astrophotography is getting the perfect night. Just try again and it might be better!

    • @AhmadYazid21
      @AhmadYazid21 4 місяці тому

      @@loicba Okay, so it's not because of the lens on my phone, right? I'm worried about my phone because the Google Pixel 4a 5g is 4 years old

  • @anant0089
    @anant0089 4 роки тому +1

    Can u do video on night shots n video playing so we know how dark it is, as on my pixel 4a I took shots in dark room n pic did not light up..I think it needs some light, without astro on

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      You can check my review of the Pixel 4a for an example: ua-cam.com/video/7wNDXsDKoCg/v-deo.html. The background darkness is quite accurate while I am talking about Night Sight (not the foreground because I have a video light). You definitely still need some light, if your eyes can't see anything, your phone will have a very hard time. Another, very very important thing when using Night Sight is to be as stable as possible. The more stable you are, the longer the exposure can be, hence the more light the camera can capture.

    • @anant0089
      @anant0089 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba 👍

    • @anant0089
      @anant0089 4 роки тому

      But if u can do video in complete dark room.and try to take pic and c result would be helpfull too, as in mutiple pixel review I see people saying there was not light at all..n pic come as if there was light

  • @lalitsingh4826
    @lalitsingh4826 2 роки тому +1

    Did you try using stacking with the 4a?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  2 роки тому

      Not the 4a but the 6 Pro: ua-cam.com/video/5Vowp0bxWvM/v-deo.html. The results should be similar.

  • @yeahbank0d699
    @yeahbank0d699 3 роки тому +1

    Wow I really enjoyed the video what app did you use to screen record ?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Happy to hear that! It's the built-in recorder in Android 11

  • @kannansundararajan4262
    @kannansundararajan4262 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your great effort and fine details into showcasing astrophotograhy using Pixel 4a. I am thinking of buying Pixel 4a 5G and I hope it supports too. You have motivated me into astrophotography. Next destination after lockdown is eased is a Dark Sky location witha Pixel phone. well done.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Yes, all the Pixel phones have astrophotography mode since the Pixel 3. It's hard getting good astrophotography images but when you get one it's simply an amazing feeling because the camera sees it much better than our eyes!!

    • @kannansundararajan4262
      @kannansundararajan4262 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba i guess trying the afocal method/approach will improve the chances of quality astrophotography from a smartphone

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      @@kannansundararajan4262 with astrophotography mode, you really don't need to do anything, the images are amazing straight out of the camera! It's more finding the right conditions and composition that are hard

  • @ferdicastellano
    @ferdicastellano 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! Would you tell me if the PhotoPills's augmented reality works on Pixel 4a? I know it's a very specific question, but I would like to know that before buying the phone. Thank you!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Yes! It doesn't use any special sensors, just the compass and gyroscope which all phones have!

    • @ferdicastellano
      @ferdicastellano 3 роки тому

      @@loicba thank you!!

  • @punitraysoni4127
    @punitraysoni4127 4 роки тому +6

    Bro you can install g cam in latest samsung or OnePlus smartphones I tried it on OnePlus 6 it has larger sensor then pixel 4 results are mind blowing 🔥🔥

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      I know but don't have any other Android phones to test! I hope they will update the sensor next year because the current one is starting to get old 😢

    • @stangurule1017
      @stangurule1017 4 роки тому

      Do you have the link for the gcam used?

    • @punitraysoni4127
      @punitraysoni4127 4 роки тому

      @@stangurule1017 for which phone?

    • @stangurule1017
      @stangurule1017 4 роки тому

      @@punitraysoni4127 oneplus7pro5G

  • @avradeep999
    @avradeep999 3 роки тому +1

    Your voice is unique and soothing.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Happy you enjoy it!

  • @Whoooan
    @Whoooan 4 роки тому +2

    Hey great video! Do you think this works with the pixel 5 ultrawide? Can't seem to confirm it anywhere

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! It depends on the type of shots you like taking. For astrophotography, wider is usually better. For me, in most other cases, I don't shoot that wide.

  • @dika5903
    @dika5903 4 роки тому +1

    How about the cinematic video in pixel 4a... plse do a video on it

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      It's in my plans but I am waiting for the new cinematic modes to come out before doing it!

    • @dika5903
      @dika5903 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba im super excited my friend... hope u will including th day & night time... peace

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      😀 I will try!

  • @1fitnesstube
    @1fitnesstube 4 роки тому +1

    Which camera app is better overall

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Google Camera is the best. If you really need control, I like using ProCam X or Lightroom.

  • @1988shyam
    @1988shyam 4 роки тому +2

    I want to actually. Can i try this on the iphone SE? You talk in a very good manner . Kudos

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I never tested on the SE but on the 8, if you put the phone on a tripod, a night mode should active and a setting at the bottom of the screen will let you change the exposure time. You can use an exposure of 26s for the iPhone. Let me know if it worked!

    • @1988shyam
      @1988shyam 4 роки тому

      @@loicba i am gonna buy either one. And I am confused because the 4a has a good night mode and the SE dose not have. Just confused

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      They both have a "night mode" but they are very different. The iPhone only lets you take longer exposures. It won't make any "magic" to make it look better. On the other hand, the Pixel uses "computational photography" (aka magic) to analyse the movement of the phone while taking the shot, stitch multiple photos and make complex edits to get really good night shots. If photography is important to you, the Pixel 4a will have the best photos (in all light conditions)!

    • @1988shyam
      @1988shyam 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba okay. Will consider. Thank you.

  • @leegmc1985
    @leegmc1985 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for an awesome tutorial. I was considering replacing my HTC m10 and U11, which I use for business photography. I am amazed that a phone sensor can capture enough light to capture stars clearly, no matter how long one can set exposure time. Amazing...

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      My pleasure! What is even more amazing is that it’s an 3 years old sensor. Imagine when they will switch to a new one!!

    • @ska4666
      @ska4666 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba If google used bigger sensors, then pixel cameras might become just as good as Any $2k-4k DSLR, ..its totally crazy when you think about it👀.

  • @Stardust_4
    @Stardust_4 4 роки тому

    Subscribed mate. You are a lovely guy. Keep going👌🏼

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Happy you enjoyed!

  • @vahagnpoghosyan4369
    @vahagnpoghosyan4369 4 роки тому +1

    Hey what a great video! Thank you so much! What do you think, would it also be possible to photograph lightning with the Astro mode? I have seen a photo of a lightning captured with a Pixel 3 but I don't know how they did it.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! 😍You mean lightning like during a storm? If so, just being in Night Sight or even the normal camera would be enough. It very bright and very quick which means you don't need anything special. What is really hard is timing. You need to press the shutter right before the lightning strikes. Astrophotography might capture it but I am not sure what the result you look like (it depends if the algorithms decide to keep it or not).

    • @vahagnpoghosyan4369
      @vahagnpoghosyan4369 4 роки тому

      @@loicba Yes I meant lightning during a storm. : ) In DSLR, to do lightning photography, you have to put Shutter Speed to 15-30 seconds and press the shutter and hope that a lightning will strike. I thought since Astro mode keeps the Shutter for 4-5 minutes, it's more than enough for a lightning strike? But I'm not sure. Anyway, thank you so much for replying. You have an awesome channel! Keep up the good work!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      @@vahagnpoghosyan4369 I actually didn't know the shutter speed needed to be that long! The astrophotography actually takes 15 photos with an exposure of 16 seconds. You definitely should try! I know that if a car passes by in the photo, they will capture that light trail but sometimes they remove the light trail of a plane or satellite if it's not bright enough.

  • @l4kerfan
    @l4kerfan 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Loic, love your videos. What size tripod do you use for astrophotography on the Pixel 4a?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      It usually use this tripod (my main one) because it's the one I have with me: kit.co/loic.bellemare.alford/youtube-gear/1942186-veo-2-265cb-carbon-t

  • @djigeorgia1749
    @djigeorgia1749 3 роки тому +1

    I have 4a 5g and and its really wonderful phone. Great battery life and camera is excellent too

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Yep, that's an accurate description!

  • @shivamdogra3028
    @shivamdogra3028 4 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍
    Can you share the wallpapers you used on your pixel 4a 😅 Really liked the wallpaper.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! You can check my website astrophotography.lbaphotographie.ca and screenshot some pictures.

  • @001_Vinay
    @001_Vinay 4 роки тому +2

    Detailed review 👍

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @pondydogies784
    @pondydogies784 3 роки тому +1

    Please share the link for your mobile case

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Here's the link: store.google.com/in/product/pixel_4a_fabric_case?hl=en-GB. It's expensive but I dropped my phone multiple times and it's still perfectly fine!

    • @pondydogies784
      @pondydogies784 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba thank you so much ☺☺☺☺☺

  • @zacksacback
    @zacksacback 3 роки тому

    hi bro can you please tell how is the headphone jack is it good for high res music or should i go for experia 10 iii

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      I have no idea, I don't listen to high res music

  • @Shivam01912
    @Shivam01912 4 роки тому

    It's really how good such a small sensor is performing. All thanks to the software.
    I was really wowed by the image you took from Canon 6D MK II at 15:07 . That one was truly an amazing picture. Can you please somehow give the full-size image? Maybe a drive link?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks Shivam! I have a website with my astrophotography photos. Here is the page with the pictures of the Milky Way: astrophotography.lbaphotographie.ca/milky-way

  • @FumbleBee47
    @FumbleBee47 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Looking forward for more content. Subbed.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @egcozinon
    @egcozinon 4 роки тому +1

    night videos are also this good like the night photos?? I'm asking this cause no one talks about NIGHTSIGHT VIDEO making with pixel4a...pixel5.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      No, night videos are not good at all. Night sight video isn't something that exist 😥 It's actually isn't some that is possible because night sight works by taking 6 pictures of 1 second each where a video need 30 images per second.

    • @egcozinon
      @egcozinon 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba I use nightscape video recording at night with my one plus 8t and it's great! So on pixel 4a u can't...damn... that's not good then😐😐

    • @egcozinon
      @egcozinon 4 роки тому

      @@loicba You can do night videos on other phones LOL! That's why I'm asking...
      So.. can't believe pixel 4a can't do that .damn

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      I didn't know that the OnePlus had that feature! But yes, the Pixel in the video department is a pity...

    • @egcozinon
      @egcozinon 4 роки тому

      @@loicba yeah op8t has this nighscape video mode feature! I made videos in the dark and they are pretty great!

  • @vrod2144
    @vrod2144 4 роки тому +1

    Best video for smatphones ever

  • @doppalapudikrishnaprasad5547
    @doppalapudikrishnaprasad5547 3 роки тому +1

    I have bought 4a 5G is there astrophotography in this model

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, all Pixel phones after the Pixel 3 have the astrophotography mode. I won't show up if you don't have a tripod. If it's perfectly stable, go in the "night mode" and wait a few seconds. The little message will pop-up and the shutter button will change with an icon of the stars to let you know you are in astrophotography mode.

  • @matteocaleffi6291
    @matteocaleffi6291 3 роки тому +1

    Hi man, your videos are awesome! Keep it up! Just wondering, is it possible to get good moonshots with the pixel 4a? Can you make a video/tutorial on how to perform it?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! No, I do not think it's a great phone for that because it's way to much wide. Here some photos I just posted on Instagram: instagram.com/p/CN7x_RFF-b-/. The moon is tiny and without a telescope or something like that, it's not really possible to get good moon shots. Even with my DSLR, a 200mm and lot's of cropping, the moon is still really small 😥 instagram.com/p/CEopJ3UHhQm/?igshid=1h1hr8bnnfp33

    • @matteocaleffi6291
      @matteocaleffi6291 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba yeah I see what you mean. I have been trying to get a proper moon shot in night time but yeah, I can't get "close enough" to have a proper definition of the moon surface. Anyway, much appreciated your work and your on point suggestion! Just started to follow you on Instagram as well! Keep going mate!!

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      @@matteocaleffi6291 thanks! Will do!

  • @friday5303
    @friday5303 4 роки тому +1

    Hard work bro I appreciate.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Happy you liked it!

  • @OnLineTobii
    @OnLineTobii 4 роки тому +2

    Good Job, thats why Im motivated to continue vlogging..💚❤💙
    From Philippines

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Keep it going!!

  • @boredengineer6538
    @boredengineer6538 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Loïc, thanks for such an informative video. Can you please also upload the astro shots taken by Pixel 4a somewhere (e.g. your blog) so that I can take a look?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I already have a website with the astro photos: astrophotography.lbaphotographie.ca/. They are also on my Instagram: @loic.bellemare.alford

    • @boredengineer6538
      @boredengineer6538 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba Checked your Instagram and found the photos. Thank you very much. However, did not find the photos in your website. I must be looking at the wrong section. Cheers.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Here is the direct link: astrophotography.lbaphotographie.ca/pixel-4a-astrophotography-mode. I also updated the website to have the homepage point to the albums instead of the written guides (it was confusing).

    • @boredengineer6538
      @boredengineer6538 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba Thank you. I could see them now. Beautiful pictures.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      @@boredengineer6538 Great! Happy you like them 😊

  • @ryotary379
    @ryotary379 4 роки тому +1

    I don't use a pixel but I have gcam installed on my phone, I use it to mainly photograph the milky way which turned out great but it could also barely photograph the Orion nebula, it's really blurry, but still very impressive for a phone

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      It is very impressive for a phone if you want to get the stars. Like I showed at the end, using a DSLR still performs a lot better!

  • @likesyngates
    @likesyngates 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! Really useful, and I'm gonna buy 4a 5g because you can shoot stars with wide angle as well. Subscibed.

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Nice! I wander if you can shoot astrophotography with the wide angle lens? That would be amazing!

    • @likesyngates
      @likesyngates 4 роки тому +2

      @@loicba yes you can! But the quality should be not as good as on main lenses. But anyway want to try it)

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, wide angle lenses on smartphones are never really good 😥

  • @RedPanda_00806
    @RedPanda_00806 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice work, also you look very happy :D

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Haha thanks! I was super excited to test the astrophotography mode!!

  • @Vaidanis.
    @Vaidanis. 3 роки тому +1

    Is there any completely free to use app for those edits? Or an app that I can buy once and not pay monthly subscription..

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому

      Polarr Photo Editor is in my opinion the most feature complete app when using the free version: ua-cam.com/video/th9P0ZwgWBs/v-deo.html. They have a subscription but it's really optional.

    • @Vaidanis.
      @Vaidanis. 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba thank you soo much 🙏❤️

  • @maxzchua
    @maxzchua 3 роки тому +1

    Just keep me thinking since this is the Perseids meteor shower season, do you think that Pixel's astrophotography mode work on meteor shower? Anyone tried yet?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      It's a great question! Yes I did, the answer is that you don't know. If the meteor is bright enough, the processing will probably keep it in the shot (just like it does with planes). If it's not bright enough, it will think it's an error and just remove it. You might see it in the little timelapses they now create: ua-cam.com/video/Ot3SxyfwrJc/v-deo.html

    • @maxzchua
      @maxzchua 3 роки тому +1

      @@loicba interesting! Hope Pixel 6 will include some manual mode or maybe more featuring within astrophotography mode for more variety of shoot. 👍🏻

    • @loicba
      @loicba  3 роки тому +1

      @@maxzchua I really do hope that they give more control too!

  • @lukereynolds711
    @lukereynolds711 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, very helpful thank you. Do you know if astrophotography mode works on a Pixel 3 XL? I'm guessing once I put it on a tri-pod it will enable astrophotography mode as shown in the video. Many thanks

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes it does support have astrophotography, it was the main new camera feature for the Pixel 3 lineup 🙂It needs to be steady for a few seconds for the camera to enable astrophotography mode.

    • @lukereynolds711
      @lukereynolds711 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba amazing, thank you! I just placed it on the table for a few seconds so it was still and astrophotography mode was enabled automatically. Looking forward to taking some cool shots! Thanks for the help 🙂 p.s. you earned a new subscriber 😁

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Great! I just took a few astrophotography shots last night, it's such an amazing feature!

    • @lukereynolds711
      @lukereynolds711 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, it does look amazing!

  • @welshlad6427
    @welshlad6427 4 роки тому +1

    Great vlog buddy 🌟🌙❤️👍

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Thank you 👍

  • @jonathanengle2692
    @jonathanengle2692 Рік тому

    Can you do a video on pro Cam X?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  Рік тому

      Do you have anything specific about it? I keep talking about it in some of my videos so I might have already covered what you are looking for.

  • @jollylennack
    @jollylennack 2 роки тому +1

    Would it be possible to record the stars with this cellphone? Does video have astrophotography?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  2 роки тому +1

      There isn't an astrophotography mode for video but I have a video on how you can create an astrophotography time lapse with your phone: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html

    • @jollylennack
      @jollylennack 2 роки тому +1

      @@loicba thank you so much bruh, I just bought one Google pixel 4, I'm gonna need some lessons to get master pieces 😁

  • @866yasharyan9
    @866yasharyan9 4 роки тому +1

    Good effort brother, but I think the shot where ur explaining about the Lightroom ur face isn't in focus or maybe it's due to low light it's not about to focus . Great review ☺️

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Might just be UA-cam that is currently streaming everything at 480p instead of HD 🤷‍♂️It look sharp on the original file.

    • @866yasharyan9
      @866yasharyan9 4 роки тому +1

      @@loicba oh yes maybe but I was watching it at 720p , no a problem I think because of too much online classes ig I need glasses now 😂❤️

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      @@866yasharyan9 Hahhaha covid problems 😉

  • @vlogbyhari525
    @vlogbyhari525 4 роки тому +1

    Bro what about charging in pixel 4a?

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      It has fast charging, I think 15 minutes is supposed to give 50% but I never tested, I always charge the phone during the night.

  • @shikhartakke3902
    @shikhartakke3902 4 роки тому +2

    Hello bro I have seen this video already but I came here to request you to make a video.
    I captured astrophotography photo on my pixel 4a.
    Can you make a video on editing the astro photo using snapseed or Lightroom please....

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback! I already have a video where I go in more details about editing the shots (on desktop): ua-cam.com/video/r0Rzd07gSd0/v-deo.html. I might make some ne on mobile editing one day!

    • @shikhartakke3902
      @shikhartakke3902 4 роки тому

      @@loicba 😊 thanks

  • @nigossaurus9329
    @nigossaurus9329 4 роки тому +1

    My phone only supports 16s, on pro cam x i can't use the 16s

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      Hum, what is the max on Pro Cam X?

    • @nigossaurus9329
      @nigossaurus9329 4 роки тому

      @@loicba only 1/2,5

    • @loicba
      @loicba  4 роки тому

      @@nigossaurus9329 Oh that's weird, when you say your phone can support 16 seconds, how do you know that?

    • @nigossaurus9329
      @nigossaurus9329 4 роки тому

      @@loicba when i go to the stock camera app and manual mode i can use the 16s shutter speed