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Sony released a firmware update 02 for the PZ 18-110mm Super 35mm F4 G OSS E-Mount power zoom lens to improve focus tracking accuracy and stability.

This utility updates the SELP18110G lens system software to version 02 providing the following changes:

• Improves rare cases where the focus does not fit in FullMF mode
• Improves focus tracking accuracy and stability

IMPORTANT: The lens must be attached to an E-mount body camera to perform this update.

Note: NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10 & PXW-FS7 model cameras cannot be used for this update.

Download Links:

Download FW 02 for MAC | PC

[Please Note: Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra users must first run Mac OS X Driver Loader before installing this firmware update.]

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Sony has released a9 Firmware Update 3.01 with a fix to a bug reported in the previous version 3.00 while optimizing a9 for the FE 400 2.8 GM OSS along with improvements in autofocus and flash performance.

This update (version 3.01) provides the following benefits:

• Corrects a condition where the camera may not operate properly after updating to firmware version 3.00 [Note: For cameras updating from version 3.00 to 3.01, the registered settings for the Fn (function) menu may not be inherited. You may need to customize the menu to your preferred settings again.]
• New lens support (SEL400F28GM)
• Optimization of optical image stabilization performance, and support for new image stabilization mode of the lens (Mode 3)
• Addition of 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 to the menu
[Note: With the SEL400F28GM lens, focus will not be locked even during continuous shooting at F-values greater than F11 under the following conditions: AF-C, electronic shutter, and the Aperture Drive in AF menu set to Focus Priority. Continuous shooting speed might be slow when the F number is over F11.]
• Added functions for professionals engaged in sports/news media:
• Adds the Write Serial Number option (On/Off) to the menu for selecting your preference in writing the serial number to the EXIF data
• Improvements in auto focus performance and functionality:
• Improves tracking performance of moving subjects in AF-C mode
• Improves auto focus speed in low light
• Adds AF Track Sens as a selectable option for custom key settings
• Adds support for all focus areas when using LA-EA3 mount adapter
(Focus Area options added: Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF)
• Improvements in flash control performance and functionality:
• Reduced release time lag when shooting with flash
• Adds support for Slow Sync and Rear Sync when using flash wirelessly
• Adds support for white balance automatic correction when using color filter of external flash (HVL-F60RM)
• Other Improvements:
Stabilized release time lag when shooting in AF-C mode
Improves overall stability of the camera

Download Links:

Sony a9 FW 3.01 for MAC | WIN

[Please Note: Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra users must first run Mac OS X Driver Loader before installing this firmware update.]

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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Sony has suspended Sony a9 Firmware Update 3.00 due to issues that may cause invaild Menu Settings. I’ll post the modified update version when it’s available.

“It was confirmed that some products that updated to Ver.3.00 may not operate properly in some cases. Distribution will be suspended until we can inform you of modified version.”

Sony has released a9 Firmware Update FW 3.00 which adds support for the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens to optimize optical image stabilization performance, and enables continuous shooting with auto focus tracking, even when aperture is greater than F11.

The update also provides added option to input the camera serial number to the EXIF data, a feature that has been strongly requested by professional sports photographers and photojournalists.

Additionally, several other updates to the a9 camera have been implemented with the new firmware, including improved auto focus speed in low light conditions, enhanced continuous AF performance when tracking a moving subject, and reduced release time lag when shooting with flash.
This update (version 3.00) provides the following benefits:

Added functions for professionals engaged in sports/news media:

• Adds the Write Serial Number option (On/Off) to the menu for selecting your preference in writing the serial number to the EXIF data

Improvements in auto focus performance and functionality:

• Improves tracking performance of moving subjects in AF-C mode
• Improves auto focus speed in low light
• Adds AF Track Sens as a selectable option for custom key settings
• Adds support for all focus areas when using LA-EA3 mount adaptor
• (Focus Area options added: Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF)

Improvements in flash control performance and functionality:

• Reduced release time lag when shooting with flash
• Adds support for Slow Sync and Rear Sync when using flash wirelessly
• Adds support for white balance automatic correction when using color filter of external flash (HVL-F60RM)

Other Improvements:

• Stabilized release time lag when shooting in AF-C mode
• Improves overall stability of the camera

Benefits provided by previous updates are included in version 3.00.

Download Links:

Sony a9 FW 3.00 for MAC | WIN

[Please Note: Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra users must first run Mac OS X Driver Loader before installing this firmware update.]

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

Sony a9 is Available from: B&H Photo | Amazon

Sony a7R III Firmware Update v1.10 adds Pixel Shift Multi as a Shooting Mode menu option, allows bracketing during silent shooting with uncompressed RAW and the ability to fine-tune the peaking display level for S-Log shooting

This update (version 1.10) provides the following benefits:

• Adds the menu option to select Pixel Shift Multi Shooting (On: Shooting Interval 0.5sec)
[Notes: When the camera is connected to PC, please use the latest version of the Imaging Edge software
When using an A-mount lens via an adaptor (LA-EA1/ LA-EA2/ LA-EA3/ LA-EA4), the interval might be slightly longer.]
• Adds support for bracketing during silent shooting with uncompressed RAW
• Adds support for tuning of the peaking display level for S-Log shooting
• Makes improvements for a condition where the Eye AF does not work with certain camera settings
• Makes improvements for a condition where Viewfinder Brightness is not reflected correctly in the Manual setting
• Improves overall stability of camera

Release Date

5/8/2018

Download Links:

MAC | WIN

[Please Note: Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra users must first install Mac OS X Driver Loader before running any firmware updates.]

Before Updating Firmware Please Read:

Bulletproof Guide to Sony Camera Firmware Updates

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