How to Configure Blackmagic Camera for 50 Hz Indoor Lighting

Set the flicker-free shutter reference to 50 Hz and choose a 1/50-second shutter in Blackmagic Camera for an indoor lighting test.

Step 1

Open Blackmagic Camera

Before you begin: Blackmagic Camera for iOS. Screenshots: version 3.5.20 on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Start from your preferred baseline; changing these settings affects subsequent recordings.

Open Blackmagic Camera on your iPhone. Start in the Camera view. This walkthrough uses version 3.5.20 on an iPhone 14 Pro Max; available formats may differ on other devices.

Step 2

Open camera settings

Tap Settings at the bottom. The recording, camera, audio and monitoring settings appear in this scrollable list.

Step 3

Open Shutter Measurement

In Settings, tap Shutter Measurement.

Step 4

Set Shutter Measurement to Speed

Use shutter speed so the camera displays an exposure time such as 1/50.

Step 5

Open Flicker Free Shutter Based On

In Settings, tap Flicker Free Shutter Based On.

Step 6

Set Flicker Free Shutter Based On to 50Hz

Choose 50Hz for lighting powered by a 50 Hz supply. LED dimmers can still flicker; test your actual lights.

Step 7

Open the shutter control

Return to Camera and tap SHUTTER.

Step 8

Set shutter to 1/50

Choose 1/50 second. Inspect the preview for bands or brightness changes and adjust your lighting if they remain.

Step 9

Check the camera before recording

Return to Camera and check your framing, lighting and sound before recording. The screenshots demonstrate settings; they do not include a recorded clip.

Reference

By ProgramGuru

Published: 2026-10-14

Updated: 2026-10-14

Instructions reviewed against Apple documentation on 2026-10-14.

Blackmagic Camera: technical specifications