Major Sony Firmware Updates for A7S III, A7C R and A7C II

Sony announces major firmware upgrades for a7S III, A7C R and A7C II. These updates bring the cameras up to the latest standards, add new features. The A7CR & A7CII gets auto target recognition and dynamic active stabilization while A7S III gets custom LUTS.

Follow these easy steps for Sony firmware updates. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards. Make sure that there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.

1. On the camera, select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
2. The system software version is displayed.
3. Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version and select Software Update.
4. Select Execute on the system software update confirmation screen and the update starts

Sony A7s III – Download 

• Shooting & Playback functions:
  • Supports the Write Digital Signature function for still images as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution.
    • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
    • The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  • Adds log shooting mode, which allows you to shoot while displaying the monitor image with your favorite LUT (Look-Up table)
    • Please use the latest version of Catalyst Browse or Catalyst Prepare to apply the LUT used for monitoring during shooting to the video during editing.
  • Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
  • Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
    • You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
  • Allows the use of Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF while using the Bright Monitoring feature
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Adds support for focus bracket shooting, which allows for continuous shooting while automatically shifting the focus position
  • Introduces additional settings for exposure value adjustments and number of shots in the exposure bracketing
  • Allows use of the Custom Key setting on the AEL button and Delete button during playback
• FTP Transfer & Network functions:
  • Allows scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera’s storage media
  • You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Network Streaming function
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions
    • Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
      The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
      • Clip review during camera playback mode
      • Focus map display
      • IRIS operation bar display
• Others:
  • Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
  • The Security (IPsec) functionality is no longer supported. Please enable and use Access Authen. as it provides more secure protection
  • WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward
  • Fixes an issue where the Detail feature does not work when the Picture Profile is set to S-Cinetone
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony A7CR and A7cII – Download

• Shooting & Playback functions:
  • Allows you to set Recognition Target to Auto, enabling the camera to automatically select subjects such as humans and animals
  • Introduces support for the Framing Stabilizer feature, which automatically adjusts the composition to keep the tracked subject in the same frame position during movie recording mode
  • Adds Dynamic Active mode to SteadyShot for movie recording
  • Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
  • Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
    • You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
  • Improves image quality when applying user LUTs
  • Allows the use of Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF while using the Bright Monitoring feature
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Adds support for the Custom Grid Line feature
    • The Custom Grid Line feature is available as a paid license. Availability depends on country and region.
  • Increases the maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder to 9,999
  • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
• FTP Transfer & Network functions:
  • Allows scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera’s storage media
  • You can now automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected movies and still images
  • Movies/still images transferred via FTP transfer can now be automatically protected
  • You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Network Streaming function
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.9.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength when the Wi-Fi function is On
• Others:
  • Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
  • WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward
  • Fixes an issue where the camera operation may become unstable when Pixel Mapping is performed
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony a7C II Body: $2,198 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7C II with 28-60mm Lens: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7CR Body: $2,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7S III body: $3,198 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card: $398 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader: $118 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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