Sony has released new firmware versions for its mirrorless system cameras Alpha 7R V (4.00) and Alpha 7 IV (6.00). They bring several improvements to shooting and playback functions, such as the ability to display shooting information in a vertical orientation.
Sony Alpha 7R V and a7 IV
As announced, support for writing digital signatures as part of Sony's Camera Authenticity Solution is also being added. However, since corresponding licenses are currently only issued to selected media companies, this option is not relevant for most users initially.
The new features are practically the same for both cameras. Only the a7 IV additionally gets the option to display the audio level on the display at any time during recording.
Firmware Update to Version 4.00 (ILCE-7RM5) or Version 6.00 (ILCE-7M4)
Shooting and Playback Functions
- Adjusts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical orientation
- Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
- Adds Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
- Adds Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
- Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
- Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen
- Allows adding OK/NG/KEEP marks to clips during or after movie recording
- Allows displaying the remaining capacity of both storage media during movie recording when using Simul. (Simultaneous) or Auto Switch Media (Relay shooting)
- Displays the audio level on the display at any time during movie recording (new only for the ILCE-7M4)
- Adds support for the Relay Playback function
- Adds a function that allows you to restrict displayed images using multiple filters[e.g., Rating]
- Allows assigning custom button settings to the AF-ON, AEL (Auto Exposure Lock), and Delete buttons during playback
- Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
- Supports the Write Digital Signature function for photos and videos as part of Sony's Camera Authenticity Solution
The timing for the provision of (paid) licenses to customers other than specific media companies has not yet been determined.
Services may not be available in all countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog page.
- 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 all countries or regions.
FTP Transfer and Network Functions
- Allows scheduling FTP transfers when writing data to the camera's storage media
- Allows automatic scheduling of FTP transfers for protected videos and photos
- Allows automatic protection of videos/photos transferred via FTP
- Allows prioritizing the transfer of specific images during FTP transfer
- Supports the following function of the Monitor & Control app: Focus Map display
Note: The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is required. The app may not be available in all countries or regions.
Other
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
For ILCE-7RM5 only:
- The Security (IPsec) function is no longer supported
Note: Enable and use Access Authentication, as it offers more secure protection.
- WPA and WEP functions are no longer supported
Note: You can no longer select WPA or WEP when establishing a Wi-Fi connection. In the future, use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 functions.
- Fixes an issue where focus might not reach infinity during Focus Bracketing
- Fixes an issue where color reproduction could vary even if white balance was corrected during bracketing exposures in losslessly compressed RAW
The updates are now available for download at www.sony.de/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/downloads - it is recommended to observe the manufacturer's safety instructions before performing the update.
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