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 1.2
Released March 27, 2025
Final Cut Camera 1.2 includes the following features and enhancements:
Quickly switch to the 48 mm telephoto lens to capture the perfect shot. (Requires iPhone 14 Pro or later.)
Play back your Log videos in SDR or HDR with the vibrancy of the original scene by applying the Apple Log LUT. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.)
Record videos in Spatial Audio for even more realistic and immersive sound. (Requires iPhone 16.)
Capture in 50 fps for additional editing flexibility and delivery options.
Improvements and bug fixes:
Improves reliability when recording in 4K 120 fps or 4K 100 fps.
Fixes an issue that caused preview latency when recording in 4K 60 fps.
Improves the reliability of HDR overexposure indicators.
Addresses an issue that caused the thumbnail image to sometimes not appear or update when recording with an external drive.
Fixes an issue that caused the Continuous Zoom slider to be hidden after switching to a different lens.
Addresses an issue that caused focus peaking indicators to sometimes appear on the edge of the frame.
Fixes an issue that prevented automatic exposure from resetting to zero after switching from manual exposure.
Addresses an issue that caused the green dot indicator to sometimes appear incorrectly while in the media browser.
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 1.1
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.
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.