Apple has announced Final Cut Camera 2.0, adding ProRes RAW recording and genlock sync support for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.The free app update makes Apple's high-end iPhone 17 models the first smartphones that can shoot ProRes RAW.ProRes RAW captures unprocessed data straight from the camera sensor, giving editors more flexibility when color grading and adjusting footage later.
The format also takes up less storage space than other RAW video formats while maintaining quality.The 2.0 update adds open gate recording, which uses the full camera sensor to capture more of the scene than standard 4K.The extra footage makes it easier to crop, stabilize, or change aspect ratios without losing image quality.
Meanwhile, Genlock support lets multiple iPhone 17 Pro devices record in perfect sync with each other and with professional cameras.The feature eliminates the need to manually align footage frame-by-frame during editing.Blackmagic Design's Camera ProDock already works with the new genlock feature.
The app now also supports manual controls for the redesigned front camera on all iPhone 17 models.The square sensor is larger than before and can shoot horizontal or vertical video without rotating the phone.Additional new features for Final Cut Camera 2.0 mentioned by Apple include: Elsewhere, Final Cut Pro 11.2 and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.3 will add tools specifically for editing iPhone ProRes RAW footage, including exposure and color temperature controls.
Final Cut Camera 2.0 will be available later this month as a free download or update on the App Store.Final Cut Camera 2.0 requires iPhone Xs or later running iOS 18.6 or later, with some features requiring iOS 26 or iPhone 17 Pro.
