Sony has announced a pair of firmware updates for its A1 and a7S III mirrorless camera systems, bringing new and improved shooting modes to its two new cameras.
Firmware version 1.3 for Sony a1
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Firmware version 1.3 for Sony’s a1 full-frame mirrorless camera 1.3 8K 4: 2: 2 brings lossless compressed RA capture for 10-bit video recording and stills. So far, the A1 has recorded its 8K video up to 10-bit 4: 2: 0. The latest firmware reduces the amount of chroma sub-sampling and increases the color resolution it retains.
Capture the new Lossless Compressed will offer small, medium or large (S, M or L) file sizes available in Sony’s menu. The ‘L’ file matches the camera’s existing Lossless Raw option, which maintains the full image quality in a smaller file size, reducing the number of pixels in smaller alternate files. Until we get a chance to install the firmware, we don’t know how much the resolution is reduced or how much impact it has on retaining the details.
Firmware version 2.1 for Sony a7S III
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Firmware version 2.1 for Sony’s a7S III camera adds the ability to record proxy footage while operating the camera remotely through a computer. The update also adds improvements to IAF performance, but Sony has not specifically specified what changes have been made.
You can download firmware version 1.3 for a1 (Mac operating system, Windows) And firmware version 2.1 for a7S III (Mac operating system, Windows) On Sony’s website.
Press Release:
New Alpha 1 Firmware Update 8K 4: 2: 2 Enables 10 bit recording and lossless RAW file options
San Diego, CA – June 13, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. Today the flagship Alpha 1 announced the v1.3 firmware update for the full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, adding 8K 4: 2: 2 10bit recording and lossless compressed RAW for still images.
Using the newly added 8K 4: 2: 2 10-bit capability, filmmakers and cinematographers can more accurately customize the vitality and color grading of their recordings. Combined with Alpha 1’s 8.6K oversamping for exceptional 8K resolution, the new addition to the 4: 2: 2 10-bit recording allows filmmakers and content makers to realize their creative vision with incredible realism and color.
The update adds lossless compressed RAW files in the form of S, M, and L (small, medium, or large) files. Selecting the L size significantly reduces the file size while preserving the same image quality as an uncompressed RAW format. The M and S sizes record fewer pixels than the L sizes, providing more manageable RAW files. With Alpha 1 v1.3, users can freely combine JPEG and the harmless compressed RAW size of their choice based on their field of use. This is especially useful if a user needs to provide a JPEG file immediately, but also requires a RAW file for deep editing.
Update to Alpha 7S III
A new v2.1 firmware update for Sony’s acclaimed Alpha 7S III full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is available for immediate download. Most notably, this latest update includes the introduction of proxy recording during remote computer connection and the improvement of IAF (autofocus) performance.
Presence
Alpha 1 v1.3 is now available and can be downloaded below:
Alpha 7S III v2.1 is now available and can be downloaded below:
