Sony Announces Firmware Updates for a1, a9 III, a7S III and a7 IV

Sony has released significant firmware updates for four of its full-frame cameras: the a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III. These updates bring the cameras up to the latest standards, add new features, and introduce C2PA authenticity verification capabilities.

The a1 receives the most extensive update with firmware v2.00, including lens breathing compensation, an option to keep the EVF on regardless of LCD position, relay playback across multiple media, Timecode Sync, and FTP options with SFTP support. The a7S III‘s firmware v3.00 adds similar features, along with the ability to close the mechanical shutter when the camera is off and transfer Raw files to smartphones. It also enables DCI 4K 24p shooting with a separate license.

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Sony a1 and a7S III Firmware Update to be Released on March 27/28 ?

According to latest rumors from SAR, the long awaited major firmware updates for Sony a1 and a7S III will be released on March 27 or March 28 this week.

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Sony a1 and a7S III will Bring More Features than Expected in the Upcoming Firmware Updates !

Recent reports indicate that upcoming firmware updates for the Sony a1 and a7S III mirrorless cameras may add more features than previously announced by Sony. While details are still limited, sources suggest the updates could bring capabilities that make these models more competitive.

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Sony a1 Firmware Version 1.3 & a7S III Firmware Version 2.1 Released !

Sony today has officially released new firmware updates for a1 and a7S III full frame mirrorless cameras. Firmware version 1.3 for a1 brings 8K 4:2:2 10-bit video recording and Lossless Compressed Raw capture for stills. Firmware version 2.1 for a7S III adds the ability to record proxy footage while operating the cameras remotely via computer.

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