Sony is releasing several firmware updates for their Alpha hybrid cameras, the a1, a7S III, a7 IV & a9 III. Some of these updates have been long-awaited, such as for the a7S III and a1. Both will finally get the breathing compensation feature, aligning them with the rest of the line. Apart from that, the a1 will also receive the C2PA authentication system, while the a7S III will get a true 24P 4K DCI and more. As always, we’ll point out the most significant updates to filmmakers and videographers. Firmware updates have long been an integral part of the field. In some cases, cameras are announced with some promised future updates that are not yet available. Such a camera is the Sony a9 III, to which Sony now fulfills the promise by releasing the Firmware V.2.00. Other cameras are virtually reborn with new firmware updates adding fundamental changes. One way or another, firmware updates may bear significant upgrades to already excellent cameras. Let’s start with the most popular video tool in Sony’s box: a7S III Firmware update V3.00 The a7S III update, as with most firmware updates, the full list of tweaks and fixes is quite long. You can find the full list on the download page. But some much-anticipated updates are really worth our specific attention: True 24P 4K DCI Breathing compensation New video mode display AF manual assist Image credit: CineD These two render the camera even more usable in both high-end cine front, as well as with...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 28 March