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Tips & Tricks: PHOTOGRAPHY • Tap object of interest on your phone screen to autofocus. • For videos, tap and hold object of interest on phone screen for a second to lock focus. Tap again to release the focus lock. • In low light conditions, turn your phone screen brightness to its lowest level. • For long sessions, try using battery cases or phone chargers to prevent your battery from draining. APPS • Share photos and videos through various apps (e.g. FaceTime, Messages, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). • Apps that allow you to set exposure and focus manually can expand the potential of the adapter. This is especially helpful for telescopes to set longer exposure times to get the best images of sky objects. STABILIZATION • Place telescope on a stable surface to prevent external vibrations from shaking image. • To prevent shaking while capturing photos, attach headphones to smartphone and use the volume buttons to activate shutter. • Many phones have image stabilization features. Check your phone and turn on this feature if available. If not, there are camera apps with stabilization features. 14

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Tips & Tricks:
PHOTOGRAPHY
•
Tap object of interest on your phone screen to autofocus.
•
For videos, tap and hold object of interest on phone screen for a second to lock focus. Tap
again to release the focus lock.
•
In low light conditions, turn your phone screen brightness to its lowest level.
•
For long sessions, try using battery cases or phone chargers to prevent your battery from
draining.
APPS
•
Share photos and videos through various apps (e.g. FaceTime, Messages, Facebook,
Instagram, etc.).
•
Apps that allow you to set exposure and focus manually can expand the potential of the
adapter. This is especially helpful for telescopes to set longer exposure times to get the
best images of sky objects.
STABILIZATION
•
Place telescope on a stable surface to prevent external vibrations from shaking image.
•
To prevent shaking while capturing photos, attach headphones to smartphone and use the
volume buttons to activate
shutter.
•
Many phones have image stabilization features. Check your phone and turn on this feature if
available. If not, there are
camera apps with stabilization features.
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