Most of the apps listed as a remote shutter haven't been updated in some time, so I'm not linking directly to one specific app. Remember there's a three or 10-second countdown, so time it accordingly.Īndroid Wear users can also use one of the many apps in the Play Store to perform the same function. Instead of running over to your phone at the precise moment you want to take a photo, use a remote shutter to trigger the camera and capture the shot.Īpple Watch owners can use the camera app installed on the watch to open and trigger the iPhone's camera. Keep your (protected) eyes on the eclipse to watch the real thing, and don't watch through your phone's display. Just search for time lapse apps and find one that works best for you. I recommend Camera FV-5 but there are plenty of other options in the Play Store.
HOW TO SEE THE ECLIPSE USING YOUR PHONE INSTALL
The phone will take care of the rest.įor Android devices, such as the Google Pixel, without a time-lapse setting, you will need to install a third-party app. Open the camera app, select time-lapse mode, and press the shutter button. Popular phones such as the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy line all have a built in time-lapse mode. Take a time-lapseįor the set-it-and-forget crowd, the easiest way to capture the entire eclipse is to take a time-lapse video. In this instance, you will undoubtedly want to lower the exposure setting in order to balance out the brightness of the sun. From there, typically, you will need to slide a finger up or down on the display to adjust the exposure amount. Once you have your phone placed on a tripod, long-press on the display to lock in the focus on the sun itself. Most phones have a camera app that allows you to lock both the focal point and the overall exposure. Here are three DIY tripods you can make yourself with common household items. Not only does this allow you to watch the eclipse without having to hold up your phone, but it will ensure you take a photo with the best results. Use a tripod or selfie stick to hold your device still. Use a small piece of Scotch tape if you're having a hard time placing the glasses over your phone's lens. NASA suggests using the glasses will help you get the best shot possible by reducing glare and eliminate the potential for damage. The eclipse shouldn't damage your phone's camera, but even NASA can't guarantee it won't happen (details are in the downloadable document). Putting those same glasses on your phone is also recommended. Not doing so can cause permanent damage to your eyes, and nobody wants that. It should go without saying, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention it: If you're going to look directly at the sun during the eclipse, you need to wear protective glasses. Here's everything you need to know about the eclipse. Right?Īnd since our phones are often our camera as well, here are some tips to take the best eclipse photos you can use with an iPhone or Android device. Of course, where you live (or plan on traveling to) will impact just how much of the eclipse you can see, but nonetheless, even if you can only see a small portion of it, you surely want to take photos. Unless you've been living under a rock, you undoubtedly know about the total solar eclipse moving across the US on Monday, August 21.
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