MilkyCam User Reviews

Name: MilkyCam - Astrophotography
Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)

MilkyCam - Astrophotography

yong chong loh

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Brilliant app

This is the best iPhone app yet for Deep Sky Objects. Would love to see some updates, maybe with a zoom function for better focusing.
A+++ app

Ryans_grandad

3 years ago

Would not run

Was very excited to get and use this app. The first night I had close to a clear sky I couldn’t wait to get outside but alas, the first 2 attempts the app just shut down on me. 3rd through 10th time the app seemed to be working but even setting it at 1 minute exposure, it would pause after 20 seconds and never start again. Very disappointed I don’t believe that any image shown in the App Store was taken with this camera. For reference I was using a standard iPhone 11.

WD5269

4 years ago

Response from developer

Do email me at ustransit74@gmail.com At the time being, I don’t know what causes the stop at 20 seconds for your case. Could you restart your iPhone to rule out out of memory issue? Contact me.

Great!

I currently have an iPhone XR. The camera on it is a bit scuffed, but it works fine. I managed to capture some great pictures that I didn’t think I’d be able to on a cellphone. I’m upgrading to an iPhone 11 soon for the sole purpose of having a better camera system. I’ll be trying this app on that phone when I get it, and I’ll update this review. Looking forward to it! I love the fact that you can customize the settings without paying a ridiculous fee, like most of the other apps out there, and I totally respect the developer for it. Also, the exposure time is extraordinary, letting you keep capturing light for as long as you wish, basically. However, it does sometimes crash if you max out the settings. That’s not really an issue, though. This is a solid 5 stars!

Christian McKee-Byers

5 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your kind comment. I find that iPhone 12 mini is what make the leap. So get at least iPhone 12 if possible. You can see some Milky Way photos using iPhone 12 at https://m.facebook.com/yong54321/ Have fun!

Unparalled

I feel there’s no other app like this which stacks and tracks at the same time, its simply a genius idea. It turns an iphone into equivalent of a basic camera attached to a computer for processing, storing, and can even use it remotely with Team Viewer app using a computer, great for wintertime spontaneous astrophotography.

pictorial pic

6 years ago

Response from developer

Hi thanks for liking MilkyCam app. I would also try Team Viewer too.

Great!

The sliders are back! thanks man!

Journ7777

6 years ago

Response from developer

Hello. Thanks for the review. Please note that the next update is the fully tested new design. Please do not update to version 2.13 if you want the old version. The new update uses better algorithm. It means there is no running noise after long exposure stacking. The landscape will be clear while more stars are brightly displayed. It is like night mode, the only different is the exposure time extends from 1 minute to 60 minutes and more.

Doesn’t work

Doesn’t seem to work on iPad, new update just displays 4 red lines and start and stop.

xenz22

6 years ago

Wonderful App

Absolutely Nothing Bad Too Say, Much Better Than Any Other “Astrophotography” App Out There.

NoYinAllYang

6 years ago

Crash

Crashed time after time. Then Camera did the same. Rebooted phone. No longer crashes.
Suspect power outage during update of apps as cause.

jimlynnjulian

6 years ago

Response from developer

Already send in update version 2.08 to fix the crashes. Do email me @ ustransit74@gmail.com whether the camera button still crash.

Update

The latest update ruined this app. It has a terrible time locking on to stars which makes it useless please fix so i can gice this 5 stars again.

Updated review: the latest update seems to have fixed the problem to an extent. Depending on where I point the camera it is still having trouble locking onto a second target star. I can clearly see them through the app but it still won’t get a lock.

This happens about 50% of the time. I do love this app. When it works, it works fabulously. I have managed to get shots I that I used to only be able to get with my DSLR. Which is great because I don’t always have it with me.

The developer also does a wonderful job replying back to me and also in regards to updating the app.

It’s a shame some people have left so many low star ratings. This app far exceeds any app I’ve used thus far at doing what it says it can do.

neemopaice

6 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. I am interested to see your work using MilkyCam. Please email me or send a link! I have add back the option to choose and lock stars in version 1.96. To lock first or second star, simply tap the star in the image. You can do it before start or after start stacking. Thank you very much. PS. If you choose the Tripod mode, it is actually the same as previous version. Default Handhold mode make it even easier to shoot the night sky without a tripod.

iPhone 8+ and the night sky

I have been using this app for 30 plus nights. After some practice I have pleasing and measured results. I live 1677M above sea level with level 3 to 4 viewing conditions. On the same night I took two 900 second exposures of the constellation Taurus , one with the front 7mp camera and the other with the rear 12mp dual camera. A tripod is a must as is post image processing using the iOS internal EDIT functions. The iPhone captured what is printed on Map 5 of the Norton Sky Atlas. Awesome work to the developer, thank you.

Avi88tor

6 years ago

Response from developer

Hi Thanks for your feedback. I am very interested to see your work. Could you email me ustransit74@gmail.com or post online with a link? Note that the latest version goes without tripod. Certainly using a tripod will give better result. The handhold (hold the iPhone with hand) make it easier to shoot the night stars. Have fun!