Apple announced Final Cut Camera version 2.4 on September 29. It says the free iPhone app update begins rolling out today with a redesigned interface and support for the iPhone 18 Pro Fusion Main camera's variable aperture. Users can dial aperture settings directly or use shutter-priority and aperture-priority modes. Apple's announcement does not specify an f-stop range, so the exact range claimed in the incoming brief is not confirmed here.
The update also puts shutter angle, ISO and white balance controls within easier reach and adds customizable false-color and clipping overlays, more adjustable focus peaking, a recording tally light and a two-finger tap to clear the viewfinder. Apple says creators can use Cinematic mode effects for regular video, including ProRes and Apple Log footage, and adjust focus and depth of field later in Final Cut Pro.
With iOS 27, Apple says the app adds RGB Parade and histogram video scopes, clean SDI output with an HDMI-to-SDI converter, and genlock offset controls. Those features have distinct hardware and workflow requirements; an app update alone does not supply an SDI converter or guarantee that every iPhone supports every option.
What to watch: the version 2.4 update is available beginning September 29, according to Apple. Creators should check the app's release notes and their iPhone/iOS compatibility before planning a shoot around any specific control. Source: Apple Newsroom, September 29, 2026, https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/final-cut-camera-now-supports-variable-aperture-on-iphone-18-pro/