Sony a9 II Firmware Update 3.00 Adds Crop Function

Published: March 10, 2021

Sony a9 II Firmware Update 3.00

Sony a9 II Firmware Update 3.00 adds in-camera Crop Function. Mac users please note, this update is compatible with MacOS 10.14, 10.15 & 11

Applicable Model

ILCE-9M2

Benefits and Improvements

• Adds the Crop function to allow you to crop a recorded still image
• Adds the Forced File No. Reset option in the File/Folder Settings (still image) menu to allow you to reset the still image file number and create a new folder
• It is improved the phenomenon that some functions are not registered correctly in the Function menu
• Improves the overall stability of the camera

NOTE: Please refer to the Help Guide for updated function usage.

IMPORTANT: When you update to this version, the camera settings will be reinitialized. Because of this, we recommend that you save the current settings before updating. You can use the Save/Load Settings function to save the current settings to a memory card and write them back after the update.

NOTE: For details on how to save the settings and the items that can be saved, refer to Save/Load Settings in the Help Guide.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

[All Previous Benefits and Improvements are also included in this Update]

File Name

Update_ILCE9M2V3.00

File Version

3.00

Release Date

03-10-2021

Download Links:

Download a9 II FW 3.00 for MAC | WIN

MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE:

System Requirements

The latest version of the system software update is compatible with the following Macintosh versions:
MacOS 10.14, 10.15, 11

Computer Hardware

The latest version of the system software update is compatible with the following hardware:
Mac with an Intel processor (Mac with Apple silicon is not supported)
Hard drive space: 700 MB or more
RAM: 700 MB or more

Download the Sony Camera Driver:

Visit the Sony Camera Driver download page.
Click the Download button.
NOTE: The Camera_Driver_2102a.dmg file will start downloading.
Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).
File Size:130KB (129 582 byte)
After reading the disclaimer, click Download.

How to download the Updater:

Click the Download button above.
After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
NOTE: The Update_ILCE7M3V400.dmg file will start downloading.
Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).
File Size:315.9MB (315 889 936 byte)

How to Install the Sony Camera Driver

Close all programs currently running on your computer.
Double-click the Camera_Driver_2102a.dmg file you downloaded. Do not connect the camera at this point.
NOTE: If you have connected the camera to a computer, disconnect it before following the procedure.
The Sony Camera Driver Installer is expanded.
Double-click the SonyCameraDriver.pkg icon.
The installer screen opens. Proceed as instructed.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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