Samsung S21 Ultra astro mode, just like a Pixel, but better!

[@adamdudash2711]

Samsung needs to add astrophotography mode in an update so we can get these results without manually stacking images.

[@Zywl]

that would be fantastic

[@superdutyzack]

They'll add it after apple does it for sure. I have the 21 Ultra and while the camera hardware is impressive, it's software is mediocre.

[@ShayneMostyn]

The rumour mill suggests a dedicated astro mode on the iPhone 13... we shall see.

[@DeepteshLovesTECH]

@@superdutyzack Software is mediocre? I couldn't get that from various comparisons that I have seen? It's on par with the iPhone if not better. Software is playing a huge role, infact it's doing double duty. 108mp tiny pixels is performing better than 99% smartphone cameras in low light than sensors with much bigger pixels like in the iPhone 12 Pro max. Night mode front and back is better than the iPhone and the Pixel. HDR was a joke on Samsung and now it's the best happy medium.

[@RakshithKumarkrk]

@@superdutyzack I agree with you. Although it has gotten better with the updates, it still has a long way to go. Low light and low res video capturing still need work.

[@عبدالرحمن_الهاشمي_1]

*5:41* *looks bloody amazing 🔥*

[@ShayneMostyn]

It really does ;)

[@SrgntBlntPasser]

Samsung has an app called "Expert Raw" in the galaxy store that has an astrophotography mode with 4, 7 and 10 minute duration photos. It can also overlay the constellations realtime when moving the camera around.

[@gusbandicoot]

Flipping ace dude. Impressive 👍 got my tripod and the S21U so will be trying this stuff!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Get into it mate. Its so impressive!

[@tarekamar21]

Clicked the notification right away I was waiting for this video Nice video bro!♥️

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Napalmlord666]

Your videos are a major reason im buying s21 ultra! I always wanted to try astrophoto but dont want to buy a pro camera set, so this would be perfect middle ground for me.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Its a good middle ground I think mate. Enjoy!

[@umarimrit4336]

already hit the 🔔thats y am here first from #Mauritius 🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thanks so much for watching. Welcome aboard!

[@umarimrit4336]

we are the one who needs to say a big thank you to you sir Am learning a lot from you Am loving my s21 ultra even more

[@mariomiguelito5579]

Wow. This is amazing. I'm definitely inspired !

[@ShayneMostyn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@santiagoalvarez2546]

U r bloody legendary! This is just the video I was looking for! Thank you!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Glad I could help

[@vlx4507]

Keep the good work, man! Greetings from EU

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, stay safe.

[@jasonhamilton2325]

Affinity Photo has astrophotography stacking now have not used it yet but I do love affinity

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, didnt know that.

[@BOWLINGPHREEK]

That was freak'n awesome mate. Thank you for your time, I ordered my S21Ultra last Thursday from Samsung so I am waiting for them to send me that phone...I cant stand not having it :)

[@ShayneMostyn]

Glad I could help

[@neiljessen9456]

At 2:32 you mention bumping the tripod when pushing the buttons. Did you know that the S21 Ultra has voice commands where you can just say "shoot" and it takes the picture by voice command? The setting is in "Camera Settings" and then look under "Shooting Methods."

[@ShayneMostyn]

Yep, its a nice thing to have. My old school brain never thinks of it when I am out there though ;)

[@VideosByDeb]

Mate, you're an inspiration! I stay in Perth CBD at the moment. How do I know what's the best time to shoot the Milkyway Galactic core and what's my nearest place with least light pollution? Note that, I do not have a car 🥺😭 Cheers 🥂

[@ShayneMostyn]

I have a few videos covering how to find the location. But, if youre in Perth without transport, I suspect youre not going to be able to get it. There will be too much light pollution. Have a look on my channel for a video about planning an astro shot and you will see all the resources I use to choose a location. Thanks mate

[@funtime-ew7en]

Really amazing!! I've seen that Huawei p 50 have a 1" censor, they are so big. Stacked images of the milky way must be really aweseome with this one too. I Hope you'll have the opportunity to test it

[@ShayneMostyn]

Its the one Im looking at next. Stay tuned.

[@pragma2017]

Looks brilliant !!!! Have a good day

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thanks mate! You too!

[@AfricaMan44]

Brilliant. I love your videos on the S21 Ultra, I have the basic S21 and cant wait to try this. Another great video Shayne

[@ShayneMostyn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carlosmonroy4511]

I've been waiting for this video as I've done MilkyWay with S10+ now that I have the s21u I can't wait to try some stacked Milky way shots, thanks for the video and thanks for staying up early in the morning until the Milky way rise!!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Funniest thing Ive heard all day! Cheers mate

[@yash_kambli]

Imo they should have to go with traditional RGB sensor instead of quad bayer, quad bayer can gather only 50% light of that of rgb even in pixel binned mode. Hope will they bring back those traditional rgb cfa with even larger sensor.

[@ShayneMostyn]

I tend to agree. I get why they do it. But there are pros and cons of each.

[@vapete1237]

Mind blowing stuff .. I managed to catch a really clear 75% Moon shot the other night in a very clear UK evening sky .. well chuffed 👊

[@ShayneMostyn]

Awesome mate

[@andreasholmstrom6308]

As always! Bloody good video😉 thanks for all inspiration👏👏

[@ShayneMostyn]

No problem 👍

[@wencerivera4861]

As always great video with lots of useful information. I will have to try this technique on my S21 soon. When I get a chance to escape the city lights.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Glad it was helpful mate

[@clmfilms8103]

Turned out really awesome!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Ill say. Im really impressed with it.

[@Mdogbrown]

Insane shayne

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)

[@SebastianFerenczy]

I Love your videos on the S21 Ultra! Thank you so much!! I went to your homepage to download the image sample of the stacked S21 U shot, but the image i got from "Download the stacked image here" was short on the iPhone 12 Pro Max 😆

[@ShayneMostyn]

Dammit! Thanks mate, linked the wrong image. Fixed now.

[@SebastianFerenczy]

@@ShayneMostyn looking on the image now. This is seriously impressive! Now only if Samsung decided to ad a astrophotography mode to do this stacking on the phone 😍🙏 But I will most definitely try this now that you shown me how to! Thank you again mate! 😊

[@DeepteshLovesTECH]

Samsung should allow shooting 108mp images from pro mode, downsampling in post to 12MP will smash the noise together.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Capturing low light at 108MP on a sensor so physically small, will just be a black image. The pixels are not large enough to capture this light. Even daylight photography, the 108MP option only appears when the lighting in bright enough for it to work. We would need a much bigger sensor to shoot astro at 108MP

[@Your_yapper_KelpsXD]

Got one recently.Mainly for video.Thanks!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)

[@massimocrimi5796]

Great video 👍👍👍 amazing love my S21 Ultra back phantom !!! hello from Sicily Italy......

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thanks for watching!

[@rahulchakrabarty9083]

Bloody legend mate ☺️

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)

[@SuperDyxLess]

You can install google camera on samsung and get great pictures. On my Xiaomi mi note 10, the Google camera works great, and there is the same huge image sensor.

[@Luniversity]

Gcam only works on snapdragon phones and not exynos

[@SuperDyxLess]

@@Luniversity In case you didn't know, Samsung sells smartphones with snapdragon in the usa. But there is also a mod for exynos

[@ShayneMostyn]

I use the Exynos version of the phone. There is a Gcam available, but the astro crashes the phone. Ive tried all available versions mate. Thanks for watching.

[@ArlindoOliveira81]

Awesome video bro. Thank you so much.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Glad you liked it!

[@y0girap]

Does the pixel create a raw file of the milkyway shot if I choose Raw+Jpeg? Just asking coz I haven't tried it.

[@ShayneMostyn]

It shoots RAW (I used RAW here) but still stacks, so not a true RAW file. It gives you a little better editing space.

[@ponapo9653]

Thanks man!!!

[@jovicasmileski]

Would be cool to see if you can do something similar with the Pixel, but definitely with 3rd party camera app that has long exposure option, it's a shame Google doesn't put a Pro mode in the stock camera app. Awesome video!

[@ShayneMostyn]

The pixel is doing all of this itself in phone. Thanks for watching mate.

[@jovicasmileski]

@@ShayneMostyn Yeah, I know but I was wondering how a manual astrophotography would look like from the Pixel like you did with the S21 Ultra, to see if there's room for improvement on Google's side with the auto astrophotography, sorry for the confusion.

[@ShayneMostyn]

@@jovicasmileski Ahh sorry mate, I understand what you mean now. To be honest, I dont think it would stand up to the S21 or even the iPhone. The sensor is so old, the only thing saving it and making it competitive in this space is the software. Im really hoping for the new and improved sensor on the Pixel6.

[@jovicasmileski]

@@ShayneMostyn No problem, I'm in debate of getting the Pixel 5 or wait for the 6 because I think Google will finally update the sensor and I'll be jealous if I get the 5 but my current phone is dying so yeah haha.

[@amritchandan1456]

Hey shane.... I really appreciate your skills of astro photography.I have learnt a hell lot about astrophotography from your videos.I just want to know whether I can get good sharp astrophotography images from my Iphone 11 using the image stack technique??? I dont have a pro model...i only have then base model of iphone 11.Can you please help?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Gday mate, you will be slightly limited by the camera, but it can do this still. There is a video I did about the iPhone 12 Pro Max and stacking. You image will be close to that one. Its not quite as good as the S21, but you can do it.

[@DerekOldfield]

Awesome! I assume the Milky Way is in the southern hemisphere right now? Hadn't looked it up. I'm getting noise in my shots at night with the S21 Ultra. This is really helpful. Your shots are my goal! I have Lightroom have never stacked photos before. Was that starry stacker part of Lightroom?

[@andreasholmstrom6308]

No the starry stacker is an program for MAC. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

[@DerekOldfield]

Thanks! Will look for it. I'm a Mac user.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Sure is! Its in the early morning sky from about 3am.

[@2001Eagle]

That Samsung photo looks incredible. Did you do any edits to the Pixel photo you compared it to?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Slightly, it was a RAW image as well. Not as much detail in it as the S21 I think.

[@pilotsharkuas]

Some more good stuff. Handshake mate.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thanks mate, Im glad youre enjoying it.

[@buzzbatra3]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@ShayneMostyn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SirWilliam9204]

Hi Shayne, like your channel a lot. I have an S21 Ultra and started playing with astrophotography. I want to start stacking photos like this but I use my phone in samsung dex mode connected with a nice monitor for my pc. I don't have a way to use Mac. Do you know how to get Starry landscape working for Android? Or can your recommend any other stacking apps that work well?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Gday mate, thanks for that. No there isnt anything like that mate. If you have a PC, then you can do it with Sequator (I think thats the spelling) its basically the same thing as Starry Landscape stacker.

[@SirWilliam9204]

@@ShayneMostyn ok ty for the info.

[@goodgamers777]

Is he using the free version of lightroom or the paid version?

[@عبدالرحمن_الهاشمي_1]

hey mate you can shoot with samsung phone by your voice just activate it from the settings 👌 😎

[@ShayneMostyn]

Youre right! I should have done that mate.

[@عبدالرحمن_الهاشمي_1]

@@ShayneMostyn it's ok mate do it next time it's really helpful to keep the phone steady

[@minealone88]

Hi!! New subscriber here! Your photography is stunning! Have you tried using the method lenses for mobile phones yet? Would be really cool to see what you can do with them and if they can push mobile photography further or if the top phones are better off without.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thanks for watching and welcome aboard. I dont really see the need for the moment lenses on the new top phones. I will get a Moment Macro lens shortly as its the main limitation I see. So stay tuned!

[@minealone88]

@@ShayneMostyn Awesome! Thats the exact lens I was hoping to see! I love macro photography and I agree... most other lenses aren't necessary but the macro is the only thing the iPhone isn't capable of on its own. Im looking at buying one for myself but was hoping to see what other people can do with them first

[@highguy1]

Great video. What intervalometer app did you use?

[@ShayneMostyn]

This one mate play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilephoton.intervalometer&hl=en_AU&gl=US

[@highguy1]

@@ShayneMostyn Thanks pal :)

[@RK-ic2pz]

Hi, Shayne Mostyn. I have S21 ultra, but in pro mode I have UW, W, T, ST modes, I'm confused if I have to go for telephoto or super telephoto mode for astrophotography, will you plz help me understand better.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Use the wide for astro mate. It has the lowest aperture to let in more light

[@Aleks_G_007]

is there Starry Landscape stacker for windows?

[@ShayneMostyn]

There is something similar called sequator (I think thats the spelling) which will do basically the same thing mate.

[@toexipnokinitaki3927]

Ur amazing 🤘🤘🤘

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)

[@louiechaplin]

How do you put them on your computer? Where's the raw setting?

[@ShayneMostyn]

You put them onto the computer via the cable that comes with it. You enable RAW in the phone camera settings mate

[@gusbandicoot]

Is there an android or Windows app that can be used as a photo stacker? Thanks!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Have a look for sequator mate, does the same thing on windows 😉

[@benjaminparra5550]

Will there be any difference between the ultra and the plus for astrophotography?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Not really. You ill get great images from both mate.

[@Rocknrjiii]

Those 15 photos were all of the same ISO? Or did you take them at different ISO levels?

[@ShayneMostyn]

All the same settings mate

[@kielden]

Man, I'm torn between getting a Pixel 5 and S21 Ultra for photography-on-the-go-reasons, I mean like the best one in point and shoot when it comes to astrophotography without the need to use lightroom and some editing stuffs in my laptop. My mind is actually blown away by the Pixel 5, and in your case it is a Pixel 4a. Considering the price of the Pixel 5, I can already get the S21 Ultra here in our country and that's why I'm torn between the 2. Please help me. 🥺🙏

[@ShayneMostyn]

From just these two phones, the S21U is by far the better phone and much better camera mate.

[@ThePred2009]

how do you get so much detail with only 30 sec exposures?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Thats just the way it works mate.

[@Explicable82]

how do you stack without an apple? is there a windows equvialent?

[@ShayneMostyn]

There is a program called sequator that will do this on windows mate.

[@alaamerym900]

شكرا لك على هذا الفيديو الرائع 👌

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, I appreciate it.

[@nardforu131]

Do you have to go away from the city to take these pictures?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Certainly do

[@Brad_hodge_photography]

Can you stack using a mobile ? Plz post a video to that

[@ShayneMostyn]

Sorry mate, there isnt anything to do it on a mobile.

[@emptyfridge3962]

Any alternative for stacking on windows? Thanks!

[@ShayneMostyn]

Sequator mate. Works basically the same

[@emptyfridge3962]

@@ShayneMostyn Thanks a lot! Will try it out for sure!

[@GoldPunch]

Is this exynos or snapdragon version?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Exynos

[@regardspratik]

Can you do the same with s21? Not the pro or ultra

[@ShayneMostyn]

Yes, exactly the same mate.

[@HaZeyTheViking]

What is the reason to not use the 108mp mode?

[@ShayneMostyn]

It doesnt work in Pro mode. 108MP only works in perfect lighting conditions in auto modes.

[@HaZeyTheViking]

@@ShayneMostyn ohhh gotcha. Makes sense

[@dylanshulu5030]

Do you think this is possible on the s21 plus? Or only on the ultra

[@ShayneMostyn]

Yes thats possible

[@dylanshulu5030]

@@ShayneMostyn I've been trying just about everything. Set the shutter to 15 seconds and even 40 and set the iso to 3200 with the white balance to 4100 and all I get is blank white pictures. I must be doing something wrong 😅

[@davidbarrera1802]

why you didint set the 108MP?

[@ShayneMostyn]

108MP doesnt work in pro mode or in low light. Everything needs to be perfect and auto for it to have the option.

[@davidbarrera1802]

@@ShayneMostyn thank u... gonna try it.. regards from Panamá

[@lorilopez6806]

Would this work as well with Note 20 Ultra?

[@ShayneMostyn]

Should do

[@lorilopez6806]

@@ShayneMostyn Thank you 😊

[@superdutyzack]

I've been able to do some pretty awesome astrophotography while being in city limits. The biggest issue I have is hot pixels everywhere with RAW. Like, an unusable amount. I don't have anything to edit with besides my phone so removing the noise and pixels is an issue.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Sparked my interest mate. Shoot me a DM on Insta or an email. I actually have something for you.

[@jrcs1990]

Hey, Sorry to bother you but will the S21/S21+ perform as good as the Ultra? I mean better than Pixel?

[@ShayneMostyn]

They can do it, just not as good as the Ultra. I would say the 21 and 21+ would be as good as Pixel.

[@jts4248]

Samsung is the best 👌

[@ShayneMostyn]

Its pretty impressive.

[@ScottBaker1]

aww, Starry Landscape is mac only. Will look for something more windowsy lol

[@ShayneMostyn]

Sequator is your go-to for Windows mate.

[@xGeoThumbs]

Love your content on these videos. If you enable raw output on the Pixel, I believe it will spit out a raw even when using astro. I don't know if it would be better than the S21 though, because that stacked edit looks amazing.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Cheers mate, this was the RAW photo from the Pixel. That S21 is pretty bloody amazing for this type of photography, thats for sure!

[@xGeoThumbs]

@@ShayneMostyn Ah my mistake then :)

[@ShayneMostyn]

All good mate 😉

[@patriciarivas2638]

I heard IPhone is thinking of adding astrophotograhy in the next one . Fingers crossed.

[@ShayneMostyn]

Ive heard the same. There are a few phones coming out this year that are exciting for this channel. Astro mode on an iPhone will be fantastic (if it happens) and there is a phone out next week with a 1 in sensor! Thats crazy.

[@seventysevencats]

I just use Gcam astro mode on the Samsungs. Not as good as proper stacking but it's done in 4 minutes and you do get pixel software with Samsung hardware. 😉 Can't beat the traditional way though, impressive results you had there.

[@ShayneMostyn]

You must have the snapdragon chip. I have the exynos chip and we cant use astro mode on GCam :( Thanks for watching mate.

[@ahmad240]

WTF😮