MonsterAdapter released an upgrade kit for the MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r that you can purchase here the kit requires you up upgrade to firmware v07 which you can get here. Below are all the directions and details.
Notice:
The latest firmware for LA-EA4r is v07.
If you are using an older version of firmware and want to download the latest firmware upgrade package, please download the updater here: MonsterAdapterLA-EA4rFWv07.zip (Windows PC Only)
Tip: How to track your package
Declaimer:
This product has nothing to do with Sony and the modified LA-EA4 adapter will lose warranty. Improper modification or use may damage your equipment, and the product may not be able to ensure all supported lenses in your hand to be working like they will on native bodies. The risks shall be at your end. Please be aware of all the risks before you place the order.
Also please read our manual ( provided online) carefully in advance to make sure you fully understand how it works.
This product only contains the circuit board for replacement, you need the original LA-EA4 lens adapter (sold separately) for modification.
The item can be returned only with the package seal unopened.
Please beware the customs tax, if any, is not included.
Description:
MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Upgrade Kit (EA4r for short) is specifically designed to drive old Minolta/Sony A-mount body-driven autofocus lens on the Sony E-mount mirrorless camera, allowing hundreds of focus points and advanced autofocus features such as human and animal eye AF, whatever is provided by the camera.
You will need to install the EA4r circuit board provided in the package into your Sony LA-EA4 adapter, replacing the counterpart in it. The complete installation guide in both written and video will be provided for your reference.
Limitation:
No SSM/SAM lenses are supported after modification with this board;
Auto focus for video shooting is not supported.
So why buy this product and modify your LA-EA4 into the MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r?
With our product, you can enjoy features the latest mirrorless cameras can offer with your old beloved A-mount glasses.
It’s much easier and more fun to shoot portraits with human or animal Eye AF tracking. Tack sharp right on the eye!!!
Fully Restorable Modification
You can easily and fully restore to the original LA-EA4 after the modification as long as you well preserve the removed board and mirror.
| LA-EA4r (Modified) | LA-EA4 (Original) | LA-EA5 | |
| Focus Technology | On Sensor PDAF | PDAF Module | On Sensor PDAF |
| Focus Points | Hundreds *1 | 15 Points | Hundreds *1 |
| Focus Points Coverage | Full Screen *1 | Center Area | Full Screen *1 |
| Translucent Mirror Required | No | Yes | No |
| Human/Animal Eye Tracking | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Screw Driven Lenses supported | Yes | Yes | Yes *2 |
| SSM/SAM Lenses Supported | No | Yes | Yes |
| A-mount teleconverter supported | Yes | No | No |
| For AF 500mm f8 Reflex | 80% of screen coverage | Center only | Center only |
| Video AF | No | Limited | No |
*1 Depending on the camera model, the specific number will vary
*2 Only works with A1、A7R4、A6600
*3 LA-EA4r board is hardware compatible with SSM/SAM
Supported Camera Models
| Supported: | LA-EA4r (Modified) | LA-EA4 (Original) | LA-EA5 |
| Alpha 7 II | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7 III | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7 IV | Y | MF | Y |
| Alpha 7R II | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7R III | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7R IIIA | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7R IV | Y | Y | Y |
| Alpha 7R IVA | Y | Y | Y |
| Alpha 7S III | Y | MF | MF |
| Alpha 7C | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 9 | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 9 II | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 1 | Y | MF | Y |
| Alpha 6100 | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 6300 | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 6400 | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 6500 | Y | Y | MF |
| Alpha 6600 | Y | Y | Y |
| ZV-E10 | Y | Y | MF |
| Older Models: | |||
| Alpha 7 | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7R | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7S | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 7S II | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 3000 | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 3500 | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 5000 | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 5100 | MF | Y | MF |
| Alpha 6000 | MF | Y | MF |
| All NEX cameras | MF | Y | MF |
*1 “Y” stands for auto focus enabled, “MF” stands for manual focus only.
*2 Please aware the above table compares the compatibility of screwdriver lenses, not including SSM/SAM lenses.
Click here for detailed supported camera list
Supported Lenses(Firmware v07):
Prime Lenses
Zoom Lenses
Third Party Lenses
For lenses not in the list, the focus performance cannot be guaranteed to be optimal.
Video(muted) for how to install MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r by Gary Friedman
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do not hot swap A mount lenses while camera still on !
Weight:
Approximate 5g(board only), 25g(package)
Included items:
Warranty:
1 Year
Manufacturer:
Shenzhen Muohuan Optics-electrical technology Co., Ltd.
Origin:
Shenzhen, China