Sony Alpha Series Firmware Updates

After releasing a firmware update for the a9, Sony has released updates for the A7II, A7RII, A7SII, A6300, and A6500.

That’s a lot of updating and they are downloadable from Sony Support. And, here’s what those updates do.

A9 Ver. 1.01

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 1.01 and improves the overheating warning functionality.

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 4.00 and provides the following benefits:

Improves operability of the camera:
- Improves operability when the AF area is set to flexible spot
- Adds Live View Display into custom button assignment
- Adds the Set File Name function
Supports visible light LED with external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM External Flash)
Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
Improves overall stability of the camera

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 3.00 and provides the following benefits:

Adds the Auto Pwr OFF Temp function
Improves operability of the camera:
- Improves operability when the AF area is set to flexible spot
- Adds Live View Display into custom button assignment
- Adds the Set File Name function
Supports visible light LED with external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM External Flash)
Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is ON
Improves overall stability of the camera

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 4.00 and provides the following benefits:

Adds the Auto Pwr OFF Temp function
Improves operability of the camera:
- Improves operability when the AF area is set to flexible spot
- Adds Live View Display into custom button assignment
- Adds the Set File Name function
Supports visible light LED with external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM External Flash)
Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
Optimizes exposure algorithm during focusing when Live View Display is set for Setting Effect OFF
Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is OFF
Improves overall stability of the camera

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 1.03 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 1.02:

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 1.03:

Improves operability of the left side of the PMCA (PlayMemories Camera Apps) keyboard during touch panel operation
Improves overall stability of the camera
Improves a condition where the camera will not power-on after making certain setting changes

This utility updates the camera firmware to version 2.00 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 1.10:

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 2.00:

Improves overall stability and operability of the camera
Improves stability in picture shooting mode by optimizing temperature control (effects vary according to temperature)