Blackmagic Design has released version 3.1.2 of its Blackmagic Camera app for iOS, further refining the feature-rich 3.1 update that introduced ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Open Gate recording, and powerful remote-sync tools.
The new release (App Store link) addresses several bugs while adding 1920×1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log, catching up with what’s possible with Apple’s latest generation of iPhone Pros.
Since we last covered version 3.0, both 3.1 and 3.1.2 have transformed the app from a capable companion to a professional-level tool, bridging smartphone capture with DaVinci Resolve workflows.
Remote camera control via the iPad version of Blackmagic Camera 3.1.2. Image credit: Blackmagic DesignMajor 3.1 update: ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and advanced control
Version 3.1 debuted support for ProRes RAW recording and Apple Log 2 on the new iPhone 17 Pro models, both of which Apple introduced in their Camera and Final Cut Camera 2.0 apps with the latest iPhone prior to that.
Blackmagic also added compatibility with its Camera ProDock, enabling HDMI monitoring, external timecode, and Genlock sync – features that mirror those of professional Blackmagic cameras. We just received the Blackmagic ProDock for review and will put it through its paces soon alongside the iPhone 17 Pro.
Blackmagic Camera app user interface. Image credit: Blackmagic DesignRedesigned user interface, fullscreen histogram and audio meters, remote camera control for multiple iPhones, LUT manager
The update didn’t stop at codec and hardware integration. A redesigned interface introduced a dedicated lens panel for quick zoom control and a new dolly-zoom automation mode. The histogram can now expand to full screen, complete with clipping indicators for each channel, while the audio meters gained a full-screen view for easier level monitoring.
Other key tools include:
- Remote camera control for multi-iPhone setups, allowing synchronized recording and live monitoring.
- Time-lapse mode directly within the frame-rate panel.
- Three programmable function buttons for fast access to custom settings like autofocus, ISO, or white balance.
- A new 2× anamorphic de-squeeze option and a comprehensive LUT manager that lets users import, export, or bake looks into footage.
- Proxy live sync, which uploads proxies to Blackmagic Cloud while recording, and a live-streaming section for direct cloud broadcasting.
Together, these additions made the iPhone feel much closer to operating a URSA Mini Pro or Pocket Cinema Camera, marking a major step toward unifying the mobile and professional ecosystems.
What’s new in version 3.1.2
Just released, the 3.1.2 update focuses on fine-tuning the experience while introducing 1920×1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log — a format ideal for reframing between horizontal and vertical outputs .
According to Blackmagic’s release notes, the patch also:
- Fixed an issue where stabilization could not be disabled.
- Resolved problems preventing immediate use of newly imported LUTs.
- Corrected orientation errors in ProRes RAW recordings when orientation lock was active.
- Addressed rare recording failures on iOS 26.
- Improved overall performance and stability.
This smaller update strengthens version 3.1’s new features, especially for mobile cinematographers using Apple Log workflows and DaVinci Resolve for color finishing.
We’ll dive into a full test of the iPhone 17 Pro and the Blackmagic ProDock shortly. If you have any specific requests of what you want to see tested, please comment below.
What’s your take on Blackmagic’s push into mobile cinematography with the continuous updates to the free Blackmagic Camera app – is the iPhone now ready for serious production work?