Blackmagic Camera app gets Apple Watch companion
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Blackmagic Design has released version 3.3 of its Blackmagic Camera app, introducing a new companion app for Apple Watch that allows users to control the iPhone's camera and view the full viewfinder directly on their wrist.
- The Apple Watch app displays timecode, focus settings, resolution, battery life, audio levels, and recording controls, with options to toggle camera features such as autofocus, exposure, stabilization, and live streaming.
- Additional updates include support for full-screen portrait mode HDMI output, ProRes RAW stabilization on iOS 26.1+, ATEM camera control with Blackmagic Camera ProDock, and improved front camera functionality on iPhone 17.
- Several bug fixes address issues with ProRes RAW recording, preview lag when using Blackmagic Camera ProDock as an audio source, and incorrect bit rates in open gate H.264 and H.265 formats.
- The Blackmagic Camera app 3.3 and its Apple Watch companion are now available for free on the App Store for both new and existing users, enhancing video shooting flexibility and control on iPhones.
