Sony Firmware Updates (Page 3)
Sony Alpha 1 firmware update version 1.30 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.30 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Allows you to select M and S sizes in addition to L when using the RAW recording lossless compression method
- Adds the 4:2:2 10bit selection when shooting XAVC HS 8K
- Allows proxy recording during a remote computer connection
- Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
- Fixes an issue where the remote shooting may not work with Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote)
- Improves the stability of the custom white balance
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 1 at B&H.
More from Sony:
New Alpha 1 Firmware Update Enables 8K 4:2:2 10bit Recording and Lossless RAW File Options
SAN DIEGO, CA – June 13, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the v1.3 firmware update for the flagship Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, adding 8K 4:2:2 10bit recording and Lossless Compressed RAW for still images.
Using newly added 8K[i] 4:2:2 10bit capabilities, filmmakers and cinematographers can more precisely customize the vibrancy and color grading of their recordings. Combined with the Alpha 1’s 8.6K oversampling for extraordinary 8K resolution, the new addition of 4:2:2 10-bit recording lets filmmakers and content creators realize their creative vision with incredible realism and color.
The update also adds Lossless Compressed RAW files in S, M, and L (small, medium, or large) file sizes. Selecting L size preserves the same image quality as an uncompressed RAW format while significantly reducing the file size. The M and S sizes record fewer pixels than the L size, providing more manageable RAW files. With Alpha 1 v1.3, users can freely combine JPEG and their choice of Lossless Compressed RAW sizes based on their use case. This is especially beneficial with a user needs to deliver JPEG files immediately, but also needs RAW files for in-depth editing.
Sony Alpha 7 IV firmware update version 1.0.1 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.0.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
- Fixes an issue where you may not be able to take photos when using a SEL2860 lens
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Get the Sony Alpha 7 IV at B&H.
Sony Alpha a7C firmware update version 2.00 is available for download.
Firmware Version 2.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Addition of USB streaming function
By connecting to a PC with a USB cable *, it is now possible to perform livestreaming / web meetings with high image quality and high sound quality unique to Sony cameras.
* When connecting to a device with a USB Type-C port, use a commercially available USB cable or terminal conversion adapter. - Eye AF during video recording now supports animals
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sony Alpha a7C at B&H.
Sony Alpha a7R IVA firmware update version 1.10 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.10 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sony Alpha a7R IVA at B&H.
Sony Alpha 1 firmware update version 1.20 is available for download.
Firmware Version 1.20 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Added support for FTP transfer in active mode
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sony Alpha 1 at B&H.
Sony Alpha 9 II firmware update version 3.20 is available for download.
Firmware Version 3.20 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Added support for FTP transfer in active mode
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sony Alpha 9 II at B&H.
Sony ZV-E10 firmware update version 2.00 available for download.
Firmware Version VERSION incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Eye AF during movie shooting is now compatible with animals
- Corrected the phenomenon that the touch shutter may not work
- Improved operational stability
Get the Sony ZV-E10 at B&H.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens firmware update version 03 is now available for download.
Firmware Version 03 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improves aperture responsiveness in combination with ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, and ILCE-7RM4.
- If you are using ILCE-9 (Ver.6.00 or later), you can select "Focus priority" from the "Aperture drive during AF" menu.
Get the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens at B&H.
Sony has made Sony Alpha a7C firmware update version 1.01 available for download.
Firmware Version VERSION incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Fixes an issue where the information displayed in the viewfinder may not appear in the correct position
Get the Sony Alpha a7C at B&H.
Sony has made Sony Alpha 1 firmware update version 1.10 available for download: Windows | Mac.
Sony Alpha 1 Version 1.10 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved AF performance and operational stability
- Improved operability when using the Remote Camera Tool * Please update the Remote Camera Tool to the latest version.
- Improved operational stability when using Imaging Edge Mobile
- Improved detection performance of the eye sensor under strong light sources such as the sun
- Improved operational stability when using SEL100400GM, SEL200600G, SEL600F40GM
- Other improvements in operational stability
This is a nice update – the eye sensor fix alone is huge.
Sony has made Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens firmware update version 02 available for download.
Firmware Version 02 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved the phenomenon that the aperture value becomes unstable in rare cases when operating the aperture ring.
Sony has made Sony Alpha a9 II firmware update version 3.10 available for download.
Firmware Version 3.10 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improved operability when using the Remote Camera Tool
* Please update the Remote Camera Tool to the latest version. - Fixed the problem that the battery level display may not be correct when using the vertical grip.
- Improved operational stability
Sony has made Sony Alpha a7 III firmware update version 4.01 available for download.
Firmware Version 4.01 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Added FTP transfer function
- FTP transfer is now possible when shooting still images or playing back images.
- Addition of various transfer methods
- Transfer images at once by specifying conditions to be transferred such as protected images and untransferred images [FTP transfer]
- By assigning a function to a custom key, you can immediately transfer the selected image during playback [FTP transfer (one sheet)]
- Automatically transfer all captured images [Automatic transfer at the time of shooting]
- Added a setting to transfer both RAW and JPEG files when shooting RAW + JPEG.
- Improvement of FTP server settings
- Increase in the number of FTP servers that can be registered in the camera (3 - 9)
- The transfer destination folder structure on the FTP server can be changed flexibly. --Change to a folder structure that puts images directly under the specified folder- Memory card slot number can be registered in the folder structure-Can be transferred to the server side with the same folder structure as the camera
- Improved operability of FTP transfer
- [Server settings] items can be set from the smartphone app (Transfer & Tagging add-on) *
* Download may not be possible depending on the country or region.
- [Server settings] items can be set from the smartphone app (Transfer & Tagging add-on) *
- Improved operational stability
Sony has made Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens firmware update version 06 available for download.
Firmware Version 06 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
- Improves operational stability during AF under certain conditions.
Firmware Updates Bring New Features to Alpha 9 II and Alpha 7 III
Sony has updated firmware for the Alpha 7 III and Alpha 9 II cameras, bringing a range of customer-requested features.
Sony Alpha 9 II
Benefits and Improvements
IMPORTANT: When you update to this version, the camera settings will be reinitialized. Because of this, we recommend that you save the current settings before updating. You can use the Save/Load Settings function to save the current settings to a memory card and write them back after the update.
NOTE: For details on how to save the settings and the items that can be saved, refer to Save/Load Settings in the Help Guide.
- Adds the Crop function to allow you to crop a recorded still image
- Adds the Forced File No. Reset option in the File/Folder Settings (still image) menu to allow you to reset the still image file number and create a new folder
- Other improvements
- Has improved the case where some functions are not registered correctly in the Function menu
- Improves the overall stability of the camera
Sony Alpha 7 III
Benefits and Improvements
IMPORTANT: When you update to this version, FTP transfer setting will be initialized. Please reconfigure after the update.
- Adds new features of FTP transfer
- Allows you to transfer still images during shoot and playback operations.
- Adds the following FTP transfer functions:
- Allows you to narrow down the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the images together as a batch.
- Allows you to transfer only the image being played back by pressing the custom key.
- Allows you to transfer all images automatically while shooting.
- Allows you to select the setting to transfer both RAW file and JPEG taken in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server.
- Update the destination folder configuration.
- Allows you to register up to nine FTP servers. (Previous was up to 3)
- Allows you to change the destination folder configuration on the FTP server:
- Register the folder configuration same as your camera.
- Save image data directly under the folder that you choose.
- Register the media card slot number in the folder configuration.
- Improved operability of FTP transfer function.
- Allows you to set items under Server Setting by using the smartphone application Transfer & Tagging add-on.
- Improves the overall stability of the camera.
From Sony:
New Alpha 7S III Firmware Update Includes S-Cinetone™
SAN DIEGO, CA – February 24, 2021 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced a new firmware update for the Alpha 7S III (Version 2.00) that allows users to utilize S-Cinetone, which is inspired by the color science used in Sony’s flagship VENICE cinema camera.
S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights that are essential to create a cinematic look. The new firmware also includes an update on Active Mode with 5-axis optical in-body stabilization.
The new firmware is available to download for free HERE.
Sony has made a9 II firmware version 2.00 available for download.
Benefits and Improvements from the latest update
- Adds the Hi Frequency flickerfunction, which allows you to reduce the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed
NOTE: The Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile, and Remote Camera Toolsoftware will not be supported after April 9th, 2020 - Improves the Face/Eye Priorityin the AF function:
When set to a custom key, the Face/Eye Priority in the AF function can be activated or deactivated each time the custom key is pressed
If Face/Eye Priority is already set to custom key, this improvement will be available after the camera is updated - Improves the Remote Camera Tool function by adding support for displaying Focus Frame for almost all scenes
NOTE: Version 2.00 (or later) of the Remote Camera Tool is required. Please update to the latest version. - Improves the FTP transfer function
- Allows the camera's MAC address to be displayed as a QR code
- Adds a function to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust or debris from adhering to the image sensor when you change lenses
- Allows you to save or load the customized camera settings to My MENU
- Improves the overall stability of the camera
B&H and Amazon have the Sony a9 II in stock.
From Sony:
Sony has released a new firmware update for its a9 full-frame mirrorless camera (model ILCE-9), delivering key functions such as Real-Time Eye AF for animals[i], Interval Shooting and compatibility with RMT-P1BT[ii].
The version 6.00 update enables Sony’s AI driven Real-Time Eye AF technology to now detect both animals and human subjects, with an option to select either animal or human Eye AF mode depending on the shooting situation. Time-lapse videos can also be created through use of the Interval Shooting function.
In addition to the new functionality, the update improves the overall stability of the camera and makes it more user-friendly, allowing photographers to assign ‘My Menu’ to appear when first selecting the menu button. It is now also possible to select the Focus Frame Colour allowing users to choose between red, grey or the standard green.
Lastly, the upgrade allows operation with the wireless remote commander RMT-P1BT providing a solution to remote shooting.
The Version 6.00 firmware upgrade is downloadable for free on the Sony Support site[iii].
Download: Sony a9 Firmware v.6.00
[i] It is not possible to simultaneously detect human and animal eyes.Eye detection may not be possible depending on the environment, animal type or the movement of the animal.
[ii]Sold separately. Please update Remote Camera Tool to the latest version if you use Remote Camera Tool after this update.
[iii]Ver. 6.00 download for Windows. Ver.6.00 download for Mac.
From Sony:
Sony a7R III Firmware v.3.00
Benefits and Improvements from the latest update
- Adds real-time Eye AF for animals
- It is not possible to detect human and animal eyes simultaneously
- Eye detection may not be possible and depends on the environment, animal type, and movement of the animal
- Allows you to operate the real-time EYE AF by half-pressing the shutter button or by pressing the AF-ON button
- Adds the Interval Shooting function
- Allows operation with the wireless remote commander RMT-P1BT (sold separately)
- Allows you to assign the [MENU] to a custom key
- Allows [MENU] tab operation with the Fn button
- Improves the overall stability of the camera
Download: Sony a7R III Firmware v.3.00
Sony a7 III Firmware v.3.00
Benefits and Improvements from the latest update
- Adds real-time Eye AF for animals
- It is not possible to detect human and animal eyes simultaneously
- Eye detection may not be possible and depends on the environment, animal type, and movement of the animal
- Allows you to operate the real-time EYE AF by half-pressing the shutter button or by pressing the AF-ON button
- Adds the Interval Shooting function
- Allows operation with the wireless remote commander RMT-P1BT (sold separately)
- Allows you to assign the [MENU] to a custom key
- Allows [MENU] tab operation with the Fn button
- Improves the overall stability of the camera
Download: Sony a7 III Firmware v.3.00
From Sony:
This update adds functions optimized for the shooting environment and makes changes to the specifications. As a result, some changes have been made to camera operation methods and other items. Check the main changes noted below before executing the update.
Main notes
IMPORTANT: Note that once the update is installed, you cannot return to the previous version.
Initialization of the camera settings
All setting values of the camera are initialized because of an update that adds functions and makes major changes to the specifications. Even if camera settings for the camera's system software (firmware) Ver.4.10 or earlier have been registered to the memory card using Memory (Camera Settings1 / Camera Settings2), those settings cannot be restored to a camera using system software (firmware) Ver.5.00 or later. We recommend you write down frequently used camera settings and other important information prior to executing the update.
Changes to the MENU configuration
Camera functions have been added and deleted, so the configuration of the setting items displayed when the MENU button is pressed has been changed accordingly. We recommend you check the MENU configuration prior to shooting. For the setting item details, click here.
Added functions and changes to specifications
Functions optimized for the shooting environment have been added. Accordingly, the function names and operation methods have been changed. In addition, some functions have been deleted. Be sure to check the change content details prior to installing the update. For the changes to functions made by this update, click here and scroll to the Changes to functions made by this update section of the page.
Download: Sony a9 Firmware v.5.00
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