Blackmagic Camera App Now Available On Android Devices With Professional Features

The Blackmagic Camera application is now available on Android devices (photo: x @Bibekanand86343)

After successfully launching on the iPhone in September last year, the robust (very reliable) Blackmagic Camera application is now available on Android devices starting June 25. This application presents professional quality shooting features and compatibility with other video production tools from Blackmagic Design.

"The Blackmagic Camera application for the iPhone has been very popular since its launch last year," said Grant totaling CEO of Blackmagic Design. "We are delighted to be able to provide customers with Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phones of the same control for digital film taking like our professional cameras."

Terry Frechette, spokesman for Blackmagic Design, stated that there is one unfortunate limitation to the Blackmagic Camera app on Android. The app "can be used on phones running Android 13 or later" but is limited to the Samsung Galaxy S23, S24, and Google Pixel 7/8 lines.

The company also did not have further information when asked if the app would later be available on other Android devices.

The Blackmagic Camera application features a Heads-Up Display which makes quick access to various shooting settings easier.

The default camera apps on iOS and Android focus on simplifying photography with streaming interfaces and rely heavily on automation. Meanwhile, more capable camera apps that serve professional photographers and videographers often come at premium prices. However, the Blackmagic Camera app will remain completely free on Android.

The Android version of this app will also bring the same interface as the iPhone version, with head-up views that display important image-taking information such as focus and exposure and provide quick access to settings by simply tapping on items at the HUD. The Blackmagic Camera app can also record footage directly to the company's cloud services, making it quickly accessible for editing and post-production work in other facilities.

With this launch, users of the Samsung Galaxy S23, S24, and Google Pixel 7/8 devices can enjoy a sophisticated control experience and deep integration into the Blackmagic Design video production ecosystem, opening up more creative opportunities for film professionals and fans.