The Sony a9 II mirrorless improves flickering and more with firmware 2.00. Many video-focused shooters are waiting patiently for Sony to announce the a7s III. Could it arrive Monday, April 20 during its 9 AM PST digital press conference? Probably not. But maybe. Rumors suggest the long-awaited camera will be announced in 2020. Rival Canon has already confirmed its latest 8K EOS R5 mirrorless and will showcase its own virtual press conference 2 hours later at 11 AM PST, possibly making for an interesting day in tech. In the meantime, Sony has updated the firmware to its a9 II full-frame mirrorless camera to version 2.00. The biggest improvement in version 2.00 for the Sony a9 II is the addition of a ‘Hi Frequency Flicker’ function that helps "reduce the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed." In theory, this will help reduce the amount of flicker produced by lighting fixtures when shooting video or stills. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 9 April, 2020