Sony Releases a9 Firmware Update 4.00 with Additional FTP Transfer Functions and Improved Stability.

Benefits and Improvements of Firmware Update 4.00

• Allows you to transfer still images during record and playback operations
• Adds the following new FTP transfer functions:
• Allows you to narrow the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the applicable images together as a batch
• Allows you to transfer the image being viewed by pressing the assigned custom key
• Allows you to transfer all images automatically while recording
• Allows you to select the transfer target file formats when transferring images records in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server
• Updates the destination folder configuration with the following options:
• Allows you to register up to nine FTP servers
• Allows you to change the destination folder configuration flexibly on the FTP server
• Allows you to save image data in the folder that you choice
• Allows you to register [media card slot number] in the folder configuration
• Allows you to make the folder configuration the same as on your camera
• Improves the overall stability of the camera
• New features have been added to the Image transfer function via FTP
• You can record and play back still images even during transfer operations

The following FTP transfer functions have been added:
• You can narrow down the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the applicable images together as a batch
• You can transfer a played back picture by pressing an assigned custom key
• You can automatically transfer images while recording
• You can select the transfer target file formats when transferring images recorded in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server

New functions have been added to the destination folder configuration:
Up to nine FTP servers can be registered
New options to configure the destination folder on the FTP server in a more flexible way:
* Images can be transferred to a specific folder.
* A destination folder can be assigned to each card slot.
* The folder configuration can be set to match the memory card inserted into the camera.

Others
Improves the overall stability of the camera

[Note 1]
* When updating to this version, the FTP transfer feature and Wired LAN settings are initialised. You will have to configure the two items again.
The names of FTP server 1, FTP server 2, and FTP server 3 will be kept, but other items will be initialised.
If you have set Wired LAN Setting to Manual, each of the manually configured settings will be initialised and the Wired LAN Setting will reset to Auto.

[Note 2]
* When the camera is updated from Ver. 3.00 to this version, the registered settings for Fn (function) menu may not be kept.
In that event, please customise the menu to your preferred settings again.
Setting: [MENU]-[Camera Settings2]-[Function Menu Set.]

*Please refer to the HelpGuide for more information on updated functions.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

Benefits and improvements from previous firmware updates are also included in this update

File Name

ILCE-9 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver.4.00

File Version

4.00

File Size

292 MB (293,965,012 bytes)

Release Date

11-15-2018

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

Mac Users Please Note:

If you’re running Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14 you must first run UpdateSettingTool.

Next, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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Five Winners from Over 6,000 Entrants will Receive Funding, Mentorship, Camera Gear and More

SAN DIEGO — Nov. 14, 2018 — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the winners of its Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence Program Contest, one of the flagship initiatives in the Company’s recently introduced “Be Alpha” campaign.

The Alpha Female initiative is Sony’s response to the imaging industry’s well-documented challenges with diversity and is focused exclusively on providing opportunities for women creators to advance their careers. The Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence Program Contest awards five winners a six-month grant of $25,000 in funds , $5,000 in Sony digital imaging product allowance, a mentorship pairing with one of Sony’s high-profile Artisans of Imagery and much more.

“Women make up the majority of the U.S. and Canadian populations and yet are significantly under-represented in the professional imaging field,” said Jennifer Geddy, head of digital marketing at Sony Electronics. “The Alpha Female initiative provides a pathway to empowering more women photographers and videographers through a combination of mentorship and financial support. Efforts such as the Alpha Female initiative help expand the industry’s pool of gifted and diverse creators and raise the bar for everyone. We are extremely excited to welcome our talented Alpha Female winners and look forward to collaborating with them.”

Judged as winners from more than 6,000 entrants, the Alpha Female Creators-in-Residence are:

Megan Allen: A wedding photographer from Ohio, Megan’s goal is to create photos that make you stop in your tracks for a moment in time. Megan’s mentor will be Artisan of Imagery Sara France. Learn more about Megan at choosestudio22.com.

Danielle Da Silva: Currently living in Toronto, Danielle is a storyteller, conservationist, scholar, activist speaker, and the founder of Photographers Without Borders. Danielle’s mentor will be Artisan of Imagery Cristina Mittermeier. You can learn more on Danielle at danielledasilva.com.

Erin Hogue: An adventure and lifestyle artist living in Vancouver, Erin focuses on capturing the impossible. Erin’s mentor will be Artisan of Imagery Brooke Shaden. Discover Erin’s work at @erinhogue.

Nitashia Johnson: An educator and portrait photographer from Texas, Nitashia’s passion is currently focused on developing a community-based media arts program for high school teens. Nitashia’s mentor will be Artisan of Imagery Me Ra Koh. Learn more about Nitashia at nitashiajohnson.com.

Colette Robinson: Collette is a photographer and creative focused on stop motion graphics and living in Northern California. Colette’s mentor will be Artisan of Imagery Caroline Jensen. You can learn more about Colette at coletterobinson.com.

To follow the journeys of all five winners throughout the program, please visit www.alphauniverse.com/alpha-female

In addition to the Alpha Female Creators in Residence grant program, Sony will support several female-backed and focused events that aim to push progress for diversity in photography and filmmaking as part of the Alpha Female initiative. The Company will also be funding several additional projects by female creators.

A variety of additional content related to Sony’s Be Alpha campaign, including articles, videos and events, can be found at www.alphauniverse.com/BeAlpha

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