Gamingdeputy reported on March 28 that Sony officially released firmware updates for multiple mirrorless cameras today.Includes Alpha 1 (Ver. 2.00), Alpha 7S III (Ver. 3.00), Alpha 7 IV (Ver. 3.00), and Alpha 9 III (Ver. 2.00) firmware that will be launched after April 2024.
This update enhances shooting functions and post-processing workflow, including support for the new version of Remote Camera Tool computer remote control software, mobile applications Creators' App, and Monitor & Control App.
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The updates compiled by Gamingdeputy are as follows:
ILCE-7SM3 Ver.3.00
Support new mobile applications
Added support for Creators' App;
Added support for Monitor & Control App.
Note from Gamingdeputy: The new Creators' App mobile app has replaced the Imaging Edge Mobile App. The new App supports users to transfer photos from the camera to smartphones, remotely shoot and use other functions. Monitor & Control App is used for wireless By connecting the camera, you can monitor videos and shoot remotely via your smartphone or tablet.
Shooting & playback functions
Added support for relay playback function;
Added support for breathing compensation;
Added support for DCI 4K (4096×2160) and 24.00p recording. Please note that this feature requires a free license to be installed.;
Added multiple ways to playback and filter captured images, such as filtering images in FTP transfer status;
The maximum number of recorded images in a folder has been increased from 4000 to 999;
Allows timecode input through the Multi/micro USB port, and you can set the timecode on the source device. It should be noted that this function requires the purchase of a special adapter cable to connect the source device of the timecode and the camera. ;
Added support for importing/switching multiple (up to 20) IPTC presets;
Added support for C2PA format. (The validity period of the certificate has not yet been determined);
Added support for the custom grid line function (payment is required to use it, and the launch plan is not yet determined).
FTP transfer & network functions
Users can use FTP to automatically transfer videos and photos set to “Protect”;
Videos/photos transferred via FTP can also be automatically “protected”;
During the FTP transfer process, you can manually select specific photos to be transferred first;
Added support for SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) for more secure data transmission;
Wireless LAN security now supports WPA3-SAE;
Supports WPA3-SAE, a more secure wireless LAN protocol;
Improved the remote shooting performance and photo transmission security of Creators' App and Imaging Edge Desktop software.
ILCE-1 Ver.2.00
Support new mobile applications
Added support for Creators' App;
Added support for Monitor & Control App.
Shooting & playback functions
Added support for relay playback function;
Added support for breathing effect compensation;
Added a synchronized shooting function, which is used to release the shutter simultaneously for simultaneous shooting when multiple cameras are connected to the main camera.;
When the display and viewfinder are closed, the focus frame display is added to the screen of Remote Camera Tool;
Added support for improved image stability through body and lens linkage control;
Added multiple ways to playback and filter captured images, such as filtering images in FTP transfer status;
The maximum number of recorded images in a folder has been increased from 4000 to 9999;
Allows timecode input via Multi/micro USB port, and you can set timecode on the source device;
Added support for importing/switching multiple (up to 20) IPTC presets;
Added support for C2PA format. (The validity period of the certificate has not yet been determined);
Added support for the custom grid line function (payment is required to use it, and the launch plan is not yet determined).
FTP transfer & network functions
Users can use FTP to automatically transfer videos and photos set to “Protect”;
Videos/photos transferred via FTP can also be automatically “protected”;
During the FTP transfer process, you can manually select specific photos to be transferred first;
Added support for[USB streaming]function to facilitate online live broadcast;
Added support for SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) for more secure data transmission;
Supports WPA3-SAE, a more secure wireless LAN protocol;
Improved the remote shooting performance of Creators' App and Imaging Edge Desktop software and the security of photo transmission.
ILCE-7M4 Ver.3.00
Added support for RTMP/SRT network live broadcast function, the camera can directly connect to the live broadcast websiteit should be noted that this function requires the use of Creators' App to specify the live broadcast URL, Creators' App version 2.3.1 or later;
Wi-Fi signal strength display;
The maximum number of recorded images in a folder has been increased from 4000 to 9999;
Added support for C2PA format (the validity period of the certificate has not yet been determined);
Added support for the custom grid line function (payment is required to use it, and the launch plan is not yet determined);
Fixed an issue where timecode might not be retained after a power cycle;
Fixed an issue where certain custom key operations sometimes caused restarts;
Improved exposure accuracy when using extended ISO during video recording.
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