Sony has released a new free firmware update 3.0 for their top-of-the-line mirrorless cameras, Sony a7 III and Sony a7R III. This update adds an interval shooting function for time-lapse, enhances real-time eye AF performance and adds real-time animal eye AF. Animal-eye-AF – one of the new features of firmware 3.0. Source: Sony To ease the pain of endless waiting for the a7S III, Sony is improving their current flagship cameras. They have just announced the new firmware version 3.0 for the Sony a7 III and the Sony a7R III mirrorless cameras. The “basic allrounder model” a7 III is currently one of the most popular full frame mirrorless cameras for filmmakers (check our article with sample footage). The Sony a7R III is the high-resolution model, primarily aimed at pro photographers, but it is also very capable of video recording (see our a7R III review). Which new functions does firmware 3.0 bring? Firmware 3.0 for Sony a7 III and a7R III – New Features While Sony’s a7 III already sports one of the best continuous AF systems on the market, Sony is working on further improvements. The new firmware version 3.0 brings Real-time Eye-AF. It is an AI-driven, enhanced eye detection system, based on the results of machine learning. Sony’s new autofocus system can detect—and focus on—the human eye, even if the subject is looking down, if it is partially blocked in the frame, turning or backlit. This feature is available in AF-C mode with a simple half-press of the shutter button. The...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 12 April, 2019