I caught up with Blackmagic Design at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam to talk to them about the new Camera ProDock, ProRes RAW implementation in DaVinci Resolve, and other Blackmagic products, and to ask about the recent price drops on some of the URSA cameras.
I asked Blackmagic Design if we are likely to see ProRes RAW being added to more of their products, and they told me that it will likely happen. The whole ProRes RAW implementation happened after Blackmagic’s increasingly more tight relationship with Apple evolved. With the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, Blackmagic thought it was time to finally bring it on board.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock
The Blackmagic Camera ProDock transforms your iPhone into a pro-grade production camera, complete with all the necessary connections to build a custom rig. It also supports the Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone and Final Cut Camera 2.0. You get connections for HDMI monitoring, mics, headphones, genlock, USB for external disks, and power.
External genlock for multicamera production
With professional BNC connections, Blackmagic Camera ProDock supports external genlock and timecode, keeping all your cameras in sync. It also allows you to shoot LED walls with no flickering or tearing, which is crucial for virtual production.
Add accessories and external disks
Above, you can see all of the inputs and outputs that are available.
Two fast USB 3.2 ports let you connect high-capacity, high-speed external disks to massively extend your recording time, while the single USB 2.0 port suits accessories such as lens control systems. Plus, intelligent power management ensures everything can run at the same time.
It includes 3.5 mm connections for microphones and headphone monitoring and a full-size HDMI output for on-set monitoring.
Key features
- Adds professional camera connections to your iPhone
- Supports the Blackmagic Camera app on iPhone for high-end work
- Genlock perfectly synchronizes multiple cameras for multicam production
- Synchronizes cameras and LED walls for flicker-free virtual production
- External timecode input for syncing multiple iPhone recordings when editing
- Includes USB-C expansion ports for accessories and external flash disks
- Locking 12V-15V DC input powers ProDock, iPhone, and all USB-C accessories
- Includes 3.5 mm stereo input for external camera mics or wireless mics
- Includes 3.5 mm stereo audio output for monitoring using headphones
- Includes 1/4”-20 pin lock mounting points on top and bottom for easy rigging
Compatability
iPhone Models
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
The Blackmagic Camera ProDock retails for $299.95 USD and will be available soon.
