News New Firmware for A7CII, A7CR, A7RV & ZV-E1

[Tim Mayo]

There's new firmware out for the A7CII, A7CR, A7RV & ZV-E1.

For these cameras the easiest way to update the firmware is via Sony’s Creators App which can be used to download and also install the firmware.

Alternatively you can download and install via memory card. Further details on the steps can be found on the firmware download pages below:

• A7CII
• A7CR
• A7RV
• ZV-E1

 

[Tim Mayo]

Absolutely, positively indefensible for Sony to release these without the A1 or even A7S III firmware. No idea what they're thinking but starting to wonder if I shouldn't have just moved to Canon instead of getting an A1.

I can recommend the R5

 

[iain clyne]

Absolutely, positively indefensible for Sony to release these without the A1 or even A7S III firmware. No idea what they're thinking but starting to wonder if I shouldn't have just moved to Canon instead of getting an A1.

If there is nothing for the A1 by the end of the month I will consider my options.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Absolutely, positively indefensible for Sony to release these without the A1

A7iv not being in the list, I didn't take too much notice, just now, at the rumours site, but... Isn't it mostly fixes? In which case, it might be forgivable?

I will consider my options.

"Sir! You force me to... to... consider my options!"

the easiest way to update the firmware is via Sony’s Creators App

The Cr'app? I barely trust to upload pics to my phone. I would never trust it to be involved in a firmware upgrade!

 

[Angus Cameron]

I'm disappointed that the A1 firmware update is not out.

I had a look at the description of these latest firmware updates, they all cover the same list of camera problems/failings (see below).
No new or enhanced features.

Benefits and Improvements​

• Fixes an issue where the movie recordings weren’t recorded under certain shooting conditions
• Fixes an issue where the camera could restart if many faces were simultaneously recognized at the same time when shooting a movies
• 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

IMO Sony should prioritise fixing bugs with products recently released.

The A1 firmware update as far as I understand is not to fix issues, it's to enhance the features.

Hopefully now they have released these fixes, they can get the finger out and end our wait.

 

[iain clyne]

What we need is someone, not me, who is good at writing complaint letters, put it out on social media and we each send the letter to Sony.
If enough people do it then they won't be able to ignore it and we might get some sort of answer about A1 firmware.

Any volunteers?

 

[Clix Pix]

Just looking at the listing of the "fixes" in these updates, I don't feel the need to update my Sony A7R V -- works just fine for me, no problems, and I have never shot a movie with it, nor do I intend to do so. When the update for the A1 finally comes out, I will review that and consider updating it, though......

 

[Soundmike]

Excuse me for been a bit inexperienced but when the A1 came out it was the greatest thing since sliced bread , now some owners seem to slate it ,would you actually notice an improvement to your pictures with the update ,I only ask as a mere A9II owner ,is it worth updating to the A1, something I was thinking about .

 

[Soundmike]

Thanks for the background information ,certainly impressed with people's images I've seen especially before editing .

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

If there is nothing for the A1 by the end of the month I will consider my options.

I saw Sony mentioned A1 update on their Instagram account today: version # 2.0

 

[AlphaWorld]

If there is nothing for the A1 by the end of the month I will consider my options.

And it’s here! Whether it’s what you wanted, is another question…

 

[brphotographycanada]

My a7RV works quite well. I have not experienced any of the issues mentioned under "fixed". I am more curious than in "need". Is there anything under "operational stability" that people have noticed that merits upgrading? I'm currently using firmware ver 1.0

 

[AlphaWorld]

My a7RV works quite well. I have not experienced any of the issues mentioned under "fixed". I am more curious than in "need". Is there anything under "operational stability" that people have noticed that merits upgrading? I'm currently using firmware ver 1.0

I used mine with firmware 1.0 for months. I mainly upgraded because I was doing my other cameras

Haven’t noticed anything particularly better or worse, to be honest.