Unlock iPhone Filmmaking: Blackmagic’s Camera Dock Unleashes Pro Features
▼ Summary
– Blackmagic Design announced the Camera ProDock, which adds professional camera connections to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
– The dock includes extra USB-C ports, BNC connectors, and supports genlock for syncing with multiple cameras and filmmaking gear.
– It enables the iPhone to connect to professional video tools like switchers and timecode generators, useful for multi-cam environments and virtual productions.
– The ProDock features HDMI, USB-C, audio, genlock, and timecode ports, plus locking mounting points for secure integration into filming rigs.
– Priced at $295 and available through Blackmagic Design resellers and Apple, it works with the free Blackmagic Camera app for professional videography.
Blackmagic Design has officially launched its new Camera ProDock, a powerful accessory that transforms the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max into professional filmmaking tools. This dock introduces a range of high-end connections previously unavailable on smartphones, making it easier than ever to integrate an iPhone into a professional video production workflow.
Priced at $295 and available through Blackmagic’s global resellers and Apple, though currently listed as “coming soon” on Apple’s online store for $299.95, the Camera ProDock connects directly to the iPhone’s USB-C port. It unlocks the ability to interface with professional video equipment such as switchers, timecode generators, and external storage drives. A key feature is its support for genlock synchronization, which allows the iPhone to match its capture rate with other cameras in a multi-camera setup or to film LED walls in virtual productions without flickering.
The dock includes three additional USB-C ports, a locking 12V DC power input, an HDMI port for connecting an external monitor, and two BNC connectors for genlock and timecode integration. It also features dual 3.5mm stereo audio input and output jacks, enabling the use of external microphones and headphones. For added stability, the top and bottom of the dock include locking mounting points, allowing it to be securely attached to professional filming rigs.
Designed to work seamlessly with the free Blackmagic Camera app, the ProDock offers videographers manual controls and professional tools not available in the standard iOS camera app. The locking power input ensures that connected USB-C accessories remain powered even when the rig is in motion, providing reliability during dynamic shoots.
This accessory marks a significant step forward in mobile filmmaking, bridging the gap between consumer smartphones and professional cinema equipment.
(Source: The Verge)
