The BMPCC4K Controller app is available for Android devices and it enables controlling of almost all aspects of the camera. It is very quick and responsive without any noticeable delay and it offers customizable minibar for quick settings. BMPCC4K Controller App from SayEffect The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (or shortly BMPCC4K) was introduced last year. Despite not being as portable as the first generation, the camera brings high image quality with internal recording for an unprecedented price tag. Watch and read our detailed assessment of the camera in our hands-on review. The BMPCC4K features a Bluetooth wireless communication module, which can also be used to control various functions of the camera. Since Blackmagic Design does not supply any remote control app on their own, there is a place on the market for apps from third-party developers. One of those apps is the BMPCC4K Controller from SayEffect Tech Solutions. Firstly, the app is only available on Google Play for Android devices. It’s not for free – the app costs €6.99. I downloaded the app and briefly tested it on my Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) phone with Android 9 installed. BMPCC4K Controller App from SayEffect To my surprise, the app needs location service to be turned on to connect to the camera. I don’t like that, because turning on the GPS location on the phone just drains the battery faster. This has, however, something to do with the Bluetooth communication and would probably be the case for any app which uses...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 27 May, 2019