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Blackmagic Camera 2.1 Empowers iPhone 16 Pro Users with Advanced Control Features and High-Bitrate Recording Options

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On October 28, 2024

The new Blackmagic Camera 2.1 update introduces significant enhancements, particularly for iPhone 16 Pro users. One of the most exciting features is the integration of Camera Control, which allows users to adjust settings like zoom, exposure, focus, and ISO using intuitive gestures. This feature makes the app more versatile for filmmakers by turning the iPhone into a powerful camera system.

Blackmagic Camera 2.1 key features include:

Camera Control launching and recording support on the iPhone 16.
Control zoom, exposure bias, focus, and ISO settings via Camera Control in the iPhone 16.
Launch the app from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Camera Control button.
Ability to log into Blackmagic Cloud accounts.
Display time-lapse frequency and duration timecode on the overlay during recording.
Audio is now included in off-speed recording.
Improved overlays indicate when off-speed mode is active.
The option to limit HDMI monitoring to HD resolution.
Bit rate options when recording to H.264 and H.265 codecs.
And more, which you can read about, and download, here.

Some of the main features found in Blackmagic Camera:

Blackmagic’s digital film camera controls and image processing.
Full control of frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO.
Professional LUTs for a more cinematic look.
Multicam.
Record directly to Blackmagic Cloud in industry-standard files, up to 8K resolution.
Select a lens to use on the rear camera of the phone. For example, the iPhone Pro models have three cameras and lenses, wide-angle to telephoto, and the front lens.
The heads-up display (HUD) showcases status and record parameters, histogram, focus peaking, levels, frame guides, etc. Easily show or hide the HUD.
Film in 16:9 or vertical.
Remote control.

And don’t forget, the iPhone 16 Pro shoots 4K at up to 120 fps in Dolby Vision, and the camera is impressive with a 48MP Fusion camera with quad-pixel sensor. It can take full advantage of the Blackmagic Camera app.

Beyond this, the update adds several practical improvements:

Quick app access from the Control Center and Lock Screen.
Higher bitrate support for H.264 and H.265 codecs, making it easier to shoot high-quality videos without relying solely on ProRes.
Enhanced off-speed recording with audio and improved HDMI monitoring, which is now accessible across all interface pages.
Compatibility with DockKit accessories, such as Insta360 gimbals, which enhances stabilization options.
Improved timecode accuracy and synchronization, especially for use with Tentacle Sync devices.

The update is designed to work smoothly with Blackmagic Cloud and DaVinci Resolve, ensuring seamless integration between capturing and editing workflows. It’s available for free on the App Store but requires an iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or higher. For advanced options like Log profile recording, specific hardware (like the iPhone 16) is needed.

This update empowers content creators to leverage the iPhone’s advanced hardware with professional-grade tools for filming and remote monitoring setups. For more details, you can explore the original article on 9to5Mac.