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Tamron released Firmware Update Ver 2 for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE Lens to correct image stabilization from 70-85mm and to reduce shutter delay when using a flash

Affected model

70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)

Firmware version

Ver.2

Improvements

This update improves the following issues:.

1. A malfunction of Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.
Applicable camera models: a7 II

2. When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.
Applicable camera models: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7S II, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

How to Update

The lens firmware can be updated using cameras that support this lens firmware update.

How to Check your Lens Firmware Version

From your camera’s menu screen, please select “Setup” then “Display version.”
Tap for more details

Download

MAC | WIN

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Sigma has released Firmware Update 1.2 for FE 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens to reduce lens vignetting and fixes ‘blinking’ phenomenon during movie shooting.

[Benefits of the update]
・It has helped improve the camera’s Peripheral shading functionality to reduce vignetting.
・It has improved a rarely-occurring ‘blinking’ phenomenon during movie shooting.

Link to update the firmware

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Sony a9 II firmware update 2.00 adds a menu setting many of you have requested which allows you to select the option to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust or debris from adhering to the image sensor when you change lenses.

Sony users who follow my posts have told me that they’d like this update added for other Sony cameras.

But first a bit of background…

This feature request is something that I’ve mentioned in my feedback to Sony over the years. Until now Sony product managers have been hesitant to implement this feature because doing so leaves you shutter in a very vulnerable position. While it may be a pain to clean your sensor, it’s very easy to do yourself. Even paying someone else to clean your sensor doesn’t cost much.

Replacing a damaged shutter on the other hand is NOT cheap. So consider this WARNING if you do chose to enable this function, please be extremely careful not to touch the shutter with anything – not your fingers, not a cleaning swab, not a brush – NOTHING! And don’t even think about using canned air on your shutter or you could be in store for a very expensive repair.

Let me know in the comments if you’d like to see this function added to other Sony cameras.

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Sony a9 II Firmware Update 2.00 adds Hi Frequency flicker function, which allows you to reduce the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed. Additionally, this firmware update adds a menu setting many of you have requested which allows you to select the option to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust or debris from adhering to the image sensor when you change lenses.

Benefits and Improvements

• Adds the Hi Frequency flicker function, which allows you to reduce the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed

NOTE: As of April 9th, 2020, Hi Frequency flicker function is only accessible in the updated camera menu and cannot be accessed through Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile or Remote Camera Tool software.

• Improves the Face/Eye Priority in the AF function:

• When set to a custom key, the Face/Eye Priority in the AF function can be activated or deactivated each time the custom key is pressed
• If Face/Eye Priority is already set to custom key, this improvement will be available after the camera is updated

• Improves the Remote Camera Tool function by adding support for displaying Focus Frame for almost all scenes

NOTE: Version 2.00 (or later) of the Remote Camera Tool is required. Please update to the latest version.

• Improves the FTP transfer function
• Allows the camera’s MAC address to be displayed as a QR code
• Adds a function to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust or debris from adhering to the image sensor when you change lenses
• Allows you to save or load the customized camera settings to My MENU
• Improves the overall stability of the camera

For updated function usage and additional information, please refer to the ILCE-9M2 Help Guide. Additionally, a revision has been made to the instruction manual according to this update. The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded from referenced website.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

All previous benefits and improvements are included in this update:

• FTP transfer can be started earlier after shooting pictures
• Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera:

• Corrects a condition where the camera can sometimes turn off when playing RAW images
• Improves JPEG image quality when shooting under specific conditions

File Name

ILCE-9M2 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.00

File Version

2.00

Release Date

04-09-2020

Download Links:

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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Tamron released 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens firmware update v2 to fix the following issues:

1. The back monitor of camera instantly flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
2. AF doesn’t work properly after the camera recovers from the sleep mode or power off.

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