Software & Firmware

Firmware Update 2.00 for Sony a7, a7R, a7S

Sony has released camera firmware update FW 2.00 that shortens start-up time for Sony a7, a7R and a7S mirrorless cameras. Firmware 2.00 Improvements over version 1.20: • Startup time is shortened Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 2.00: • Improves camera functions and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, […]

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Firmware Update FW 2.00 for Sony a6000

Sony has released Firmware Update fw 2.00 for Sony a6000 (ILCE-6000) cameras which adds XAVC S format movie recording and shortens camera start-up time. Improvements over version 1.20: Startup time is shortened Adds support for recording movies in the XAVC S format that supports high bit rates (NTSC: 60p/30p/24p PAL: 50p/25p) Notes: When recording a

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Installing & Updating Sony Play Memories Camera Apps

I get quite a few questions about Sony Play Memories Camera Apps and the issues always trace back to the camera apps aren’t up to date. There are a couple ways to update apps on these Sony app-enabled cameras: Sony a7, a7R a7S, a7II, a7RII, a7SII, a6500, a6300, a6000, a5100, RX100 III, RX100 IV, RX100

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Metabones Releases Firmware Update 0.41 for Smart Adapter IV

[Update: After testing this update on Sony a7II and a7RII, I STRONGLY recommend this FW update for Sony a7II/a7RII] Metabones has released Firmware Update 0.41 for their Metabones Smart Adapter IV (Order here). This is a major firmware update for Sony a7II and a7RII because it addresses incompatibility issues between Canon IS lenses and Sony

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Firmware Update 1.20 for Sony a7 a7R a7S a7II & a6000

Sony has released camera firmware update 1.20 for Sony A7, A7R, A7S, A7II and a6000 cameras providing improved function for the latest Sony FE lenses: FE 24-240mm F3.5-5.6, FE 35mm F1.4, FE 28mm F2 and FE 90mm F2.8 Macro Improvements over version 1.10: Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z,

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