Published: September 12, 2024
UPDATE 10/19/24: Sony 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.
UPDATE 9/13/24: Sony has suspended a7R V Firmware Update 3.00 after some users reported their camera failed to start-up after installing the version 3.00 update. The update has been pulled from the support website while Sony engineers investigate the cause. When update conflicts have happened up in the past, it boiled down to a single camera setting that needs to be changed before updating. If you already updated without a hitch – you’re fine. Sony engineers just have to figure out which of the myriad of camera setting is causing the conflict.
Sony a7R V Firmware Update 3.00 adds major transfer & streaming process plus other functional enhancements. The update is performed via the memory card firmware update process.
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.
File Info
File Name: BODYDATA.DAT
File Version: Ver. 3.00
File Size: 974 704 040 bytes
Release Date: 09-12-2024
Download Link:
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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4 thoughts on “Sony Releases a7R V Firmware Update 3.00”
Thank you so much for the update info and a way to download. How other than your team would we know other than to every month go to Sony web site and log in to each camera we may have and look for up dates.
One thing I would like you to know is your wrote and published those great books back in the beginning of the Sony A7 models I continue to look through and even try to do some of the little tricks you did with the very first to see if they till will work with the newest cameras.
just a not about this resent update, I really do not know what I did wrong But I was using Google’s internet browser and set the download location and it was taking forever with the download indicator under it’s icon running but after the download icon at top stopped but checking the folder location showed file not complete. So I stopped it by exiting all browsers and went to another and within a minute the download finished in the download basic folder I did not get to direct the location to put it in but went into a default location for the computer. but I was able to copy and put in a file location I wanted it at for future loading on the newly formatted SD card. Maybe it was a stopping from a access spyware program that stopped it. But just let someone know if the download takes like forever even in the middle of the download with info of how many MP already in the uncomplete file stop, reset all and go to another Browser maybe. First time this has happened, I even just last week downloaded the two updates for A7SM3 and two lens updates and all downloaded fine and fast and the updates worked fine.
Greetings Ed. I hadn’t timed it, so I just downloaded again. I used Safari over a WiFi connection and the update downloaded in 70 seconds. Obviously connection speed is the key – a hardwire connection to my router would have been faster than WiFi. You might check your security settings – but it’s also possible that a LOT of people were attempting to download at the same time as you which could potentially cause a bottleneck on Sony’s server.
Thank You for the reply. I am using a direct connect, just something with blockers I think no big deal just want others to be aware in case it just ran on and on.