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The new 3. 0 firmware for the Sony A7rV is again available (Source Sony) Sony added this note: We suspended the Ver. 3. 00 software release on 09-13-2024 due to some products failing to update. However, after taking the necessary measures, we resumed the release on 10-09-2024. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-10-10 08:51
Sony issued a new firmware update (Click here) for the Sony A1. Benefits and Improvements Fixes an issue where the camera might not work properly when using the SEL200600G lens Improves the operational stability of the camera sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-06-13 12:26
I just had a chat with SonyAlphaRumors followers about this update. And during the streaming I got an interesting note from Miguel Quiles. He is not 100% certain but he thinks animal EYE AF in video can’t be implemented on the A1 because of the missing AI chip. So make sure to watch this and… sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-03-29 18:50
Back when Sony announced its groundbreaking a9 III camera in November, the company also revealed that the Sony a1 released in early 2021 and the a7S III launched in mid-2020 would receive a significant firmware update "next spring. petapixel.com »
2024-03-28 04:12
Sony issued a new firmware update for four Alpha cameras: Sony A7rV (download firmware here). Sony A7CR (download firmware here). Sony A7CII (download firmware here). Sony ZV-E1 (download firmware here). sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-03-26 09:25
Today Sony released a rather unexciting 1.32 firmware update for the Sony A1. But, I know Sony got the message that their firmware strategy isn’t ideal. And I hope a 2.0 firmware update will be released in late summer to make us all happy! sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-05-10 13:17
You can download it here: sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-1-series/ilce-1/downloads Benefits and Improvements Fixes an issue where the camera may not start when the Mode dial is set to Movie and the NTSC/PAL selector is set to PAL Improves the operational stability of the camera So this is a bug fix release and no new features have been added… sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-05-10 10:05
The Sony a7 IV just got a refresh, thanks to new firmware. The latest software for the camera, firmware 1.10, improves the eye AF and adds multiple sizes of lossless compression. But, the software isn’t exactly new — Sony released earlier this year, then pulled it back because of a bug. Now, the firmware update is back. thephoblographer.com »
2022-10-07 07:00
Sony's ZV-E10 compact camera. Sony has announced a pair of new firmware updates for its a7C and ZV-E10 camera systems. In addition to overall improved performance, the 2. 00 firmware updates bring Animal Eye AF to both cameras while recording video. dpreview.com »
2021-12-07 17:49
Sony have released firmware update version 3. photographyblog.com »
2021-03-11 18:00
Earlier this week, Sony Nordic accidentally sent out a newsletter with details of the next firmware update for its a7S III mirrorless camera. Now, firmware version 2. 00 for the a7S III is live and ready to download for all. dpreview.com »
2021-02-25 19:35
Sony has released a major firmware update for the sports-focused a9 II, adding a bunch of useful high-speed shooting features and other usability enhancements, including one much-requested Canon EOS R copy: the ability to close the shutter whenever you swap lenses. petapixel.com »
2020-04-09 19:16
Sony has released a major firmware update for the sports-focused a9 II, adding a bunch of useful high-speed shooting features and other usability enhancements, including one much-requested Canon EOS R copy: the ability to close the shutter whenever you swap lenses. petapixel.com »
2020-04-09 19:16
Sony has released V2. 0 firmware update for the RX10 IV super-zoom camera, enabling Real-Time Eye AF for animals and enhancing in-camera stabilisation. photographyblog.com »
2019-11-15 12:00
Sony, today, released a firmware update for its RX10 IV camera that gives it Real-Time Animal Eye AF and improves the overall stability of the camera. Firmware version 2. 00 adds the same functionality we’ve seen Sony add to a number of its other mirrorless cameras. dpreview.com »
2019-11-14 22:30
If you own the Sony a9, it’s time to head over to the Sony website and download some new firmware. The long-awaited Firmware Version 6. 0 has finally been released, adding Eye AF, an Interval Timer, and more to the high-speed Sony sports shooter. petapixel.com »
2019-09-24 17:11
Taking a page out of Fujifilm's books, Sony released a major firmware update for their flagship A9 last week that brings the camera's firmware to version 5. 0. This new firmware update leverages the company's latest developments into Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and object recognition and adds Real-Time Tracking (first seen in the Sony A6400) along with automatic Eye Autofocus to improve upon the already unparalleled performance of the Sony A9. thephoblographer.com »
2019-04-18 13:00
Download it here: sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9/articles/00220555 Here is a guide introducing the new features: The post Sony A9 firmware 5.0 officially released! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-03-25 08:55
A dpreview forum member heard this: I just found out that 5.0 will be released on 3/25 through our Sony representative. Let’s hope it’s true! The post Sony A9 5.0 Firmware to be released on March 25? appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-03-16 22:12
Patrick Murphy-Racey: These are two clips that I got to shoot when testing the new Sony A9 5. 0 Firmware in Los Angeles last week. The new tracking feature is already inside the Sony A6400 bodies that will start shipping in February of 2019. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-01-21 14:04
Two months after releasing firmware version 2. 0 for its a7 III (Windows, MacOS) and a7R III (Windows, MacOS) mirrorless cameras, Sony has removed the firmware update from its website. At the top of the download pages for Sony's a7 III and a7R III firmware, an update read: IMPORTANT: We apologize for the inconvenience, but the release of this software update has been delayed. dpreview.com »
2018-12-08 23:36
Sony finally fixed the issue they had with firmware 3.0 and the new bugfix free version 3.01 can be downloaded here: hsony.co.uk/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce9-series/ilce-9/downloads/00015314 The post Sony releases the Sony A9 firmware update 3.01 appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-07-10 09:55
Sony suspended the firmware update for the Sony A9: https://esupport. sony. com/. If you click on download this warning appears: It was confirmed that some products that updated to Ver. 3. 00 may not operate properly in some cases. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-06-29 15:59
Alin Popescu (and a couple of other SAR readers) noticed some weird stuff added by Sony with the latest Sony A9 firmware update. Among there is one that particularly intrigues me. There is a new 500fps Frame Rate option. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-06-28 14:19
Sony issued a new firmware update for the Sony A9: https://esupport. sony. com/ – Added functions for professionals engaged in sports/news media: Adds the Write Serial Number option (On/Off) to the menu for selecting your preference in writing the serial number to the Exif data Improvements in auto focus performance and functionality: Improves tracking performance of moving […] The post New 3. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-06-27 13:15
Sony have released firmware uodate 2.0 for the A9 mirrorless camera. Continuous auto-focus for moving subjects and AF-C stability while zooming have been enhanced, while "all-round operational stability" has been improved, among other minor changes. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-11 12:00
Sony just issued the new firmware update 1. 10 for the Sony A9. You can download it at Sony Australia and within minutes at Sony Support. Those are the improvements: Supports “Eye AF” function for A-mount lenses via the LA-EA3 mount adapter (This function is only for A-mount lenses which can adapt to 8 or 10 […] The post Sony releases new firmware update for the Sony A9. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-09-27 11:04
Sony has just released a new firmware version for its a6500 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera. Version 1. 04 of the camera's internal software improves performance of the image stabilization system when shooting video, and can be downloaded and installed from the Sony Support website now. dpreview.com »
2017-08-22 16:59
Sony removed the download of the new FS5 4. 0 firmware. Cinema5D got an email from Sony explaining why they had to remove the firmware update: Sony has temporarily suspended the new firmware updates for PXW-FS5 and PXW-Z150 due to a minor issue found during testing within the HDR function in the Picture Profile menu. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-29 12:49
Sony have issued a firmware upgrade for the new Sony A9 full-frame compact system camera.
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photographyblog.com »2017-06-13 18:00
Hurray folks! Sony did a good job and already released a new firmware update which “improves the overheating warning functionality”. You can download it here: esupport. sony. com. UPDATE: for unkown reasons Sony has removed the firmware file. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-06-06 18:23
Sigma has released an updated firmware version for its 30mm F1. 4 APS-C lens for the Sony E-mount. Firmware version 0. 2 brings the following improvements: Improved peripheral brightness correction when an aperture value of F1. dpreview.com »
2017-05-11 17:25
Sigma has released an updated firmware version for its 30mm f/1. 4 APS-C lens for the Sony E-mount. Firmware version 0. 2 brings the following improvements: Improved peripheral brightness correction when an aperture value of F1. dpreview.com »
2017-05-11 17:25
Sony issued a new firmware 1.02 for the Sony A6500. Download it here: esupport.sony.com. The firmware improvements are: Improves operability of the left side of the PMCA (PlayMemories Camera Apps) keyboard during touch panel operation Improves overall stability of the camera A6500 store links: The post Sony releases new firmware update for the A6500 appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-07 11:25
Sony have released a firmware update for the Sony A7 II compact system camera.
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photographyblog.com »2016-11-23 18:00
Sony released a new firmware update for the Sony A7II (Download it here). Improvements over version 3. 20: Improves a condition that occurs with system software version 3. 20 where, when using the Flash, the amount of light at the edge of the image is insufficient. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-22 15:53
Sony releases a new firmware update for the Sony A7II and A7sII. It adds support for the new Sony radio flash system. You can download the firmware here: A7II for Apple or Windows. A7sII for Apple or Windows found via Briansmith The post Sony releases A7II and a7sII firmware update. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-24 11:27
Sony has issued a firmware update for the Sony A7R II full-frame compact system camera.
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photographyblog.com »2016-08-19 10:56
Sony released the new firmware 3. 30 for the Sony A7rII (download here at Sony UK). Benefits and improvements: Support for Radio-controlled Lighting System Improves stability of the camera while shooting still images by regulating the internal temperature Overall stability and operability of the camera is improved. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-18 14:54
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