Published: October 9, 2024

Sony a7R V Firmware Update 3.00 has been resumed with the following note: “We suspended the Ver. 3.00 software release on 09-13-2024 due to some products failing to update. However, after taking the necessary measures, we resumed the release on 10-09-2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If your camera successfully updated to Ver. 3.00, you may continue using it without issue. (Added on 10-09-2024)”

Benefits and Improvements

• You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud app
Notes:
Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Adds support for the Network Streaming function
Notes:
Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Adds support for the Monitor & Control app
Note: The Monitor & Control app connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet device. Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
Note: You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
• Increases the maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder to 9,999
• Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength when the Wi-Fi function is On
• Allows the use of Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF while using the Bright Monitoring feature
• Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
• Adds support for the Custom Grid Line feature
Note: The Custom Grid Line feature is available as a paid license. Availability depends on country and region.
• Fixes an issue where Auto Review is not displayed on the camera during HDMI output
• Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

All previous benefits and improvements are included in this update.

Required Downloads

Read this section before downloading the file.
Precautions when updating from Ver. 1.00

For customers who have been using the Imaging Edge Mobile app:
• Updated cameras will no longer be able to connect to the Imaging Edge Mobile app. After updating the camera, install the Creators’ App.
• Please make sure the Imaging Edge Mobile app is the latest version (Ver.7.7.2 or later) in order to pair the camera with the Creators’ App.
• For instructions on installing and connecting the Creators’ App, please refer to Migrating from Imaging Edge Mobile app to Creators’ App.

If you use the Wireless Remote Commander/Shooting grip (GP-VPT2BT, RMT-P1BT), delete it from the Bluetooth Settings on the camera menu. Then pair the camera with the Wireless Remote Commander/Shooting grip again.

About this download

Note on Sony account: Before downloading the software, we recommend that you create a Sony account. After creating a Sony account or signing in with your Sony account, download the software (for customers in the USA and Canada). You also have the option to download the software without an account. Note: This update is only available for memory cards. Windows and macOS versions are not provided.

Download Link:

Firmware Update 3.00

Saving Firmware to a Memory Card

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.
• Click the Download button.
• After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
• Save the file to a computer.
• Insert the formatted memory card into the computer.
• Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card.
Please Note: The file name must say BODYDATA.DAT. If you have downloaded Sony Firmware Updates in the past without deleing them, your computer may rename the update BODYDATA-2.DAT, BODYDATA-3.DAT, etc. You must change the filename back to BODYDATA.DAT before running the update.
 
Notes:
• Please format the memory card in advance using this product.
• Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device.
• Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored.
• Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.
 

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