# Blackmagic Camera

> Digital film camera controls and operating system for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Blackmagic Design Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 21,719 App Store ratings · 1,069 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 200 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2023-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews.md

## What is Blackmagic Camera?

Introducing Digital Film for iPhone and iPad!
Blackmagic Camera unlocks the power of your iPhone and iPad by adding digital film camera controls and operating systems! Now you can create the same cinematic ‘look’ as Hollywood feature films. You get the same intuitive and user friendly interface as Blackmagic Design’s award winning cameras. So it’s just like using a professional digital film camera! This means you can adjust settings such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance and ISO all in a single tap. Or record directly to Blackmagic Cloud in industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K! Recording to Blackmagic Cloud Storage lets you collaborate on DaVinci Resolve projects with editors anywhere in the world, all at the same time!

Get the "Hollywood Look" with Digital Film!
Blackmagic Camera puts the professional features you need for feature film, television and documentaries in your pocket. Now you can create YouTube and TikTok content with a cinematic look, and broadcast quality ENG! Imagine having a run and gun camera on hand to capture breaking news whenever it happens! Or use Blackmagic Camera as a B Cam to capture angles that are difficult to reach with traditional cameras, while still retaining control of important settings. Best of all, recording to Blackmagic Cloud allows you to get your footage to the newsroom or post production studio in minutes.

Interactive Controls for Fast Setup 
Blackmagic Camera has all the controls you need to quickly setup and start shooting!  Everything is interactive, so you can tap any item and instantly change settings without searching through confusing menus! The HUD shows status and record parameters, histogram, focus peaking indicators, levels, frame guides and more. Show or hide the HUD by swiping up or down. You can auto focus by tapping the screen in the area you want to focus. You can shoot in 16:9 or vertical aspect ratios, plus you can shoot 16:9 while holding your phone vertically if you want to shoot unobtrusively.

On Screen Heads Up Display
The heads up display, or HUD, controls have the most important camera controls such as lens selection, frame rate, shutter angle, timecode, ISO, white balance, gain and audio levels. You can adjust settings such as exposure by touching the ISO indicator, or you can change the audio levels simply by touching the audio meters. Everything is interactive, so if you tap any item you can instantaneously change its settings without having to search through complex menus!

Camera Setup Menus
The settings tab unlocks the full power of your phone’s camera, with quick access to advanced settings such as monitoring, audio, camera setup, recording and more! The record tab gives you total control over video resolution and recording format including industry standard Apple ProRes or space efficient H.264 and H.265. Plus, you can set anamorphic de-squeeze and lens correction settings. Professional audio options include AAC and PCM format and VU or PPM audio metering. You can even add external microphones! Or add 3D LUTs to recreate film looks!

Media
The Blackmagic Camera media tab has all the controls you need to browse or scrub clips for quick review, search and sort and view the upload status of your media. Access your media from Blackmagic Camera’s all clips folder by choosing the Media button to see the thumbnails for each clip you have stored. Plus, you can save to the files folder on the phone, send it to Blackmagic Cloud Storage via Blackmagic Cloud or manually choose which clips to upload to a project library. You can even sync media from Blackmagic Camera directly into the DaVinci Resolve project so you’re ready to edit!

Live Sync to Blackmagic Cloud Storage
When shooting with Blackmagic Camera, the video you capture can be instantly uploaded as a proxy file, followed by the camera originals, and saved to Blackmagic Cloud Storage. This means you can start editing quickly using your proxies, speeding up your workflow.

## Key features

- Digital film camera controls
- Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films
- Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO
- Record to Blackmagic Cloud
- Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K
- Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD)
- Professional audio options

## Chart rankings

- #26 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Blackmagic Camera?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem
- 🎨 Supports LUTs and color profiles
- 🔧 Extensive manual controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options
- 🔧 Confusing menu layout in some areas

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Most requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)
- Integrate Apple Watch remote control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,069)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Kyc

*2026-08-27, version 3.4.1*

Great

### 1/5 — Please make camera transitions smooth and not freeze while recording

*2026-08-26, version 3.4.1*

The app freezes every time I switch from 0.5 to 1x it messes up the video and the audio please fix on 16 Pro Max in the new iPhone 17s please and add spatial audio, please

### 5/5 — Excelente !!!! Lo mejor

*2026-08-26, version 3.4.1*

Definitivamente, si deseas mejorar un poco tus videos, te recomiendo 100% de esta aplicación, claro, debes de ver algunos tutoriales para que te den tres en el seteo básico y posteriormente en un seteo un poco más avanzado, sin embargo, con el seteo básico está súper bien.  Ánimo, al principio pudiera aparecer un poco difícil, sin embargo, conforme vas avanzando, tus videos se van viendo más profesionales. 👌🙏🏼👍🏼☀️

### 5/5 — Black magic

*2026-08-26, version 3.4.1*

Black magic is a great way to get started with your own video and that will help you learn about your own experience

### 2/5 — Not for photos

*2026-08-23, version 3.4.1*

It says photo and video but its clearly not for photos.

### 5/5 — это просто имбп

*2026-08-23, version 3.4.1*

круто

### 5/5 — Best camera app for filming videos

*2026-08-23, version 3.4.1*

All the settings can be a bit daunting at first but nothing a few simple Google searches can't fix. It truly unlocks your phone! If you want to do anything that required full control of your camera settings this is the app for you. All that said, it would be nice if I could take still photos (I just set it to time laps and extract the frame in post, lol)

### 3/5 — Great app but…

*2026-08-22, version 3.4.1*

The app on the phone is great. I love the controls and getting a great shot is easy. However, trying to use it on the Apple Watch is frustrating because it cannot stay awake and the screen freezes constantly making it harder to line up the shot as a single shooter.

### 4/5 — One of the Greatest

*2026-08-20, version 3.4.1*

Thank you so much for this app. It’s just so good for shooting something in iPhone. Unfortunately, I do have one problem with it: in my 17 pro max I’m faced with a great overexposure when I’m out on the sunny day. ISO is minimum, 24 FPS and 48 shutter speed, WB is okay. Whatever color space or codec I use it’s all the same. Not the camera issue ether since all other apps work just fine. It started ~25days ago, before this everything was great.

### 5/5 — Blackmagic

*2026-08-19, version 3.4*

Esta es la mejor herramienta en tu teléfono.🔥

## Frequently asked questions about Blackmagic Camera

### What does Blackmagic Camera do?

Blackmagic Camera transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. It provides advanced controls and an operating system similar to professional digital film cameras, allowing you to achieve a cinematic look for your videos.

### What are the key features of Blackmagic Camera?

Key features include professional digital film camera controls for adjusting frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO. It also offers recording in industry-standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K directly to Blackmagic Cloud, an interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), and professional audio options.

### Is Blackmagic Camera free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access its professional features without cost.

### What devices is Blackmagic Camera compatible with?

The app is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically iPhones and iPads. It leverages the advanced camera hardware and software capabilities of these devices to provide a professional filmmaking experience.

### How can I use Blackmagic Camera for my projects?

You can use Blackmagic Camera to create feature films, television content, documentaries, YouTube videos, TikTok content, and broadcast-quality ENG footage. It's also useful for capturing breaking news or as a B Cam for difficult angles, with footage easily transferable via Blackmagic Cloud.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.1 — 2026-08-19

• Apple Watch controls for codec, resolution and colorspace.
• Controller displays lens information for supported cameras.
• Support for latency specification in SRT stream settings.
• Addressed occasional video recording issue when losing app focus.
• Addressed issue with viewing Blackmagic Cloud folders.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 3.4 — 2026-07-22

• Additional camera controls with companion app for Apple Watch.
• Apple Watch complication for quick access to companion app.
• Support for remote control via Blackmagic Camera REST API.
• Use external lens setting now locks focus controls.
• Map focus and zoom demand controls from accessories settings.
• Support for Remote Camera Manager.
• Proxy clip manager to view and manage proxy media.
• Options to delete proxies when deleting media.
• Separate live stream settings for router and destination selection.
• Addressed front camera issues for iPhone 17 models.
• Addressed peak indicator refresh issue with expanded histogram.
• Addressed off speed control range in remote control workflows.
• Addressed stereo audio channel inversion in some scenarios.
• Support for updating settings to an existing preset.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 3.3.1 — 2026-04-18

• Camera control with companion app for Apple Watch.
• Support for full screen portrait mode HDMI output.
• Support for ProRes RAW stabilization in iOS 26.1 and above.
• Support for ATEM camera control with Blackmagic Camera ProDock.
• Support for Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demands.
• Front camera now supports portrait and landscape without rotation for iPhone 17.
• Addressed possible issue recording ProRes RAW from front lens.
• Addressed preview lag with Blackmagic Camera ProDock as audio source.
• Addressed open gate H.264 and H.265 using incorrect bit rates.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 3.3 — 2026-04-16

• Camera control with companion app for Apple Watch.
• Support for full screen portrait mode HDMI output.
• Support for ProRes RAW stabilization in iOS 26.1 and above.
• Support for ATEM camera control with Blackmagic Camera ProDock.
• Support for Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demands.
• Front camera now supports portrait and landscape without rotation for iPhone 17.
• Addressed possible issue recording ProRes RAW from front lens.
• Addressed preview lag with Blackmagic Camera ProDock as audio source.
• Addressed open gate H.264 and H.265 using incorrect bit rates.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 3.2 — 2025-11-06

• Support for live streaming to YouTube, Vimeo and Twitch.
• Support for SRT streaming to Blackmagic streaming processors.
• Support for streaming to custom RTMP and SRT servers.
• Improved feedback when connecting or disconnecting external storage.
• Option to select number of multi-view angles for remote control on iPad and Mac.
• Addressed recording issue when starting app with auto white balance.
• Addressed scenarios where audio monitoring would sometimes stop.
• General performance and stability improvements.

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