HIDDEN FEATURES?! Sony a7S III 3.0 Firmware Update Overview
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- It's here! Sony a7S III owners have long-awaited crucial updates to their cameras, including features such as Breathing Compensation found on similar Sony models like the a7 IV, a7R V, and more. However, many have also wanted to see features additionally granted to cinema cameras like the FX3 and FX30, like DCI 4K and true 24p. But beyond this, are there extra hidden features, quirks or any bugs present in this firmware update that people - Sony or otherwise - aren't talking about? And did Sony ultimately deliver with this first major firmware update in years?
In this video, I'll go into a detailed overview of the latest version 3.00 firmware update for the a7S III. I'll explain the basics around the installation process, and what was required of me in installing the update from my Apple MacBook Pro. Below, I'll also include a link to my updated a7S III video and photo settings file from my website, where you can download my settings and save hours re-setting up all of your custom settings, which will be required for those installing the update.
Following this, I'll then explore all of the crucial features most people would consider downloading the update for. However, I'll also go much further in-depth, describing additional hidden features, quirks and any other observations I've noticed in the process of using it. Last, I'll describe my take on what features are still missing that would be good to see in future updates, and offer my final thoughts on the firmware upgrade overall.
All in all, if you own an a7S III, and you haven't kept up with firmware updates in the past, now is definitely the time to upgrade. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. And feel free to leave a like and subscribe if you like Sony-related content like this, and check out the many Sony camera videos on my channel, as there will be even more on the way!
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Watched a few videos on the update, and this was the most complete. Had not heard about the shutter closed when off feature along with others. Great work!
Thanks, I appreciate that! You definitely find some surprises going through it setting by setting.
Dude. Out of the 931,048,117 Sony-oriented RUclipsrs out there, you are my absolute favorite. *ZERO* annoying intros. *ZERO* forced ads "before I tell you the [insert whole reason for viewer watching video]" BS. And most importantly *DIRECT, CONCISE, ACCURATE, DETAILED* info on everything relevant to the topic. All that is needed or wanted. THANK YOU.
I really appreciate that, thanks Drew!
Sony should’ve hired you to explain the update! 🔥
Thanks Nate! I hope Sony is watching/listening. 😉
You're the only channel that mentioned the shutter curtain. You got my Sub, awesome video!
I appreciate that, thanks for the sub!
THIS was the ONLY feature I was waiting for, and you are the only account that mentioned this. I know you are a genuine a7siii user now. SUBBED
@@MunnaanKhan Thanks!
@@MunnaanKhanright? Sensor dust makes me paranoid lol😅
@@KoelAnderson I've always wondered how well this works in practice. I have this setting turned off on my A1, as I feel like any dust that settles on the curtain, will just go airborne inside the camera when the shutter is activated.
I love your work; it is refreshing. Packed with info and no sales talk. You are fast and informative and you're also the only person who bothered to show how to activate 4k DCI. Happy shooting!
Thanks Mike, I really appreciate that!
Also: if you still use the rsc2 gimbal then any usbc wire will work with the camera to communicate with the gimbal. No setting adjustments needed for it to work. And you can play vids back without putting the gimbal to sleep.
thanks
Thanks @Andrew for putting this review together. I've just updated our a7s III's from a pre 2.15 firmware, all the way up to 3.0. Excited to try out some of the new features! I wanted to share a tip that many of your viewers may find useful. For reasons that I'm unsure of, my camera some how defaulted to PAL only. It took me a moment to understand that was why I could only select "rec frame rates" of 50p and 25p. To fix this for anyone looking for the additional frame rates, go to the Utility section in the menu (little suitcase icon) -> Area/Date, and NTSC/PAL Selector. Select NTSC and you should get all the frame rates back from 24p to 120p. Hope that helps!
No problem! Interesting, that could be dependent on the version of the camera/market it was sold in (or language/time region it's set to) attempting to select a default based on that.
I finally got around to updating the firmware specifically so I could use the M&C app - great overall explanation, thank you.
No problem!
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Me and everyone else wanted Custom luts support in this update. Sony didn’t give that. Really need that man 😢 other than that It's a good update. Do you face any bugs or problem during or after update?
Yeah I'm hoping given much cheaper Alpha bodies have it, and the FX3 does as well, Custom LUTs may come...at some point. The camera driver installation was definitely a bit clunky on my Mac, but after that, the updates overall went pretty smoothly.
@@andrewsaraceni Bro if the want custom luts to sony, they will give that but we have to keep the pressure for luts and other useful things. And creators like you can do that not us average users.
I'm optimistic about future updates though.
I’m experiencing some bugs. My autofocus doesn’t seem as good post update, h.265 doesn’t reduce file sizes anymore in 60p, there’s no option to have zero distractions on screen like before, and the X to get out of touch tracking is only available in the mode with the most distractions on screen. The autofocus is most concerning though. It just doesn’t feel as quick or responsive as before.
@@JensMowatt Might be worth double checking your AF settings, since you'd have to start/reconfigure them from scratch. I wouldn't be shocked if there's slight deviations in transition speed, subject shift sensitivity, etc. compared to previous firmware versions.
Canon and Nikon don’t even let you use custom luts
Super nice that you can now use the unfolded screen to focus while looking in the viewfinder. Thank you for showing me the opportunity. It bothered me for a long time that you have to have the screen facing the camera for the viewfinder to work.
No problem! One of the small things that can make a big difference.
To me dont work the DCI 4K license, i try many times but always same result. "ERROR OBTAINED"
Have you tried installing it multiple ways? I used the Creators mobile app, but some others have apparently had success downloading it and loading it onto an SD card into the camera.
i try from mobile and pc and as i read in multi videos i am not the only one that i have this problem@@andrewsaraceni
@@andrewsaraceni but if that with card is possible can you upload it in your website so we can download it? Also will be helpful a new video for that camera because i notice that i menu now with update is a lot of changes
@@bluetvsports That's ultimately up to Sony to host it, and that it can be installed easily. I do think that's something that could be improved on, but I would try it from the website if the app didn't work, or vice versa.
Solid update, but the best improvements were undocumented in the notes: the viewfinder Auto 1 setting finally allows you to switch between all shooting modes without ever needing to change it manually again. And 1/48 shutter is great, but what was the point of adding 1/96 shutter when the camera doesn't shoot 48fps? And since it shoots 120p instead, where's the 1/240 shutter?
Definitely a lot of hidden gems that went undocumented. I do wonder if the shutter speed additions are a precursor to a later shutter angle implementation, but that's just me speculating.
It does shoot 48fps with the DCI 4K/24p mode. If you set it to 24p, then you get 48fps in S&Q. Also, like Andrew said in the video, 1/96 represents a 90 degree shutter for 24p, which is something you might want to utilize for a kinetic, action type of shot or if you want to be able to see rain drops or snow fall, that kind of thing
@@PhillipRPeck Exactly, 90 degree shutter really works great for sports, action, etc. Sony really needs to add 48fps to the regular movie shooting mode so we can recreate The Hobbit. 😉
@@andrewsaraceni NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
It seems curious you can bring up the somewhat useful side icons by swiping but to make them go away you have to turn off touch.
The
FN menu up/down works as you'd expect.
I've gotten them to show/hide without changing the touch functionality, but they're very stubborn for some reason - far more so than the function menu, as you noted.
Best video on the update I have seen. Great video
I appreciate that, thanks Ethan!
Between the license installation for DCI 4k and the license installation for H265 and ProRes Raw on the new Atomos products, the future is looking very grim. We'll have monthly subscriptions to turn our cameras on eventually.
I'm hoping Sony got the memo (at least to some extent) with the reaction to their custom gridlines feature. But it's definitely a slippery slope...
That “curtain to protect sensor” feature is a really nice addition! All cameras should have this option!
Very good video & also surprising ability to blink so rarely😅👏🏻
Thanks! haha The camera cuts hide the blinking.
It's greyed out for me?
You are doing a first class job explaining all this stuff. The only thing I didn't understand was the focus assist, we've always had focus assist either independently or attached to lens focusing. How is this different?
Thanks! AF assist basically combines AF and MF to allow for direct manual control while still in AF. But independent manual focus adjustments (while in MF) could always be done.
Thanks for the video! Is there a way to dial in the shutter speed to help with flickering lights like how you can with the A74? Also is there a benefit to filming DCI 4K instead for UHD?
No problem! Unfortunately the variable shutter feature isn't in the a7S III, but you can try other shutter speeds to see if that helps. DCI 4K gets you a couple hundred more pixels horizontally (and a slightly wider looking aspect ratio), but otherwise not a huge difference.
1. It shows percentage in third party batteries but at some point notification pops up about third party battery and after that it disables percentage.
2. Another hidden function is ability to manually override autofocus (Focus assist).
Interesting, I only tested the SmallRig battery around ~10 mins of use. I do still wonder if some third party batteries are immune to that though.
Andrew mentioned Focus Assist at 6 min mark :D such a weird name for that feature unless it is us, humans, who do the assisting for the AF X)
I did install new firmware but I am unable to activate DCI 4k from creators app. It says bluetooth malfunction error on camera. Any remedy?
You could try installing it from the Creators website, downloading to an SD card and loading into the camera.
Tank you for mentioning the shutter curtain! Just a question... The touch menù comes up swiping on the screen, but how is it possibile to switch it off? Thanks in advance for your kind answer!
No problem! You can adjust, disable it, etc. in Setup > Touch Operation > Touch Panel Settings > Shooting Screen.
you can set "touch screen" function to it's own custom button to switch off/on that "touch" menu. It has helped a lot. Hope this was useful. Cheers!
Anyone with A7SIII experiencing an ISO bug (Native ISO remap to 80 and 1600) which results in a very noisy ProRes Raw footage after 3.0 update when recording in PRORES RAW with NINJA V (or any other bug after 3.0 update), I just spoke with a Sony rep on the phone. He said they had very few people contact them with this issue, and they are compiling evidence.
So please go to Sony Support in your country (I'm in the US), contact the support (I did it through chat), describe the problem, and make them create a support ticket (don't get satisfied with their default troubleshooting attempts).
The rep also said that having a well-made video demonstrating the problem is a big plus!
I've heard about this as well, but haven't gotten to try ProRes RAW recording with the a7S III since the upgrade. Hoping Sony (or Atomos?) has a fix at some point.
Awesome detailed video.🔥🔥
Thanks Joel, I appreciate that!
You can also now adjust screen brightness when an external monitor is plugged in
Interesting, that's good to note.
Do you know why the option to protect the sensor is not selectable for me?
So long as you updated the firmware, it should be. You see the option, but just can't select it?
@@andrewsaraceni It was because I had set the shutter to Silent. Unfortunately it's one or the other!
Great vid, thanks for sharing 👍
No problem, Owen!
They also added Flexible Exp. Mode in Menu > Shooting > 4 Shooting Mode > Exposure Ctrl Type
Interesting, good catch - that would align with the FX3 and FX30. Didn't notice since I mostly only use manual, especially for video.
this is not new at all
Very helpful, thx! Still not able to measure custom white balance in preset mode, though 😢
No problem! Yeah, still interesting as to why that's never been fixed...
Thank you for this informative video!!
No problem, Daniel!
Great video, thanks Andrew! If you were purchasing in 2024, would you still buy the A7siii and then use these firmware updates, or buy the A7iv? The A7siii is considerably cheaper here in the UAE than the FX3 (even brand new). Like most here, I also dig the FX line, but being in Dubai, having an EVF is pretty much necessary if/when shooting outdoors during the day...The A7c ii looks decent, though it sadly is not compatible with the Atomos Ninja series (tho the A7cr is, which is strange).
Subbed...Thank you in advance!
No problem, Chris! As a video camera, the a7S III is still a better buy than the a7 IV in terms of low light, resolution/frame rate options, handling overheating, etc. If you do more photo/hybrid work, could be a different story. I own both, but I think I'll be holding onto the a7S III for a long time.
@@andrewsaraceni Awesome - Yes, I shoot video at least 75% of the time, and already have an A7c for stills anyways. Thank you for your super-quick response!
The quick button switch from slot 1 and 2 is gone :(
Gone from where? I see it in Main2 on the new Quick Menus. You can reprogram any custom button settings you had.
Excellent video, really appreciate the info!!
Thanks Justin!
Great explainer. Thank you! Close shutter on power off. Yessssss! (Nobody else had mentioned that!)
No problem, Arlo! I'm glad they added that to the a7S III as well. 🙂
Excellent Andrew, thank you! Have you tested if the firmware update has provided eye autofocus in clear image zoom, like is available in newer cameras? Cheers.
No problem! I did test it, and doesn't look like it's changed/is supported with the new firmware.
Something with the update that’s frustrating me: I take some photos with the s3 and I used to be able to use the mechanical shutter with silent mode on. Now if i don’t want the focusing beeps and have silent mode on it just uses the electronic shutter and not mechanical. Then when back in video mode I will have to turn silent mode back on to get rid of the beeps. I hope they can eventually address this, or am I alone in my annoyance?
But over all I’m pretty happy with the update. If they gave us lut support it would feel like a new camera.
Good catch, and probably an easier one to miss in the a7S III overall (since most people are using, testing video functionality primarily). I'm still hopeful we'll see custom LUTs, at some point... 🤞
@@andrewsaracenimy current work around is I changed the lens custom button to toggle silent mode on and off just so I don’t have to menu dive.
Hi,
Maybe You can help - Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)
Sets the View Mode (image display method).
MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting.
This Was possible in 2.01 now in 3.01 I cant change veiw mode what equals that I can't see movei lenght in playback...
Try toggling up on the DISP dial when viewing your movies in playback, there should be an option that shows the movie timing/length to display.
@@andrewsaraceni Hi, already tried it. Not showing timing.
After this update when i want to shoot 4k 100fps 10 bit 4:2:2 in slot -1 with v60 card it shows please use v90 or higher but when i use slot -2 then v60 card can record… what is the issue I didn’t understand?
You might have different record settings set for each slot. e.g. Regular movie recording on one and proxies on another. But you can film with a V60 card if you change the codec to XAVC S or HS (just not XAVC S-I). Probably worth checking.
Before I updated Firmware I was able to see both my (SLOT 1 & SLOT 2) on the display screen.
Now it only shows SLOT 1 😔 how can I make it show both again on the a7siii. I really miss that little feature showing both available recording times
I think that's a design choice/limitation with the new screen layout - it's similar now on other newer Sony cameras, and depends on what your recording settings are in terms of what's displayed.
@@andrewsaraceni awww mann….i miss that little detail. now I have to go all the way in the settings to see how much memory on the second SD card versus seeing it on the display.
If you find out how to do it please do share
Thanks for the video Andrew. I gotta say, just like a lot of people out there, I'm truly disappointed. They could have released it on April 1st, because it's a joke. Anamorphic desqueeze, animal, bird eye AF, Wass it hard to put in? Didn't FX3 and FX30 get it? Breathing compensation, yeah great, but it crops. Everything else is basically a niche update. Shameful.
No problem, supposedly there are some hardware limitations that explain certain things being absent (e.g. animal/bird eye AF, FX3 doesn't have it either). Definitely some open questions though on other features the FX3/FX30 has that still have yet to make it to the a7S III.
Late to the party here but is it possible to turn off peaking when using AF-C? The old firmware did but not now. Can't see an option to set this manually anywhere.
Not specifically for AF-C, but peaking is now either on or off, regardless of whether you're in AF or MF. You can set it in Focus > Peaking Display.
@@andrewsaraceni Also, it now doesn't display the S&Q frame rate on the main display. AND it doesn't hold the settings when switching between video and stills modes. Am I wrong? But it seems like Sony have gone early with this firmware release. Just like they did with the latest FX6 firmware.
@@TomWalshFilm Yeah I think they missed a few small things testing/QC-wise. Which can happen with a big update like this, although they were working on this firmware update for months (if not longer).
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW TO USE THE TIMECODE FEATURE
That is exactly the one thing I was looking forward and can't find any proper info. Is the timecode embedded into the file? Is it an xml timecode?
Peaking focus assist it is a big stupidity in the mod auto focus
Not sure what you mean, are you referring to the change to show focus peaking regardless of being in MF or AF?
Having peaking ONLY in MF mode was great as we know which mode we are in 😒
Now we have to toggle both mf/af and peeking on/of
@@SoniStudiormp It takes some getting used to, for sure. I have used peaking in AF though, so I think there's a benefit to it.
Thanks a lot Andrew! Very helpful :)
No problem Claudio, glad to hear it helped!
How is the update and the APP working after a few weeks?
The update's been fine - used the a7S III on a couple of jobs since, and it's been flawless. App is still good as well.
4 years for update like that. What a joke
Great video! New subscriber. So I noticed that the time code adapter cable you showed is different than adapter cables that have been shown in other videos. The Sony website merely says that a adapter cable is required to use time code. Do you by any chance have the model number of the adapter cable that will work? Thanks 1 million for the great video!
No problem, and thanks for the sub! The adapter you'd be looking for is the Sony VMC-BNCM1. Other options also exist that use the 35mm audio jack, etc. (but not /micro USB).
Great video. Wow seeing that crop in focus breathing mode was a good reminder to use it sparringly. I do like the new on screen menu and that dust shutter. Shame DCI 4k needs V90s as my v60s where good enough for 4k 120. Really barely worth the efford for upgrading but just about. Wish they would give us anamorphic desqueeze!
Thanks! I do wonder why DCI 4K was only implemented with XAVC S-I, since XAVC S and HS support V60s and V30s even to various degrees.
Great video!
Can you change the frame rate from the quick menu without going to the main menu?
Thanks! Yes you can change the frame rate form the Quick Menus (among many other settings).
@@andrewsaraceni Okay awesome!
If I do not like the result of update and I run Camera Settings Reset will I get the firmware I had before I ran Firmware Update?
No, at that point it'll reset the settings to factory defaults, but on the latest firmware version you have installed.
Thanks for the video!
I've seen some people comment that they have overheating or less battery life after the update. Is it something you've seen happen to you? I just bought an a7siii precisely to avoid overheating and I don't want to have that problem again hehe ^^'
All the best!
No problem! I haven't seen any overheating issues as of yet. Possibly a little less battery life compared to before (especially in terms of idle time), but it still seems on par with other newer Sony a7 bodies.
My autofocus started to miss a lot in videos...
@@oswahdvlogai Have you readjusted your AF settings back to what they were before the update? Defaults may be different.
Whoa why hasn't anyone else mentioned these sick features? Closed Shutter on Release??? 1/48???? Shutter Angle confirmed to come later? Cause that'd be cool. Thank you very much for this video \o/
No problem! I'm surprised Sony didn't advertise these items more either.
One more thing to add. The formatting on CF express cards is super fast now like my R5. Use to chug!!
Good to know that applies to CF Express Type A as well - I only tested with V90 cards when I mentioned it around the 8:05 mark.
@@andrewsaraceni yeah this is way better
Does Catalyst Browse still work on A7siii after this update? An update last year for Fx3 rendered Catalyst Browse useless with the Fx3 until a fix came out I think.
Haven't gotten to try it yet since the update - is there something specific you use it for (e.g. stabilization)?
the gamma assist in quick menu is missing!
I see it on mine - bottom right corner on Main1 (above the mic volume) - it'll say Assist Auto if it's in auto to select the PP.
@@andrewsaraceni just found out it can be setting haha!
Wow! Thank you for sharing this info!
No problem!
I wish they made a preset to remove specific noisier Iso when filming slog. Like removing 1600-10000iso
Cine EI mode is probably the closest thing to that, although you only have two ISOs to choose from at that point. I wouldn't mind seeing it in their Alphas bodies.
@@andrewsaraceni Got it thank you
The best video for this update
Nobody said about this so cool future that sensor protected
when change lenses
Thanks, I appreciate that! Definitely surprised it didn't end up in the official list of features.
@@andrewsaraceni very accurate description,again
Hello! nice video. After the update , when using 2 memory cards simultanously, can you still see the remaining recording time separately for each card? Thanks!
Thanks! Yes it should still work
no, they changed this
@@techr9186 Display Media Info. still shows this - on the main screen, it now follows the behavior of other newer Sony bodies. i.e. It shows the highest capacity remaining of the two cards.
@@andrewsaraceni what are advantage to see the capacity of the one card and don't see the other card?
@@techr9186 None to me, I think the previous main setup screen for it was more obvious/intuitive. But for whatever reason, it's the direction they've been going for these cameras.
I was able to install the DCI license by using the SD card and my Mac… 💁🏼♂️
Interesting...you downloaded it from the Creators app website? They must be steering folks towards the app (but other options still exist).
@@andrewsaraceni yeah, than transferred the installation file to the SD card and the camera registered that there was a license there automatically, so I just pressed "ok" and everything was alright ☺️
I was able to as well, just put it on the CF Type A card on the camera and as soon as unplugged it from my mac and turned it on it auto-detected it.
@@andrewsaracenime too. Didn’t use my phone once. I installed everything from my Mac.
Would it also work on a SD card instead of CF Express? Do you put it in any folder on the card?
Before the new update, in videography mode ,when I changed the AF from the lens to the MF ( mode in the video mode ), "PEAK" appeared with the red color that I had previously determined, and again when I changed the focus from the lens of MF to the AF mode, "PEAK" was turned off . But after the update, when I turn on "PEAK", remains in both mode ( MF and AF ) and Don't be off automaticlly in AF . where is the problem from ?
It's not a "problem" per se, Sony changed the behavior for the a7 IV and other cameras going forward, so it looks like it was intentionally rolled out to the a7S III now as well.
😐😐😐😐😐Thanks for Answer. What Sony did is wired !!!@@andrewsaraceni
Anti-dust function is grayed out on my A7s iii. Any clues on how to enable it?
Oh....And I am subscribed. You know how to tackle the details. 8-)
@@FollowTheJohn Thanks for the sub! Is silent shutter on? Pretty sure you'd have to turn it off to enable it.
@@andrewsaraceni Ah. I’ll check.
The A7iv update also added peaking while in AF mode
I'm pretty sure the a7 IV always handled peaking that way (that was the model Sony changed the behavior on it, IIRC).
what are your thoughts on the Sony A7IV new firmeware?, almost feels like it isnt worth upgrading it and lose my settings or am i wrong?
Nothing major in terms of features, but on the a7 IV it does keep your settings. I wouldn't rush to do it, but something still good to do in the long run (it'll help with later updates).
@@andrewsaraceni so i wasnt far off, felt pressure seen everyone updating their cameras, I look forward to your later updates, you share solid content on the A7IV, thank you sir
any idea if A7C is getting any new firmware updates?
I would suspect not, given it's based on older hardware, processor, etc. a7C II going forward I would expect to though.
Will my Wasabi batteries work with the update?
Can't say I've gotten to try those specifically.
Now we need cinema menu (anamorphic, shutter angle, leave onky true iso). This camera is so good they just need to go a bit more with software
Agreed, I'd love to see that myself.
@@andrewsaracenido they really not have a desqueeze option for anamorphic lenses in the Sony a7siii I just bought a 35 mm Siriu lens…
@@leifhansen6532 Your best bet is to probably either use an external monitor that has it, or Sony's Monitor & Control app I believe can do it now as well.
anamorphic de-squeeze would have been nice - FX3 has this now
Yeah definitely a few FX3 features that should still be brought over, I think.
Fantastic video mate
Thanks Jeremy!
its available for a7RV too?
Unfortunately no update for the a7R V...yet.
funny how sony gave a7s3 quick menu screen en new menu layout but not for the a7iv users its really crazy
I'm hoping it'll make its way to the a7 IV in a future update. 🤞
The one thing I wanted (custom luts) is not there. Couldn’t care about just about everything else you went through, besides maybe the sensor protection.
I'm hoping Sony listens/gets the memo on custom LUTs, probably by far the most requested missing feature at this point.
i thought that we would at least get a shutter angle option.... the rest is meh to be honest
the most important features to me are :
1) shutter angle
2) shutter curtain that closes to switch lenses
3) personal luts
4) exporting luts via hdmi
the rest to be fair is not life changing
Shutter Angle is supposed to come later in the fall. I would say you're still better off having Breathing Compensation and some of the other new features than not.
Sony, Give recording to external SSD via USB-C!!
👏Would love to see this myself.
@@andrewsaraceni Will only happen when sony starts selling SSDs, and the cameras won't record in any other manufacturers disk.
I have saved the settings but it won't load on Ver 3.0.
If you mean your previous camera settings before v3, you won't be able to load those. You could either start from scratch, or I have settings on my website you could download for free.
After the update, I lost Bluetooth functionality and the viewfinder’s view. Can you please lemme know how to fix it
Re: Bluetooth, try a full reset of the camera and see if that helps (and if not, I'd reach out to Sony). Check around the 7:45 mark for the Select Finder/Monitor setting and options there.
@@andrewsaraceni lemme try thank you
@@andrewsaraceni thank you. Even after reset issue exist “The Wi-Fi/Bluetooth unit has malfunctioned.
Cannot use the wireless network function.” . But the view finder one fixed
@@maheshgvelly You're not the only one with the BT/WiFi issue, a1 owners experienced it even more so. I'd reach out to Sony, but I suspect they'll correct it soon with a future update.
@@andrewsaraceni sure thanks
Solid video. Liked and Subbed!
I appreciate that, thanks for the sub!
The Animal eye detect in video is still not working
Supposedly there may be hardware, processing, etc. limitations that prevent them from adding that. It's still that way in the FX3 as well.
In order to use DCI mode CF express type A must be inserted instead of SDXC - that one more caveat 😏 still veeery expensive. Cheers
That's true in S&Q mode for slow motion. but V90's still work fine in DCI 4K regular movie recording (I tested this myself).
Thanks! You are the man!
No problem, Michael!
Still no anti flicker?
Yeah, somewhat surprised they didn't add that yet.
No shutter angle or LUT
Major! Is animal eye detect fixed!
😞
Not yet, it's the same on the FX3 also.
does anyone have problem with sd card, i use angel bird v90 and after update i cant record in 100fps
Might depend on the codec? I know V90s don't support a few options in XAVC S-I in S&Q mode (e.g. 4K 120p). Otherwise though, my ProGrade V90s work fine in all the expected resolutions, frame rates, etc.
@@andrewsaraceni i put in slot2 and its works now 🤨 i use XAVC S
i have both the sIII and an FX3 and though i really like both, i am very annoyed with sony's lack of usable updates! would i buy updated bodies probably but i would not rush out as i did with these!........ would i ever buy a canon, never!
however, if DJI made compact full frame body cinema camera, my love of sony would end right away! i have their drone, pocket 2 and 3 and action 4 and they are all loaded with all the usable features from the start!
Sony's Cine division has actually done a really good job with keeping their bodies up-to-date, e.g. the FX3, FX30. It's the Alpha line that's fallen behind, and hopefully, this is the start of more/better things to come.
Safe to say, this will be the last FW update for S3
Sony did not make that clear, I was wondering why 3.0.1 firmware came with 2.1.5
Yeah it's a step-by-step upgrade process to the new firmware, but much easier going forward after that.
Too little too late Sony. They deserve no praise
nice video
Thanks!
Thanks for showing all the new updates, I wish there was more for the A7IV since it's still my main go to camera!! Hey Sony, how about custom LUTs and false color!!!! Edit: I just remembered that I created a LUT using Photoshop that simulates different styles of FalseColor, so just the custom LUT feature would work to add FalseColor!
No problem, David! I'm hoping there's (a lot...) more to come re: updates on the a7 IV as well.
This update came way too late, This should have released back when it was released to the FX line. Its so odd to have different firmwares for all the sony cameras instead of making just one for all... Sold my sIII for the a7cII and don't regret it
I hope Sony gets the memo of not letting models fall behind like this going forward. a7C II is a great camera to move to though (I love my a7 IV).
Can we load luts on camera?
Unfortunately not...I'm hoping that'll change in a future update.
Maybe custom luts would be a paid feature.
That'd be a curious choice, considering it's free/included on much cheaper, newer models now. Though unlike custom gridlines, it's something a lot of people probably would pay for.
thank god we have the 1/48 shutter speed
It took some time to get it, but glad we have it. 🙂
i'm not gonna lie but i was planing to get the fx3 just to have the shutter angle for 24 fps, but now i'm so happy 😀 @@andrewsaraceni
Idk why so many people care about 24p. As a cinematographer if my projects won’t be shown on a DCP in a theater than 24p is useless vs 23.976
I do wonder how many people actually use it instead of 23.98, though I know it was well-requested on the FX3, etc. before it was added, and these cameras have been used in some higher-end productions.
@@andrewsaraceni ya I get it for applications that need it. But many cinematographers will shoot 23.976 especially if it is for a streaming service show
good
Thanks!
These not mentioned features by sony are more important than time code and other features to most users. Sony advertising sucks.
Nikon is crushing Sony. I'm swtiching because my sony lens will work the same on nikon and they know how to treat a customer.
Sony will start selling DLC and do Microtrasactions through the Creators App, you just wait for it. 😂
😂 I'm hoping Sony learned a thing or two from everyone's reaction to their "gridlines update".
Love bc i have two sony Lenses
Thanks!
For sure a pain in the ass, but it worked.