Blackmagic Camera Utility 1.8!

Blackmagic Design released a new version of its Blackmagic Camera Utility software/firmware, updating its line of popular digital film cameras. Download the new version here. New features:

Blackmagic Production Camera 4K

– Updated user interface.

– Losslessly compressed RAW DNG recording support.

– Addresses an issue where pixel artefacts are seen in edges with strong highlights while shooting in 1080 mode.

– Adds autofocus support for compatible EF lenses.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

– Updated user interface.

– Adds autofocus support for compatible EF lenses.

– Improved debayering when shooting to ProRes or DNxHD.

– Improved focus peaking display.

– Improved ISO handling when shooting at ISO 1600.

– Improved general audio performance.

– Iris setting is retained when switching between camera recording and clip playback.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

– Updated user interface.

– Improved performance when recording using internal microphones.

– Improved instances where a grid-like pattern may occur in some flare highlights.

– General improvements in autofocus with active MFT lenses.

– Adds supports for stabilization in MFT lenses without physical O.I.S switches.

– Improved support for Sigma MFT lenses.

– Improved support for Lumix 12-42mm PZ lens.

– Improved support for Olympus 60mm f/2.8 MFT lens.

– Iris setting is retained when switching between camera recording and clip playback.

Blackmagic Studio Camera

– Improved phantom power compatibility.

– Addresses an issue with interlace video being output as progressive video.