Shortly after releasing a bunch of software updates for their cameras and lenses, Sony releases some more to fix some of the reported problems. There are now firmware updates for six of their cameras: A9, A7rII, A7sII, A7II, A6500, and A6300. They are aimed at fixing the overheating issue that was recently reported, as well as the so-called “Star Eater” issue.
Here is the list of improvements, as listed on Sony Alpha Rumors
- Change specifications for overheating warning
Sony A7rII and A7sII
- Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)
(*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
- When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
- Improves operability of the camera:
- Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
- Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
- Adds “Set File Name” function
- Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
- Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
- Optimizes exposure algorithm during focusing when [Live View Display] is [Setting Effect OFF]
- Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is OFF
- Improves overall stability of the camera
- Improves operability of the camera:
- Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
Refer to here for details. - Adds “Live View Display” into custom button assignation
- Adds “Set File Name” function
- Improves operability when AF area is set to flexible spot
- Supports visible light LED in external flash for AF (HVL-F45RM)
- Improves release time lag when wireless flash is used
- Improves overall stability of the camera
- Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
- Optimizes image stabilization performance in movie mode
- Adds “Auto Pwr OFF Temp.” function(*)
(*)If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering.
Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.- When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
- Supports new lens “SEL100400GM”
- Modifies aspect of guide frame display in LCD (2.35:1 mode)
- Improves overall stability of the camera
[via Sony Alpha Rumors]
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