Blackmagic Design has updated its popular Camera app for iOS, with version 2.1 bringing notable new features aimed primarily at iPhone 16 users. Chief among these is the addition of Camera Control support, allowing users to adjust settings such as zoom, exposure, focus and ISO by simply swiping on the Camera Control button. The update follows version 2.0, which introduced native iPad support in August.
The app now also supports direct access from the iPhone’s Control Center, lock screen, or camera controls, streamlining the way users can launch and access its features. Blackmagic has also expanded accessory compatibility by adding support for DockKit-compatible devices, including the Insta360 Flow Pro gimbal, giving users more flexibility when recording stabilized video on the go.
Finally, Blackmagic Camera 2.1 introduces higher bitrate recording options for H.264 and H.265, allowing users to capture video with improved quality without having to rely on ProRes. This change could help users reduce the storage requirements of their footage without sacrificing quality.