Published: January 15, 2024
Updates include shooting function improvements and additional support for the Camera Authenticity Solution
Sony announces new firmware updates for Alpha 1 (Ver. 3.00), Alpha 1 II (Ver. 2.00) and Alpha 9 III (Ver. 3.00) cameras with updates to shooting, movie, operability functions and added compatibility for Sony’s evolving Camera Authenticity Solution.
• Shooting Enhancements: Expanded shutter speed options and focus bracketing improvements.
• Movie Features: Better image quality with User LUTs and automatic still creation from movie frames.
• Operability Upgrades: Custom key settings during playback, FTP scheduling, and continued shooting during transfers.
• Camera Authenticity Solution: Enhanced content verification for professional photographers, with expanded compatibility and streamlined workflows.
Shooting, Movie, and Operability Updates Per Model:
Camera Authenticity Solution Updates:
The new firmware updates bring compatibility with the Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III for Sony’s expanding Camera Authenticity Solution. This expansion includes the launch of an Image Validation Site and the Digital Signature Upgrade License1, created for select news organizations and their staff photographers. The service is designed to enhance the implementation of C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity)2, particularly within the news industry, by providing additional authenticity information and introducing a streamlined workflow for professionals requiring higher content verification standards. As a member of the C2PA Steering Committee, Sony plays a leading role in developing these standards and driving their broader implementation.
Availability:
Alpha 1 II (Ver. 2.00), Alpha 1 (Ver. 3.00), and Alpha 9 III (Ver. 3.00) firmware downloads will be available in January 2025.
To check the status of the latest firmware availability, please visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/cameras-camcorders-digital-cameras/downloads
For more information on Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution, visit: https://www.sony.net/cas/
Notes:
1 Only still images in JPEG/RAW (.ARW) format are supported.
2 A standards organization that develops open standards and technical specifications for the origin and authenticity of digital content.
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