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Sony a9 II Firmware Update 2.00 adds Hi Frequency flicker function, 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

Benefits and Improvements

• Adds the Hi Frequency flicker function, 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: As of April 9th, 2020, Hi Frequency flicker function is only accessible in the updated camera menu and cannot be accessed through Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile or Remote Camera Tool software.

• Improves the Face/Eye Priority in 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

For updated function usage and additional information, please refer to the ILCE-9M2 Help Guide. Additionally, a revision has been made to the instruction manual according to this update. The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded from referenced website.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

All previous benefits and improvements are included in this update:

• FTP transfer can be started earlier after shooting pictures
• Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera:

• Corrects a condition where the camera can sometimes turn off when playing RAW images
• Improves JPEG image quality when shooting under specific conditions

File Name

ILCE-9M2 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.00

File Version

2.00

Release Date

04-09-2020

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE:

The latest Sony Firmware Updates are only compatible with Mac OS 10.13 – 10.15

You must first run UpdateSettingTool and follow the prompts to run it.

1. Make sure the camera’s USB Connection is set to Mass Storage

2. WITHOUT CONNECTING THE CAMERA, Click on UpdateSettingTool.

3. Once you see this message, connect the camera.

4. When the above message goes away, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” and follow prompts to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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RIP John Prine. Dead at 73 from complications related to COVID-19. Prine was one of my favorite portrait subjects. I shot this portrait for Rolling Stone in his Nashville home using a single 500 watt tungsten spotlight. After the shoot he invited me to stay for turkey dinner and Monday night football. He was a true artist and a lovely human who will be missed by all who met him.

I’m posting this message for my good friends at The Creative Coalition who are launching a campaign to aid hospitals and frontline healthcare workers in fight against COVID-19

April 7, 2020 (Washington, DC) — The Creative Coalition, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, and the American Hospital Association have united to launch the “Protect the Heroes” campaign, which allows the general public to make direct impact donations to America’s hospitals. Every dollar raised from Protect the Heroes goes directly to the donor’s choice of local hospital to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other support for their local healthcare workers to fight the ravages of COVID-19.

Protect the Heroes is a national initiative to raise desperately needed money for critical hospital resources, including hundreds of millions of masks and other materials for the physicians, nurses, and caregivers who are treating coronavirus patients and at greater risk due to a nationwide shortage of PPE.

With a single click ProtectTheHeroes.org allows you to connect to the website of a local hospital of their choosing and contribute to hospital emergency relief funds. Hospitals face severe shortages of all forms of PPE and have multiple financial needs related to COVID-19. Each hospital will determine where funds should be applied to make an important difference during this unprecedented time.

As part of the campaign, The Creative Coalition is mobilizing its vast membership across the entertainment industry and arts arena to activate citizens across the country to participate in #ProtectTheHeroes.

”We created Protect the Heroes so that, if you just have $1 to spare, you can make a difference at this critical time for the hospital that serves you and your family. Donations are going directly to give the hospital workers in your community the support that they desperately need,” said The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. “The Creative Coalition is honored to launch #ProtectTheHeroes with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the American Hospital Association to help our frontline hospital workers win the fight against coronavirus.”

“Protecting those on the frontlines is a national imperative,” said actor and The Creative Coalition President Tim Daly. “The Creative Coalition is proud to lock arms with our partners to help raise critical funds necessary to support local hospitals and healthcare workers. We call on our friends across the arts and entertainment industry and across sectors to join us in this urgent campaign to #ProtectTheHeroes.”

“Our healthcare teams are at the center of the fight against coronavirus,” said Alice Ayres, President and CEO of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). “In launching this campaign, we hope to mobilize all Americans to make sure hospitals, long-term care facilities and hospices and all the people providing care at them have the resources they need to win the fight and stay safe themselves.”

“In recent weeks we have seen an outpouring of support from Americans eager to help our nation’s health care heroes on the front lines of COVID-19,” said Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association. “This initiative is about making a difference directly in communities and providing immediate support for our brave women and men on the front lines of this pandemic.”

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About The Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition (www.TheCreativeCoalition.org) is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s President. The Creative Coalition also creates award-winning public service campaigns including #RightToBearArts to promote the efficacy of the arts. The Creative Coalition harnesses the unique platforms of the arts community and entertainment industry to make positive impacts on social welfare issues.

About the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) is an international professional organization dedicated exclusively to development professionals who encourage charity in North America’s healthcare organizations. Established in 1967, AHP is the source for education, networking, information and research in healthcare philanthropy. AHP is a not-for-profit organization with its headquarters located just outside Washington, D.C. in Arlington, Virginia. AHP’s 4,500 members represent more than 2,200 healthcare facilities around the world. They embody all aspects of healthcare fundraising, from executive directors and chief development officers, to major gift officers, annual campaign managers, event coordinators and grant writers. For more information, visit the AHP website at www.ahp.org.

About the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA advocates on behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, our clinician partners – including more than 270,000 affiliated physicians, 2 million nurses and other caregivers – and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides insight and education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at www.aha.org.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE Lens ($1,199 at B&H Photo) is a compact take on a fast, telephoto zoom lens. Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, this lens spans a useful short-telephoto to mid-telephoto range with a f/2.8 maximum aperture ideal for shooting in available light and for controlling depth of field.

Optical design includes a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements to correct a variety of aberrations and a BBAR-G2 coating to reduce flare and ghosting for high contrast and color accuracy. Floating elements ensure consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, from 2.8′ to infinity.

Autofocus features a pair of VXD linear motor units, which deliver notably fast, accurate, and quiet focusing performance, and full-time manual focus control is also available. It features moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element to protect against fingerprints and smudging.

Specs:

Focal Length: 70 to 180mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Mount: Sony E
Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
Angle of View: 34° 21′ to 13° 42′
Minimum Focus Distance: 10.63″ / 27 cm
Maximum Magnification: 0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:2
Optical Design 19 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 9, Rounded
Focus Type: Autofocus
Image Stabilization: No
Filter Size: 67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L): 3.19 x 5.87″ / 81 x 149 mm
Weight: 1.78 lb / 810 g

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