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Sony Releases a7S III Firmware Update 5.01

Published: June 21, 2026 Sony a7S III Firmware Update 5.01 fixes an issue where part of the green frame indicating the AF status was not displaying properly when using the Expand Spot feature and also improves the overall operational stability of the camera Applicable Model ILCE-7SM3 Benefits and Improvements • ...

June 21, 2026

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Talks

Pro Tips to Better Portrait Photography June 9th at B&H Photo

Published: June 2, 2026 Hey New York City, please join me at B&H Photo Tuesday, June 9th from 3:00-5:00pm for my talk filled with tips ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Adobe Lightroom Updates Add Sony a7R VI Raw Support

Published: June 1, 2026 Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Mobile add Preliminary Support for the Sony a7R VI. Preliminary Support generally means support for ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Adobe Camera Raw Update 18.3.1 Adds Preliminary Sony a7R VI Support

Published: May 20, 2026 Adobe Camera Raw Update 18.3.1 Adds Preliminary Support for the Sony a7R VI. Please note that Preliminary Support generally means support ...

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Brian Smith

Cameras

Sony a7R VI and FE 100-400 F4.5 GM Available for Pre-Order Now!

Published: May 14, 2026 The next-generation Sony a7R VI 66.8mp mirrorless camera and ultimate World Cup sports lens FE 100-400 F4.5 GM are available for ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Sony Elevates Professional Video Workflows with Powerful Updates to Monitor & Control and Catalyst Tools

Published: March 25, 2026 SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 25th, 2026 – Sony Electronics continues to advance its professional imaging ecosystem with the latest updates to ...

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Brian Smith

Workshops

Patrick Murphy-Racey Hosts 4th Annual Sports Photography Workshop

Published: January 29, 2026 Here’s your chance to improve your sports photography when Sony Artisan Patrick Murphy-Racey hosts the 4th Annual Smoky Mountain Sports Photography ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Sony Releases a7 IV Firmware Update 6.01 with Bug Fix

Published: January 15, 2026 Sony releases a7 IV Firmware Update 6.01 with a bug fix for users unable to update to Firmware 6.00 Benefits and ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Adobe Lightroom & Camera Raw Updates add Sony a7 V Preliminary Raw Support

Published: December 16, 2025 Adobe Lightroom & Camera Raw December 2025 updates add Sony a7 V preliminary raw support along with lens profile for the ...

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Brian Smith

Software & Firmware

Sony Releases Alpha 1 Firmware Update 4.00

Published: December 10, 2025 Applicable Model This information is for the following models: ILCE-1 Benefits and Improvements • Adapts the display layout of shooting information for ...

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Brian Smith