Final Cut Camera Reviews

by Skippermark

Editing my original review to say that after 2-3 seconds of recording many of my videos have a visible jump in them. I have the image stabilization feature enabled and think it could be related to that but will do some testing to confirm.

Original Review:
App is good, but need some additional features. needs the ability for the volume button to activate recording. This will allow it to work with the DJI Osmo, six gimbal‘s record button. Needs to work with the Apple Watch. Being able to see what is recording on the watch is very handy.

by Shea14

Unable to record, getting a warning message that the device storage is full even after deleting 150GB of content. Uninstalled app, deleted all data then reinstalled and still getting the notice. Until this point I would have given Final Cut Camera 3-4 stars.

Video output may be wrong orientation regardless of orientation when starting capture. About 15 of my 65 videos, all shot in landscape orientation, were rotated portrait in the final video even though the control ui during recording was landscape. Final Cut Camera has no editing/rotate capability and can’t access the files in Photos app, so I have to manually edit these videos after downloading them out of FinalCutCamera.

+ Repeat crashes on editing settings

by New Revolution

It’s dumb you guys call this Final Cut “Camera” and you can’t take photos 🤦‍♂️ Either change the name or add photo functionality. I’d prefer that you add photos with manual controls for ESO, shutter, aperture, etc.

by Juan Kurtis

I’m extremely excited to try FinalCutCamera.
I think this will bring live stream productions into the hands of many more people.
Now I just need it to work! 😩 🤦🏽‍♂️.

Issue: iPad doesn’t recognize my phone, but my phone recognizes my ipad. I get stuck in “waiting for approval”.

I tried the normal solution paths, without prevail, so I’m now in need of Apple to make an update.
Thanks!

by Mackey2024

Not really a camera. It’s a video only camera.

by Shaun Lawrence

FinalCutCamera is not usable in filming.. FinalCutCamera crashes constantly the grid lines disappear after i set them and after crash i keep having to reset them and stabilization i keep turning on. Can't use my volume shutter bluetooth remote the UI font on top of screen covers the settings icon which makes it hard to get into.. im sorry but i don't understand how people gives this anything more than a one star when its not usable for what it's supposed to do. Apple plz fix all these and ill revisit this.. the default camera app is better than FinalCutCamera.. apple just add external ssd support of video files other than raw big video files...

by Irritated IPhone User!

All these other apps give you the ability to switch from your rear camera to your selfie camera with ease so I know it can be done. That’s the only feature from a camera app COMING FROM APPLE I WANT.

by Videopro222

As a video professional, FinalCutCamera lacks pretty much everything that I need. No setting locks, no shutter angle or speed settings, lacks being able to fine tune video settings, and the list goes on.

If you’re into simple multi cam setups, I’m sure it’s fine. But it’s barely a step up from the built in camera apps.

If you want a real legit camera for video work, down load the black magic camera. Waaaay better.

by Chads3058

FinalCutCamera offers nothing more than multi cam. You still get the awful vfr footage you get from the standard app and really no other setting. I’m not entirely sure what to use FinalCutCamera for beyond multi cam, pretty useless for everything else.

TLDR; download black magic camera

by Zombieslapper23

The stock camera app has an app for Apple Watch to view yourself in frame. This new app doesn’t have that. It requires you to have an iPad to view a preview as you record, which is gross.

I’ll get an iPad if I get more cameras. But for just one, it would be nice to view myself in frame with my Apple Watch. It makes me want to either never use FinalCutCamera or sell my Apple Watch.

by Tristrujillo

It is a really good app. It lets me fine tune the settings that I want to. The only thing that I think needs to be implemented is a photo mode. I know this is a video recording app, but a photo mode would make FinalCutCamera just a little bit better.

by Designlove56

Seeing a lot of jitter and a substantial loss of natural stabilization vs the pure camera app. Using 15 Pro Max. Just doesnt look or feel as smooth when shooting. Other than that this has the potential to be something great. When shooting it needs to give the exact results we get when shooting with the camera app as far as stabilization, and smoothness.

by Caesarsride

Pretty much the same as the original camera app except for, as others have stated it lags a lot. Annoying when you’re trying to take a video. The original camera app has no issues so I wonder what’s going on with this one it’s suppose to be better but I’m not seeing it. Maybe after a few dozen updates and operating system changes it will be better.

by Rotnlrd

I went through the troubleshooting steps. I have over 150gb of storage, deleted then downloaded app, shutdown pad and opened and, Bluetooth and WiFi on. If I open FinalCutCamera and start recording then it’s fine but when I try to use multicam FinalCutCamera freezes and I have close FinalCutCamera then open to use again. Same thing when trying use on my 14 pro

by KeatonHabeck

I love FinalCutCamera! The UI and controls are so smooth and easy to use. The focus peaking is hands down the easiest I’ve ever used.

The two things Apple really needs to add are:

1. A histogram. The overexposure indicator is nice, but it’s also hard to tell if you’re underexposed or if you’re barely crushing your highlights or shadows. A histogram would easily fix this issue

2. Why can’t I adjust my audio levels in FinalCutCamera ? Yes I know I can adjust it on the mic itself but it should at least be an option.

With these two features, FinalCutCamera would easily replace Blackmagic or Kino.

by Markaaaay

one bug i experienced was the fps reverting to a different setting in between takes, resulting in clips being filmed at the wrong frame rate. pretty frustrating. also FinalCutCamera gets slow/laggy the more videos are saved within FinalCutCamera , but no issue if you just save them to camera roll and delete from FinalCutCamera .

the layout, intuitiveness, and functionality are top tier. far better than any other camera app.

hopes and wishes would be tint control and most importantly, the ability to use multicam on desktop!

by _armerillo

Option to switch between front and back camera while filming

by ☝🏽McGriddy👌🏽

One thing that I encounter when I open FinalCutCamera is that FinalCutCamera is really laggy and doesn’t load fast. If I take a video on it the video it’s not laggy when I rewatch it, but when you are recording it is laggy. Over all that is the only major problem that I encounter in FinalCutCamera . I think that it is a great app and I will probably be using it to take videos more often then the default camera app. I hope that these changes are made and FinalCutCamera will be great! I know that FinalCutCamera is fairly new at the time that I am writing this review and I know with new apps they will have some bugs with them.

by Everybody's Taken By Nickname

This is the best pro camera app I’ve ever used. It’s simple and intuitive, unlike the Blackmagic camera app. It has all the features I could ask for. There’s just one issue that I’ve noticed. It doesn’t have a photo mode. It would be nice to be able to adjust the shutter, iso, focus, etc when taking photos as well. Otherwise, it’s a great app.

by Murthy Kasturi

I tried to connect my bluetooth mic as input source to FinalCutCamera . But it shows only this device no other device as mic input. In one of the other apps am able to select other bluetooth device as input to record the audio. I think apple should support this feature to get 5 stars.

by SeattleMatt1976

I would like Apple to consider adding a feature to mute/hide all system and app notifications while the camera is recording.
I forgot to set focus to “Do Not Disturb”, and I found myself fumbling to dismiss notifications that were being delivered while recording, while trying to prevent FinalCutCamera from switching (and interrupting my recording!)

by DudeRocks9012

FinalCutCamera is almost perfect (ignoring how it’s kinda laggy but that’s not the important part rn) I would LOVE FinalCutCamera to have a generic camera that was fully customizable with controls for iso, shutter speed, focus, etc. But great work Apple I finally can use the full power of my camera at least for videos

by Shaun29

Intuitive. Powerful. I’m committed to using this.

Three issues:

ProRes videos aren’t saving. It only tells me after I stop recording with an error. Says I have 50 minutes of capacity before I start. The native camera app says I only have 1 minute and I need to “free resources.” Maybe that feature needs to be added to
Final Cut Camera? I’ve lost a lot of footage.

I’d love to see cinematic mode added as an option.

Would love to start and stop recording with live multicam without needing all the cameras to stop. Especially since we need to stop recording to switch lenses. Being unable to record at all until everyone stops is a problem.

by Snapple2024

Small Rig Brandon Li IPhone 15 pro max wireless handle Bluetooth / button. Can’t find any info out there regarding this issue. When I connect Bluetooth it operates my volume control, in one direction, raising the volume level, each time I press it.. It works with BM app on my iPhone 15 pro max, but not FinalCutCamera. Hope they fix it soon.

by DreamAchiever18

Need more options to adjust exposure just like the original camera app where u can lock the focus and lower the exposure at the same time

by MaxHerman11

We need to be able to take photos while taking videos! This is such a critical feature for me!

by Shawn Beckner

Love this. It just needs Bluetooth compatibility with the DJI mic 2. It works with the receiver plugged it but I would like Bluetooth capability for quick filming.

by That Other Dude

Please give us a photo option! I’ve been waiting for these controls for photography!

by Kwamayze

How do I turn flash light on?

by Jovany696

So I loved FinalCutCamera but I want to do an photo

by Landon Mitchell3

Picture option pls🙏🙏🙏

by Airic

Would like to see ISO settings separated from shutter speed settings, that way I can set my ISO to auto and set my shutter speed manually.

by I_likecows87

The camera is great quality, but besides that I have a camera problem that causes my videos or pictures of shake, when I downloaded FinalCutCamera that problem went away!! I am super happy because I love that videos and pictures and now I can !!

by Kelly Wilkins

With my iPad in hand, I love being able to dial in my setting on my iPhone without having to worry about cumbersome 3rd party hardware and interfaces. Seamless integration with my Apple-based workflow.

by Rideabiketoday

I’m just starting to use FinalCutCamera and find it very easy to use with the controls easy to access. I would like a remote camera app for the Apple Watch similar to the remote app for the standard Camera app. Hopefully this in the works. Thanks.

by Panaaaaam

I did everything you said but i can not connect it to my final cut pro on ipad

by MyLIFE1838

Why is there a time limit thing

by Mr_Matobbor

loving FinalCutCamera
but they should also make something for the manual camera or have the option for capturing photo

by Nicolasd

I’d love an Apple Watch remote for FCP camera. It’s so useful (with the iPhone camera app) for self-recording things like auditions and other self made video content. Filmic Pro had a good one too. Please and thank you!

by Jonathanwdimock

This is the best camera app I’ve used on the iPhone. Big plus is that it doesn’t seem to overheat the iPhone like some others. The nerd controls are also super easy to find and use on the fly. Dials the iPhone camera up to 11!

by Joethedinosaurmrcat

Love this

by DeafWoof

The camera app is great. Just NEEDS an Apple Watch remote control so I can see myself before I press record!!! Thank you.

by ChrisYorkLee

Awesome app. Love it! Thank you  !

by Steven Huans

There are some blemishes in the ointment

If only it had been enlarged and made less noise points when taking pictures

by Mohammed Mohie

I hope to add a portrait video feature to this application

by CD Reviewz

The extra options & defaults make it a lot nicer than the regular camera. The HD & SDR, FPS & quality being easily accessible (just at the top of the screen), is probably the best part of it. It also just records overall smoother than the default camera, I can kind of tell a noticeable difference in the smoothness/speediness when using the default camera, versus FinalCutCamera . The microphone is more clear when using it as well.
Overall, for what I've used it for, its nice, & it works well.

-(iPhone 14)
(also, sorry, im bad at making reviews.)

by Payvin SP

Please apple software team add pause option for final cut camera

by Iehdjcbebhf

FinalCutCamera is incredible and works seamlessly with iPhone. Super easy and intuitive to manage all lenses right from FinalCutCamera . Flawlessly connects to iPad and other iPhones for multicam mode! I hope they add slow-mo support soon!

by Drawcat

Otherwise a very effective and simple to use tool..just what you’d expect from Apple. Anyone who takes video should have FinalCutCamera.

by Aninha_x

Why I can’t put FinalCutCamera in Portuguese it’s only in Chinese but I don’t understand Chinese