Google Pixel 4’s Astrophotography Mode Is Coming To Older Pixels

Google Pixel 4’s Astrophotography Mode Is Coming To Older Pixels

The most magical feature of the Google Pixel 4’s camera is astrophotography mode. We checked it out last month and were blown away with the detail you could get with a phone and a tiny tripod.

Now it looks like the functionality will be rolled out to older Pixel models.

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The 7.2 update for the Pixel’s default camera app has already begun rolling out. One of the improvements it brings is astrophotography functionality for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3 and even the mid-range Pixel 3a. I didn’t think that phone could possibly get any better for the price, and yet here we are.

Sadly, if you have an original Pixel you won’t get the new photography mode. But considering that Google has also stopped providing updates for this device, this isn’t surprising.

The new star gazing mode is an extension of the Pixel’s Night Sight mode – which can already take some damn fine pictures in dark and low light conditions. Astrophotography mode allows you to capture stars and even the Milky Way.

The mode automatically toggles on if the device detects enough darkness and stillness. This means that it needs to be secured in a Tripod before it will work. Trust me, I tried holding my hand still for far too long testing this.

If you haven’t noticed the Camera 7.2 update on your device yet, you can download it here.

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[Digital Trends]


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