Samsung takes night photography to the next level by updating it Galaxy S22 a new Astrophoto function and a camera that can combine shots into one.
Other smartphones have a “night mode” that allows the device to take better pictures in low-light environments. But there has never been a concerted push toward astrophotography.
you have to use it certain tricks and equipment taking quality pictures of the night sky. Samsung overcomes these shortcomings with new features designed to make night photography easier (opens in new tab) and more fun via the aforementioned Astrofoto. The company even claims that you’ll get “high-end professional” quality images without any extra hardware.
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Available via Astrophoto Expert RAW, an application in the Galaxy S22 line It allows people to take photos in high quality RAW format and configure the Pro settings of the camera. Samsung didn’t offer many details, but noted that the device uses “advanced AI segmentation technology and multi-frame processing” to capture images within a certain time frame. From the sound of things, you need to hold the phone still for a while while taking photos.
will be a Sky Guide in App (opens in new tab) showing the locations of constellations, solar systems and even nebulae on the screen in the night sky.
As for the previously mentioned image meshing feature, this will come in the form of Multi Exposure. The tool allows the S22 to take multiple photos and overlay them as a filter to create some cool looking abstract images (opens in new tab).
Aside from Astrophoto, Samsung has also released some preview images and videos for what’s to come Camera Assistant update an app that tries to take the guesswork out of smartphone photography. We see the differences between the additions and turning Auto HDR on or off faster shutter speed (opens in new tab).
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Both Astrophoto and Multiple Exposures are currently in beta and only available on S22 phones running One UI 5, which is currently only available through Verizon. A company representative told us they recommend updating to One UI 5 before downloading the beta version. If you’re one of the lucky few with access, you can join the beta by opening the Settings menu in Expert RAW and then selecting the Custom Image option.
For everyone else, the rep also said that One UI 5 will be rolling out to more carriers in the coming days, so be sure to keep an eye out for that update when it arrives. We also asked if there are plans to launch the beta on older devices, and if people will see Astrophoto on screen? the upcoming Galaxy S23but they could not comment.
So it’s entirely possible that the official launch isn’t the last time we’ll see the Astrofoto. Improving night photography could be the future of smartphone cameras. It will be interesting to see if this is the case.
If you’re in the market for a smartphone with a really good camera, definitely check it out TechRadar’s list of the best camera phones for 2022.
