Thanks so much for getting a video out so fast, concise and informative! Genuinely happy about the new display and menu layout, I was a little sad when I didn't see it in the release notes, but super happy to see that it is here!
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
You're welcome thanks for the kind words! There might be more stuff I haven't found in there as well, but after a quick test, I was really happy to see the new menu options.
@Mal0wens2 ай бұрын
That's very exciting! I'm waaaaaay behind doing the update and only realised today that there was a new one available for the a7siii and the a7iv. So cool! Thanks for going through what's changed in the video. Awesome!
@MarceloBrignardello5 ай бұрын
Wow! That took such a long time! I hope the firmware is worth it. I think I 'll wait a week before installing just in case the new firmware introduces any bugs
@apocryphal_man5 ай бұрын
all of this should have been on there from day one
@lanifwtf5 ай бұрын
What's actually missing, and for the FX3 as well, is variable shutter. Flickering lights are a big issue for me on a lot of productions (the FX30 has it)
@LearnSpanishWorld5 ай бұрын
Finally! It took such a loooong time! What about the Lut feature? Will they add that in the NEAR future? Not in 4 more years
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed! Yeah it took way too long. I nearly gave up hope they’d be supporting this camera anymore.
@shahrier18095 ай бұрын
Bro we should file a petition online so Sony is forced to give us custom luts update. And creators like you should raise the voice. Everyone is talking about custom luts in every video comment section.
@zechenwei11395 ай бұрын
I’d love to see the ability to import custom LUT, too!
@mzartFilms5 ай бұрын
I just updated mine, but I think there's no option for import LUT to the camera. I wish sony would include it in this firmware update. but the touch capability is really nice.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
It would have been great if they mirrored the FX3, I agree - considering both cameras have the same internals. I'm a lot more happy with this update over the last one they released which was almost laughable. :)
@PeterGregg4 ай бұрын
Wow, I didn't remember you had the A7s3! Some of these new features are super excellent and makes the camera take a big step forward! I have the E1 and I am tired of trying to explain to people why I like the camera so much when they think I should just poo-poo it and just won't give it any consideration. These features mostly are in the E1, but the BIG one I was looking for to come to the A7s3 (and the FX3 too) is the dynamic active stabilization. I'm glad the camera you have got upgraded, makes me happy to hear that. The dynamic level of stabilization will probably come in the Mark II version, it may be a hardware thing. Good video - thumbs up 👍👍👍
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
I kept it and held out hope it would finally be updated. I had to install DCI-4K separately which was interesting, but it's a decent update. Your A7SIII videos were one of the reasons why I went for it mate! That dynamic stabe looks great as well.
@mkphotofilm4 ай бұрын
E1 has caveats, like no HDMI output and no dual SD at XC ii, that preclude it from being a serious video camera.
@tshansen4 ай бұрын
There is one thing they have added that annoy me... you can't have focus peaking only in manual focus mode. You either turn it on or off. on the old firmware you had it on just in manual focus mode, this will take some time to get used to 🙈
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
You can turn it on for AF I have it on the entire time.
@tshansen4 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Yeah I know you can turn it on and off, but not like in video mode where it is always on in manual focus and when you switch to autofocus it turns off. this is new with the new update. Only on and off in video mode
@JensMowatt5 ай бұрын
They downgraded my a7 SIII in some ways. After the update I can’t clear all distractions from my screen while shooting, and my autofocus somehow seems worse. I no longer have any indicator of compression (XAVC-S vs XAVC-HS) on my screen while shooting either. I’m really disappointed that they decided to take away certain features that I liked. I’m all for focus breathing comp and timecode, but it feels like this update wasn’t worth it with how much I lost.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
The new firmware for the A7SIII is here! Drop a comment and thumbs up if you've been waiting for this latest release! If I missed anything or if you have anything to add let everyone know in the comment section! Thanks for the support and I am very impressed that Sony finally updated this camera - better late than never haha.
@intheblues5 ай бұрын
📸😄
@dzyanw5 ай бұрын
Nice, I kind of expected them never to give us focus breathing comp, glad they did though ❤️ Thanks for the concise and precise update video!
@KoelAnderson5 ай бұрын
I don't think I'll be updating anytime soon. Focus breathing has never remotely been an issue for me and I actually prefer the old menu style... although I'm still getting used to the new one on my a6700.
@tombuck5 ай бұрын
It’s been 84 years…
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
🤣👍
@dronefpv3 ай бұрын
Eye's tracking is not working as well as the prevuious firmware. The target in the eye goes somtime out of focus with no reason...
@vladimirchapranov4 ай бұрын
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?
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
No, I don't think so. Just keep it as is, if it's fine for you.
@jwate5 ай бұрын
Option for shutter to stay closed when the cam is off too. If this update included lut imports that would have been awesome, but the update is better than I expected so I’m happy.
@Ronbc0005 ай бұрын
Thanks Shane, I'll get into this right now! 👍
@Edwin--5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comprehensive video! It's a good update, but think there are 2 items still missing (1) there is still no animal eye autofocus (it was always in the menu, but didn't work) in video which the FX models have, and (2) they should really add shutter angle for their video-first cameras like the A7S3, FX3, and FX30
@christopherblanco94975 ай бұрын
WHY DOES DCI NOT APPEAR TO ME?? I already updated my camera and nothing
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Same, I think sadly, it's region dependent, which is ridiculous. I am going to post an update video shortly.
@lennarthardkop5 ай бұрын
So excited to finally have the firmware. I did notice a lot of disappointment and frustration online, but guys, let’s look at the positive things this brought to our beloved workhorse!🎉😊 And great video capturing it all precisely and concisely!
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
It's good the community has a few people that spoke up publicly otherwise they might have done nothing about updating this camera. It's a good day for sure, I am really happy to see this update come through and actually exceed my expectations for a change. 😄
@KevinBrady2535 ай бұрын
It’s still such a good camera and this makes it better. I don’t know why people always complain about positives.
@neerajjaswal59915 ай бұрын
Thank you Shane for valuable video🙏.
@laurenthenry2 ай бұрын
What about third party battery. Can we have dispplay of battery level with non Sony battery ?
@yhcold5 ай бұрын
Nice update, you think A7SIII or s5II, if buying new for interviews, work content creation and personal? Can afford both.
@beamititik3 ай бұрын
hello Geeky I love your content. You are good at describing complex things in a way so that everyone can understand. Geeky I may need your help with one minor things regarding this update. I have the new firmware on my Sony A7s3 and have some issues with Auto focus with Face and Eye detection when set for Human subject. The issue is this: focus works fine when my head is horizontal but if I stay with my head upside down the camera fails to focus on my eyes. This did not happen with previous firmware version (2.10 I know not quite previous but that was last before updating to 2.15 and 3.0. Please let me know if you experience this kind of issue also. Maybe somehow is a problem. Happens with both lenses that I have GM2 24-70 & GM2 16-35mm. Kind regards and thank you so much in advance.
@GeekyNerdyTechy3 ай бұрын
I am unable to test this as I just sold the camera to help fund some travel coming up. Does it lose you if you hold the camera vertically or just when you tilt your head?
@beamititik3 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Hey, when I set the camera horizontal on a trypod and I stay on bed with my head looking at the camera the focus finds my eyes and all is good, once I move upside down with the head the camera does not recognise my eyes or face anymore and focuses on the closest object. Imageni I move my hand towards the camera but the face end eyes are still visible to camera, instead of getting focus on eyes it will move the focus to my hands... so my eyes are blury and hands infocus. This happens only if I have my head upside down... if I stay normal works as expected.... focuses on eyes and my hands remain blury ... F2.8 with GM2 16-35mm or F2.8 with GM2 24-70mm same issues.
@peterk31455 ай бұрын
I am absolutely dumbfounded! I simply cannot believe Sony didnt add LUT's! They didn't even improve stabilization. It feels like Sony is laughing at A7S3 users. I think I ll start looking for a different camera. Total dissapointment. People think they gave us a huge upgrade. To be honest, considering it's been almost 3 , 4 years, it s a disgrace we get the left overs.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that in the video.
@KooroshAcademy4 ай бұрын
I have an important question. Before the new update, 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 to the AF mode, "PEAK" was turned off . But after the update, when I turn on "PEAK" and put the lens in automatic mode, "PEAK" remains and Don't be off . where is the problem from ?
@camexplora97425 ай бұрын
Still no animal eye detect in video
@elijahtrulli55093 ай бұрын
I’m a little late commenting on this video but I had a quick question. In the new update are you able to use the touch focus with clear image zoom now? Like the Zv-e1 thank you and great video!
@GeekyNerdyTechy3 ай бұрын
The A7SIII never had clear image zoom, it started with the FX3 and FX30 to my knowledge. There's no rocker control on this one.
@bigtakemedia51894 ай бұрын
Focus breathing comp does not work with Sigma for me. sigma 24-70 DG DN lens.
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
Yes, it's mostly just for Sony lenses.
@andreacappello86695 ай бұрын
sorry, it is just me or the icon of steady shot on the display has disappeared after with the new firmware🤦♂
@tagtheshooter64635 ай бұрын
have u figure out how to add the a7siii to creators app... need that badly its still not listed in creators app
@mitrihakkinen64985 ай бұрын
Could you try can you turn the eye focus on and off during the recording? It is possible with the A7iv.
@raalaa1215 ай бұрын
I miss the big 100fps on the screen when I am in S&Q mode. Now it doesn't tell you that.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Push display a few times and you'll see an x2 or x4 come up on screen.
@nicolaslezas76104 ай бұрын
Do you know that while I have 2 cards saved on the screen, it only shows one?
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
I don't know what you mean, sorry?
@nightdonutstudio5 ай бұрын
I was saying that I would be more happy to get the main menu and the new video shooting layout that dci 4k 24p anf breath compensation. Great job Sony this time.
@Monik74nina4 ай бұрын
Good evening , I updated my Sony A1 to firmware 2.0 and it gave me a lot of problems. I just updated to the new version 2.1 and the problems are still the same. Do you have a solution? One of the main ones is that I don't have a connection to the mobile and I can't use anything from creators. Thank you.
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
Ah that sucks, sorry to hear that. Try resetting the camera and wiping the phone app and see if it works. Is the error on the camera or phone? I am wondering if the wireless settings are off by default after the update?
@UmarFarooq-ti2bw5 ай бұрын
Hi sir, I hope you're doing well. I need your help. My A7SIII suddenly stopped working while I was using it, and the red light is blinking. Even when I turn the camera off, it persists. Can you please help me identify what might be causing this issue? Thanks.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
I have no idea, usually the lights indicate some sort of fault. Check/Google the user manual and look under the troubleshooting options. Leave it on, take battery out, turn it off, and try it again from there.
@ShafreelCosmos4 ай бұрын
My AF-C doesn’t work in the memory recall dial modes since the firmware update. Does your AF-C work with using the memory recall dial modes? Thank you.
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
Yes it's working here, I just checked it as it was not something I looked for before. Maybe try save a new preset and see if it fixes it.
@ShafreelCosmos4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you testing it out. I did find others having this same problem and they said reset back to factory settings fixed it for them.
@haydenreinemo4945 ай бұрын
No custom viewing luts??
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
I don't think so from what I can see so far. I need to check that.
@calmetosis5 ай бұрын
On their website I'm seeing and now it's listed as compatible with the Monitor & Control App. Has anyone tested it already and is it connecting? I'm really excited for this.
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
I tested it with the creator's app and had no issues here.
@calmetosis4 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I think that's something everyone else missed. The M&C app is a much bigger deal for Video. It has scopes, false color and all that good stuff for video that usually comes on an external monitor.
@JeffBourke5 ай бұрын
So they let you set a custom white balance of a white card while using a memory recall setting or is that too much to ask???
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Sadly, that's still the case.
@truthseeker68045 ай бұрын
i dont use a7s3 but none of this updated stuff impress me. but maybe thats why i dont use a7s3.
@boredproductionsofficial5 ай бұрын
HI. did they include where you can shoot with LUTS? thanks in advance
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
I don't think it's in there from what I can see so far.
@ugosage5 ай бұрын
how do I get rid of the quick menu @1:31 . I tried swipe from the left no luck
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Swipe right or just hit the trash icon on the camera.
@JeffBourke5 ай бұрын
Nobody is using extended iso.
@SalComuna5 ай бұрын
Can you customize the shooting icons that appear when you side swipe?
@BuiltInception5 ай бұрын
No you can not. Kind of ridiculous just like no lut support
@ugosage5 ай бұрын
how do I get rid of it
@boredproductionsofficial5 ай бұрын
subed!
@PhillipRPeck5 ай бұрын
Did you have to do anything extra to get DCI4K/24/48? I cannot find those settings after updating
@MartWilliams5 ай бұрын
You have to log in to the Creators Cloud web page and input your camera serial number to register the license. I'm still updating the firmware, but will do that next.
@mkphotofilm4 ай бұрын
Yep, something this video totally failed to mention. It's fiddly... you need to activate the licence in the app.
@navpreetsingh81565 ай бұрын
how do you get rid of the quick menu? I cant figure it out
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Swipe the other way or press the trash button
@andytaplin13124 ай бұрын
You do a quick swipe off the screen left or right. Took me a while to figure out.
@soygonzalodiaz5 ай бұрын
Hello, did you lose your camera settings after update ?
@The_Essential_Light5 ай бұрын
It clearly states in the update instructions that the settings on the camera will be reset to default after updating.
@MortenTelling5 ай бұрын
Thx. What about animal eye AF - is it still not working in video mode? I could see it was showing as switched on at 3:00?
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
It appears to be an option in the menu in video mode, but I can't see it find an eye. I only tested it on a photo of a dog and it didn't do anything.
@MortenTelling5 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thx - have you tested it with the new firmware? It works in photo-mode with fw 2.10 I believe. But not in videomode - which is odd....
@thegixlad275 ай бұрын
I updated to 3.00, but the breathing compensation option isn't there in the menu? does it only become available if the lens supports it
@unclejezza5 ай бұрын
yep
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
It works with most Sony lenses and not with all lenses. I put a link to the firmware update that has a link you can click for supported cameras. It's un the menu, I showed it on screen.
@qferst15 ай бұрын
For me the DCI option is not there
@weekendintokyo5 ай бұрын
@@qferst1 you have to register the camera number in the creators app to get the license there
@righthererightnowproductio95255 ай бұрын
Better than expected?? You kidding me?? This is not worth the update besides the focus breathing
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
❄❄
@righthererightnowproductio95255 ай бұрын
No. But seriously, you’re a corporate puppet.
@z352kdaf83243 ай бұрын
This is an odd video. Everyone else complained about the F/W and some refused to install it.
@GeekyNerdyTechy3 ай бұрын
This was the first video out on KZfaq about the new firmware. People will always find something to whinge about. ☃️❄️
@SuperFilmregisseur5 ай бұрын
3:18 what's log shooting mode?
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
The FX3 and FX30 have a mode that can enable LOG shooting mode via the tile menu (Shooting in SLOG3). It's a different process to the A7S3, even after this upgrade.
@SuperFilmregisseur5 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy is that about loading your own luts into the camera?
@rafhaelhaddad5 ай бұрын
where's a A7IV new update? no news or rumors about.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for reply! but I meant a new one.. I've already updated to 2.01.. I wanted sony had made some bigger improvements as they did with the A7sIII...
@AJCoReTV4 ай бұрын
Nice! Gonna update my a7s3!
@robertfontaine36505 ай бұрын
no animal af, no nuts.
@HOTSEAThaas5 ай бұрын
Cool
@EmreYazgin5 ай бұрын
My bluetooth stopped working after this firmware :/
@LoryBenz4 ай бұрын
did you manage to correct the bluetooth problem?
@EmreYazgin4 ай бұрын
Nope, still in email exchange phase with the sony support 😢
@LoryBenz4 ай бұрын
@@EmreYazgin ok me too !
@EmreYazgin4 ай бұрын
you have the same problem??
@LoryBenz4 ай бұрын
@@EmreYazgin yes
@radovanrosic36535 ай бұрын
Updated few hours ago,and i got this warning The Wi-Fi/Bluetooth unit has malfunctioned. cannot use the wireless network function.Anyone else got this message?
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Is that message on your camera or phone?
@radovanrosic36535 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy on camera
@shueibdahir5 ай бұрын
"missing log shooting mode" As if you're actually missing out something. The camera shoots slog3 just like the fx3.
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
Incorrect. The FX3 has a dedicated LOG mode from the tiled menu system. You turn it on and off from there when shooting SLOG3 which is a different process from the A7SIII. LOG mode is missing from this new menu system. Rock on.
@shueibdahir5 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy You didn't understand me. A7SIII shoots Slog3 just like the FX3 does. There is functionslly no difference between the two. At the base ISO of 800 or the fx3 in log shooting mode at EI800, the a7siii and the fx3 are EXATCLY the same with no difference in image quality, dynamic range nor noise. There is literally nothing you're missing out on. You want Slog3 with Cine EI? Import exposure luts in to the camera with the steps being -3 EV to +3 EV with the camera at ISO800 or the second base ISO and never deviate. Functionally the exact same again. It's more work yes but the results you get are the exact same. Log shooting mode isn't something the alpha line really needs. It's just a luxury that saves time on set for professionals.
@shueibdahir5 ай бұрын
@Broskisnowski if you start your sentence with "actually" and have no clue about what the conversation what about then I'd start worrying about my comprehension skills. I wasn't talking about "every single camera" i was talking about the special "log shooting mode" in the fx like of cameras.
@weekendintokyo5 ай бұрын
@@shueibdahir "just import exposure puts into the camera" yeah, the a1 and a7sIII are still not capable of that even with this mew update.
@shueibdahir5 ай бұрын
@@weekendintokyo you got me 😂 i thought the lut importing feature was available
@jessecool5614 ай бұрын
Focus breathing feature only works with limited lenses, mostly native g master lenses. So anyone with sigma art glass like myself is out of luck. Making that upgrade useless. Kinda bogus update....who gives a shit about menu layout. A 180 degree feature for video would have been useful. When changing framerates the shutter auto adjusts...ijs
@weekendintokyo5 ай бұрын
no LUT previews. What a JOKE, Sony.
@brianduchateau26 күн бұрын
Honestly the new video layout simply sucks. Its way to tiny.. I need to see my metering mode for fucks sake.
@petrub274 ай бұрын
no it's not
@dushyantbhatt93455 ай бұрын
Since when you started talking about Sony ?? You ditched lumix by buying Sony 😂
@GeekyNerdyTechy5 ай бұрын
haha. I got an FX3 and A7C years ago, and since then, I have gotten a good mix of cameras. I prefer the LUMIX stuff, but I got the Sony gear before they released the S5II and X. I've got a bunch of E Mount lens reviews on the channel going back quite a while and usually try to feature one a month. 🙂 I use a range of gear depending on the situation.
@dushyantbhatt93455 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I get that, you choose the wrong side you betrayed us… hahah good luck man keep it up will be waiting for you react to the new upcoming lumix s1r II & x & h …
@user-bj5gr8ug9s4 ай бұрын
Better than expected? Really?😂 No animals AF, no focus assistant, no lut assistant... It's a crap.
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
You're just being negative. Do all firmware updates have everything? No. At least they updated the menu finally and focus breathing compensation was long overdue.
@Arcticfox75 ай бұрын
Canon had touch screen functions 9 years ago. Lol Sony
@SMGJohn5 ай бұрын
Samsung NX had it 15 years ago, Olympus even longer
@JensEsch5 ай бұрын
so use canon 🙄
@Arcticfox75 ай бұрын
@@JensEsch I am. 5d mk4. Dumped Sony. Happier than ever. Something special about it
@AaronMacmillan3 ай бұрын
the update its garbage man wtf are you talking about!
@GeekyNerdyTechy3 ай бұрын
Naw, poor angry internet man.
@AaronMacmillan3 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy haha, just the true mate, the update its garbage and you know it, if you think otherwise well, think again, cheers.
@techr91864 ай бұрын
Wifi stopped to work after this trash
@GeekyNerdyTechy4 ай бұрын
Oh man! no good. Do a camera reset and see if it comes back to life.
@techr91864 ай бұрын
@@GeekyNerdyTechy just spoke with Sony, they suggest to turn off the power, take off the battery and hold the shutter button for 1min