Mavis Camera 8.2 has added iPhone 18 Pro support with variable aperture control, as well as ProRes RAW, HDMI output and a new API for custom workflows.
On iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Mavis Camera gives users direct access to the variable aperture through its Camera Control Wheel or onscreen thumbnails. The aperture can be adjusted while recording and works as part of both manual and automatic exposure.
Mavis Camera 8.2 also introduces ProRes RAW recording for supported all supported iPhone models. Users can capture ProRes RAW in 4K or Open Gate to an external SSD.
For external monitoring, Mavis Camera now provides a low-latency HDMI feed with a choice of clean video or info display. The info display shows key camera, recording and output details on a connected monitor, including exposure settings, focal length, recording state, timecode, capture format, audio levels and device status. Users can also carry monitoring tools and overlays such as tallies, guides, aspect-ratio masks, focus peaking, zebras and false colour onto the HDMI display.
Mavis Camera can also match the HDMI output refresh rate to the camera’s capture frame rate. According to Mavis’ internal testing, HDMI latency measured two frames at 29.97 fps. The HDMI Output works through a compatible HDMI adapter.
The new Mavis Camera API lets external applications, devices and production systems connect to the camera over a local network. Through a WebSocket connection, they can control recording, exposure, focus, white balance, zoom, lens selection, tally and colour shading, while receiving live updates when camera settings or status change. A built-in, browser-based API Playground lets users explore these controls without writing code.
This two-way communication makes it possible for developers, broadcasters, and production technology companies to build Mavis Camera into custom remote controllers, hardware control surfaces, multi-camera systems, studio automation, bespoke applications and wider production infrastructure.
Pricing & Availability
Mavis Camera can be downloaded for free, but the free version has quite a lot of limitations and limited features. An annual subscription costs $29.99 USD per year and unlocks all features included in Pro Pack, Film Kit, NDI, and the API. It is offered alongside the existing one-time in-app purchases, which remain valid for customers who have already bought them.
Variable aperture control, ProRes RAW recording and and professional HDMI output are included free of charge. API access is available as a $19.99 USD one-time in-app purchase and is also included in the new Mavis Camera annual subscription.
