If you have a Samsung S22+ or a S22 Ultra, you can probably shoot the moon, no extra tools required. However, it is recommended that you use a tripod or brace your hands against something when taking the pic, as unsteady hands will make for a blurry photo.

How to take moon photos with Samsung’s S22 Ultra and S22+

All instructions are for the S22 Ultra, but I think it will work for the S22+ and any phone that probably has at least 11x zoom (yes it needs to be greater than 10x).

1. In your viewfinder, set the zoom to 10x and then centre on the moon.
2. Now, pinch to zoom and keep the moon as centre as possible. On the S22 Ultra, you’ll see a small zoomfinder box in the upper right of the corner.
3. Aim for a zoom of about 40-65x (for cameras that can support it). Then give the camera a second.
4. The flare should immediately fade to show you the moon’s details. Go ahead and snap!

And that’s it! Some tips:

Moon photo taking tips

• Use an external shutter button – This can help reduce hand shake when you press the phone’s shutter button. If you have the S22 Ultra, then yes, use the stylus!
• Brace your phone against something – For phones like the S22 Ultra, the digital (?) zoom can be compromised by shaky hands. I highly recommend either using a tripod or placing your phone on a level surface, or just bracing it against something that won’t move.
• Give the algo time to work – The moon image can look a bit blurry and less than stellar when you first press the button. However, give the post-processing software a few seconds to kick in – Samsung has done an amazing job with the software, revealing details you may not have noticed before.

Shoutout to PlacesAndFood on Youtube for the original guide!