Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Camera ProDock, a new dock that adds professional camera connections to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, created to make it easier to use as a fully featured production camera. Blackmagic Camera ProDock works with the Blackmagic Camera app to add support for external timecode, genlock, audio, SSD recording and more, transforming iPhone further into a production tool that fits seamlessly into high-end studio and on-set environments.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock is available now from Apple Store online and Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$295, excluding duty.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock enables additional production flexibility with iPhone with the connections needed to build a custom rig. It also supports the high-end features for Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone like ProRes RAW and genlock.
Customers get connections for HDMI monitoring, microphones, headphones, genlock, USB C for external disks and power. Blackmagic Camera ProDock is designed to make it easier for customers to connect their iPhone to industry standard equipment such as timecode generators, lens control accessories and more.
“With professional BNC connections, Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings external genlock and timecode to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, making it possible to keep all devices in perfect sync,” the announcement states. “Genlock ensures that every frame of video is captured in sync with other sources, such as cameras and switchers, preventing issues like dropped frames. It also lets customers shoot LED walls without distracting flickering or tearing, which is important for virtual production.”
When customers are shooting with multiple cameras, timecode allows each camera to start and stop recording independently. DaVinci Resolve then uses the recorded timecode to sync the shots from all cameras to save filmmakers time without sorting and manually aligning thousands of shots.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock is designed to accommodate a wide range of accessories, from audio recording to external storage and remote controls. It features 3 USB-C ports for lens and camera control accessories, and high-speed external SSDs for recording. The power management system is designed to ensure everything can run at the same time, while powering iPhone. There are 3.5mm connections for microphones and headphones, and a full-size HDMI output for on-set monitoring. Whether building a compact handheld rig or a high-end production setup, Blackmagic Camera ProDock provides the connections to work with industry standard gear.
“Blackmagic ProDock uses Blackmagic Camera to support the powerful videos features of iPhone for high-end productions,” the announcement continues. “Customers get the same intuitive and user-friendly interface as Blackmagic Design’s award-winning cameras. It’s just like using a professional digital cinema camera.”
Customers can adjust settings such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance and ISO in a single tap. Or, record directly to Blackmagic Cloud in industry standard files, such as ProRes, up to 4K, and ProRes Raw. Blackmagic Cloud storage is designed to allow customers to collaborate on DaVinci Resolve projects with editors anywhere in the world, all at the same time.
“iPhone has become an incredibly powerful tool for filmmaking and with new features like genlock, the possibilities continue to expand,” says Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design CEO. “The new Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings even more flexibility by adding the professional connections filmmakers expect from a cinema camera to iPhone. When used with Blackmagic Camera, customers also get digital film camera controls, making it the perfect device for multicam and virtual productions. We can’t wait to see how customers are now able to use iPhone in their productions!”
Blackmagic ProDock Features
Adds professional camera connections to iPhone.
Supports the Blackmagic Camera app on iPhone.
Supports genlock on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max to synchronize multiple cameras for multi-cam production.
Synchronizes cameras and LED walls for flicker free virtual production with iPhone.
External timecode input for syncing multiple iPhone recordings when editing.
Includes USB-C expansion ports for accessories and external flash disks.
Locking 12V DC input powers ProDock, iPhone and all USB-C accessories.
Includes HDMI output, for connecting to monitors and displays.
Includes 3.5mm stereo audio output for monitoring using headphones.
Includes 3.5mm stereo input for external camera mics or wireless mics.
Includes 1/4-20 pin lock mounting points on top and bottom for easy rigging.
Availability and Price
Blackmagic ProDock is available immediately for US $295, excluding local duties and taxes, from Apple Store online and Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.
