Sony's Firmware Update for Mirrorless Cameras
A software upgrade from Sony has been released for a number of its mirrorless cameras, resolving bugs and enhancing reliability. One of these cameras is even referred to as "face/off."
Updating the firmware on your camera might help it continue to function at its best. Sony is known for responding quickly to customer concerns and fixing problems with its top cameras. The Sony A7R V, Sony A7C R, Sony A7C II, and Sony ZV-E1 cameras are the ones getting the new update.
While some firmware updates bring new features, the focus of this update is on bug fixes. Below is a complete set of firmware notes and download links:
Advantages and Advancements:
Fixes an issue where certain shooting conditions hindered movie recordings, excluding Sony A7r V.
Addresses a problem where the camera would restart during filming if multiple faces were recognized simultaneously.
Resolves an issue where tA software upgrade from Sony has been released for a number of its mirrorless cameras, resolving bugs and enhancing reliability. One of these cameras is even referred to as "face/off."
Updating the firmware on your camera might help it continue to function at its best. Sony is known for responding quickly to customer concerns and fixing problems with its top cameras. The Sony A7R V, Sony A7C R, Sony A7C II, and Sony ZV-E1 cameras are the ones getting the new update.
While some firmware updates bring new features, the focus of this update is on bug fixes. Below is a complete set of firmware notes and download links:
Advantages and Advancements:
Fixes an issue where certain shooting conditions hindered movie recordings, excluding Sony A7r V.
Addresses a problem where the camera would restart during filming if multiple faces were recognized simultaneously.
Resolves an issue where the time code wasn't always retained after a power restart.
Improves exposure consistency when using extended ISO during filming.
Enhances overall operating stability of the camera.
Fixes an issue specific to Sony A7r V where it may restart due to certain custom key operations.
While this update may not sound as exciting as others that include AF features or portrait control, it is nevertheless highly significant because no one wants their camera to restart or shut off while they are using it in specific situations.
Given that Sony mirrorless cameras are some of the best hybrids on the market, a malfunction that results in the camera shutting off while recording is a serious concern. Although this has thankfully been fixed, it serves as a reminder to watch out for any upcoming firmware updates, no matter how little!
There is no reason not to upgrade your camera if you are unsure how to do so because Sony has included a useful step-by-step guide on the model-specific download page.
he time code wasn't always retained after a power restart.
Improves exposure consistency when using extended ISO during filming.
Enhances overall operating stability of the camera.
Fixes an issue specific to Sony A7r V where it may restart due to certain custom key operations.
While this update may not sound as exciting as others that include AF features or portrait control, it is nevertheless highly significant because no one wants their camera to restart or shut off while they are using it in specific situations.
Given that Sony mirrorless cameras are some of the best hybrids on the market, a malfunction that results in the camera shutting off while recording is a serious concern. Although this has thankfully been fixed, it serves as a reminder to watch out for any upcoming firmware updates, no matter how little!
There is no reason not to upgrade your camera if you are unsure how to do so because Sony has included a useful step-by-step guide on the model-specific download page.