Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Camera firmware v6.9.6

Blackmagic Design · Released Aug 28, 2020 · First seen Jul 5, 2026

v6.9.6 is not the latest firmware for the Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Camera: the current version is v10.3.2 (October 21, 2026). Go to v10.3.2

What's in this update

This software update is for Blackmagic Camera and Studio Fiber Converters and improves audio output channel selection as well as adding sidetone adjustment and the abil​ity to enable phantom power on intercom 1 and 2.

Blackmagic Camera 6.9.6 update also adds Level A and B switching for down converted 12G program return, the ability to lock to bi-level reference, as well as improved HDR perfo​rmance, improved reference timing accuracy and stability improvements on SMPTE fiber.

This update also fixes an issue with some Bluetooth commands not responding on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras.

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