Sony A7 IV Firmware Updade v2.0 adds support for Creators App
Sony released a firmware update for its popular Sony Alpha A7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera. The firmwar v2.0 adds support for Sony's new Creators' App which replaces the Imaging Edge app going forward (Beware that after you do this update, you won't be able to use the Imaging Edge app anymore).
Benefits and Improvements
- Adds support for the Creators' App
Note: The new Creators' App mobile application is available to replace the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators' App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions.
- Adds functions that improve security when connecting for remote shooting and image transferring with Creators' App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later)
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Fimware Download Link
At the time of launch, certain functions of the app will only be compatible with the Sony A7 IV and the Sony ZV-1F cameras however Sony will release firmware for A7R V, FX3, FX30 cameras the spring of 2023 to increase the number of supported cameras.
Press release:
Today we are pleased to inform you that the “Creators’ App” is now available.
“Creators’ App” is an app of Sony’s cloud production platform “Creators’ Cloud” for individuals, and the app acts as an extension of a camera to upload, view, and manage photo and video content shot on select Sony cameras, and stored in the cloud.
You can find more details and download “Creators’ App” from the website below.
https://www.sony.net/cca/
As for Creators’ Cloud storage, users can enjoy free 5GB of cloud storage for any user with a Sony Account, free 25GB of cloud storage for owners of selected Sony cameras.
*At time of launch, video and image transmission from cameras to cloud via smartphones with the “Creators’ App” and camera remote control functions will be compatible with α7 IV, ZV-1F. Spring 2023: α7R V, FX3, FX30, α7R V, FX3, FX30 will need software update respectively.
Sony A7 IV Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2021-10-21
- 33MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
- No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
- ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Fully articulated Screen
- 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 10.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 659g. 129 x 97 x 81 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
- Replaced Sony Alpha A7 III Compare
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