However, due to take photos rather than as the main function of a smartphone, of course there are some disadvantages when it invited to communication tools snapped pictures. Particularly when capturing certain moments,
such as photographing fireworks. Because the limitations of the camera in a smartphone, can not take it with perfect objects with less lighting.
However, although the results are not such as digital cameras, smartphones can be maximized to capture momentum less lighting. Besides setting, instinct taking photos, and support third-party applications is also a determining factor for the image produced can be beautiful.
Here are tips-tricks on how to photograph fireworks objects for your iPhone or smartphone handsets running the Android OS:
1 - Turn off the flash on your camera
In many of the latest smartphones, either Android or iPhone, is usually also added function of high dynamic range (HDR) where - in many cases - just to help take good pictures.
But what must be remembered is that HDR is not appropriate for objects such as fireworks, due to the rapid bursts. This feature is not fast enough to subdue him. So, be sure to also feature HDR is in the off position.
If your Android smartphone user, you should check out some additional settings to photograph, such as:
- Features stabilizer. If there are, please turn it on.
- Features ISO. If available, change it manually to ISO 400 for best results.
- Obviously, make sure that your smartphone's camera is set to the highest possible resolution. Impact, prepare an extensive memory, because it usually produces huge files anyway.
2 - Additional applications (iPad)
If you use 3 or iPad 2 and iPhone 4S are already running iOS version 5.0 and above, can also make use of an application called Cortex Camera was sold for U.S. $ 3 on iTunes.
This application can help take great photos in low light conditions. The thing to remember is that when you press the shutter button (shutter button), you must hold a smartphone with a stable for 3 seconds.
Cortex Camera is one additional application is quite capable, as capable of reducing noise and lift the sharpness of images in low light though.
3 - Additional applications (Android)
As for the Android users, can also be tested Night Camera app that can be downloaded free of charge, or pay U.S. $ 3 for the Pro version.
How it works is not much different from the iOS's application. Because this application can smoothly adjust some settings to capture the best night.
4 - Use extra features
Android smartphones have an advantage over the presence of burst mode feature. This feature can be tried to photograph fireworks.
Why, the ability of a series of 'shots' image with a single push, able to make choices where you have the best possible images.
If it does not have this feature, do not worry. For you Android users can use third party applications such as Fast Burst Camera, worth USD 3 only.
This application allows users to take 30 frames per second for smartphones with high end quality, or 5 to 10 frames per second for a specification that is not too high.
5 - Accessories
We have had a lot of accessories such as tripods are specially made for the smartphone to take a picture position can be kept stable. So you can also take advantage of these tools.
However, if lazy take, there are other tricks that can shoot stable position. You can reduce the movement by leaning. Say like a docked on trees, cars, walls or other.
But do not all use the digital zoom to take a close distant objects. Because it's an easy way to ruin the image.
If you want to get a close-up is better, you are better off physically moving closer.
6 - Supplementary
If not satisfied, no additional accessories to make your smartphone like a pocket camera or DSLR. For this problem, the iPhone is superior.
For added accessories are quite a lot of variations. For example iPhone lens as professional lenses that can do 6x optical zoom.
Well, now live from your perseverance to wait for the right moment. Happy hunting!
