Sony A7 III and A9 II Firmware Updates Released

Sony has released a new firmware update for the Sony A7 III and A9 II full frame mirrorless cameras.

The Sony A7 III is an excellent all-around full frame mirrorless camera with a 24MP sensor, 10 frames per second, 4K video and built-in image stabilization. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing; the camera is great for any scenario. $200 off on Sony a7 III body: $1,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

The Sony a9 II provides silent continuous shooting up to 20 fps at full 24.2MP resolution (RAW+JPEG) with up to 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second without EVF or LCD blackout. Check stock availability at Amazon,B&H and Adorama.

Sony A7 III Benefits and Improvements of firmware update (download here)

IMPORTANT: When you update to this version, FTP transfer setting will be initialized. Please reconfigure after the update.

• Adds new features of FTP transfer
  • Allows you to transfer still images during shoot and playback operations.
  • Adds the following FTP transfer functions:
    • Allows you to narrow down the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the images together as a batch.
    • Allows you to transfer only the image being played back by pressing the custom key.
    • Allows you to transfer all images automatically while shooting.
    • Allows you to select the setting to transfer both RAW file and JPEG taken in RAW+JPEG format to an FTP server.
  • Update the destination folder configuration.
    • Allows you to register up to nine FTP servers. (Previous was up to 3)
    • Allows you to change the destination folder configuration on the FTP server:
      • Save image data directly under the folder that you choose.
      • Register the media card slot number in the folder configuration.
      • Register the folder configuration same as your camera.
    • Improved operability of FTP transfer function.
      • Allows you to set items under Server Setting by using the smartphone application Transfer & Tagging add-on.
• Improves the overall stability of the camera.

Sony A9 II Benefits and Improvements of firmware update (download here)

• Adds the Hi Frequency flickerfunction, 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:The Hi Frequency flicker function cannot be accessed through the Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile, or Remote Camera Toolsoftware (as of April 9th, 2020).
• Improves the Face/Eye Priorityin the AF function:
  • When set to a custom key, the Face/Eye Priorityin the AF function can be activated or deactivated each time the custom key is pressed
  • If Face/Eye Priorityis already set to custom key, this improvement will be available after the camera is updated
• Improves the Remote Camera Toolfunction by adding support for displaying Focus Framefor almost all scenes
  NOTE:Version 2.00(or later) of the Remote Camera Toolis 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

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