Sony a9 Firmware 3.00 Released
It will be interesting to see how much better Sony can make the AF in the Sony a9. They aren’t really known for their firmware updates like other companies, but Sony has done a pretty good job of supporting the Sony a9. You can download the latest firmware here.
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
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Sony a9 Action Shooting Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama