Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.2 Released – Remote Control for PYXIS Cameras

Software Update

by Jose PradaToday

Blackmagic Design has released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 2.2. The app keeps adding new features and updates and adapting to new models, like the Blackmagic Design PYXIS cameras, which now have remote control with the new version. Let’s take a look at the rest of the updates!

Since its release, Blackmagic Camera has become a standard for smartphone filmmaking. Its familiar user interface for those who are used to the Blackmagic ecosystem, the number of options, and improved reliability make it one of the top options for mobile filmmakers. Of course, the fact that it’s a free app also helps with its success. Let’s take a look at the new update.

Blackmagic Camera 2.2 new features

The latest iOS update introduces remote control functionality for PYXIS cameras, allowing users to manage settings such as focus, white balance, frame rate, and shutter angle directly from their phones. This is particularly useful in situations where the camera is positioned in hard-to-reach locations, making on-the-spot adjustments more convenient. Users can also start and stop recording the connected PYXIS camera and use it in a multicamera shoot.

Blackmagic Camera 2.2 for iOS also adds one feature I felt was missing from the beginning: the ability to click and drag multiple clips on the media tab. This streamlines the process of uploading or deleting multiple clips simultaneously, making it much faster and more efficient. This version also supports German and Italian and fixes an occasional bug where the image would flip when switching between front and back lenses when controlling a remote camera. 

Price and availability

As with previous versions, Blackmagic Camera 2.2 for iOS is now available for free from the Apple App Store. For more information, please visit Blackmagic Design’s app website.

What do you think of this new update? Are you currently using a PYXIS camera that you can control remotely? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!