Sony Alpha A1 Firmware Update
Sony has announced a pair of firmware updates for its flagship Sony Alpha A1 and popular video oriented Hybrid Sony Alpha A7S III mirrorless cameras. Firmware updates bring new and improved shooting modes these two cameras.
Firmware version 1.3 for Sony a1
- Allows you to select M and S sizes in addition to L when using the RAW recording lossless compression method
- Adds the 4:2:2 10bit selection when shooting XAVC HS 8K
- Allows proxy recording during a remote computer connection
- Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
- Fixes an issue where the remote shooting may not work with Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote)
- Improves the stability of the custom white balance
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Alpha 1 v1.3 is available now and can be downloaded below:
Firmware version 2.1 for Sony a7S III
- the introduction of proxy recording during remote computer connect
- improvements to Eye AF (autofocus) performance.
Alpha 7S III v2.1 is available now and can be downloaded below:
Sony Alpha A7S III Firmware Update
Sony A1 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2021-01-26
- 50MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 9437k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 10.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
- 8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
- 240fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 737g. 129 x 97 x81 mm
- Weather Sealed Body
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Sony A7S III Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2020-07-21
- 12MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 80 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 409600)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Fully articulated Screen
- 9440k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 10.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 240fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 699g. 129 x 97 x 81 mm
- Weather Sealed Body
- Replaced Sony Alpha A7S II Compare
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Press release:
New Alpha 1 Firmware Update Enables 8K 4:2:2 10bit Recording and Lossless RAW File Options
SAN DIEGO, CA – June 13, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the v1.3 firmware update for the flagship Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, adding 8K 4:2:2 10bit recording and Lossless Compressed RAW for still images.
Using newly added 8K 4:2:2 10-bit capabilities, filmmakers and cinematographers can more precisely customize the vibrancy and color grading of their recordings. Combined with the Alpha 1’s 8.6K oversampling for extraordinary 8K resolution, the new addition of 4:2:2 10-bit recording lets filmmakers and content creators realize their creative vision with incredible realism and color.
The update also adds Lossless Compressed RAW files in S, M, and L (small, medium, or large) file sizes. Selecting L size preserves the same image quality as an uncompressed RAW format while significantly reducing the file size. The M and S sizes record fewer pixels than the L size, providing more manageable RAW files. With Alpha 1 v1.3, users can freely combine JPEG and their choice of Lossless Compressed RAW sizes based on their use case. This is especially beneficial with a user needs to deliver JPEG files immediately, but also needs RAW files for in-depth editing.
Updates to the Alpha 7S III
A new v2.1 firmware update for Sony’s acclaimed Alpha 7S III full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is also available for immediate download. Most notably, this latest update includes the introduction of proxy recording during remote computer connect and improvements to Eye AF (autofocus) performance.
Availability
Alpha 1 v1.3 is available now and can be downloaded below:
Alpha 7S III v2.1 is available now and can be downloaded below: