I'm using Photopills as well but i recently heard about Planit Live which has the same function and it's free. Will have to try it after the lockdown :)
Planit live isn't quite the same...I did a comprehensive review between Planit pro/live, photopills and TPE recently: th-cam.com/video/ooGmAX9oCCw/w-d-xo.html&t Check it out if you haven't seen it already. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography i missed that video ! thank you for sharing. but just talking about the virtual reality function, on both of the app the result is average for my point of view. At list, planit live is free for the moon
I love this video, can you make another one about the app covering its features..cheeky I know but just a thought. I love the pace and tone of your videos. Thank you
With light pollution I just find the light pollution map websites and then save them to my phone, so it appears as a square on my phone and takes me directly to the website. 👍
Yes it will. The only thing it might not do is update your location, so the best bet is to open it when you still have a signal so it knows the approximate location you're at. 👍
Thanks Ravi, It’s well worth getting for all different types of photography...people sometimes think I’m taking a selfie...I’m actually using PhotoPills!! 😆
@@mikesphotography I purchased the android version of photopills. Wonderful app. Same experience happened when using AR. Many thought taking selfies or taking images of them. Ha ha ha... Callibration is little bit not good. Also found similar to this app, Planit pro for photographers, which is also the same. But have equal facilities. The virtual reality view finder in this app is good. Take a trial. Hope you will love it.
That’s excellent...and I agree, sometimes the calibration can be a little off. I always take a compass with me on photo shoots just to make sure it’s right. I’ll have to try planitpro...will be interesting to see how different it is. I’ve purchased the photographers ephemeris but that looks to be not good compared to PhotoPills. Thanks for watching!! 😁👍
@@mikesphotography I agree sir. TPE have many features only for iOS devices. Moreover UI is not good. Before buying planit pro, please watch certain tutorials for planit. Because learning curve is tricky. But definitely have equal features with Photopills. More representative UI is available in planit pro for photographers app. Use the following links and watch these videos before buying... th-cam.com/video/wnhP-nMjxlQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/MC7o9mTTE0Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/bna8_Mj8Bso/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/_eQS2m2u81c/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much Eugene, it was a great night.....although I did have a close encounter with a camel spider which was big and fast!!....on a positive note, it made me pack up super quick!! 😆
Might be worth renting a lens if you’re going to a place like Hawaii!! I hear you can get some fantastic nightscapes there if the moon is in the right part of the cycle. 😁👍
Hi Mike, Thanks for the awesome content in this channel. Came across this video today only. As this is around 2 years old, did you come across any other alternative app better than Photo pills?
And thank you Jibin for watching! I did a video on three different apps which was quite interesting The photographers ephemeris, Planit pro and Photopills...check it out when you get the chance: th-cam.com/video/ooGmAX9oCCw/w-d-xo.html&t Thanks for watching 😁👍
Does this app need an active internet connection? Is there any way to pre-load the app with a location your travelling to? Example, if I’m travelling for vacation and don’t have a data plan and won’t be on wifi, can I still use the app and the AR feature?
Hi Greg, I’ve used it in areas where I have no phone signal just fine. I’m not sure when going abroad. I might have to test it to find out..and then do a video on it...🤔 Thanks for watching. 👍
Ummm, no. Photopills is a photography planning app. You need a camera app...and this changes depending on whether you have an android phone or an iphone.
PHOTOPILLS SHOULD BE THANKFUL TO YOU BECAUSE YOU MADE A WONDERFUL VIDEO . PHOTOPILLS OFFICIAL CHANNEL IS NOT GOOD GUYS ACCENT MAKE ME LOOSE INTEREST IN BETWEEN . YOUR VOICE WAS SO GOOD SUBSCRIBED GOING TOMORROW TO SARISKA NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAOHING ASTRO
Thanks so much Ishan! It is one of my favorite apps...ive tried planit Pro, and the photographers ephemeris and I always keep coming back to photopills. 😁👍 Thanks for the sub, watching and commenting, much appreciated. 😁👍
I’ve never had a problem with it. The compass on the phone seems to work with no signal and the ar functions seem to run off that. I’d suggest checking out the locations with the app before you go and then keeping the app open in the background.
Hey Gerald, It’s the photographers ephemeris: www.photoephemeris.com I haven’t used it yet, some of my friends have and it’s apparently very similar to PhotoPills.
I thought this was in Namibia. I was gonna ask you about some tips getting around the desert. I have this wild idea of renting a 4 by 4 and driving from Cape Town all the way to Namibia and camp out there.
Now, I’ve never done that drive...only ever gone as far as Langebaan, but I think it’s doable. 4x4 driving in the desert can be tricky sometimes, it’s best to travel in a group of at least two 4x4s if you’ll be in the dunes with tow ropes, compressors and rescue gear. It’s very easy to get stuck! If you’re sticking to the highways it’s a lot more straight forward. If I was you, I’d ask around and find out what the drive is like off people who have already done it...Namibia is definitely a place I want to visit...fantastic dark skies and huge dunescapes! Good luck with that trip and let me know how you get on! 👍
This is the best video I've seen most of the others are so confusing
Thanks so much Steve! 😁👍
Hi Mike,
Excellent Videos. Keep up the good work. 😀
Thanks so much Nevil! 😁👍
Excellent explanation. Thank you for taking time to make this.
No worries, thanks for watching Joseph! 😁👍
I'm using Photopills as well but i recently heard about Planit Live which has the same function and it's free. Will have to try it after the lockdown :)
Planit live isn't quite the same...I did a comprehensive review between Planit pro/live, photopills and TPE recently: th-cam.com/video/ooGmAX9oCCw/w-d-xo.html&t
Check it out if you haven't seen it already. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography i missed that video ! thank you for sharing. but just talking about the virtual reality function, on both of the app the result is average for my point of view. At list, planit live is free for the moon
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
No worries Mario, thanks for watching. 😁👍
Such a relaxing voice. Great video man and I have used your videos with some great results. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks so much Carlton. I'm glad I've been able to help!
Plenty more to come so make sure you keep checking back. 👍
great video Mike. I've had this app for a while but was so overwhelmed by it that i never really used it. Thanks!
There are a lot of functions in the app! I’m glad it has helped. 😁👍
Nice quick helpful info
Thanks very much! 😁👍
Hi Mike
I just heard about this app and your tutorial was perfect !
Not too much information just clear and concise.
Just subbed 🙂
Thanks so much Steve! I'm glad it has helped. 👍👍
And thanks for subbing, much appreciated. 😁👍
Thank you for the short and very informative tutorial.
No worries. I hope it helped! 😁👍
Just so you know I purchased the app Photopills just because of this video and I came here from your Bortle scale video. good stuff and thanks.
Excellent! I'm glad you liked the tutorials and I hope you like the app...it is such a good tool for planning photo shoots. I use it all the time! 😁👍
I love this video, can you make another one about the app covering its features..cheeky I know but just a thought. I love the pace and tone of your videos. Thank you
Thanks so much. I'll add it to the list. 😁👍
Thank you !!!!
No worries, and thank you for watching Noemi! 😁👍
Superb Mike thanks again
No worries, I hope it helped! 👍
Like always very good video, keep going ! Thank you very much for your work !
Olivier MARSZALEK thanks for the words of encouragement!! I love this app and wanted to show everyone how I use it! 😁👍
Excellent
Thank you so much Matt 😁👍
love it, thanks mate
Awesome! Glad you like it! Thanks Trudel! 👍
You should have way more subscribers.
Thanks man....they’re building up slowly but surely!! 😁👍
Hi Mike
Great video, very informative. Can you tell me if the Canon 6D is a listed camera in the app please before I purchase it. Thanks
No worries Mark, Glad you liked the video. Yes both the 6D models are in the list (mark 1&2).
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography thanks, I’ve purchased it now, can you recommend an app to show light pollution please?
With light pollution I just find the light pollution map websites and then save them to my phone, so it appears as a square on my phone and takes me directly to the website. 👍
@@mikesphotography sorry one more question 🙋♂️ will the app work with no service ie, if I’m in a forest 🌳?
Yes it will. The only thing it might not do is update your location, so the best bet is to open it when you still have a signal so it knows the approximate location you're at. 👍
Keep it up Mike. Good videos.
Thanks Jigish! Lots more to come so keep coming back every week for more content!! 😁👍
Looks like app is pretty much interesting. Wonderful video. Super.
Thanks Ravi,
It’s well worth getting for all different types of photography...people sometimes think I’m taking a selfie...I’m actually using PhotoPills!! 😆
@@mikesphotography I purchased the android version of photopills. Wonderful app. Same experience happened when using AR. Many thought taking selfies or taking images of them. Ha ha ha...
Callibration is little bit not good. Also found similar to this app, Planit pro for photographers, which is also the same. But have equal facilities. The virtual reality view finder in this app is good. Take a trial. Hope you will love it.
That’s excellent...and I agree, sometimes the calibration can be a little off. I always take a compass with me on photo shoots just to make sure it’s right.
I’ll have to try planitpro...will be interesting to see how different it is. I’ve purchased the photographers ephemeris but that looks to be not good compared to PhotoPills.
Thanks for watching!! 😁👍
@@mikesphotography I agree sir. TPE have many features only for iOS devices. Moreover UI is not good. Before buying planit pro, please watch certain tutorials for planit. Because learning curve is tricky. But definitely have equal features with Photopills. More representative UI is available in planit pro for photographers app.
Use the following links and watch these videos before buying...
th-cam.com/video/wnhP-nMjxlQ/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/MC7o9mTTE0Q/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/bna8_Mj8Bso/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/_eQS2m2u81c/w-d-xo.html
Thanks dude, much appreciated!! 😁👍
That photo at 2:35 is amazing - excellent.
Thanks so much Eugene, it was a great night.....although I did have a close encounter with a camel spider which was big and fast!!....on a positive note, it made me pack up super quick!! 😆
Lol... that must have been a scary moment.
It definitely got the hairs on the back of my neck standing up!!
Excellent video
Thanks Gary!
NICE
This video was super helpful. You deserve more subscribers.
Thanks so much Courtney! Photopills is a great little app isn't it!!
Thanks for watching. 😁👍
the app is so helpful.
So tempting... I like to do some night shots next month in Hawaii but... I only have the kit lens... hmmmmm....
Might be worth renting a lens if you’re going to a place like Hawaii!! I hear you can get some fantastic nightscapes there if the moon is in the right part of the cycle. 😁👍
Mike Smith I’ve definitely been considering it.
I’ll warn you...it is quite addictive!! 😁
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the awesome content in this channel.
Came across this video today only. As this is around 2 years old, did you come across any other alternative app better than Photo pills?
And thank you Jibin for watching! I did a video on three different apps which was quite interesting The photographers ephemeris, Planit pro and Photopills...check it out when you get the chance: th-cam.com/video/ooGmAX9oCCw/w-d-xo.html&t
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography sure. Thank you Mike
Does this app need an active internet connection? Is there any way to pre-load the app with a location your travelling to? Example, if I’m travelling for vacation and don’t have a data plan and won’t be on wifi, can I still use the app and the AR feature?
Hi Greg,
I’ve used it in areas where I have no phone signal just fine. I’m not sure when going abroad. I might have to test it to find out..and then do a video on it...🤔
Thanks for watching. 👍
hello, thanks for the tutorial, how is photopills compared to Planit pro on iOS? thanks,
No worries. I hope it helped!
I haven’t used Planit pro yet but I’ll definitely have a look at that one and see which one is better. 👍
outstanding
Thanks so much. 😁👍
Can I get RAW imgages from
Photopills??
If not, which app allows to save RAW images ?
Ummm, no. Photopills is a photography planning app. You need a camera app...and this changes depending on whether you have an android phone or an iphone.
Damn you Mike... *Buys Photopills*
Haha!! It’s well worth it...once you start using it, you won’t be disappointed! 😁👍
how many foo fighter shirts do you have?
Haha! Not enough!! 😆😆😆
PHOTOPILLS SHOULD BE THANKFUL TO YOU BECAUSE YOU MADE A WONDERFUL VIDEO . PHOTOPILLS OFFICIAL CHANNEL IS NOT GOOD GUYS ACCENT MAKE ME LOOSE INTEREST IN BETWEEN . YOUR VOICE WAS SO GOOD SUBSCRIBED GOING TOMORROW TO SARISKA NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAOHING ASTRO
THUMBS UPPED
Thanks so much Ishan!
It is one of my favorite apps...ive tried planit Pro, and the photographers ephemeris and I always keep coming back to photopills. 😁👍
Thanks for the sub, watching and commenting, much appreciated. 😁👍
What is another app?
There is Planit Pro or The Photographers Ephemeris. 👍
Sold! Lol to bad no affiliate link would have used it.
Haha! No worries...it's just good to point people in the right direction for awesome photography tools. 😁👍
Will the app work without any internet connection? I would mostly be using the app in areas far from any cellular coverage
I’ve never had a problem with it. The compass on the phone seems to work with no signal and the ar functions seem to run off that.
I’d suggest checking out the locations with the app before you go and then keeping the app open in the background.
Mike Smith does that make it very large in size (mb on your phone storage)? If yes/no, how large is it? :)
I never thought about that until you asked! I just checked and it’s way down the list....34.1MB.....so not much at all!! 👍
Mike Smith thank you for replying so far! That's amazing! It takes sooo little space😄
No worries, glad I could help! I know, I was surprised as well!! 👍
Hey mike what is other app?
Hey Gerald,
It’s the photographers ephemeris:
www.photoephemeris.com
I haven’t used it yet, some of my friends have and it’s apparently very similar to PhotoPills.
Ok. Thanks..
Foo fighters
Rock on! 🤘
Was this in Namibia?
No, unfortunately not...I’d love to go there though.
This is in the desert about 1 hour east of Dubai. 👍
I thought this was in Namibia. I was gonna ask you about some tips getting around the desert. I have this wild idea of renting a 4 by 4 and driving from Cape Town all the way to Namibia and camp out there.
Now, I’ve never done that drive...only ever gone as far as Langebaan, but I think it’s doable. 4x4 driving in the desert can be tricky sometimes, it’s best to travel in a group of at least two 4x4s if you’ll be in the dunes with tow ropes, compressors and rescue gear. It’s very easy to get stuck!
If you’re sticking to the highways it’s a lot more straight forward.
If I was you, I’d ask around and find out what the drive is like off people who have already done it...Namibia is definitely a place I want to visit...fantastic dark skies and huge dunescapes!
Good luck with that trip and let me know how you get on! 👍
Anyone download for free???
Nope...and if you can afford a camera this is a relatively small investment to make for a lot of value.
Hey, im a Mike Smith too!
Haha! My brother from another mother!! 😆😆 Great name!! 👍👍
What is another app?
There is Planit Pro or The Photographers Ephemeris. I did a video on all three a while back: th-cam.com/video/ooGmAX9oCCw/w-d-xo.html&t
👍
Thank you