Blackmagic Camera ProDock: Turn Your iPhone Into a Real Production Camera

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For creators who treat iPhone like a real A- or B-cam, the Blackmagic Camera ProDock consolidates professional I/O into a single, reliable hub, which means fewer adapters, cleaner audio, synchronized frames, and faster SSD recording during long takes.

What is the Blackmagic Camera ProDock?

The Blackmagic Camera ProDock is a compact hardware dock that adds professional camera connections to iPhone so you can build a real production rig. You get full-size HDMI for monitoring, BNC connectors for external genlock and timecode, three USB-C ports for fast external SSDs and accessories, 3.5 mm mic and headphone jacks, plus a locking 12 V DC input to power the entire setup. It integrates with the free Blackmagic Camera app for manual control and pro recording workflows.

Key ports and hardware at a glance

• HDMI out for on-set or director’s monitor

• BNC genlock and timecode to sync with switchers and other cameras

• 3× USB-C for external SSD recording and accessories

• 3.5 mm mic in and headphone out for clean audio I/O

• Locking 12 V DC power to keep the rig and accessories powered while moving

• Top and bottom 1/4-20 pin-lock mounts for cages, arms, and plates

Compatibility and iPhone video features

Genlock support is available on iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Other features, like HDMI monitoring, audio I/O, and external disk recording, also work with iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. This makes the dock useful even if your team mixes newer and slightly older Pro iPhones.

Why genlock and timecode matter for creators

Genlock and timecode are the secret sauce for professional multicam and virtual production. Genlock lets iPhone 17 Pro match capture timing with cinema cameras or LED walls, which reduces flicker and tearing on volume stages and keeps frames in perfect sync for live switching or quick edits later. Timecode gives you frame-accurate alignment in post when cutting multiple iPhone angles.

Workflows the ProDock unlocks

• Multicam live or switched shows: Plug into a timecode or genlock generator, feed HDMI to village monitors, and record proxies to SSD while cutting on an ATEM.

• Virtual production and LED walls: Sync to the wall’s refresh rate to eliminate banding and flicker during plates or XR shoots.

• Run-and-gun documentary: Power the rig via 12 V, capture clean audio with wired lavs or wireless receivers, and offload instantly to an external SSD.

• Mobile cinema with pro apps: The dock supports Blackmagic Camera on iPhone, and the broader iPhone 17 Pro ecosystem adds genlock and ProRes RAW capture options through Apple’s pipeline, which fits into modern multi-device workflows.

Price and availability

The Blackmagic Camera ProDock is listed at $299.95 on Apple’s online store and $295 through resellers in some regions. Availability is rolling out as “coming soon” at Apple as of September 10, 2025.

Who is it for?

• YouTubers and indie filmmakers who want pro sync, clean monitoring, and reliable power on an iPhone rig

• Event and multicam crews that want iPhones to drop into genlocked shows

• Virtual production teams who need flicker-free LED wall capture with iPhone 17 ProIf you regularly shoot with the Blackmagic Camera app and already use external SSDs or audio gear, the ProDock ties it all together with proper ports and power.

Should you buy the Blackmagic Camera ProDock?

If your work involves multicam, live switching, or LED wall shoots, the Blackmagic Camera ProDock gives iPhone the missing pro connections that keep sets moving smoothly. For solo creators, it solves monitoring, audio, storage, and power in one small box, which reduces adapters and weak links in your rig.

Quick specs

• Dimensions: 6.42 × 2.60 × 1.0 in, weight 270 g

• Cable length: 30 cm

• In the box: ProDock, 1/4-to-1/4 adapter, 12 V 60 W PSU, international plugs

• iPhone compatibility: 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max

• Note: Genlock works on iPhone 17 Pro models only

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