Sony Announces Alpha 1 II, 1, and 9 III Firmware Updates

From Sony Electronics:

Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Updates for Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III

Updates include shooting function improvements and additional support for the Camera Authenticity Solution

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2025 – Today, Sony Electronics Inc. announces new firmware updates for the Alpha 1 II (Ver. 2.00), Alpha 1 (Ver. 3.00), and Alpha 9 III (Ver. 3.00) cameras. These firmware versions bring varying updates to shooting, movie, and operability functions, as well as added compatibility for Sony’s evolving Camera Authenticity Solution.

Shooting, Movie, and Operability Updates Per Model:

Shooting Functionsa1 Ver. 3.00a1 II Ver. 2.00a9 III Ver. 3.00
Use of shutter speeds up to 1/80000 seconds at all aperture values when Exp. Value Expand is set to "On" n/an/aNew
Focus bracket support for continuous shooting while automatically shifting the focus positionUpdatedPre-ExistingPre-Existing
Additional settings for exposure value adjustments and number of shots in the exposure bracketingUpdatedPre-ExistingPre-Existing
Use of "Focus Magnifier" and "Auto Magnifier in MF" in Bright Monitoring modeUpdatedPre-ExistingUpdated
Movie Functionsa1 Ver. 3.00a1 II Ver. 2.00a9 III Ver. 3.00
Improvement in image quality when applying User LUTSn/aUpdatedUpdated
Automatic still image creation with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordingsUpdatedPre-ExistingPre-Existing
Operability and Transfer Functionsa1 Ver. 3.00a1 II Ver. 2.00a9 III Ver. 3.00
Use of the Custom Key setting on the AEL button and Delete button during playbackUpdatedPre-ExistingPre-Existing
Notification display when the latest software is available for your cameraUpdatedPre-ExistingUpdated
Scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera's storage mediaUpdatedPre-ExistingUpdated
Improved operability including continued shooting during image transfer to Creators' AppUpdatedPre-ExistingUpdated

Camera Authenticity Solution Updates:

The new firmware updates bring compatibility with the Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III for Sony’s expanding Camera Authenticity Solution. This expansion includes the launch of an Image Validation Site and the Digital Signature Upgrade License1, created for select news organizations and their staff photographers. The service is designed to enhance the implementation of C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity)2, particularly within the news industry, by providing additional authenticity information and introducing a streamlined workflow for professionals requiring higher content verification standards. As a member of the C2PA Steering Committee, Sony plays a leading role in developing these standards and driving their broader implementation.

Availability:

Alpha 1 II (Ver. 2.00), Alpha 1 (Ver. 3.00), and Alpha 9 III (Ver. 3.00) firmware downloads will be available in January 2025.

To check the status of the latest firmware availability, please visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/cameras-camcorders-digital-cameras/downloads

Notes:

1 Only still images in JPEG/RAW (.ARW) format are supported.

2 A standards organization that develops open standards and technical specifications for the origin and authenticity of digital content.

Posted: 1/15/2025 10:12:01 AM ET    Posted By:
Posted to: Sony News    Category: Sony Firmware Updates
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