Sony has removed Firmware Update 2.00 for a7 III & a7R III due to a rarely occurring playback problem reported by multiple users.

I’ve been using a7R III with firmware 2.00 since its release and have not experienced the issue – but based on the notes, this may happen if you don’t reformat your SD card in camera after downloading images. Best practice is to always reformat following a download. Doing so may avoid the issue entirely.

Sony is working on updated firmware for release in mid-December. In the mean time, I recommend that those of you running FW 2.00 on a7 III or a7R III, set your cameras to write simultaneously to both card slots until new firmware is released. You should also reformat your SD cards after downloading. Always.

Official Sony Text:

It has come to our attention that the following issues may occur with our a7R III and a7 III interchangeable lens digital cameras.

1. In rare cases, your a7R III or a7 III model may stop functioning while writing RAW data onto an SD card that has already been used multiple times.

This may also cause abnormalities in the files managing the images, preventing the images from displaying on the camera

No image data in the memory card will be corrupted or deleted aside from data that was being written at the time the interruption occurred

If images no longer display on the camera, follow the steps below to use “Recover Image DB” feature:

Select MENU → (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → desired memory card slot → [Enter]

Then, when taking a picture, back up the data on a PC or other device, and format the memory card on your camera.

2. With the a7R III, taking a picture while using the Auto Review function, may occasionally cause the camera to stop responding.

We will provide an update to the system software addressing to the above issues in mid-December. Until then, please take the following precautions:

While we are preparing to provide new system software, we will no longer offer updates to the current system software.

Before taking any pictures, format the memory cards in both slots on the camera, or use a new memory card.

Ensure the Auto Review function is off when taking pictures.

We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused while using the affected products and thank you for your understanding.

via: Sony-Asia

Sony Releases a9 Firmware Update 4.00 with Additional FTP Transfer Functions and Improved Stability.

Benefits and Improvements of Firmware Update 4.00

• Allows you to transfer still images during record and playback operations
• Adds the following new FTP transfer functions:
• Allows you to narrow the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the applicable images together as a batch
• Allows you to transfer the image being viewed by pressing the assigned custom key
• Allows you to transfer all images automatically while recording
• Allows you to select the transfer target file formats when transferring images records in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server
• Updates the destination folder configuration with the following options:
• Allows you to register up to nine FTP servers
• Allows you to change the destination folder configuration flexibly on the FTP server
• Allows you to save image data in the folder that you choice
• Allows you to register [media card slot number] in the folder configuration
• Allows you to make the folder configuration the same as on your camera
• Improves the overall stability of the camera
• New features have been added to the Image transfer function via FTP
• You can record and play back still images even during transfer operations

The following FTP transfer functions have been added:
• You can narrow down the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the applicable images together as a batch
• You can transfer a played back picture by pressing an assigned custom key
• You can automatically transfer images while recording
• You can select the transfer target file formats when transferring images recorded in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server

New functions have been added to the destination folder configuration:
Up to nine FTP servers can be registered
New options to configure the destination folder on the FTP server in a more flexible way:
* Images can be transferred to a specific folder.
* A destination folder can be assigned to each card slot.
* The folder configuration can be set to match the memory card inserted into the camera.

Others
Improves the overall stability of the camera

[Note 1]
* When updating to this version, the FTP transfer feature and Wired LAN settings are initialised. You will have to configure the two items again.
The names of FTP server 1, FTP server 2, and FTP server 3 will be kept, but other items will be initialised.
If you have set Wired LAN Setting to Manual, each of the manually configured settings will be initialised and the Wired LAN Setting will reset to Auto.

[Note 2]
* When the camera is updated from Ver. 3.00 to this version, the registered settings for Fn (function) menu may not be kept.
In that event, please customise the menu to your preferred settings again.
Setting: [MENU]-[Camera Settings2]-[Function Menu Set.]

*Please refer to the HelpGuide for more information on updated functions.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

Benefits and improvements from previous firmware updates are also included in this update

File Name

ILCE-9 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver.4.00

File Version

4.00

File Size

292 MB (293,965,012 bytes)

Release Date

11-15-2018

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

Mac Users Please Note:

If you’re running Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14 you must first run UpdateSettingTool.
[Please Note: UpdateSettingTool replaces Mac OS 10.13 Driver Loader for this update.]

Next, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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Sony has released RX0 Firmware Update Version 3.00 which adds Zoom Functions

Benefits and improvements from the latest update

A Zoom function is added
Note: The Zoom feature is available when you use the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom, or Digital Zoom.
The Zoom Setting is set to Smart Zoom Only after the software update.
You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set Image Size to M, S or VGA in Zoom Setting.
The zoom feature is also available when using the shooting grip VCT-SGR1 sold separately.
For more information about these functions, please download the updated Help Guide.
Improves the overall stability of the camera.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

Supports the “Camera Control Box” (model CCB-WD1) for Wired Multi-View Shooting
Improves the Wireless Multi-View Shooting feature with the PlayMemories™ Mobile Application *1*2*3

*1: Depending on the specifications of the access point, mobile device used, and the radio wave environment, the number of devices that can be connected can change. Up to 50 units connection have been successfully tested (based on Sony tests)
*2: PlayMemories Mobile Application version 6.2 is required
*3: Sony recommends only using secure Wi-Fi connections

Release Date

10/18/2018

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

Mac Users Please Note:

If you’re running Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14 you must first run UpdateSettingTool.
[Please Note: UpdateSettingTool replaces Mac OS 10.13 Driver Loader for this update.]

Next, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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Sony released a major firmware update for a7 III & a7R III cameras with optimized support for FE 400mm F2.8 GM FE 24mm F1.4 GM lenses.

In a bit of unexpected great news for A-mount lens users, this camera firmware update adds support for Zone, Expanded Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF with Sony LA-EA3 lens adapter with a7 III & a7R III.

Sony also updated their Imaging Edge Software to version 1.3.01 offering better overall stability and support of improved RAW gradation included in this firmware update.

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

• Support of “SEL400F28GM”and “SEL24F14GM”
• Optimization of the optical image stabilization performance, and addition of a new image stabilization mode of the lens (Mode 3)(Only “SEL400F28GM”).
Addition of a Function Ring(Lens) to the menu.
Note: For the SEL400F28GM lens, the APS-C S35/Full Frame Sel. setting is assignable to the Function Ring in addition to Power Focus.
Addition of [Aperture Drive in AF] setting in the menu.
*Using the lens “SEL400F28GM” or “SEL24F14GM”, when [Silent priority] is selected, the sound emitted by the aperture drive will be reduced. This is useful in shooting conditions where camera.
noise should be kept to a minimum. Note that Auto Focus may become slower when [Silent priority] is selected.

New Features:

• [AF Track Sens] can be assigned to a custom key.
• When used with the LA-EA3 mount adaptor [link to product page], all focus areas are supported.
Note: Focus Area options added: Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF.
• Bracket shooting is available during silent shooting when [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] and [RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed].

Other Improvements:

• Improvement of the performance and the overall stability of the camera.
• Better reproduction of the gradation of RAW pictures.
Note: Imaging Edge software needs to be updated to benefit from the improvement in the RAW processing.
• When shooting with a flash in an environment with flickering light sources, the stability of the exposure is improved.
• Improvement of managing continuously shot images as a group.
Please refer to the HelpGuide for updated function usage.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements from previous firmware updates are also included in this update

• Resolves a “blinking pixels” phenomenon at the bottom edge of the image during XAVC S 4K (PAL 25p) recording (depending on the combination of camera settings)
• Resolves an issue where the touch panel could occasionally become unresponsive
• Improves the overall stability of the camera

Release Date

10/10/2018

Download Links:

FW 2.00 for a7 III | FW 2.00 for a7R III

Mac Users Please Note:

If you’re running Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14 you must first run UpdateSettingTool.
[Please Note: UpdateSettingTool replaces Mac OS 10.13 Driver Loader for these updates.]

Next, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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Sony a9 Firmware Update 3.10 adds FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens support and improves overall stability of the camera

This update (version 3.10) provides the following benefits:

• Adds support for the SEL400F28GM lens
• Adds the Silent priority option to the Aperture Drive in AF menu Note: When using the Silent priority option, the sound of aperture drive will be reduced. The Auto Focus may become slower when the Silent priority option is selected
• Improves overall stability of the camera

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in this version

Download Links:

Sony a9 FW 3.10 for MAC | WIN

Mac Users Please Note:

If you’re running Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14 you must first run UpdateSettingTool.
[Please Note: UpdateSettingTool replaces Mac OS 10.13 Driver Loader for this update.]

Next, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

Sony a9 is Available from: B&H Photo | Amazon
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is Available from: B&H Photo | Amazon