[13:31 Thu,30.October 2025 by Thomas Richter] |
Sony has just released new firmware for its full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, the Sony Alpha 1 II (ILCE-1M2) and Sony Alpha 9 III (ILCE-9M3). The new Version 4.0 brings, among other things, Real-time Recognition Autofocus (AF+) with improved human recognition, enables the use of the preset focus function for zoom lenses without power zoom, and supports
The Alpha 9 III also receives a range of other new functions, such as more precise adjustment options for automatic subject type recognition and a vertical display of shooting information. Some of these new features are expected to be available for other Sony Alpha models in the near future. New versions are also available for Sony&s Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, and the Catalyst Prepare Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve. ;) Sony Alpha 9 III and Alpha 1 II Key New Features for the Sony Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III- Support for **Real-time Recognition Autofocus (AF+) with improved human recognition**: Thanks to improved body posture estimation technology, the camera can continuously track initially captured subjects with high accuracy, even in challenging sports scenes where athletes& paths cross. - Support for **recording authenticity information** now also in videos: C2PA authenticity data, previously only available for photos, can now be attached as digital signatures to video recordings to  verify the authenticity of recordings. The Sony Alpha 1, Alpha 7R V, and Alpha 7 IV are also expected to receive this function from November 2025 or later, and the Alpha 7S III next year. - Activation of the **preset focus function for zoom lenses** without power zoom: The preset focus function can now also be used with zoom lenses without power zoom. In addition, the Alpha 9 III receives the following updates:- **Adding "Auto" to the Recognition Target**: When "Auto" is selected in the "Recognition Target" subject setting, the camera automatically selects a subject from the recognition targets that have been checked on the[Auto Recognition Target] screen. When "Auto" is selected, the camera usually automatically recognizes the subject type, but in some situations, the wrong type may be selected. In such cases, the problem can be resolved by the new manual selection option for the desired subject type. - **Support for vertical orientation** for the shooting information layout: The shooting information layout displayed on the screen now supports both horizontal and vertical orientation. The Sony Alpha 1, Alpha 7R V, and Alpha 7 IV are expected to receive this function from November 2025 or later. ;) Sony Alpha 1 II Details of the Sony Alpha 1 II Firmware 4.0 New Features- Adds support for **Real-time Recognition AF+** with improved subject recognition and tracking - Adds support for the **Preset Focus** function for lenses without powerful power zoom, including Sony E-mount lenses with manual zoom - - The registered preset focus/zoom positions are not compatible before and after updating the camera software. Re-register the preset focus/zoom after the update. - - Some zoom lenses without powerful power zoom are not supported. For more information, please refer to this link. - Adds **FL2 (Film 2) and FL3 (Film 3)** to the Creative Look options - Improves **metering accuracy** when using indirect flash ;) Sony Alpha 1 II - Optimizes the **battery level indicator** - Supports the **Write Digital Signature** function for videos as part of Sony&s Camera Authenticity Solution. The timing for providing (paid) licenses to customers other than specific media companies has not yet been determined. - Improves camera operational stability The new Firmware 4.0 for the Sony Alpha 1 II can be downloaded here. ;) Sony Alpha 9 III Details of the Sony Alpha 9 III Firmware 4.0 New Features- Adds support for **Real-time Recognition AF+** with improved subject recognition and tracking - Allows you to set **Recognition Target to Auto**, so the camera can automatically select subjects such as humans and animals - Adjusts the **shooting information display layout** for both horizontal and vertical orientation - Adds support for the **Preset Focus** function for lenses without powerful power zoom, including Sony E-mount lenses with manual zoom - - The registered preset focus/zoom positions are not compatible before and after updating the camera software. Re-register the preset focus/zoom after the update. - - Some zoom lenses without powerful power zoom are not supported. For more information, please refer to this link. - Adds **FL2 (Film 2) and FL3 (Film 3)** to the Creative Look options - Allows selection, using the dial or menu, of whether to change the Shooting Mode, Drive Mode, and Focus Mode - Improves **metering accuracy** when using indirect flash - Optimizes the **battery level indicator** - Allows **simultaneous deletion and rating of images** recorded on memory card slot 1 and card slot 2 - Allows **display of folder names and file names during playback** - Allows cancellation of scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer - Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings: - - A setting for automatically scheduling FTP transfer of protected photos from FTP Import - - A setting for automatically scheduling FTP transfer of protected photos and videos from FTP Upload Preset - - A setting for automatically protecting photos transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset - - - The latest version of the Transfer & Tagging app is required. - - - The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries and regions. - Supports the following functions of the Monitor & Control app: - - Focus Map display - - Aperture Operation Bar display - - - The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is required. - - - The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries and regions. - Supports the **Write Digital Signature** function for videos as part of Sony&s Camera Authenticity Solution. The timing for providing (paid) licenses to customers other than specific media companies has not yet been determined. - Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography Commands license - - Installation of a paid license is required for use. - - Services may not be available in certain countries or regions. - **WPA and WEP functions are no longer supported**. You can no longer select WPA or WEP when connecting to a Wi-Fi network. In the future, use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security settings. - Improves camera operational stability The new Firmware 4.0 for the Sony Alpha 9 III can be downloaded here. Here is our practical test of the Sony A9 III - a real surprise coup, also for filmmakers. ;) Sony Catalyst Update for Catalyst Browse and Catalyst PrepareSony&s Catalyst Browse/Prepare have also been released in a new version (2025.3). The update brings the following new features: - A sound separation function has been added to Catalyst Prepare. - "HLG Mild" has been added. - Support for displaying shooting information has been added. - When performing stabilization for clips with significant shake blur, cropping has been improved. The **Catalyst Prepare Plugin 2.2** for Adobe Premiere Pro and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve also receives a new feature: When performing stabilization for clips with significant shake blur, cropping has been improved.  more infos at bei www.sony.dedeutsche Version dieser Seite: Neue Firmware für Sony Alpha 1 II und Sony Alpha 9 III bringt neue Funktionen |
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