Sony A7S III Major Firmware Update V5.0 Released
Sony has finally released the V5.0 firmware update for its popular, video-oriented Sony A7S III mirrorless camera. When it was introduced, the A7S III was close to groundbreaking within Sony’s E-mount lineup - and even across the broader mirrorless market - thanks to its strong video specifications and low-light performance. However, over time, the A7S III has fallen behind the competition. While Sony continued adding advanced video features to newer - and in some cases much cheaper - cameras, the A7S III saw relatively limited updates, which hurt its long-term competitiveness in an increasingly crowded video camera market.
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( Up to 5.5-stops)
- 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
The new V5.0 firmware is a step in the right direction, bringing meaningful improvements, but it likely isn’t enough to fully restore the A7S III’s position as a class-leading video camera in today’s landscape. Below, you’ll find the full details of the update along with official download links. We’ve also included our Top 10 most popular A7S III comparisons from our readers, so you can explore potential alternatives and see how it stacks up against newer options.
Sony A7S III Firmware V5.0 Benefits and Improvements
- Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
- Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
- Adds Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
- Adds Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
- Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen display
- Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
- Adds support for USB streaming
- When connecting to a device with a USB Type-C® port, please use a commercially available USB cable or a conversion adapter.
- Supports the Write Digital Signature function for movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
- The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
- Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
- Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
- Installation of a paid license is required for use.
- Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
- Fixes an issue where audio may still be recorded even when Audio Recording is set to Off
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
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