It's quite common to look up at the sky, see the beauty of the moon and want to record that moment with a photo. The problem is that often the cell phone camera alone doesn't help and the photo can't capture the image the way we'd like. To help solve this problem, the following have been created apps to take pictures of the moon and put an end to the struggle of getting a decent image of the star in the sky.
As there are many apps available for taking pictures of the moon, we've decided to list them in this article the five most complete to fulfill this task. Follow us to discover the main advantages of each one and decide which one best suits your needs!
PhotoPills
PhotoPills' main function is to be a photo editor, but it is also an excellent choice among the apps for taking pictures of the moon. It is able to use augmented reality to indicate the exact position of the moon in the sky, making it easier to capture the star perfectly. It's worth noting that this feature also works with the sun and stars.
Astrological events such as eclipses and supermoons are also mapped by the app and it offers information about them before they occur so that the user can plan ahead. The app is available for Android and iOS, but not for free, costing R$ 59.90 to spend in one go. Interested? You can access the app by clicking the button below!
Professional Camera&Pro Camera
This app also has the main function of being a photo editor, but it is only available for iOS. Although it's one of the best apps for taking pictures of the moon, the direct edits made by the phone's camera, which are necessary for a perfect image of the star, are only possible with the paid plan.
You can purchase the premium version of the app for R$ 39.90 per year or for a lifetime fee of R$ 69.90. Other edits to photos already saved in the gallery can be made using the free plan. If you'd like to try this app out, just download it from the official app store below.
Camera FV-5
Camera FV-5 is one of the most complete moon shot applications on the market. This is because it allows you to control the camera's light input and output as well as the sensitivity of the light obtained by the aperture through the ISO feature. We recommend that you set the light in and out control to between f/11 and f/16 and the ISO to 100 or less for your moon photo to turn out beautifully.
The app is free, but it also has a paid version where you can access more features such as filters and screen adjustment options for just R$ 9.90 which will be paid in one go. The free version already offers enough features for the app to work well and take good photos of the moon. It is only available for Android and you can download it by clicking on the button below.
ProCam X
In general, ProCam X is very similar to Camera FV-5. Both have the light in and light out feature and are great apps for taking pictures of the moon. What sets ProCam X apart is the WB feature, which balances the white elements in the photo, and EV, which increases the brightness of darker photos.
This app is only available for Android and also has a paid plan in addition to the free one, costing just R$ 14.99 paid in one go, which will allow the user to take photos of a higher quality than in its free version. The free version allows photos to be taken at a maximum resolution of 8MP, while the paid version limits them to up to 4K quality. Interested in the app? Click on the button below and start downloading now!
ProCamera
If you're an iOS user, you can download ProCamera, which is an excellent choice among the apps for taking pictures of the moon and is completely free. It comes with almost all the main functions of a photographic camera, such as ISO, light input and output settings, focus and WB. All of these features are set to automatic when you download the app and make the lens immediately adjust to the environment you're in, allowing for incredible photos of the sky, even at night.
There is no paid plan for this app to take pictures of the moon, which makes it one of the best options on this list, but it is not available for Android, which limits its accessibility a little. If you have an iPhone and want to download it, just click on the button below and be happy!
Lunar photography techniques
Of course, it's not just apps for taking pictures of the moon that make a good image. You'll need more than just an app to get the perfect shot. To do this, we suggest that you position the camera well when shooting, paying close attention to the composition of the image so that external light from other sources or other objects doesn't get in the way of your shot and spoil your image composition.
Use tripods to hold cell phones in the right position can also be of great help and prevent the image from being shaky due to unwanted movements of the user's hand. When supporting the phone on the tripod, it's a good idea to use a timer so that there's no risk of the photo ending up blurry. Apps for taking pictures of the moon are very helpful, but none of them work miracles, so it's always a good idea to know a bit about framing before you take the plunge.
Conclusion
However, relying solely on your cell phone camera doesn't help much either, so it's essential to combine knowledge of framing with apps for taking pictures of the moon. Did any of the above catch your eye? Share your opinion with us in the comments! Also check out our article on apps that take pictures when you forget your phone's lock password!
