Name: Firmware update V0.47 for EF-E Smart Adapter IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA
Release date: 23 Nov 2015
Benefits and improvements:
A7II firmware 2.0 autofocus support
F/8 autofocus support for EF Extender 1.4x and EF Extender 2x (all versions)
Please Note: You do not need to install version 0.47 if your adapter is already at version 0.46 and do not need Sony a7II or Canon EF Extender support.
Windows Vista SP2
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
DOWNLOAD NOTES:
When performing the firmware update, please don’t disconnect the USB cable, otherwise, the adapter may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown
Don’t connect the adapter to any camera and lens when performing the firmware update.
Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.
Read the disclaimer and click to agree to the terms and conditions. Then, click on the Download button.
The download of the [MAC: MetabonesApp.dmg] or [WIN: MetabonesApp.exe] file will start.
Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).
RUN THE SOFTWARE UPDATE
Once the file has downloaded successfully, you’re ready to upgrade the Firmware update for the Smart Adapter MARK IV.
Close all currently running programs on your computer.
Double-click the [MAC: MetabonesApp.dmg] or [WIN: MetabonesApp.exe] download file to start the Metabones App.
Connect your the Smart Adapter MARK IV to the computer by using the USB-MicroUSB cable that came with your Sony camera to USB port behind the adapter’s lens release lever.
Then, follow the instructions in the Metabones App to update the firmware.
Only connect the adapter – REMOVE the camera and lens
Once adapter connected via USB, the app will tell you if an update is available.
If an update is available, follow the prompts:
Unplug USB – Press and Hold Button (center of photo above) – then reconnect USB to start the update.
DO NOT disconnect until the Update is finished.
You’ll get a screen prompt telling you once Firmware has successfully updated and you’re done.
PLEASE NOTE: I strongly advise using the Micro USB cable supplied with your Sony camera as other cables may not transfer data properly.
FIRMWARE HISTORY:
Firmware update V0.46 for EF-E Smart AdapterIV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA
Release date: 10 Nov 2015
Benefits and improvements:
Faster wake up from sleep after auto power off
A7RII PDAF speed improvement for most lenses
Fixed an intermittent issue with the camera’s MENU exiting on its own when pressed for the first time
Corrected identification of Sigma 35/1.4 and Sigma 30/1.4 when APS-C/Super35 capture is set to “Auto”
Fixed an iris issue with Tamron 70-200/2.8 VC A009 after a power off/on cycle
Decreased IS motor noise when the camera is turned off
Autofocus support for ILCE-7SM2 (A7sII)
Fixed iris operation of Tamron 28-300VC(A20) in Advanced Mode
Firmware update V0.45 for EF-E Smart Adapter IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA
Release date: 6 Oct 2015
Benefits and improvements:
A7RII PDAF speed improvement for some wide angle, normal and medium telephoto lenses on A7RII
Fixed an intermittent overexposure issue on A7RII
Fixed an intermittent start-up issue on A7S
Stability improvement
Firmware update V0.44 for EF-E Smart Adapter IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA
Release date: 22 Sep 2015
Benefits and improvements:
Fixed IBIS switch issue on A7II and A7RII with IS lenses introduced V.43
Firmware update V0.43 for EF-E Smart Adapter IV and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA
Release date: 18 Sep 2015
Benefits and improvements:
ILCE-7R2 (A7RII) support
Autofocus improvements
Fixed issue when Aperture Preview is assigned on A7 series to Focus Hold button (WO button of the adapter)
Limitations include:
During video recording there is only slow contrast-detect AF (Sony).
Continuous AF may have unsatisfactory performance (phase-detect AF) or not supported (contrast-detect AF).
Firmware update V0.41 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 1 Jun 2015
Benefits and improvements:
User may choose between lens OIS and IBIS using the lens’ IS switch (except for some Tamron lenses). If the lens’ IS switch is ON, lens OIS is used and IBIS is turned off automatically. If lens’ IS switch is OFF, IBIS is used instead. To turn off all IS, hold down the WO button on the adapter while switching the lens’ IS to the OFF position.
IS is always turned on during magnified focus assist for ease of manual focusing
Added autofocus support for some legacy lenses on A7 series
Eliminates iris flicker when opening up the iris from a slower aperture to a faster aperture in Green mode on FS series, NEX-VG series and A7 series in movie mode.
Eliminates iris tick noise while zooming a variable aperture zoom lens in Green mode
Firmware update V0.40 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 3 Feb 2015
Benefits and improvements:
series lenses. You may for example assign “Aperture Preview” to the the “Focus Hold” button on A7II and get the same DOF preview function as on a Canon DSLR. Image Stabilization ON/OFF status is displayed on A7II as the SteadyShot icon. “‹
Adds support for Sony A7s silent shutter mode.
Fixed Sony A7s intermittent startup issue.
More detailed EXIF data.
Reliability improvements with some Sigma and Tamron lenses.
Fixed distance display (in Advanced mode) on VG, FS and A7 series.
Fixed EF70-200/2.8L IS II USM’s IS on/off switch intermittently inoperative issue.
Fixed issue of EF40/2.8 STM being wrongly identified as an OSS lens.
Fixed NEX-5N becoming unresponsive issue when movie capture started
Firmware update V0.39 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 29 Dec 2014
Benefits and improvements:
“‹Improves Sony A7S compatibility
Firmware update V0.37 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 20 Nov 2014
Benefits and improvements
Improves stability with some lenses
Firmware update V0.36 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 31 Oct 2014
Benefits and improvements
Fixes Zeiss ZE lens stability issue with adapter firmware version 0.33 and version 0.34″‹
Firmware update V0.34 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 8 Oct 2014
Benefits and improvements
Bug Fix and Improve the performance.
Fix Auto-Magnify/MF function on advance mode.
Firmware update V0.32 for EF-E Smart Adapter MARK IV
Release date: 14 Aug 2014
Benefits and improvements:
Sony A7S compatibility
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Hey Brian, hope all is well. Hope you can help me out. Not sure what’s going on but suddenly my a7rii with metabones seems to be trying to control my aperture and it will flash on screen when it tries to do so. Have tested the metabones on an a7s and no problem. Have you experienced that before?
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Hey Brian, hope all is well. Hope you can help me out. Not sure what’s going on but suddenly my a7rii with metabones seems to be trying to control my aperture and it will flash on screen when it tries to do so. Have tested the metabones on an a7s and no problem. Have you experienced that before?
Make certain you have the latest Metabones firmware:
https://briansmith.com/metabones-releases-smart-adapter-iv-firmware-update-0-47/