Wait, wait! Actually, don’t download that latest firmware update for the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera, which we just told you about yesterday.In a reported reminder of the fickle nature of such firmware updates and why it’s usually good practice to wait at least a few days before downloading and installing the latest firmware updates, Sony has issued a notice that the company has suspended the version 6.00 update for the a7 IV camera.Here’s what we know so far and what you might want to consider before you do update your Sony a7 IV mirrorless cameras.Sony Suspends a7 IV Firmware UpdateAnnounced on the Sony website as an “Important Notice”, Sony has confirmed that some a7 IV cameras may not operate properly after installing the latest firmware update (version 6.00). While the company investigates, it has suspended the update and it is encouraging any users who may be experiencing issues after downloading the update to contact its support center. Sony has further confirmed that the issue, while not for every camera, appears to be one where the a7 IV camera may enter power saving mode when the monitor is closed, regardless of your settings. The good news here, you could say, is that the issue does also appear to be resolvable by users initializing all the settings to the default setting—which should undo this issue.Firmware Updates Best PracticeAs is always the case, even while we’re more than happy to share the news of new firmware updates for cameras, apps, and other...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 2 December