Big Sony A1, a7IV, and a7S3 Firmware Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 28, 2024


Sony a1 ILCE-1 Firmware 2.00 Release Download Here
Sony A1:B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Benefits and Improvements

  • Support for Mobile applications:
    • Adds support for the Creators’ App
      Notes:

      • The new Creators’ App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators’ App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use other various functions.
      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
    • Adds support for the Monitor & Control app
      Notes:

      • The Monitor & Control app connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet.
      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
  • Shooting & Playback functions:
    • Adds support for the Relay Playback function
    • Adds support for Breathing Compensation
      Note: For compatible lens information, please refer to the support page.
    • Adds the sync release function that releases the shutters of multiple sub-cameras in conjunction with the main camera’s shutter timing
      Note: Remote Camera Tool Version 4.1.00 is required to activate this function.
    • Adds a function that displays the focus frame on the Remote Camera Tool screen when the monitor and viewfinder are turned off
      Note: Remote Camera Tool Version 4.1.00 is required to activate this function.
    • Adds support for Image Stabilization with Body-Lens Coordinated control. For compatible lens information, please refer to the support page
    • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down the images to be played back using multiple filtering conditions, such as FTP transfer status
    • The maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder has been increased to 9,999
    • Allows Timecode input with multi/micro USB terminal. You can set the timecode with the source equipment
      Note: A dedicated adapter cable, which is sold separately, is required to connect to the timecode source equipment.
    • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
    • Adds support for C2PA format.(The license availability date is undecided)
    • Adds support for Custom Grid Line
      Notes:

      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
      • Custom Grid Line is available as a paid license.
  • FTP Transfer & Network functions:
    • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud app
      Notes:

      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
      • Creators’ App Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary. Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • 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 transfer specific images with priority during FTP transfer
    • Adds support for USB streaming
      Note: When connecting to a device with a USB Type-C port, please use a commercially available USB cable or a conversion adapter.
    • Adds support for SFTP to secure protocols
    • Wireless LAN security now supports WPA3-SAE
    • Improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators’ App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
      Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver. 3.7.0 or later).
  • Others:
    • Fixes an issue where the time code wasn’t always retained after a power restart
    • Improves the exposure stability when using extended ISO during movie recordings
    • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony a7IV ILCE-7M4 Firmware 3.00 Released Download Here
Sony a7IV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adds support for Network Streaming function
    Notes:

    • Creators’ App Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary. Settings must be made in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. Please refer to the support page.
  • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud app
    Notes:

    • Creators’ App Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary. Settings must be made in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • This service may not be available in some countries or regions. Please refer to the support page.
  • Enables display of the Wi-Fi signal strength
  • The maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder has been increased to 9,999
  • Adds support for C2PA format.(The license availability date is undecided)
  • Adds support for Custom Grid Line
    Note: Custom Grid Line is available as a paid license. Availability varies depends on country and region.
  • Fixes an issue where the time code wasn’t always retained after a power restart
  • Fixes an issue where certain custom key operations could cause a restart
  • Improves the exposure stability when using extended ISO during movie recordings
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony a7S3 ILCE-7SM3 Firmware 3.00 Release Download Here
Sony a7SIII:B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Benefits and Improvements

  • Support for Mobile applications:
    • Adds support for the Creators’ App
      Notes:

      • The new Creators’ App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators’ App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use other various functions.
      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
    • Adds support for the Monitor & Control app
      Notes:

      • The Monitor & Control app connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet.
      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
  • Shooting & Playback functions:
    • Adds support for the Relay Playback function
    • Adds support for Breathing Compensation
      Note: For compatible lens information, please refer to the support page.
    • Adds support for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and 24.00p recording
      Notes:

      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
      • You need to install a free license to use it.
    • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down the images to be played back using multiple filtering conditions such as FTP transfer status
    • The maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder has been increased to 9,999
    • Allows Timecode input with multi/micro USB terminal. You can set the timecode with the source equipment
      Note: A dedicated adapter cable, which is sold separately, is required to connect to the timecode source equipment.
    • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
    • Adds support for C2PA format.(The license availability date is undecided)
    • Adds support for Custom Grid Line
      Notes:

      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
      • Custom Grid Line is available as a paid license.
  • FTP Transfer & Network functions:
    • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud app
      Notes:

      • Availability varies depends on country and region.
      • Creators’ App Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary. Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • 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 transfer specific images with priority during FTP transfer
    • Adds support for SFTP (Support File Transfer Protocol) to security protocols
    • Wireless LAN security now supports WPA3-SAE
    • Improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators’ App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
      Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver. 3.7.0 or later).
  • Others:
    • Fixes an issue where the time code wasn’t always retained after a power restart
    • Improves the exposure stability when using extended ISO during movie recordings
    • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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