Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Public Beta Released – Cloud Support for Specified Cameras

Blackmagic Design continues to improve their cameras by launching firmware updates that add new features and functionalities. The new Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Public Beta will add features to the following cameras:

 

 

Cloud and webcam support 

Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Public Beta adds support for cloud workflows, allowing Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Cinema Camera 6K users to upload their clips from the camera’s new media pool to Blackmagic Cloud. Users will also be able to upload their clips to DaVinci Resolve projects directly.

Another significant improvement with this update is using the cameras as a webcam via the USB-C connection. With this new support, we can connect the camera to the computer and stream live video in full HD 1080p with any streaming software or platform.

Other additions are the ability to update and manage your camera via Ethernet, secure login and password, support for REST APIs for remote camera control, etc. Below is the complete list of new features:

  • Adds support for using the camera as a webcam or UVC device.
  • Adds media pool file browser.
  • Adds clip deletion support.
  • Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
  • Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
  • Adds the ability to update and manage the camera via ethernet.
  • Adds REST control API for remote control.
  • Adds login and secure certificate support.
  • Adds network time protocol support.
  • Adds web media manager support.
  • Adds file transfer protocol support.
  • Adds SMB file-sharing support.
  • Adds mobile phone tethering support for some models.
  • Improves gyro metadata reliability.
  • Improves USB-C drive detection reliability.

Price and availability

The new Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Public Beta can be downloaded from Blackmagic Design’s website. The minimum system requirements for Mac OS users are macOS 13.0 Ventura or later or macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later. Windows users will need Windows 10 64-bit or later or Windows 11 64-bit or later.