# CamControl BM — Blackmagic Camera Control App

> Remote control app for Blackmagic cinema cameras via wireless connections. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Shorten.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcontrol-bm/id6759278249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Shorten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877838093)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcontrol-bm/id6759278249/reviews.md

## What is CamControl BM?

Control your Blackmagic camera remotely via WiFi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth LE - from your iPhone or iPad.

Full control of recording, exposure, focus, iris, codec, monitoring, audio, and playback. Works with Pocket 4K/6K, PYXIS 6K/12K/17K, URSA Cine 12K/17K, URSA Mini Pro, and more. No cloud or account required.

APPLE WATCH
Roll record, monitor timecode, see battery and card status from your wrist. Direct over WiFi - no phone tether needed. Designed for crane shots, tight rigs, and anywhere your phone can't go.

CINE VIEW
One-tap declutter mode for set use. Hides everything except the essentials - ISO, WB, Shutter, FPS, Record, Timecode. Built with feedback from working 1st ACs.

RECORDING
One-tap record. Pre-record buffer (5s-10min). Live timecode. Still capture.

EXPOSURE
ISO, white balance, tint, shutter angle. Quick presets and step controls. Auto WB. ND filter control.

FOCUS AND IRIS
Precision slider with Near/Far controls. Unlimited named Focus Profiles with per-profile duration (0.5-5s) and easing - smooth, linear, ease in, ease out. Iris with f-stop readout. Auto-focus trigger.

AUDIO
Per-channel input selection (mic, 3.5mm, XLR). Gain control with live VU meters. Headphone level.

CODEC AND FORMAT
BRAW and ProRes. Resolution up to 12K. Multiple aspect ratios. Compression 3:1 to 18:1.

HIGH FRAME RATE
Off-speed toggle. Custom sensor frame rates for slow motion.

MONITORING
Focus peaking, zebras (highlight and skin tone), false colour, frame guides, safe area, clean feed output. LUT Manager with per-display toggle for SDI, LCD and USB-C, plus a free .cube library at camcontrol.com.au/luts.

COLOR CORRECTION
Lift, Gamma, Gain, Offset. RGBL sliders. Contrast, hue, saturation, luma.

PRESETS
Save and recall complete camera snapshots - ISO, white balance, shutter, codec and format - in one tap. Up to 20 named presets.

DIGITAL SLATE
Scene, take, reel, shot type and good-take flag. Take number auto-increments after every record stop, so the phone stays out of your way between setups.

MULTICAM
Gang cameras for sync control. Record, ISO, WB, shutter across up to 10 Blackmagic cameras over WiFi.

PLAYBACK
Browse and play clips via SDI/HDMI. Transport scrub controls.

MEDIA AND METADATA
Storage monitoring across media slots. Slate metadata written on set.

CONNECTIVITY
WiFi and Ethernet (REST API). Bluetooth LE. Auto-discover cameras - no manual IP entry.

COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
PYXIS 6K/12K/17K, URSA Cine Immersive 17K, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Broadcast G2 via WiFi/Ethernet. Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K via Bluetooth LE.

Built for cinematographers, 1st ACs, camera ops, DITs, and directors.

FREE AND PRO
Core control is free. Pro unlocks Apple Watch control, Presets, Digital Slate, Focus Profiles, LUT Manager, Multicam Gang and custom frame guide ratios - one-time in-app purchase.

## Key features

- Remote camera control (recording, exposure, focus)
- Apple Watch integration
- Cine View declutter mode
- Focus Profiles with easing
- Multicam sync control
- LUT Manager

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BMControl Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcontrol-bm/id6759278249/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not Properly Funtional

*2026-04-24*

Well, I wouldn’t pay for the Pro features. This app is barely functional with the URSA Cine 12K. And, Blackmagic’s free app works better. The interface is overly complicated with too much on one screen. Bluetooth+ had a better UI, but sadly that app hasn’t been updated in nearly 3-years and doesn’t support the latest cameras. Either way, at moment the Bluetooth+ app feels better to use even without proper functionality for the newest cameras. Use the free Blackmagic Cam App.

## Frequently asked questions about CamControl BM

### What Blackmagic cameras are compatible with CamControl BM?

CamControl BM supports PYXIS 6K/12K/17K, URSA Cine Immersive 17K, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Broadcast G2 via WiFi/Ethernet, and Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K via Bluetooth LE.

### Does CamControl BM have ads?

No, CamControl BM does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

### What features are included in the free version of CamControl BM?

The core control features for recording, exposure, focus, audio, and codec are free. This includes basic camera settings and monitoring.

### What are the Pro features in CamControl BM?

The Pro version unlocks Apple Watch control, Presets, Digital Slate, Focus Profiles, LUT Manager, and Multicam Gang functionality for a one-time purchase.

### How often is CamControl BM updated?

The app was last updated on May 25, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### Can I control multiple cameras with CamControl BM?

Yes, CamControl BM offers Multicam Gang control, allowing you to sync and control up to 10 Blackmagic cameras simultaneously over WiFi.

### What kind of monitoring features does CamControl BM offer?

CamControl BM provides focus peaking, zebras, false color, frame guides, safe areas, and a LUT Manager for advanced visual monitoring and color grading previews.

### Is CamControl BM available on Android devices?

CamControl BM is designed for Apple devices and is available on iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8 — 2026-07-21

NEW in 3.8:
- Shot Log (Pro): drop timecode markers while you shoot, rate takes, add notes, then export CSV or an EDL that imports straight into DaVinci Resolve as timeline markers.
- Multicam Status (Pro): a live dashboard of every camera on set - record state, timecode, battery and media remaining at a glance.
- Live Activity: recording status and timecode on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while rolling.

### 3.7 — 2026-07-07

The Bluetooth release.

New:
• Multi-Cam over Bluetooth (beta) — gang record, ISO, WB and shutter across multiple cameras with no network required.
• Full Colour Correction over Bluetooth — Lift / Gamma / Gain / Offset, contrast, hue and saturation now work over BLE, not just WiFi.
• True fractional frame rates over Bluetooth — 23.98 / 29.97 / 59.94 set correctly with proper M-rate handling.
• URSA Broadcast support — B4/servo zoom lenses report f-stop and focal length live in the app. Original URSA Broadcast confirmed over Bluetooth; G2 fix included.
• Follow Camera — the app's controls track changes made on the camera body.
• Pro unlock now works fully offline — airplane mode, remote locations, no signal.

Fixes and polish:
• Drop-frame timecode now displays correctly.
• Preset recall is reliable across format changes, with per-step failure reporting.
• Multicam primary camera routing is now sticky through dropouts and reconnects.
• Camera-triggered record start/stop is detected over Bluetooth.
• Colour correction no longer crashes at maximum gain over Bluetooth, and Reset All resets every channel.
• Format changes send only changed fields, so cameras no longer reject them.

### 3.6 — 2026-06-14

• Follow Camera toggle in Color Correction — keeps the app's CC values in
    sync when another controller (BMD desktop, USB-C CCU panel) is also
    adjusting the camera. Pair with Heartbeat OFF for live multi-controller
    setups.
  • Larger slider grab handles on iPad; the iOS text-select popup is no
    longer triggered by long-pressing a slider.
  • Multi-Cam Bluetooth (Beta) — gang multiple BLE cameras for synchronized
    record, ISO, white balance, shutter.
  • Pricing updated; "Restore Purchase" hint added for users whose receipt
    was reset after a fresh install.

### 3.5 — 2026-05-25

NEW — Cine View: a stripped-back, distraction-free screen showing just the essentials (ISO, WB, Shutter, FPS, Record, Timecode). One tap from Settings to enable, one tap to exit. Built for working ACs and DPs who want critical info
  only on set.

  NEW — Apple Watch app: control your Blackmagic camera straight from your wrist. Roll record, monitor timecode, see battery and remaining card space. Direct over WiFi, no phone tether needed in range — perfect for crane shots and tight
  rigs.

  IMPROVED — colour correction stability when the camera flushes settings during format changes or recording.

  IMPROVED — Bluetooth reliability, frame guide presets, and pre-record handling.

  50% off Pro until 1 July — one-time purchase, no subscription. Free tier stays free forever.

### 3.3 — 2026-04-23

NAB Special — 50% off Pro through April 30.

  New Pro features:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Presets — save and recall ISO, white balance, shutter, codec and format in one tap. Up to 20 named snapshots.
  • Digital Slate — scene, take, reel and shot type with auto-incrementing takes after every record stop.                                                                                                                                                                                           
  • Focus Profiles — unlimited named focus marks with per-profile duration and easing (smooth / linear / ease in / ease out).
  • LUT Manager — per-display LUT toggle for SDI, LCD and USB-C. Bluetooth LUT selector. Free .cube library at camcontrol.com.au/luts.                                                                                                                                                              
  • Multicam Gang — synchronised record, ISO, WB and shutter across up to 10 Blackmagic cameras over Wi-Fi.                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Custom frame guide ratios — type and save any aspect ratio.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  Fixes and polish:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Bluetooth audio routing now honestly reports the Wi-Fi-only limitation and greys out the per-channel dropdowns on BLE.                                                                                                                                                                          
  • Per-channel input availability matches the camera's own constraint rules.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • BMPCC4K audio input list and model detection tightened.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • WebSocket reconnect and BLE listener cleanup.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-27.*
