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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