Final Cut Camera release notes

Learn about current and previous updates for Final Cut Camera.

Before installing a Final Cut Camera update, verify that your system still meets Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Camera system requirements. Then make sure to back up existing videos that have been recorded with Final Cut Camera.

New in Final Cut Camera 1.1

Released November 13, 2024

Final Cut Camera 1.1 includes the following features and enhancements:

  • Preview your Log video in SDR or HDR with the vibrancy of the original scene by enabling the Apple Log LUT while recording. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.)

  • Record in Log and HEVC for increased flexibility and dynamic range combined with smaller file sizes. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.)

  • Precisely compose your video using the level with tilt and roll indicators or crosshairs for overhead shots.

  • Capture high-quality 4K footage at up to 120 fps with iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Improvements and bug fixes:

  • Double-tap to reset white balance, manual focus, and exposure settings to default values.

  • Expands ISO ranges to include additional values.

  • Fixes an issue that caused the 4:3 aspect ratio guide to be displayed incorrectly in portrait orientation.

  • Fixes an issue that could cause the camera preview to lag.

  • Fixes an issue that caused the camera preview to briefly blur when switching between automatic and manual settings.

  • Fixes an issue that interrupted recording when quickly opening the media browser after tapping the Record button.

  • Fixes an issue that prevented the media browser from closing when quickly tapping to return to the camera view.

  • Fixes an issue that prevented using Forget This Device if a device was not in discoverable range for Live Multicam.

  • Improves reliability with media transfers to Final Cut Pro for iPad.

  • Improves reliability when changing device orientation.

  • Includes stability and performance improvements.

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Previous versions

Final Cut Camera 1.0.2

Released September 19, 2024

Final Cut Camera 1.0.2 includes the following fixes:

  • Quickly start and stop recording with the volume button.

  • Click the Camera Control to easily start and stop recording with iPhone 16.

Final Cut Camera 1.0.1

Released August 13, 2024

  • Fixes an issue in Live Multicam sessions that prevented devices from appearing or connecting.

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