One of the details included in this announcement has drawn a few raised eyebrows: “NOTE: The Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile, and Remote Camera Tool software will not be supported after April 9th, 2020.” Camera manufacturers have a terrible reputation for producing smartphone and tablet software, and Sony has been no exception: its app currently scores just 1.6 stars on the Apple App Store. It’s seems logical to assume that this change will be rolled out across other Sony models.
This argument has not stopped other manufacturers from closing shutters while changing lenses and it seems that Sony a9 II shooters might now at least have the choice.
Plus, any accidental contact with the delicate shutter blades could be far more damaging than to the sensor itself. It’s been a subject of much debate, with an argument over whether it’s better to have dust land on your sensor (which can be cleaned) rather than the wafer-thin, rapidly moving shutter blades.
A full list can be found here.įor many Sony users, the option to close the shutter when changing lenses will be a welcome update. These include a High Frequency flicker function which will reduce the flicker of artificial light sources by adjusting the shutter speed the option to toggle Face/Eye Priority Autofocus using a custom key some minor changes to FTP functionality and overall improvements to the camera’s stability. Will the update roll out to other cameras, and is Sony about to kill off its Imaging Edge Remote mobile app?įirmware Version 2.0 was released this week, bringing a few other tweaks to the Sony flagship.
You can download the v1.In a move that’s destined to please a lot of fans, Sony has released a firmware update that allows you to close the shutter of the new Sony a9 II while changing lenses. So if you use this adapter I would recommend not upgrading until Commlite updates their firmware to address this, Sony will not do anything for third-party adapters I’m afraid. Please note that one member in our Sony a7R IV Shooters Facebook Group has reported that their Commlite apdater no longer works after installing the v1.20 firmware and they can no longer auto focus with any of their Nikon lenses. The latest firmware for the Sony a7R IV A ( ILCE-7RM4A) is firmware version 1.10. You can download the v1.20 firmware from Sony’s support sites:
If you do have autofocus issues with the a7R IV + 200-600 and after installing this firmware notice an improvement, please do drop a comment below. There is no mention of improving autofocus performance with the a7R IV + 200-600 which some shooters are having issues with, although there are many including myself that have no issues. This firmware addresses autofocus performance when recording movies with the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM lens (* B&H Photo) and improves the overall stability of the camera. The latest firmware for the Sony a7R IV ( ILCE-7RM4) is v1.20. If you prefer Facebook then I also run the Sony a7R IV Shooters Group. If you are looking for further help and advice on the a7r IV or would simply like to share your photos, then please head over to our friendly Sony a7R Forum.