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  • Sony pushes firmware updates for eight of its cameras to improve overall stability

    Sony’s software engineers might have some sleep to catch up on, as eight Sony cameras have received incremental firmware updates to smooth out the stability of the cameras.

    Specifically, Sony has released firmware updates for its a9 (version 5.01), a7R III (version 3.01), a7 III (version 3.01), a7R II (version 4.01), a7S II (version 3.01), a7 II (version 4.01), a6500 (version 1.06) and a99 II cameras (version 1.01). Sony doesn’t elaborate on what exactly has been fixed, other than to say the updates ‘[improve] the overall stability of the camera[s].’

    Before downloading and installing the latest firmware updates, be sure to read through the instructions provided by Sony on each of the firmware update pages linked above.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Sony a9 firmware update 1.10 ‘improves image quality and overall stability’

    Sony has released firmware version 1.10 for the Sony a9, bringing improved image quality to the camera alongside a bug fix that addresses a problem with Raw images disappearing when SDXC and microSDXC cards were transferred from the camera to ‘certain smartphones.’ The update also adds the Eye AF function for some A-mount lenses when they’re used with the LA-EA3 mount adapter.

    Firmware Version 1.10 for the Sony a9 is available to download from Sony’s website.

    The full firmware change log is below:

    Benefits and improvements from the latest update

    • Supports “Eye AF” function for A-mount lenses via the LA-EA3 mount adapter *1
    • Fixes an issue where RAW files may disappear when SDXC or microSDXC memory cards are used in certain smartphones *2
    • Improves the image quality and overall stability of the camera

    *1: This function is only for A-mount lenses which can adapt to 8 or 10 fps (maximum) tracking AF-C shooting. See here for details.

    *2: Raw data recorded by the ILCE-9 with firmware Ver. 1.00 or 1.01 could disappear. Please backup your raw data files, even if you’re updating the system software to Ver. 1.10.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • KeyMission 360 firmware update improves stability under iOS 10.2

    Nikon has issued a firmware update for its shockproof and waterproof KeyMission 360 spherical 360-degree action camera that improves stability under iOS 10.2. It specifically solves an issue with unstable connections between the camera and Apple devices running the iOS 10.2-compatible version of the Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app.

    The new firmware can be installed by selecting Camera > Camera settings > Firmware version in the SnapBridge 360/170 app or Set > Firmware version in the KeyMission 360/170 Utility and checking the camera firmware version. More details and the firmware itself is available in the Nikon Download Center.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Firmware update for Sony a7R II improves stability, adds support for radio controlled flashes

    Sony has released a firmware update for its a7R II full-frame mirrorless camera which improves camera stability while adding support for the company’s new radio controlled lighting system.

    The official list of improvements in version 3.30 include:

    • Support for Radio Controlled Lighting System
    • Improved stability in picture shooting mode (by optimizing temperature control)
    • Allows for HDMI output while using Remote Camera Control software
    • Improves overall stability and operability of the camera

    The firmware is now available and can be downloaded right here.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • CyPhy’s LVL 1 camera drone features six rotors for stability

    CyPhy Works, a company helmed by iRobot co-founder Helen Greiner, has introduced a camera drone with a few unique features. Called the CyPhy LVL 1, its six-rotor design promotes better stability over common quadcopters and its camera is integrated into the body of the drone. Read more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • WaterWeight rethinks the sandbag approach to stability

    Photographers in need of portable tripod stabilization have a new option called WaterWeights. These balloon-like devices are made from PVC and weigh 139g / 0.3lb when in storage, expanding to a weight of up to 1.3kg when filled with water. A WaterWeight can slide down the length of a tripod to rest over its feet or can hang from its handle to keep gear stable. Read more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • [MODIFIED] Mozilla Firefox – Download and Installation – Downgrade to a Previous Release of Firefox for Stability

    Problems with the current version of Mozilla Firefox? Consider downgrading to a previous release. Or, install multiple releases simultaneously to test web pages.

    When new versions of Mozilla Firefox are released, some people report problems in the latest version that were not present in previous versions. If this has happened to you, consider downgrading to a previous version of Mozilla Firefox.

    While downgrading to an earlier version of Firefox may add stability, note that these versions may have security vulnerabilities that are fixed in the current version, so downgrade with caution….

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