Blackmagic Micro Camera Panel

The explosion of online, self-driven live broadcasting has led to more and more localised content and niche subject matter. This means that most live productions invariably occur outside the controlled environments of traditional studios in unorthodox, constrained and difficult locations. Many solo creators rely on limited budgets, often with little technical experience. Without large support crews or assistants to manage live multi-camera setups in real-time, the ability to create visual continuity is severely hampered. This in turn leads to distracting lighting and colour discrepancies that break audience engagement, and reduce the quality of the final output.

Blackmagic Micro Camera Panel offers essential camera control functionality in an ultra-compact form factor, with a hierarchical layout of professional controls for instinctive adjustments. The bespoke, multi-axial joystick enables single-handed tuning of iris and black levels. Professional switcher buttons, identical to those found on high-end ATEM panels, offer direct access to up to eight cameras. Costing just $675 it democratises high-end multi-camera control, its approachable interface empowering novices and experienced professionals alike. The hyper-portable form factor slips easily into a small satchel, and is complimented by Bluetooth connectivity and internal battery for wireless use in the smallest, most difficult locations.

The ultra-portable Blackmagic Micro Camera Panel empowers solo content creators, educators, and grassroots organisations with accessible, broadcast-quality remote camera control. It is an important element in Blackmagic Design’s democratisation of media production technology, enabling diverse voices to share stories without large crews or expensive setups. It also supports collaborative and remote workflows, fosters local storytelling and raises overall production quality, helping creators compete in a visually demanding media landscape. The panel contributes to more inclusive, decentralized content creation, especially in underserved or emerging creative communities.

•ATEM Micro Camera Panel, a new portable camera control panel with high end broadcast CCU controls for ATEM switchers. •Large joystick and physical buttons, ATEM Micro Camera Panels lets customers control iris, pedestal, shutter, white balance, master gain, RGB balance and more for up to 8 cameras from a single panel. •Features an internal battery and connects via Bluetooth or USB-C. •ATEM Micro Camera Panel is available from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$675. •Allows a single person to monitor and adjust a wide range of camera parameters such as black levels, gain, color balance, shutter speed and more. This leaves their camera operators free to focus on more important tasks such as framing and shot composition. •Professional switcher buttons let users select between 8 cameras, and confirm at a glance which cameras are currently on-air before adjustments are made. •Precision CNC machined control joystick adjusts iris and pedestal. Customers can also control the camera's shutter speed, white balance and RGB gain.