Fact check
AI analysis“BlackMagic Camera was one of the first third‑party iOS camera apps to introduce more granular aperture control for the iPhone 18 Pro.”
Reasoning
Primary sources confirm Blackmagic Camera added a continuous aperture slider on Sep 12 2026. Independent reporting shows FiLMiC Pro introduced the feature earlier (Aug 28 2026) and Moment Pro did so on Sep 1 2026. Thus Blackmagic was the second major app and third overall, making the statement that it was "one of the first" technically true but lacking context about earlier apps.
On confidence: Evidence clearly shows Blackmagic Camera was not the first to add granular aperture control, but it was among the early adopters; the claim omits earlier implementations.
Important context
FiLMiC Pro was first (Aug 28 2026); Moment Pro added the feature on Sep 1 2026 before Blackmagic (Sep 12 2026). The claim suggests a pioneering role without acknowledging these predecessors.
Evidence
Supporting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceBlackmagic Camera 2.5 Adds Granular Aperture Control for iPhone 18 Pro
"With version 2.5, Blackmagic Camera introduces a new Aperture Slider that lets users select any f‑stop between f/1.5 and f/16 on the iPhone 18 Pro, giving unprecedented control over depth of field."
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceBlackmagic Camera – Version History on the App Store
"Version 2.5 – 12 Sep 2026 – New: Granular aperture control for iPhone 18 Pro (continuous f‑stop slider)."
Contradicting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceFiLMiC Pro 13 Brings Precise Aperture Control to iPhone 18 Pro
"FiLMiC Pro 13, released 28 Aug 2026, adds a continuous aperture slider for the iPhone 18 Pro, allowing selection of any f‑stop value."
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originiPhone 18 Pro camera apps race to add aperture sliders
"FiLMiC Pro was the first to ship a granular aperture slider on Aug 28, while Blackmagic Camera followed with its own implementation on Sep 12, making it the second major app to offer the feature."
Contextual (1)
- Tier 3 — Secondary reportingindependent originWhich iPhone 18 Pro camera apps added aperture control and when?
"A timeline compiled from developer blogs shows FiLMiC Pro added granular aperture control on Aug 28 2026, Moment Pro on Sep 1 2026, and Blackmagic Camera on Sep 12 2026."
Limitations
Interpretation of "one of the first" is subjective; the evidence covers only a few notable apps and may not capture every third‑party app that added similar control.
- Last verified:
- Sep 26, 2026, 5:22 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 0.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
These camera apps give you more control over the iPhone 18 Pro’s apertureThe Verge