Blackmagic Cintel

Firmware history

1. Version 7.0 Latest Aug 7, 2025

   This software update adds support for the new Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ 8/16 and 16mm HDR Gate.

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2. Version 6.1 Feb 17, 2025

   This software update adds support for selecting 8mm film perforation or film edge as the image stability reference, better image stability when scanning 16mm black and white film, improved scanner calibration status prom...

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3. Version 6.0 May 3, 2024

   This software update adds support for 8mm film scanning, black and white film presets, improved light level calibration settings and better tracking stability. This update also adds support for Cintel Audio and KeyKode R...

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4. Version 5.0 Nov 24, 2022

   This software update adds support for the new Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+.

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5. Version 4.1 Apr 1, 2021

   This software update adds universal app support for Apple M1 powered Macs for Cintel Scanners, as well as better support for CPUs with multiple cores. Cintel 4.1 update also adds improved capstan shuttle handling and bi-...

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6. Version 4.0 Sep 22, 2020

   This software update adds support for Cintel Scanner with capstan drive as well as the ability to manage firmware updates using the new Cintel setup utility. Cintel 4.0 also adds support for the Cintel SDK, the ability f...

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7. Version 3.0 Dec 13, 2018

   This software update adds support for HDR (high dynamic range) scanning along with improved sub-pixel image stabilization, the ability to save Cintel settings with projects in DaVinci Resolve 15 and bi-phase timecode sup...

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8. Version 2.2 Jul 16, 2018

   This software update adds support for the new Cintel Film Scanner 2 and HDR gates, as well as adding support for Linux OS. In addition, Cintel 2.2 update improves both horizontal and vertical stabilization and features g...

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9. Version 2.1 Apr 4, 2018

   This software update adds new automatic image stabilization with sub pixel accuracy, compressed RAW for smaller files, fully cropped images for all file types to further reduce file size, improved negative image quality,...

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10. Version 2.0 Jul 20, 2017

    This software update adds support for the new Cintel Audio and KeyKode Reader accessory for the Cintel Film Scanner. The reader features a magnetic audio head or deep red LED illumination with advanced optics, electro fo...

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11. Version 1.1.6 Jun 28, 2017

    This software update adds general performance improvements and enhancements for the Blackmagic Cintel Scanner.

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