Samsung Galaxy users can capture stunning low-light images, including pictures of the Moon, by using Pro Mode or Night Mode in their camera app.
Taking a picture of the Moon with a Samsung Galaxy phone has never been easier and can be accomplished using a combination of Night Mode, Pro Mode, and a way to stabilize the phone during the picture, such as a tripod. Phone cameras are extremely impressive feats of engineering and technology. They can produce some of the best pictures imaginable with a combination of image processing and software controls, and low-light photography has gotten significantly better as well.
The night sky has always been a fascination for people and for many it may have been challenging to share the beauty of the night without having an expensive standalone camera. Now with smartphones getting better cameras every year, taking pictures in low light has become easier than ever, including the night sky. People want to be able to share every experience they can with their smartphone camera, and knowing the right settings will allow them to take beautiful shots at night as easily as if it were the day.
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In order to take a good picture of the Moon with a Samsung Galaxy phone, there are a few steps to take. First, get Night Mode and Pro Mode on the main camera screen by navigating to the 'More' tab in the camera app and dragging the 'Pro' and 'Night' icons to the bottom panel. This will let users have quick access to both modes while taking a picture. Next, find a way to stabilize the phone. Using a tripod will be the best solution, but as long as the phone is as stable as possible during the shot, that is what will provide the best result. Next, set the shutter speed in Pro Mode to a lower speed to allow more light capture from the camera sensor and set a higher ISO value of around 400 for higher clarity in the low light image. Once the settings are dialed in, point the camera at the Moon and take a picture.
If taking a photo of the Moon, Pro Mode is the best way to go about this, as it gives more nuanced control of how the image will be taken unlike Night Mode which does everything automatically. When taking a night picture by hand (and if there isn't much stabilization), Night Mode is probably the better option. But, if taking a longer picture of a subject like the Moon with a tripod, Pro Mode will give more control and most likely a better end result. Stabilization is important for taking pictures at night because the shutter speed is lowered to take in more light. Without stabilization, even minor movements can end up causing a blurry image. For users who have the Galaxy S21 Ultra or Galaxy S22 Ultra, the 100x Space Zoom feature can be used to take a stunning close-up shot of the Moon.
Overall, taking night photos can be as simple as turning on Night Mode for a quick shot without the need to mess with too many settings or delving into Pro Mode to gain more control and potentially get the best picture possible. Whatever the mode used, investing in a good tripod will make pictures of the Moon or any scene much more clear, vibrant, and less blurry. Technology has come a long way in the past few years and many don't even find the need to use a dedicated camera anymore due to how impressive smartphone cameras have become. The best pictures will always require patience and determination though, so be sure to take time getting used to Samsung's camera modes and settings.
Nicholas Cates writes about all things related to technology on Screenrant and how these technologies impact users, the world, and the future. He studied computer science and history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and always tries to stay up to date on technological advancements. Based in North Carolina, Nicholas tries to always take an objective and reasonable approach to any subject he is delving into. Nicholas has also commentated for fighting game tournaments for multiple years and managed both online and in-person events and loves gaming overall. He loves anime, video games, and movies, especially Quinton Tarintino films and the MCU. He also loved anything tech-related, especially tech involving computers, artificial intelligence, and gaming.