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New firmware for A7RII, A7SII

By David Kilpatrick, on April 26th, 2016

Sony has released new firmware 3.20 for the A7RII and 2.10 for A7SII to enable XAVCS video recording on SDHC (rather than the larger XC) cards. The European updater is, as usual, not on line when the US/Americas Sony site has got it all ready to go. They are the same software so it’s safe . . . → Read More: New firmware for A7RII, A7SII

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Firmware Updates   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony firmware updates roll out

By David Kilpatrick, on February 6th, 2013

With new firmware for the Alpha 77 and 99 and most current models now up for download, the promised rush of new firmware is probably complete. The Alpha 77 firmware has errors in the web page for Europe, referring to the Alpha 57 and showing pictures of the 57. This is probably because the page . . . → Read More: Sony firmware updates roll out

Comments are closed   Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , , , , ,  

Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6

By David Kilpatrick, on October 17th, 2012

Sony has released internationally valid firmware updates for both the Alpha 77, Alpha 65 and NEX-7. Both updates have similarities, mainly adding a menu item to lock the Movie button and prevent accidental video takes. This is more important than it might seem, as the Sony memory card structure only permits video or stills to . . . → Read More: Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6

2 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, News, NEX System   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sony technology statement – new stuff all round

By David Kilpatrick, on August 29th, 2012

Whether you like it or not – and some aspects are going to be useful – Sony is rolling out a whole new generation of gear including advances in digital imaging. This is a long statement made at a press conference. It would take a long time to edit it, so here’s their text in . . . → Read More: Sony technology statement – new stuff all round

Comments are closed   Events, News, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras   , , ,  

Alpha 77 and 65 Firmware 1.05 released

By David Kilpatrick, on March 29th, 2012

A new firmware update further boosts operability of the α77 and α65 Translucent Mirror cameras from Sony.

Available for free download from 29 March 2012, firmware version 1.05 adds several enhancements to both cameras. Alongside heightened responsiveness, it improves operability of both cameras with a wider choice of A-mount optics by Carl Zeiss and Sony.

. . . → Read More: Alpha 77 and 65 Firmware 1.05 released

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Firmware update for NEX-5, 3, and 3C

By David Kilpatrick, on December 16th, 2011

Sony has released updated firmware for NEX E-mount cameras, FW v5.0 which updates the bodies to accept the new LA-EA2 Alpha Phase Detect AF lens adaptor. The update works for NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10 and the professional video Sony NEX-FS100U.

Prior to this firmware update, the LA-EA2 only worked with the NEX-5N , NEX-7 and . . . → Read More: Firmware update for NEX-5, 3, and 3C

One comment - (Comments are closed)   Firmware Updates, NEX System   , , , ,  

Wait for the NEX SLT, folks…

By David Kilpatrick, on June 8th, 2011

That is, the next slot in Sony’s programme of new product releases. Almost exactly five years after the Alpha 100 was launched to the world (also a Wednesday in the second week of June, back in 2006) Sony selected an auspicious date to announce the NEX-C3 and the Alpha A35. But these cameras, rather like . . . → Read More: Wait for the NEX SLT, folks…

6 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), HD Video, News, NEX System   , , , , , , , , ,  

Firmware update for NEX-5 and 3

By David Kilpatrick, on July 1st, 2010

Sony has introduced a firmware update, allowing consumers to shoot in 3D on the a NEX-5/NEX-3 interchangeable lens cameras.

The free download from the Sony Europe support site (http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/DSLR/DSLR.aspx) adds several performance enhancements including 3D Sweep Panorama. This exciting new technology means it is now possible for consumers to capture dramatic panoramic images in 3D, . . . → Read More: Firmware update for NEX-5 and 3

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Firmware v4 for Alpha 700 – high ISO NR ‘OFF’

By David Kilpatrick, on September 8th, 2008

Sony has released – without announcement – a new firmware version for the Alpha 700 which includes an OFF function for high ISO. This is presumed to be in advance of tomorrow’s press conference, where the Alpha 900 will be revealed. Journalists could be expected to ask questions about the NR, and the lack of . . . → Read More: Firmware v4 for Alpha 700 – high ISO NR ‘OFF’

14 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), News, Troubleshooting   , , , , , ,