# RawCam Astrophotography — Beginner Astrophoto Stacking

> Astrophotography app for capturing and processing night sky photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by yong chong loh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawcam-astrophotography/id6443802403 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawcam-astrophotography/id6443802403/reviews.md

## What is RawCam Astrophotography?

Credit: The M51 Whirlpool galaxy photography is shot by Adam Kohorn using iPhone 13 Pro.

A simple and convenient app for astrophotography. It has 3 main commonly used tasks

1. To take photo of the night sky in RAW format. 
2. To take video of the night sky. It is useful further processing on laptop or app such as VideoStack.  
3. To stack live frame of the night sky. It saves to TIFF format.

All above 3 tasks has auto focusing for stars. Tap the center of the screen to activate auto focusing. You can also adjust the ISO, Expousre, Focus and White Balance manually before starting the tasks. 

Tutorial videos:
https://youtu.be/yMwrJgzJiAo
https://youtu.be/GY5q7bp8r88

How it works?
1. Point device at the night sky.
2. Select task from 1. Long exposure 2. Photo 3. Video
2. Adjust the camera setting e.g. ISO, Exposure, Focus and White Balance.
3. Tap Start button.
4. Adjust the MTF slider for brightness during stack task.
5. Tap Stop and it will automatically save in gallery. 

Recommendation:
It is good to save a short video and do a live stacking. Having a video give you the flexibility and repeatability to stack the video frame at home on your laptop/phone with different software. A short live stacking gives you an expected image quality for the current sky conditions. A RAW photo of the sky may give you more details than a JPEG photo. 

Note:
 
- You can switch camera by tapping the CAM1 button.
- The long exposure mode comes with auto align and stack.

Read manual at https://deepskycolor.blogspot.com/2022/12/rawcam-manual.html

## Key features

- RAW night sky photography
- Night sky video recording
- Live frame stacking
- Auto star focusing
- Manual ISO, Exposure, Focus, White Balance adjustment
- Long exposure mode with auto align and stack

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawcam-astrophotography/id6443802403/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No zoom

*2025-01-07*

Easy to produce attractive astrophotography with this app but no magnification facility

## Frequently asked questions about RawCam Astrophotography

### What is RawCam Astrophotography used for?

RawCam Astrophotography is used to capture photos and videos of the night sky in RAW format, and to perform live stacking of celestial objects. It offers manual camera controls for better image quality.

### Can I take photos of the night sky with RawCam Astrophotography?

Yes, RawCam Astrophotography allows you to take photos of the night sky in RAW format. It also features a long exposure mode with auto alignment and stacking capabilities.

### Does RawCam Astrophotography support video recording?

Yes, RawCam Astrophotography supports recording videos of the night sky. These videos can be used for further processing on a laptop or with other mobile apps like VideoStack.

### How does the live stacking feature work in RawCam Astrophotography?

The live stacking feature in RawCam Astrophotography processes frames in real-time to create an expected image quality based on current sky conditions. The results are saved in TIFF format.

### Can I manually adjust camera settings in RawCam Astrophotography?

Yes, you can manually adjust ISO, Exposure, Focus, and White Balance before starting any task. Auto-focusing for stars is also available by tapping the center of the screen.

### What devices is RawCam Astrophotography compatible with?

RawCam Astrophotography is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is RawCam Astrophotography updated?

The latest version of RawCam Astrophotography is 1.69, and it was last updated on March 7, 2024. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### Does RawCam Astrophotography have ads?

No, RawCam Astrophotography does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.69 — 2024-03-07

- Fix some bugs.

### 1.68 — 2024-03-03

- Fix some bugs.

### 1.67 — 2024-03-01

- Fix some bugs.

### 1.66 — 2024-02-26

- Fix some bugs.

### 1.65 — 2024-02-26

- Debug some issue.

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All apps by yong chong loh: https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709

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