Blackmagic Camera 3.0 — What’s new and why mobile filmmakers should care
Blackmagic Design has released Blackmagic Camera 3.0 for iOS (and Android), landing on September 10, 2025. This update brings significant new features aimed at improving mobile filmmaking workflows and parity with pro camera controls.
Highlights
- Clip syncing to controller: Remote syncing of clips from phones to the controller for smoother multi-device workflows.
- Reorganized toolbar & quick access: Redesigned navigation plus quick-tap access to presets, slate, camera controls and three programmable function buttons.
- Lens & zoom tools: Single-lens, zoom controls and new dolly-zoom options.
- Advanced FPS & time options: Enhanced FPS controls including off-speed and time-lapse modes.
- Camera light & histograms: New camera light controls and expandable histograms for better exposure monitoring.
- Built-in LUTs: Apple Log, Rec.709, Rec.2020, P3 D65 support.
- Higher recording flexibility: Open-gate recording resolution and 2.0 anamorphic desqueeze option.
- Improved auto features: Auto exposure refinements in auto mode and general performance/stability updates.
Release & where to get it
Release date: September 10, 2025.
Official product page: Blackmagic Camera — Blackmagic Design
App Store: Blackmagic Camera on the App Store
Further coverage: Newsshooter: Blackmagic Camera 3.0 for iOS & Android
Why it matters
Blackmagic Camera 3.0 bridges the gap between pro camera controls and mobile capture, making the iPhone/iPad (and Android devices) much more viable for serious filmmaking. The new sync, LUT support and open-gate recording especially benefit multi-device shoots and post workflows in DaVinci Resolve.
Questions for readers
What feature would you try first? Are you planning to replace a dedicated camera with a mobile setup? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Note: original coverage from industry sites and the official Blackmagic Design release were used; links to the product page and App Store are provided above.