Sony Firmware Update 2.10 for a7 III & a7R III

Posted on 19 December 201819 December 2018 by Dr Koh

Sony has released Firmware Update 2.10 for a7 III & a7R III cameras with a fix for a bug found in the previous firmware version 2.00.

From the notes, it sounds as though this update might also resolve an incompatibility issue caused by a recent change to the design of SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-1 SDXC cards (though I don’t have any affected cards to test.)

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

• Fixes a rarely occurring bug in which the camera may stop functioning while writing RAW data onto an SD card that has already been used multiple times. Please Note:

• Taking a picture while using the Auto Review function may occasionally cause the camera to stop responding

• Solves the problem caused by a specific third-party memory card, which would not be recognized by Sony cameras
• Improvement of the overall stability of the camera

[All Previous Benefits and Improvements are also included in this Update]

File Version

2.10

Release Date

12-18-2018

Firmware 2.10 Download Links:

a7 III | a7R III

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Firmware Update v1.0.4

Posted on 12 July 2018 by Dr Koh

Canon has released firmware update 1.0.4 for the EOS 6D Mark II, adding important bug fixes for “rare instances” of issues with the touch panel and operation buttons.

The update, which is available from Canon’s support website here, is about 30MB in size and includes the following changelog:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-6d-mark-ii/eos-6d-mark-ii/?subtab=downloads-firmware

Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes:

1. Corrects a phenomenon in which in rare instances, the operation buttons and some touch panel functions do not respond.

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Update (V2.0)

Posted on 11 July 201811 July 2018 by Dr Koh

Notice about Firmware Update for Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

We are pleased to inform you that the firmware update for the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) for Sony E-mount, full-frame mirrorless cameras, is now available. The firmware update is available through Sony E-mount camera bodies.

Please review the information below.

Affected model
28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)

Firmware version
Ver.2

Improvements
This update improves known issues for autofocus with Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, when the range of focus search distance is broad, in video recording mode.
Tap for more details.

How to Update
The lens firmware can be updated using cameras that support this lens firmware update.
Tap for more details.

How to Check your Lens Firmware Version
From your camera’s menu screen, please select “Setup” then “Display version.”

Inquiries regarding this matter
Please contact your local Tamron distributor.
https://www.tamron.com/en/#distributors

Sigma Releases Firmware Update 1.09 for MC-11 Mount Converter

Posted on 10 March 201810 March 2018 by Dr Koh

Sigma Firmware Update 1.09 for MC-11 Mount Converter adds compatibility with the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art lens and improves AF performance and “Eye AF” with select SGV lenses.

Ver. 1.09
Update Date: 2018.03.07
Firmware Download Link

• Adds compatibility with the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art lens

• Improved AF performance in the peripheral areas of the image as well as when the “Eye AF” function is selected with the SGV lenses listed below *1

• With lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11, it has corrected the release time lag which occurred during flash photography.*2

*2 Please note that this does not guarantee accurate operation with all the lenses that are not compatible with the MC-11.

[Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.]

Sony A9 firmware update – enchanced continuous AF

Posted on 15 January 201815 January 2018 by Dr Koh

Sony has released a firmware update for its professional camera, the Alpha A9.

Firmware version 2.00 provides the following benefits:

Continuous AF Enhancements:

Enhanced performance of continuous auto focus on moving subjects
Enhanced stability of the AF-C when zooming

Added Functions:

Adds the function to assign Protecting images to custom Key
Adds the function to transfer (FTP) protected files at once
Note: Only for images protected using version 2.00 or higher.
Displays wired LAN MAC address
Inputs IPTC metadata to files
Note: IPTC information must be created beforehand using the IPTC Metadata Preset software.
Inputs camera serial number to metadata

Other Improvements:

Improves operational stability
Improves accuracy of the overheating warning function

Download firmware at:

https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-announces-a9-firmware-update-2-00/

Nikon Firmware Update for D600, D610, D750 and KeyMission 80 Cameras

Posted on 29 July 2017 by Dr Koh

Nikon has updated multiple camera models with new firmware, bringing many bug fixes, as well as some new lens support and improvements to the D600 (version 1.03), D610 (version 1.02), D750 (version 1.12), and KeyMission 80 (version 1.2). All four updates are available to download now from the Nikon website. The full update changelogs are listed below:

Nikon D600 v1.03

Added support for the following features of AF-P lenses:
- If the standby timer expires after the camera has focused, the focus position will not change when the timer is reactivated.
- In manual focus mode, the focus indicator in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point selected in the monitor) will flash to show that infinity or the minimum focus distance has been reached by rotating the focus ring.
Added support for AF-P DX lenses.
Fixed the following issues:
- Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photos taken in live view using a lens with electromagnetically controlled aperture (type E lenses).
- When used to take pictures after an option was selected for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode) in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU, Camera Control Pro 2 would sometimes display the error “The camera was not able to take a picture.” despite having actually taken the picture.

Nikon D610 v1.02

Added support for the following features of AF-P lenses:
- If the standby timer expires after the camera has focused, the focus position will not change when the timer is reactivated.
- In manual focus mode, the focus indicator in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point selected in the monitor) will flash to show that infinity or the minimum focus distance has been reached by rotating the focus ring.
Added support for AF-P DX lenses.
Fixed the following issues:
- Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photos taken in live view using a lens with electromagnetically controlled aperture (type E lenses).
- When used to take pictures after an option was selected for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode) in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU, Camera Control Pro 2 would sometimes display the error “The camera was not able to take a picture.” despite having actually taken the picture.

Nikon D750

Added support for the following features of AF-P lenses:
- If the standby timer expires after the camera has focused, the focus position will not change when the timer is reactivated.
- In manual focus mode, the focus indicator in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point selected in the monitor) will flash to show that infinity or the minimum focus distance has been reached by rotating the focus ring.
Fixed the following issues:
- When pictures were viewed after shooting with Overflow selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU, the camera would sometimes display the second-last picture taken.
- Microphone sensitivity would sometimes not be correctly adjusted when movies were recorded with Auto sensitivity > Microphone sensitivity.

Nikon KeyMission 80

Improved an issue that interfered with pairing or resulted in unreliable connections when the camera was used with the Android edition of the SnapBridge app.

Leica M10 1.9.4.0 Firmware Updates and Bug Fix

Posted on 18 July 2017 by Dr Koh

Leica has released firmware 1.9.4.0 for the M10, correcting a bug from firmware 1.7.4.0 that produces black images in some cases during short exposures. The company has also advised M10 owners on how to handle SD cards issues that may arise in some circumstances, stating that cards with speeds of at least 80MB/s should be used.

The latest firmware can be downloaded here.

The full M10 firmware v. 1.9.4.0 change-log reads:

With the previous firmware 1.7.4.0, a larger selection of SD cards were made compatible with the Leica M10. Unfortunately we discovered, that in certain cases, the firmware 1.7.4.0 could produce black images when using short exposure times. This bug has now been fixed with firmware 1.9.4.0.
All improvements from previous firmware versions are included in firmware 1.9.4.0. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

Improvements of SD card compatibility

With the Firmware 1.7.4.0 a larger choice of SD cards is compatible with the Leica M10.
With the last Firmware, certain SD cards were not recognized, or the complete write speed could not be used with the camera.
The Leica M10 supports SDHC/SDXC cards from 1GB up to 512 GB. We recommend to use cards with write speed 80 MB/s or higher in order not to restrict the cameras performance. In single cases it can occur that the speed, stated by the cards manufacturers, differs from the effective read or write speed in the Leica M10.
Use UHS I cards instead of UHS II. The M10 is compatible with UHS II cards, but does not use the full UHS II speed. Leica performs ongoing compatibility tests of the latest cards available in the market. We ask for your understanding that due to changes in production and software, Leica cannot guarantee a 100% compatibility of the recommended cards.

Sony A9 Firmware Update V1.01 – addressing overheating issue

Posted on 11 June 201711 June 2017 by Dr Koh

Sony has just released a new firmware update v1.01 addressing the overheating issue of their latest professional A9 camera that goes upto 20fps shooting speed.

Photographer Danny Eusebio, known as that1cameraguy online, posted the 9.5-minute video above about a recent experience he had with the camera. After taking the a9 to a pool for a swim meet, Eusebio noticed that the overheating warning icon showed up on the screen after less than 20 minutes of use in 81°F.

Sony A9 is still in pre-order stage in Malaysia. Not hitting any physical stores yet. If you are getting one or already in the pre-order list, do have the new firmware ready in your computer and update the firmware when you have the camera in hand.

Download the firmware at:
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE9&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

Firmware Updates for Sony a7II, a7RII, a7SII, a6300, & a6500

Posted on 11 June 201711 June 2017 by Dr Koh

Sony has released a new firmware update for its A7II, A7RII, A7SII, A6300 and A6500 mirrorless cameras.

The firmware version 4.0 for Sony A7II and A7RII includes several improvements and fixes. Sony A7SII upgraded to version 3.0.

Sony released firmware updates with lots of new functions including FE 100-400mm GM OSS support, better overheating control, improved Flexible Spot AF function, improves release time lag when wireless flash is used, adds “Live View Display” custom button assignable support and visible light LED assist with external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM) on a7II, a7RII, a7SII，and wait for it….a “star-eater” fix for a7RII.

Sony FE 100-400mm GM OSS support (a7II, a7RII, a7SII, a6300, a6500)
Better overheating control (a7II, a7RII, a7SII, a6300)
Improved Flexible Spot AF function (a7II, a7RII, a7SII)
Improved release time lag when wireless flash is used (a7II, a7RII, a7SII)
Adds “Live View Display” custom button assignable support (a7II, a7RII, a7SII)
Adds Visible light LED assist with external flash for AF with HVL-F45RM (a7II, a7RII, a7SII)
“Star-eater” Long Exposure NR fix for (a7RII)

List of Improvements:

Sony a7RII and a7SII

Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)

(*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
- When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
Improves operability of the camera:
1. Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
  Refer to here for details.
2. Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
3. Adds “Set File Name” function
Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
Optimizes exposure algorithm during focusing when [Live View Display] is [Setting Effect OFF]
Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is OFF
Improves overall stability of the camera

Sony a7II

Improves operability of the camera:
1. Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
  Refer to here for details.
2. Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
3. Adds “Set File Name” function
Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
Improves overall stability of the camera

Sony a6500

Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
Optimizes image stabilization performance in movie mode

Sony a6300

Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)
(*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
- When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
Modifies aspect of guide frame display in LCD (2.35:1 mode)
Improves overall stability of the camera

Download Links:

Source:
https://briansmith.com/sony-releases-a7ii-a7rii-a7sii-a6300-a6500-firmware-updates/