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Sony released Firmware Updates for Sony a9 II cameras offering faster FTP transfer and 24mm F1.4 GM & 135mm F1.8 GM lenses offering improved aperture response when lens is attached to a9, a9 II and a7R IV cameras and “Focus Priority” in “Aperture Drive in AF” menu when attached to a9 (fw 6.00 or later).

Sony a9 II (Firmware Update 1.01 download here)

Benefits and improvements:
• FTP transfer can be started earlier after shooting pictures
• Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera:
–Corrects a specific condition where the camera can sometimes turn off when playing back RAW images
–JPEG Image quality is more consistent when shooting under specific conditions

READ: Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM (Firmware Update 02 download here)

Benefits and improvements:
• Improved aperture response when the lens is attached to the ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2 and ILCE-7RM4 camera models.
• “Focus Priority” can be selected from the “Aperture Drive in AF” menu when the lens is attached to an ILCE-9 camera (with firmware version 6.00 or later).

Notes:
• It is not possible to execute the lens firmware procedure with the following E-mount cameras: NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10, PXW-FS7.
• When using the PXW-FS7M2, follow the steps as specified in the instruction manual.

Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM (Firmware Update 02 download here)

Benefits and improvements:
• Improved aperture response when the lens is attached to the ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2 and ILCE-7RM4 camera models.
• “Focus Priority” can be selected from the “Aperture Drive in AF” menu when the lens is attached to an ILCE-9 camera (with firmware version 6.00 or later).

Notes:
• It is not possible to execute the lens firmware procedure with the following E-mount cameras: NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10, PXW-FS7.
• When using the PXW-FS7M2, follow the steps as specified in the instruction manual.

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Sony a7R IV Update 1.10 enable “My Menu” to save or load custom camera settings & adds External Flash Set function. Sony a7R III a7R III Update 3.10 add External Flash Set function.

Benefits and Improvements

• Enables use of “My Menu” to save or load custom camera settings (a7R IV only)

• Adds the “External Flash Set” function:
This function allows you to configure the settings of an attached flash or wireless radio commander (both sold separately) directly from the camera.

Compatible Models:
HVL-F60RM Wireless Radio Flash (with flash firmware version 2.00 or later)
HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash (with flash firmware version 2.00 or later)
FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander

Note: The functionality will be enabled after the upcoming wireless radio commander firmware version.

• Improves the overall stability of the camera

Release Date

12-17-2019

Previous Benefits and Improvements

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

Download Links:

• a7R IV FW 1.10 for MAC | WIN
• a7R III FW 3.10 for MAC | WIN
• a7 III FW 3.10 for MAC | WIN

MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE:

The latest Sony Firmware Updates are only compatible with Mac OS 10.13 – 10.15

You must first run UpdateSettingTool and follow the prompts to run it.

1. Make sure the camera’s USB Connection is set to Mass Storage

2. WITHOUT CONNECTING THE CAMERA, Click on UpdateSettingTool.

3. Once you see this message, connect the camera.

4. When the above message goes away, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” and follow prompts to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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An upcoming Sony RX10 IV Firmware Update scheduled for later this year will support Animal Eye AF according a pre-release notes from to Sony Japan.

Target product: DSC-RX10M4

Software update will include:
1. Real-time pupil AF support for animals (still images only)
2. Real-time pupil AF operability improvement
Support for half-pressing the shutter button
3. Improved operational stability

Scheduled for 2019 release date
* Information will be announced on Sony product information site as soon as details are determined

via: Sony Japan

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Profoto has released Firmware Updates for Profoto A1, A1X, B10, B10 Plus, Pro-10 flashes, Profoto Connect and AirRemote TTL-S flash triggers

Firmware Updates available for:

Profoto Pro-10
Profoto A1 | A1X
Profoto B10 | B10 Plus
Profoto Connect
Profoto AirRemote TTL-S
Profoto Air Remote TTL-F

For the Profoto Pro-10, Profoto A1/A1X and Air Remote TTL-F/TTL-S you need to login to My Profoto.
Once logged in you need to register your product to view and download installation packages for macOS and Windows. Open the update file and follow the instructions.

For the Profoto B10 & B10 Plus – if you have an iPhone, you can easily install the new update from the Profoto App. If you don’t have the app, you can download it here. You can also download the installation packages for macOS and Windows as described for above products.

For the Profoto Connect you can only install the new update via the Profoto App. If you don’t have the app, you can download it here.

Sony has released a9 Firmware Update 6.00 which adds Animal Eye AF, Focus Frame Color Selection, Interval Shooting and support for Sony Wireless Remote Commander RMT-P1BT.

Benefits and Improvements in the latest update

• Adds real-time Eye AF for animals
• Allows the operation with wireless remote commander RMT-P1BT [sold separately]
• Focus Frame Color selection allows you to choose Red, White or Gray focus point

IMPORTANT: For customers updating the ILCE-9 from firmware Ver. 4.10 or earlier, please review the benefits and changes before performing the update.

NOTES:

• This function can be used simultaneously with tracking.
• Eye detection may not be possible, depending on environment, animal type or movement of the animal.
• It is not possible to simultaneously detect human and animal eyes.
• Addition of the interval shooting function
• “My Menu” can be assigned to appear first when you press the MENU button.
• Improves the overall stability of the camera

[Note:] If you use Remote Camera Tool, you need to update it to the latest version following this update.

*Please refer to the HelpGuide for updated function usage.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

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

File Name

ILCE-9 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 6.00

File Version

6.00

Release Date

09-24-2019

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE:

All the latest Sony Firmware Updates are only compatible with Mac OS 10.12-10.14

You must first run UpdateSettingTool and follow the prompts to run it.
[UpdateSettingTool replaces Mac OS 10.13 Driver Loader from earlier firmware versions.]

1. Make sure the camera’s USB Connection is set to Mass Storage

2. WITHOUT CONNECTING THE CAMERA, Click on UpdateSettingTool.

3. Once you see this message, connect the camera.

4. When the above message goes away, click on the Resources Folder, click on “SystemSoftwareUpdater” and follow prompts to begin the firmware update.

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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