I just got a Google Pixel 7 pro and I love it! I have always wanted to be able to do this and I am very happy with the results, though I'm not in an area where I can see the milky way and there is some light polution, I agree, its a shame that it is only one second, I hope Google listens and realises we want to be able to do longer ones! Great video :)
Hi Loïc, Living in the middle of nowhere in the Centre of Fr. we have the privilege to see non light polluted night sky's. So with my new 4a I will try this out thanks to your tutorial. It amazes me how performant this smartphone is... and I only just discover ! Thanks for sharing & greetings, Filip
Oui, ce téléphone est super impressionnant! C'est vraiment chouette que tu peux facilement voir le ciel étoilé sans pollution lumineuse (btw I hope answering in French was okay, it's my first language)
I live in New York and stars are nonexistent here lol can't use my pixel to capture the night sky unfortunately. The fact that a 400 dollar phone can do this is highly impressive the future is not coming it's already here 🔥🔥🔥
It really is impressive!! You should check this site to find where you can get dark skies: darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html. You want anything darker than yellow.
Both great phones but the Pixel 4XL is getting old. The rumours that the Pixel 5a will be very similar to the 5 but at a cheaper price and should come out in the next weeks (if the rumours are accurate)
@@loicba Aa it's clear, I just fell in love with the pixel 4xl, but can I ask you if these are the same photos? As pisel 4a and 5. Or the same thing is the same? Thank you for the information , but your videos are the coolest and everything is clearly clear😍
Nice video! It's amazing how easy it's become to capture stars and the Milky Way! I really wished Google allowed users to determine the length of timelapses. It's also rly disappointing that Google delivers updates only to phones that are 3 yrs old or younger, makes em less usable on the long run... :(
I totally agree! I understand when they change the lenses or sensor that some new features can’t come to old phones but it’s exactly the same lens/sensor since the Pixel 3…
That shot of the Milky Way was absolutely stunning. Been trying to capture that for quite a while now if it wasn't for the clouds. Thank you for the upload. 👍
Astrophotography time laps would look awesome with a full moon, scattered cloud and a lake right in front. Only thing is the moon would be too bright. I tried few and those are awesome but the moon would mostly look like the sun :D.
Yep exactly! I tried some light painting for the foreground in the past but the results where disappointing. I will continue to try testing it out and share my results if they are good!
Alford exactly how old might you be? You look a teenager to me ! But your presentation and coverage of the subject are soooo mature! Did you take a photography course ? ❤️❤️
Haha I'm older than you think, I just look young in videos ;) I think I was 23 when I filmed that video. I learned photography by my own, mostly just by trial and error. I did take one photography class in school but it was very technical and didn't find it very useful. I always recommend to just take pictures and then analyze them to understand what is good or bad about them.
Awesome video :-) I have an LG V40, and I plan to attempt some astrophotography timelapses this summer. Is it possible on that phone, or would I have to manually take a picture every like 20 seconds :( ?
Thanks! Not only is it possible, but I even have a video about it: ua-cam.com/play/PL6kUdfoIX4tzkZ5_Np2w4YNkimdcZtoYo.html (watch the astrophotography one)
so you have to sit there - in the cold - and keep poking it.... wouldn't it be marvellous if we could get a machine to do that? You know, maybe like the sophisticated computer in your effing phone! I can only assume this is some deal Google has struck with Camera manufacturers as "unfair competition" because CLEARLY the electronics and lenses are very capable of this. Same nonsense with my Canon Camera - you can do timelapse or night photography, but not both.
In this case, it kind of makes sense because they merge 16 shots to create one picture. There are other apps that have built-in intervals timers and can be used to create astrophotography time lapses: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
Yes, but the results are way worse! The Google Camera app does photo stacking to reduce noise and make the stars more visible and this is must on such a small sensor. If you want more control, enable RAW and you will get a file you can fully edit afterwards without loosing the computational photography that makes the Pixel phone so great!
I am using pixel 4a 5g and it also has the feature... but after taking an astrophotography shot i didn't find any time lapse video in my gallery. How do i fix this ?
Yes, all Pixels since the Pixel 3 have the astrophotography mode. Just make sure it's dark enough and the camera doesn't move for a few seconds. It will automatically suggest the mode.
#Tip To Take Longer Timelapses - 1 shot captures 1 second of timelapse. So take as many shots as you want back to back and combine the videos together. ✌️
It's a good tip but it will create small visible gaps. I have a video that talk about how to get longer timelapses of the stars using your phone: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
He uses Photo Pills, a paid app, but he said in a previous video that Stellarium is a decent free alternative. I haven't tried it yet, but I believe it can also be used to plan shoots.
Exactly what @ddc answered. Stellarium is an astrology app so it’s not meant for photography but you can locate stars and the Milky Way with AR for free, so it’s still very useful!
I have recently purchased Google Pixel 6a and have been trying to do the astrophotography like a pro but getting unsuccessful everytime. Your videos are amazing. Can you tell me which app you used to find the milky way???
Happy to hear the video are helping! I often say it's harder to find the right location/conditions than taking the shots. The app is called PhotoPills. Stellarium is a great free alternative.
Yes it’s still a great phone but I would wait for the Pixel 5a that is just around the corner. Google offers 3 years of software update but the Pixel 4a has only two left. The difference between the 4a and 5 are an extra wide-angle lens, bigger battery, wireless charging and slightly better screen. In my opinion it’s not worth twice as much. The Pixel 6 should also come this fall and they are expected to update the camera sensor and lens after using exactly the same one for 4 years!! It should be quite an upgrade in photography department.
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I just got a Google Pixel 7 pro and I love it! I have always wanted to be able to do this and I am very happy with the results, though I'm not in an area where I can see the milky way and there is some light polution, I agree, its a shame that it is only one second, I hope Google listens and realises we want to be able to do longer ones! Great video :)
I really hope that's going to be an improvement in the future! Even 5-10 seconds would be good enough for me 🙂
Hi Loïc, Living in the middle of nowhere in the Centre of Fr. we have the privilege to see non light polluted night sky's. So with my new 4a I will try this out thanks to your tutorial. It amazes me how performant this smartphone is... and I only just discover ! Thanks for sharing & greetings, Filip
Oui, ce téléphone est super impressionnant! C'est vraiment chouette que tu peux facilement voir le ciel étoilé sans pollution lumineuse (btw I hope answering in French was okay, it's my first language)
@@loicba Je suis multi-langue - pas de problème. Merci pour vos réponses! Success.
I live in New York and stars are nonexistent here lol can't use my pixel to capture the night sky unfortunately.
The fact that a 400 dollar phone can do this is highly impressive the future is not coming it's already here 🔥🔥🔥
It really is impressive!! You should check this site to find where you can get dark skies: darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html. You want anything darker than yellow.
Very true lol
Can I use this think ...On my google pixel 3 ?
I am not sure if that feature is available on the Pixel 3. I think it's only 4 and up 😞
Pixel 4 XL vs pixel 5❤️🥺
Both great phones but the Pixel 4XL is getting old. The rumours that the Pixel 5a will be very similar to the 5 but at a cheaper price and should come out in the next weeks (if the rumours are accurate)
@@loicba Aa it's clear, I just fell in love with the pixel 4xl, but can I ask you if these are the same photos? As pisel 4a and 5. Or the same thing is the same? Thank you for the information , but your videos are the coolest and everything is clearly clear😍
It's exactly the same camera on all the Pixel phone since the Pixel 3! Happy to hear you enjoy the content!!
Attendence. not late today.
Nice!! 😃
@@loicba Ive been waiting for this kinda video for so long.
@@asusa555lfgaming9 I think you are not alone!
Nice video! It's amazing how easy it's become to capture stars and the Milky Way! I really wished Google allowed users to determine the length of timelapses. It's also rly disappointing that Google delivers updates only to phones that are 3 yrs old or younger, makes em less usable on the long run... :(
I totally agree! I understand when they change the lenses or sensor that some new features can’t come to old phones but it’s exactly the same lens/sensor since the Pixel 3…
Watching on my Google Pixel 4a from Shillong Meghalaya North East India 🇮🇳
Nice!! Hope you get a chance to try this one out 😃
Did you find a way to make it capturing more than 1 sec time lapse astrophotography?
I have a complete video about that: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
@@loicba thanks dude, hope your channel grow 👍
That shot of the Milky Way was absolutely stunning. Been trying to capture that for quite a while now if it wasn't for the clouds. Thank you for the upload. 👍
Thanks! Those pesky clouds!!! I had to wait 3 weeks to get one clear night… Now it’s cloud and clouds again 😢
@@loicba its that time of season here too.
Astrophotography time laps would look awesome with a full moon, scattered cloud and a lake right in front. Only thing is the moon would be too bright. I tried few and those are awesome but the moon would mostly look like the sun :D.
Yep exactly! I tried some light painting for the foreground in the past but the results where disappointing. I will continue to try testing it out and share my results if they are good!
How can I make longer astrophotography videos need help plzz
I have a video about it! ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
Bomba videos❤️pixel love❤️
Thanks! 😍
Almost 10k subscribers, well done mate🙌 btw i was your 253 subscriber 😂
Yes it's crazy!! Thanks for for following me for so long 😍
Alford exactly how old might you be? You look a teenager to me ! But your presentation and coverage of the subject are soooo mature! Did you take a photography course ? ❤️❤️
Haha I'm older than you think, I just look young in videos ;) I think I was 23 when I filmed that video. I learned photography by my own, mostly just by trial and error. I did take one photography class in school but it was very technical and didn't find it very useful. I always recommend to just take pictures and then analyze them to understand what is good or bad about them.
Can u take astrophotography in pixel 6a
Yes! And they look good: petapixel.com/2021/11/04/google-pixel-6-pro-astrophotography-review-stellar-results/
Which app you use to track the milky way??
It's the Google Camera app. It only works on Pixel phones
too bad the starlapse duration can't be long
Yeah, it would be great if it could be little bit longer!
where do u live and whats the sky bortle?
I am 1h15 from Montréal, Canada. It’s a 3-4 on the Bortle scale.
Thank you for explaining in best way
You’re welcome! Glad you think so!
Can i do this with my pixel 4xl?
Yes, you should be able to do this.
Awesome video :-) I have an LG V40, and I plan to attempt some astrophotography timelapses this summer. Is it possible on that phone, or would I have to manually take a picture every like 20 seconds :( ?
Thanks! Not only is it possible, but I even have a video about it: ua-cam.com/play/PL6kUdfoIX4tzkZ5_Np2w4YNkimdcZtoYo.html (watch the astrophotography one)
Loïc Bellemare-Alford Oh this is awesome! Thank you so much, I’ll watch it now =)
so you have to sit there - in the cold - and keep poking it.... wouldn't it be marvellous if we could get a machine to do that?
You know, maybe like the sophisticated computer in your effing phone!
I can only assume this is some deal Google has struck with Camera manufacturers as "unfair competition" because CLEARLY the electronics and lenses are very capable of this.
Same nonsense with my Canon Camera - you can do timelapse or night photography, but not both.
In this case, it kind of makes sense because they merge 16 shots to create one picture. There are other apps that have built-in intervals timers and can be used to create astrophotography time lapses: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
excellent my friend !! fan from Bangladesh !!
Happy you enjoyed it!
Great video! Did you ever used any manual camera app on Pixel 4A to capture milky way? If yes, how were the results?
Yes, but the results are way worse! The Google Camera app does photo stacking to reduce noise and make the stars more visible and this is must on such a small sensor. If you want more control, enable RAW and you will get a file you can fully edit afterwards without loosing the computational photography that makes the Pixel phone so great!
@@loicba Thank you for the response!
try using intervalometer for more shots and combine for longer timelapses
Already did and even have a video about it: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html 😉
Can i take it with pixel 6a!!
Yes, all phones since the Pixel 3 have the astrophotography mode
Great video Loïc as always 🥰❤️and didn't knew you had specs 😂(at 4:06)
Thanks! Yes, I don’t wear them often, they are only for distance.
@@loicba and you look good in them
I am using pixel 4a 5g and it also has the feature... but after taking an astrophotography shot i didn't find any time lapse video in my gallery. How do i fix this ?
Sorry for the late response. You have to enable the feature in your camera settings!
Hi i also tried the same on pixel 6a it's clicking the photo but timelapse video is not created? Any idea ?
Make sure you enable the feature in the advanced options (I think I show how to do it in the video)
Me gustaría preguntar si no a tenido problemas con la astro fotografía, que las fotos salgan con un tono verde y si hay alguna forma de solucionarlo?
No, no tengo ningún problema con el modo de astrophotography. ¿Hay luces que podrían mezclar el algoritmo?
Is this mode available in 6/6a/6 pro ?
By the way amazing content 🔥🔥
Yes, all Pixels since the Pixel 3 have the astrophotography mode. Just make sure it's dark enough and the camera doesn't move for a few seconds. It will automatically suggest the mode.
1:48 I don't have that mode in my pixel 4a
That would be surprising. Is your phone up to date? Are you using the official camera app or a gcam version?
@@loicba mine is a new phone just got yesterday
Hello! Is there still the time limit for lapse astrophotography?
Yes, that hasn't changed...
@@loicba Gracias por responder! Saludos desde España
Come here to see if it's correct that the astro time lapse is really only 1 second. I was excited until I realised this and then got fed up again.
Yeah, that really sucks 😰
I'm interesting towards to buy a Google pixel 4a by u're photography 🔥🔥
It's great phone and camera!
Brother which app you used for finding the location of milky way
I use PhotoPills (it's totally worth the 15$) but Steallarium is great free alternative.
Very well done video!
One second eh? I agree that is a bit strange.
Yep, I hope they add an option to make it longer!
thank you
You're welcome!
What is the name of the app @ 4:20 ?
It's always fun when Google drops cool new features! Another reason to love #teampixel
It's PhotoPills but if you want a free alternative, Steallarium is also great (but not focused for photography)
i suppose when you use your camera for that long even 1 hour your battery would go down to 80%.......so do u carry a powerbank?
i mean 20 %
I do have a power bank but I never used it for my phone while doing astrophotography with it. I took about 20 shots and really didn’t stress about it.
Lol this is android why bother using power bank
Nice video ! Greez from Germany
Happy you liked it!! 😃
#Tip To Take Longer Timelapses - 1 shot captures 1 second of timelapse. So take as many shots as you want back to back and combine the videos together. ✌️
It's a good tip but it will create small visible gaps. I have a video that talk about how to get longer timelapses of the stars using your phone: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.html
What was the app that you used to find where the milky was?
He uses Photo Pills, a paid app, but he said in a previous video that Stellarium is a decent free alternative. I haven't tried it yet, but I believe it can also be used to plan shoots.
Exactly what @ddc answered. Stellarium is an astrology app so it’s not meant for photography but you can locate stars and the Milky Way with AR for free, so it’s still very useful!
This channel is so underrated
Haha thanks! I do it for fun so as long as people are enjoying the content, I am happy!
I love your photography dude
Happy to hear that! 😃
I have recently purchased Google Pixel 6a and have been trying to do the astrophotography like a pro but getting unsuccessful everytime. Your videos are amazing. Can you tell me which app you used to find the milky way???
Happy to hear the video are helping! I often say it's harder to find the right location/conditions than taking the shots. The app is called PhotoPills. Stellarium is a great free alternative.
What app did you use on 4:16?
It's PhotoPills but Stellarium is a great alternative!
is the Pixel 4a still a great phone?
Yes it still is a great phone, only complaint is that it heats up a lot during heavy use
@@olegb5061 I was thinking either the 4a or the Pixel 5
Yes it’s still a great phone but I would wait for the Pixel 5a that is just around the corner. Google offers 3 years of software update but the Pixel 4a has only two left. The difference between the 4a and 5 are an extra wide-angle lens, bigger battery, wireless charging and slightly better screen. In my opinion it’s not worth twice as much. The Pixel 6 should also come this fall and they are expected to update the camera sensor and lens after using exactly the same one for 4 years!! It should be quite an upgrade in photography department.
@@loicba Thanks!
@@BigInSpanish Yep, at this point you should wait for the 5a or 6 if you want a more premium phone
Awesome demo! Thanks for showing how to do this. Need to do the same with my 4a5g.
Too 4a5g
Awesome to hear!! 😃
How to make the time lapse longer?
You can't, you need to create manual ones: ua-cam.com/video/RgKgM73yBQw/v-deo.htmlsi=rkeeOEMdXSui95RY
Nice video bro!
Thanks!