# Blackmagic Camera

> Get high end digital film camera controls and image processing on your phone.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blackmagic Design Inc.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 3,853,783
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (14,449 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.3.0008
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-06-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam)
- **Website:** [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/privacy](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/privacy)

## Description

Blackmagic Camera offers filmmakers and video creators a powerful tool to bring Hollywood-quality digital film camera controls directly to their phones. Featuring an intuitive interface inspired by Blackmagic Design's award-winning products, this extension allows easy adjustment of essential settings such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO.

Record stunning videos up to 8K resolution and save them directly to Blackmagic Cloud Storage, enabling seamless collaboration on DaVinci Resolve projects with editors worldwide. Some advanced features depend on your device's capabilities, but regardless, Blackmagic Camera transforms your mobile device into a professional filmmaking powerhouse.

## Rankings

- #29,222 — Overall
- #72 — Android wear (Free)
- #74 — Photography (Free)
- #7 — video recorder

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MIDI`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USB_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users view Blackmagic Camera on Android as a strong camera app with good to great potential, and many reviews praise it when it functions. The most persistent issues are reliability in recording: the record button can fail, recordings can stop early or be choppy, and some reports mention instability or crashes on certain devices or with remote connections. Several users also request more video configuration options (additional bitrate levels and 4k/60 support) to achieve parity with devices and the iOS version. When working correctly, the app delivers solid camera performance and quality.

### Pros

- Generally perceived as a solid camera app with good/very good/best reviews.
- Some reviewers compare it favorably to the iOS version, indicating strong parity potential.
- When it works, it records fine and delivers a solid camera experience.
- Consistently praised as a great camera app in several reviews.

### Cons

- Recording button sometimes fails to start or stops after a few seconds, making videos unusable.
- Stability issues on some devices or scenarios, including crashes or improper operation (e.g., remote camera connections).
- Requests for more video options (bitrate controls and 4k/60 support) to match devices and expectations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam)