One day I’m sure Sony will listen to their consumers to give us the firmware updates other cameras are getting 😂 thanks for listening to my rant today!
True that. I just hope they do some updates for the A7 IV. Basic things like custom luts and 120p 4:2:2 for video mode since they already have it on S&Q for starters. And yea custom grids for free and not having to shell out extra $$$$ for such simple things
@@Ashen2010 honestly, that would be the perfect update for the Sony a7iv and the a7siii. that’s all I would truly need for both cameras because it’s kind of dumb that you can shoot 10 bit colour in S and Q mode, but not in regular mode for the Sony a7iv.
I totally agree! I can understand hardware limitations that might prevent a firmware update. But, if its possible to extend the life of a camera in-turn prevents a customers from going to a competitor Sony should consider that a win just as much as selling a new camera to a customer. I shoot the A7RV now. Sony really should allow a firmware update with the additional features that the A7CR received. Lastly, with Nikon providing their customers with a huge firmware update today. TBH, I'm really jealous (as I was really close a few months ago to moving to the Z8. Now, I'm really thinking of the move this year). As for video capabilities that the A7siii (and video centric cameras) should have at a min would be; shutter angle, false color, waveform (better exposure tools), and stop crippling 4k60
@@Barnabas87 it is getting an update but not really the update that the fx3 has gotten. I wish they would allow imported custom LUTs because it’s so beneficial for videoing honestly, but they won’t do that.
Thank you for talking about the custom luts, i really need this man. Thanks for talking about it, really hope sony gives that in upcoming update coming this month. if they dont give it we have to raise our vocal and ask sony to give this simple thing. called custom luts.
Just trying to bring it up in hopes someone at Sony will hear it because if we all keep talking about it we have a better chance to get things like this!
I am so happy with my A7SIII every time I think about the viewfinder. I sold my FX-30 a day after getting it because of the lack of a viewfinder. And thank god, I didnt buy the FX-3. The other upgrades that made me even happier are an extended eye cup on the a7sIII, Smallrig chest pad/ rig, new monitor, XLR top handle. Couldn't be happier.
I’m glad to hear! I love mine honestly! Just hate not getting any of the firmware updates that make sense that we could have gotten since they gave them to the fx3 haha but oh well!
@@marin_real_estate_photography that would be a cool feature! I’m surprised they didn’t add like an attachable evf for the fx3 and fx30 like they do with the Fuji gfx. Could be beneficial to see things through it and move it up and down.
I forget where I originally watched but the a7s iii and a1 are getting updates sometime this spring. For the a7s iii its updates are a focus breathing compensation feature, IPTC, FTP workflow enhancement, C2PA format and DCI 4k 24.00p shooting format. I also bought and still have my a7s iii when it came out. Quiet happy with it and also initially surprised by the lack of updates as someone coming from using Panasonic cameras before I switched. Their team is starting to push the updates through. Which is a start. If enough people talk about specific features they want to see added they can take the feedback and get it done
They do have those firmware updates coming in spring but they don’t add the stuff that they give the FX3 like they could’ve already done to be able to have our custom luts imported in camera to be able to see how the image could look, as well as the shutter angle that they’re updating to be able to do that which Panasonic cameras have, and they could easily updated to the a7siii. Don’t give me wrong. I truly love my camera and it’s a great beast video but the firmware updates that we could get that they already have wooden require much to update it to these cameras since the FX3 is essentially an a7siii haha But hopefully the more we talk about it the more they’ll realize that they should give those updates to all their cameras so that we can keep using them since they’re great cameras in today’s standards still.
Honestly, this disparity in treatment of the A1 and the a7s iii to the fx3 is egregious and disrespectful. Sony knows it and they do not care. As you stated, the FX3 and a7s iii are virtually the same camera and the firmware updates that the FX3 got could have easily been passed to the a7s iii months later. They refuse and we are still loyal. Had I known that the fx3 was going to come out I would have bought that instead because I only use the a7s iii for video. I shoot pics with Canon. But I didn’t know. Then I assumed, just like A1 buyers, that since we had flagship/high-end (and highest priced) cameras, that Sony was going to update us at least liberally - if not often. Sucks to be me, cuz I was completely wrong. To be fair I love the camera. No issues. It’s the fact that they have deliberately gone out of their way to ignore it is what grinds my gears. This will be my last Sony due to this. All I can, and have done , is steer 4 of my friends away from buying Sony cameras when I told them about my experience. I will wait for the diluted 2-year late update and be content.
Honestly, if I would’ve known the lack of firmware updates as well, I would’ve just gone with the FX3 haha since my a7siii is religiously used for video since I use a7iv for the photo part of things. I luckily have my zv-e1 for video as well and I’m able to import my custom lots to use it to see how the image could look and then if I’m using two cameras, I can adjust accordingly to match them right. But you’re right it’s kind of wild to me that they don’t do any updates on an expensive camera like the a1 since it’s so expensive and it’s a great camera, but they could add so many more things that they’ve already added to the FX3 and other cameras. I think if Sony doesn’t change this enough said it before they’ll start losing a lot of people to other companies that actually listen to their customers and I hope other companies keep pushing boundaries so that we might get some good
@@EasyTigerCreative Sony knows they are the choice of the new generation of film and content creators. Canon is slowly hemorrhaging followers and with the range of cameras fitting almost every niche need Sony is not going anywhere. Therefore, they can throw crap at the wall and see if it sticks. If it does - throw more crap. Hence, the Fx3 - right after the a6s iii. With all the shine it’s been getting for making the creator and the fanfare it receives from its users - who actually get updates - the FX3 is the bell of the ball. Sony could care less about us - and do. When they announce global shutter in their new A9, did you see the legion of reviews calling it a true “game changer”? That camera is probably going to be on back order. It’s people like us that use these cameras for a purpose and like to be brand loyal, who are the ones that get their a$$es handed to them. This experience has left a bad taste in my mouth so, like I stated, it will be my last Sony. It’s kinda future proof for a bit as well. A very solid investment but I don’t like knowing that u can do this to people who are paying the most but can get segmented out, intentionally, of improvements. Oh well, here is to April showers and firmware flowers this spring my friend!
@@number1chiefROKKA yea I can totally understand that! Don’t get me wrong, they have amazing cameras but like you said, they probably won’t even worry about people with cameras like the a7siii due to the popularity of the fx3 and now the a9iii honestly. It sucks because it’s such a simple fix for them to add the firmware update. I wish I could jail break the camera to add it myself 😂 I don’t want to always have to use an external monitor to import luts to see how the image could look and things like that, specially when I’m on the go. Oh well! When I’ll need to update my camera, if I haven’t felt like Sony brought something that makes sense for me, I’ll be looking at other companies to see what there is. I’ve been eyeing the Lumix s5IIX but don’t want to spend the money on one yet 😂
@EasyTigerCreative its a simple fix that they are making complex. if the FX3 has it - the a7s iii could have it. Period. I appreciate your passion. And i know its not just becasue you paid top dollar for the camera but it would help you validate your purchase and stay invested in the Sony ecosystem. They just dont care.
@@number1chiefROKKA I agree with you! I’m hoping videos like these can help bring awareness so that us consumers can be taken serious about things like this to actually get a proper investment payout from our gear long term. I mean this camera is still a top camera in 2024 and probably will be for a while!
I'm a bit dissapointed with Sony. I feel they truly neglected the Sony A7S3. I bought this cam believing Sony would look after us by giving us some descent updates, but nothing. Not sure if I ll buy an expensive Sony cam again.
The S3 is a very unique camera as for durability and stability for almost every kind of work and that makes it more demanding to make more than those two welcome but simple announced updates It is so sad the most demanding camera that makes the job done not release all his power coming out
I feel you! Honestly the custom in camera luts feature is so good though that I wish that was the main thing they’d update. Using it on my zve1 makes it so fast and easy to get the right settings in camera to create my videos. I don’t want to have to get a monitor for the a7siii to just do that you know? Haha but oh well love my a7siii. Such a killer camera. Just wish they’d let it get to its full potential.
Honestly, it's really frustrating with regards to the A7S3 VS FX3 approach by Sony. They came out PRACTICALLY at the same time and they are practically the same camera so it's a principle thing that they're not offering the firmware updates for the A7SIII. It just doesn't make sense because they are alienating users...
Yeah exactly, but I just think it obviously doesn't fit in with their plans. I reckon the S line will be completely killed off now and they will just release the FX3 Mark II sometime towards the end of this year and unfortunately, we might be lucky if we get 1 more firmware update on the A7s3. I think when the FX3Mk2 comes out - we will make the switch. @@EasyTigerCreative
@@TRIOStories yea i have a feeling they might not continue with the a7s series, but hopefully they will. They're great for a video camera to ge some pretty good photos still due to the mechanical shutter. I love my zv-e1 for video and some photos, but do wish it had a mechanical shutter to not have some banding when taking photos when there's certain lights haha but i'll wait to see what sony brings to the next fx3 line or what to see what could work out, but for now what I have will work still for me haha
Canon is famous for crippling there non cine cameras and Sony is following a similar strategy. Either they decided no more development would be spent on the A7s3 because the FX3 is it's replacement or if they release an A7s4 those features will be used to sell the new model .
Yea it sucks either way cause I don’t want to have to buy a new camera for things they could update via firmware sadly. But it sucks most companies have done things like that it seems.
It’s the never ending cycle sadly haha their cameras work for me right now and they’re great cameras. The complaining is just some of the things they could easily fix with a firmware update. But their cameras work still great, it could just help keep them updated properly that’s all.
@@EasyTigerCreative I noticed the way Sony treated its customers and decided to step away about 4 years ago. New products were frequent and while Sony definitely leads the industry with innovation, their cameras don't offer very basic industry-standard tools. They also disregard most of their cameras firmware updates to encourage purchasing the latest from them. It's called "planned obsolescence". I chose to vote with my dollar with companies that update and maintain their products regularly and for a long period of time.
Nah haha that’s called holding brands accountable. I do have the zve1 but they could easily give the simplest of updates that they have already given to the fx3 to this camera. It doesn’t need a whole new camera for those firmware updates. It’s called voicing an opinion to make sure the company doesn’t just do like you said, make new cameras, when they could simply update with a firmware update like others camera brands do.
Get over it? You Serious. Spent good money on this camera and Sony have got lazy. Same camera as the fx3, just give us some updates. Not sure I'd buy Sony again. At least Fuji look after their customers.
Are you a Sony rep or just a bootlicking corporate simp? The a7siii is a $3500 pro camera. The ZV-E1 IS NOT an A7SIV. It lacks a surprising amount of important pro features (no dual slots is an instant deal breaker for most pro work). The fact that they're giving vloggers these new features, at a hugely cheaper price point, is insulting to A7SIII owners that paid so much more. And the fact that they gave out those features to ZV-E1 owners, shows that they're not guarding them to use as a push to buy the A7IV. They're just being lazy.
One day I’m sure Sony will listen to their consumers to give us the firmware updates other cameras are getting 😂 thanks for listening to my rant today!
True that. I just hope they do some updates for the A7 IV. Basic things like custom luts and 120p 4:2:2 for video mode since they already have it on S&Q for starters. And yea custom grids for free and not having to shell out extra $$$$ for such simple things
@@Ashen2010 honestly, that would be the perfect update for the Sony a7iv and the a7siii. that’s all I would truly need for both cameras because it’s kind of dumb that you can shoot 10 bit colour in S and Q mode, but not in regular mode for the Sony a7iv.
I totally agree! I can understand hardware limitations that might prevent a firmware update. But, if its possible to extend the life of a camera in-turn prevents a customers from going to a competitor Sony should consider that a win just as much as selling a new camera to a customer. I shoot the A7RV now. Sony really should allow a firmware update with the additional features that the A7CR received. Lastly, with Nikon providing their customers with a huge firmware update today. TBH, I'm really jealous (as I was really close a few months ago to moving to the Z8. Now, I'm really thinking of the move this year). As for video capabilities that the A7siii (and video centric cameras) should have at a min would be; shutter angle, false color, waveform (better exposure tools), and stop crippling 4k60
@@EasyTigerCreativethe a7s3 is getting a new update I do agree Sony do suck at updating their camera system… but the a7s3 is getting dci etc..
@@Barnabas87 it is getting an update but not really the update that the fx3 has gotten. I wish they would allow imported custom LUTs because it’s so beneficial for videoing honestly, but they won’t do that.
Thank you for talking about the custom luts, i really need this man. Thanks for talking about it, really hope sony gives that in upcoming update coming this month. if they dont give it we have to raise our vocal and ask sony to give this simple thing. called custom luts.
Just trying to bring it up in hopes someone at Sony will hear it because if we all keep talking about it we have a better chance to get things like this!
@@EasyTigerCreative you are the only one talking about it, thank you so much. lets see what sony gives. if not we wont stop asking sony about it.
I am so happy with my A7SIII every time I think about the viewfinder. I sold my FX-30 a day after getting it because of the lack of a viewfinder. And thank god, I didnt buy the FX-3. The other upgrades that made me even happier are an extended eye cup on the a7sIII, Smallrig chest pad/ rig, new monitor, XLR top handle. Couldn't be happier.
I’m glad to hear! I love mine honestly! Just hate not getting any of the firmware updates that make sense that we could have gotten since they gave them to the fx3 haha but oh well!
If the EVF could tilt, that would make it awesome(r).
@@marin_real_estate_photography that would be a cool feature! I’m surprised they didn’t add like an attachable evf for the fx3 and fx30 like they do with the Fuji gfx. Could be beneficial to see things through it and move it up and down.
I would like time code through multi port
I forget where I originally watched but the a7s iii and a1 are getting updates sometime this spring. For the a7s iii its updates are a focus breathing compensation feature, IPTC, FTP workflow enhancement, C2PA format and DCI 4k 24.00p shooting format. I also bought and still have my a7s iii when it came out. Quiet happy with it and also initially surprised by the lack of updates as someone coming from using Panasonic cameras before I switched.
Their team is starting to push the updates through. Which is a start. If enough people talk about specific features they want to see added they can take the feedback and get it done
They do have those firmware updates coming in spring but they don’t add the stuff that they give the FX3 like they could’ve already done to be able to have our custom luts imported in camera to be able to see how the image could look, as well as the shutter angle that they’re updating to be able to do that which Panasonic cameras have, and they could easily updated to the a7siii.
Don’t give me wrong. I truly love my camera and it’s a great beast video but the firmware updates that we could get that they already have wooden require much to update it to these cameras since the FX3 is essentially an a7siii haha
But hopefully the more we talk about it the more they’ll realize that they should give those updates to all their cameras so that we can keep using them since they’re great cameras in today’s standards still.
Honestly, this disparity in treatment of the A1 and the a7s iii to the fx3 is egregious and disrespectful. Sony knows it and they do not care. As you stated, the FX3 and a7s iii are virtually the same camera and the firmware updates that the FX3 got could have easily been passed to the a7s iii months later. They refuse and we are still loyal. Had I known that the fx3 was going to come out I would have bought that instead because I only use the a7s iii for video. I shoot pics with Canon. But I didn’t know. Then I assumed, just like A1 buyers, that since we had flagship/high-end (and highest priced) cameras, that Sony was going to update us at least liberally - if not often. Sucks to be me, cuz I was completely wrong. To be fair I love the camera. No issues. It’s the fact that they have deliberately gone out of their way to ignore it is what grinds my gears. This will be my last Sony due to this. All I can, and have done , is steer 4 of my friends away from buying Sony cameras when I told them about my experience. I will wait for the diluted 2-year late update and be content.
Honestly, if I would’ve known the lack of firmware updates as well, I would’ve just gone with the FX3 haha since my a7siii is religiously used for video since I use a7iv for the photo part of things. I luckily have my zv-e1 for video as well and I’m able to import my custom lots to use it to see how the image could look and then if I’m using two cameras, I can adjust accordingly to match them right.
But you’re right it’s kind of wild to me that they don’t do any updates on an expensive camera like the a1 since it’s so expensive and it’s a great camera, but they could add so many more things that they’ve already added to the FX3 and other cameras.
I think if Sony doesn’t change this enough said it before they’ll start losing a lot of people to other companies that actually listen to their customers and I hope other companies keep pushing boundaries so that we might get some good
@@EasyTigerCreative Sony knows they are the choice of the new generation of film and content creators. Canon is slowly hemorrhaging followers and with the range of cameras fitting almost every niche need Sony is not going anywhere. Therefore, they can throw crap at the wall and see if it sticks. If it does - throw more crap. Hence, the Fx3 - right after the a6s iii. With all the shine it’s been getting for making the creator and the fanfare it receives from its users - who actually get updates - the FX3 is the bell of the ball. Sony could care less about us - and do. When they announce global shutter in their new A9, did you see the legion of reviews calling it a true “game changer”? That camera is probably going to be on back order. It’s people like us that use these cameras for a purpose and like to be brand loyal, who are the ones that get their a$$es handed to them. This experience has left a bad taste in my mouth so, like I stated, it will be my last Sony. It’s kinda future proof for a bit as well. A very solid investment but I don’t like knowing that u can do this to people who are paying the most but can get segmented out, intentionally, of improvements. Oh well, here is to April showers and firmware flowers this spring my friend!
@@number1chiefROKKA yea I can totally understand that! Don’t get me wrong, they have amazing cameras but like you said, they probably won’t even worry about people with cameras like the a7siii due to the popularity of the fx3 and now the a9iii honestly. It sucks because it’s such a simple fix for them to add the firmware update. I wish I could jail break the camera to add it myself 😂 I don’t want to always have to use an external monitor to import luts to see how the image could look and things like that, specially when I’m on the go. Oh well! When I’ll need to update my camera, if I haven’t felt like Sony brought something that makes sense for me, I’ll be looking at other companies to see what there is. I’ve been eyeing the Lumix s5IIX but don’t want to spend the money on one yet 😂
@EasyTigerCreative its a simple fix that they are making complex. if the FX3 has it - the a7s iii could have it. Period. I appreciate your passion. And i know its not just becasue you paid top dollar for the camera but it would help you validate your purchase and stay invested in the Sony ecosystem. They just dont care.
@@number1chiefROKKA I agree with you! I’m hoping videos like these can help bring awareness so that us consumers can be taken serious about things like this to actually get a proper investment payout from our gear long term. I mean this camera is still a top camera in 2024 and probably will be for a while!
I'm a bit dissapointed with Sony. I feel they truly neglected the Sony A7S3. I bought this cam believing Sony would look after us by giving us some descent updates, but nothing. Not sure if I ll buy an expensive Sony cam again.
Yea I can understand that! It does suck seeing no good updates that they give their other cameras.
This is why I sold the A7s3 for the FX3. Unfortunately saw the writing on the wall, Sony should’ve release the FX3 first up.
They really should’ve! I mean the a7siii is great but the features they have for the fx3 just makes it a better buy for video.
The S3 is a very unique camera as for durability and stability for almost every kind of work and that makes it more demanding to make more than those two welcome but simple announced updates
It is so sad the most demanding camera that makes the job done not release all his power coming out
I feel you! Honestly the custom in camera luts feature is so good though that I wish that was the main thing they’d update. Using it on my zve1 makes it so fast and easy to get the right settings in camera to create my videos. I don’t want to have to get a monitor for the a7siii to just do that you know? Haha but oh well love my a7siii. Such a killer camera. Just wish they’d let it get to its full potential.
Honestly, it's really frustrating with regards to the A7S3 VS FX3 approach by Sony. They came out PRACTICALLY at the same time and they are practically the same camera so it's a principle thing that they're not offering the firmware updates for the A7SIII. It just doesn't make sense because they are alienating users...
I 100% feel you on that! It’s sad honestly cause it’s firmware update they can 100% add without doing anything crazy
Yeah exactly, but I just think it obviously doesn't fit in with their plans. I reckon the S line will be completely killed off now and they will just release the FX3 Mark II sometime towards the end of this year and unfortunately, we might be lucky if we get 1 more firmware update on the A7s3. I think when the FX3Mk2 comes out - we will make the switch. @@EasyTigerCreative
@@TRIOStories yea i have a feeling they might not continue with the a7s series, but hopefully they will. They're great for a video camera to ge some pretty good photos still due to the mechanical shutter. I love my zv-e1 for video and some photos, but do wish it had a mechanical shutter to not have some banding when taking photos when there's certain lights haha but i'll wait to see what sony brings to the next fx3 line or what to see what could work out, but for now what I have will work still for me haha
Thats why I sold the a7iv and bought the fx3. And I was about to sell the fx3 to buy a zve1 but then they announced new updates.
That makes sense! I do love my zve1. Helps me use a lot of good features that I can pair up with my a7siii to help video smoother.
Canon is famous for crippling there non cine cameras and Sony is following a similar strategy. Either they decided no more development would be spent on the A7s3 because the FX3 is it's replacement or if they release an A7s4 those features will be used to sell the new model .
Yea it sucks either way cause I don’t want to have to buy a new camera for things they could update via firmware sadly. But it sucks most companies have done things like that it seems.
Step 1. Buy Sony
Step 2. Complain
Step 3. Buy another Sony
It’s the never ending cycle sadly haha their cameras work for me right now and they’re great cameras. The complaining is just some of the things they could easily fix with a firmware update. But their cameras work still great, it could just help keep them updated properly that’s all.
@@EasyTigerCreative I noticed the way Sony treated its customers and decided to step away about 4 years ago. New products were frequent and while Sony definitely leads the industry with innovation, their cameras don't offer very basic industry-standard tools. They also disregard most of their cameras firmware updates to encourage purchasing the latest from them. It's called "planned obsolescence".
I chose to vote with my dollar with companies that update and maintain their products regularly and for a long period of time.
@@evanthecameraman yea I can definitely agree! If I don’t see a change by when I need to change cameras or upgrade I’ll definitely change brands.
The mindset sony has is trying to be like apple where they expect their users to change cameras every year simple lol
It really does feel like that 😂 I’m sure they’ll have a trade in program eventually like Apple does I swear. It’ll suck if they ever do.
Profits come first for sony, not their customers. The sony cashback is a literal scam. They do make amazing camera's though.
I feel you haha
You are so right.
Hoping that one day we can get the proper update haha appreciate you watching!
Nah they played us with the A7siii
I mean you’re not wrong. Specially with releasing the fx3 shortly after and only updating it 🙃
Blatant disrespect from Sony.
Sadly. I love the brand and their cameras but really hate how they don’t update something they easily could.
Man I’ve never heard of so much complaining in my life. Get Over it. Sony listened to its customers, it made new camera zv-e1.
Nah haha that’s called holding brands accountable. I do have the zve1 but they could easily give the simplest of updates that they have already given to the fx3 to this camera. It doesn’t need a whole new camera for those firmware updates. It’s called voicing an opinion to make sure the company doesn’t just do like you said, make new cameras, when they could simply update with a firmware update like others camera brands do.
Get over it? You Serious. Spent good money on this camera and Sony have got lazy. Same camera as the fx3, just give us some updates. Not sure I'd buy Sony again. At least Fuji look after their customers.
Are you a Sony rep or just a bootlicking corporate simp? The a7siii is a $3500 pro camera. The ZV-E1 IS NOT an A7SIV. It lacks a surprising amount of important pro features (no dual slots is an instant deal breaker for most pro work).
The fact that they're giving vloggers these new features, at a hugely cheaper price point, is insulting to A7SIII owners that paid so much more. And the fact that they gave out those features to ZV-E1 owners, shows that they're not guarding them to use as a push to buy the A7IV. They're just being lazy.