Published: October 19, 2023
Sony a7R V Firmware Update 2.01 adds a host of bug fixes via the memory card firmware update process.
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.
Benefits and Improvements
• Fixes an issue where JPEG files could not be enlarged and played
• Fixes an issue where the power may not turn on or turn off even if the Power switch is used
• Fixes an issue where the Switch V/H AF Area feature may not work correctly
• Fixes a Creators’ App issue where the Auto Time Correction and Auto Area Adjustment features may turn off
• Improves the operational stability of the camera
Previous Benefits and Improvements
All previous benefits and improvements are included in this update.
File Name
BODYDATA.DAT
File Version
Ver. 2.01
File Size
953 576 872 bytes
Release Date
10-19-2023
Download Link:
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1 thought on “Sony Releases a7R V Firmware Update 2.01”
THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP ON A UPDATE. Have never done any editing on a iPad or phone mobile devices. I know this is like vermatum from the Sony camera site but this note is a little confusing:
Note: This update is only available for memory cards. Windows and macOS versions are not provided. The site states
Click the Download button.
After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
Save the file to your computer.
Insert the formatted memory card into a computer.
Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card.
Note: Do not change the file name.
The point you do not run from the computer watching the update like some time back when updating cameras, I know I did this once before for the A7RV but can not remember how it was done before. So with this update you put the update file on the slot 1 memory card and it runs on camera.
A few things not stated is some camera settings will be able to be saved to memory card and that info sent to the computer file and after update put back on memory card but some settings will have to be redone. Like custom setting button assignments and not all everything in shooting menus. The save and load settings that will not be saved are on the online help guide
https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2230/v1/en/contents/TP0002927434.html?search=save%2Fload%20settings
like time and date and copyright info that will have to be redone.
Glad I got a thick book on all my Sony cameras like I did back when you had books some still available in PDF and there are online Help Guides you can look up info by typing in the question. I have the help guides on all my cameras on my browser bar but I must say getting a two pound book on a camera is great for finding info you never thought you could do.