Firmware Updates • Sony

Sony Firmware Version 3.10 (Date 3/14/2016) for Cameras: α5100 Mirrorless Models, α6000 Mirrorless DSLR Models and Certain α7 Interchangeable-Lens Models: Support for New Lenses Including Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Telephoto Prime Lens

2016-03-16
by photoxels
8 min read

This is an update to the previous blog, Sony Announces New G Master Series Lenses for FE-Mount.

  • Sony Firmware Version 3.10 (Date 3/14/2016) allows various Sony Alpha cameras’ AF to be used in movie recording mode with the new FE 85mm F1.4 GM telephoto prime lens (model SEL85F14GM).

Sony α7 (Alpha 7) Interchangeable Lens Camera

Models: A7, ALPHA7, ILCE-7K, ILCE-7K/B, ILCE7, ILCE7/B, ILCE7K/B

UPDATE ILCE-7 Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • 197.14 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-7 camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 2.00:

  • New lenses are supported.
    NOTE: Please refer to the latest compatibility information on the Web.
  • Phase-detection AF is supported
  • The lens name will be correctly recorded in the EXIF
  • The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • The startup time is shortened
  • Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™
  • Provides support for the SEL70200G lens:
    • Supports the Fast Hybrid AF function and future Fast Hybrid AF compatible E mount lenses
    • Adds the Focus hold button function
  • Reduces start-up time: The start-up time has been reduced in cases when the camera is switched on immediately after being switched off
  • Improves image quality
  • Provides support for additional PlayMemories Camera Apps and additional features for previously supported apps:
    • Supports the Liveview Grading and Smooth Reflection applications
    • Supports the smooth automatic exposure feature in the Time-lapse application ver. 2.00 and later

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7&LOC=3#/downloadTab

Models A7II, A7M2, ALPHA 7 II, ALPHA7M2, ILCE7M2, ILCE7M2/B and Models ILCE7M2K, ILCE7M2K/B

UPDATE ILCE-7M2 Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 233.34 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-7M2 camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 2.00:

  • New lenses are supported.
    NOTE: Please refer to the latest compatibility information on the Web.
  • Phase-detection AF is supported
  • The lens name will be correctly recorded in the EXIF
  • The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • Adds the 14-bit uncompressed RAW format optionNote: PlayMemories Camera Apps™ currently does not support shooting or recording using uncompressed RAW format
  • Adds Phase-detection AF support for A-mount Lens Adaptor LA-EA3 (LA-EA1)
  • Adds a MOVIE button custom key settings that can be assigned for the movie recording function
  • Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • Provides enhanced image stabilization system for the following:
    • Image stabilization in half-pressing the shutter
    • Image stabilization in Focus Magnifier
    • Image stabilization in movie recording
    • Image stabilization in other functions

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit

Models: A7R, ALPHA7R, ILCE7R, ILCE7R/B

UPDATE ILCE-7R Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 196.86 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-7R camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 2.00:

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • The startup time is shortened
  • Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™
  • Provides support for the SEL70200G lens:
    • Supports the Fast Hybrid AF function and future Fast Hybrid AF compatible E mount lenses
    • Adds the Focus hold button function
  • Reduces start-up time: The start-up time has been reduced in cases when the camera is switched on immediately after being switched off
  • Improves image quality
  • Provides support for additional PlayMemories Camera Apps and additional features for previously supported apps:
    • Supports the Liveview Grading and Smooth Reflection applications
    • Supports the smooth automatic exposure feature in the Time-lapse application ver. 2.00 and later

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7R&LOC=3#/downloadTab .

Models: ILCE7RM2, ILCE7RM2/B

ILCE-7RM2 System Software Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 254.75 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-7RM2 system software to version 3.10, and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over version 3.00:

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • Improves 4K movie recording time when using the vertical grip (VG-C2EM) or when the APS-C/Super35mm mode is activated
  • Improves picture quality
  • Adds the selectable feature for uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture
  • Adds support to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software (still mode only)
  • Reduces the chance of the camera changing to front focus when shooting certain scenes
    Note: This symptom rarely occurs
  • Decreases chroma noise when Long Exposure NR (Noise Reduction) is set to Off
  • Note: The noise does not occur when Long Exposure NR is set to On
  • Improves continuous shooting at Hi speed so that it can be used just as long when using the flash as without the flash

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&LOC=3#/downloadTab .

Models: ALPHA7S, ILCE7S, ILCE7S/B

UPDATE ILCE-7S Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 206.99 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-7S camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 2.00:

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • The startup time is shortened
  • Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7S&LOC=3#/downloadTab .

Sony α5100 Mirrorless Camera

Models: ILCE5100, ILCE5100/B, ILCE5100/BBDL, ILCE5100BCOS, ILCE5100L/B, ILCE5100L/W
and Model ILCE5100L

ILCE-5100 Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 207.67 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-5100 camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 1.10:

  • New lenses are supported.
    NOTE: Please refer to the latest compatibility information on the Web.
  • Phase-detection AF is supported
  • The lens name will be correctly recorded in the EXIF
  • The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM

Benefit provided by the previous update and included in version 3.10:

  • Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit:

Sony α6000 Mirrorless DSLR Camera

Models: A6000, ALPHA 6000, ALPHA6000, ILCE6000, ILCE6000/B, ILCE6000/S, ILCE6000BCOS, ILCE6000BSAM, ILCE6000L, ILCE6000L/B, ILCE6000L/S, ILCE6000L/W, ILCE6000LBSP
and Models ILCE6000Y, ILCE6000Y/B

UPDATE ILCE-6000 Camera Firmware Update

  • Release Date 3/14/2016
  • Version 3.10
  • File Size 204.30 MB

File Description

This utility updates the ILCE-6000 camera firmware to version 3.10 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over version 2.00:

  • New lenses are supported.
    NOTE: Please refer to the latest compatibility information on the Web.
  • Phase-detection AF is supported
  • The lens name will be correctly recorded in the EXIF
  • The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.10:

  • The startup time is shortened
  • Adds support for recording movies in the XAVC S format that supports high bit rates (NTSC: 60p/30p/24p PAL: 50p/25p)
    Notes:
    • When recording a movie in the XAVC S format, you must use a Class 10 or faster SDXC card
    • If you format the memory card, all of the data will be erased. Make sure that the data on the card is backed up before formatting the card
  • Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit: https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE6000&LOC=3#/downloadTab .

For more important info and to download the new firmware for these Sony models, please visit:

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