Who’s ready to go take some pictures?!? Hello there. I'm Trisha Hershberger and in this episode
of DIY in 5 we’re going to show you 5 of the best Android apps for traveling photographers. Before we get started don’t forget to subscribe
and check out our other upcoming photography tips! Don’t worry, for all the apps we discuss
we’ll add links in the description below. Let me start off by saying that not all camera
apps are created equal, especially across all the different Android devices. One of the apps I really like
is Camera ZOOM FX. It's an upgraded photo taking app
that adds more features than just about every built-in app out there. There’s a free version to get you started,
but there’s also a paid version if want to help out an indie developer.
For the everyday photographer it has features
like an image stabilizer that waits until your hand is steady to take a picture. There are also some very handy burst mode
features that can shoot up to 50 frames a second! And, if you’re more into advanced features
like RAW image capture or manual DSLR controls the newer versions of the app have that too. OK, the winner for the hardest app to pronounce
in this list, The Photographers Ephemeris (Photographers Ephemeris?) It's a super handy tool for all the outdoor
photographers. For those looking to shoot during the golden
hour this app will be your best friend. We can all look up what
time sunrise and sunset is, but what if you need to
know where the light is coming from? With this app you’ll know which direction
that gorgeous golden light is approaching from. And not only that, it can also tell where the
moon is in the sky as well. All this info doesn’t come free though;
expect to pay a few bucks for this one. Speaking of apps you'll have to pay a bit
for, this one this next paid app is also great for anyone who plans to
shoot outdoors, but only in the U.S.
It's called NOAA High-Def Radar. What’s the one thing that ruins outdoor
photography quicker than darkness? Weather! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency,
or NOAA created an app that gives you near real time radar
images of weather in your area. You can also see forecast for the areas you
want to go so you can plan ahead. Pretty dang useful. Now, what about cleaning up photos we’ve
already taken? There’s Photoshop for that, no seriously. Did you know there’s a portable version
you can download for free? Heck to the yes! This doesn’t have all the same features
as the desktop version, so don’t expect to turn a horribly lit selfie into a magazine
cover but it can do some basic clean up. If you just want to reduce red-eye, clean
up some noise from low-light pictures, or clean up some of that weird haze, this is
the app for you.
There is even a simplistic version of the
band-aid tool. Now I just need it to extract backgrounds
and I'd be over the moon! Hear me out, Adobe! This next app is more for the pros and prosumers
in the audience, and isn’t just for travel. Lenstag is an online app where you register
all of your gear, including serial numbers, and is very handy for discovering any lost
or stolen equipment. The app works in two unique ways. If you’re looking to buy used equipment
you can do a check of the serial number to see if it’s been reported stolen or lost. Secondly, if your equipment has been taken
people can contact you if they come across it. There’s also a cool feature that scans photos
posted online, checks the EXIF data, and reports any new photos taken using your camera! Now that’s super handy! So what apps do you
use while you’re traveling? Let us know in the comments.
And if you need to free up storage on your
Android device, you can take even more pictures, then check out this video
for some helpful tips. I'm Trisha Hershberger and I'll see you next
week with more DIY in 5..