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Sony Updates Firmware For a7/a7R III
11 April 2019
Sony has released Software Version 3.0, a firmware update for its a7 III and a7R III that enhances real-time eye autofocus performance and adds real-time animal eye autofocus and interval shooting for time lapse.
- Real-time Eye AF. The AI-driven, enhanced eye detection system uses machine learning to detect and focus on the human eye even if the subject is looking down, partially blocked in the frame, turning or backlit.
- Real-time Animal Eye AF. Like human eye recognition, the new AI-driven animal eye detection can detect and track animal eyes and is the first step in an animal-tracking AF system under development, the company said.
- Interval Shooting. A built-in interval timer can be set between one and 60 seconds for a total number of shots from one to 9999.
David Schloss has posted "an informational look" at Sony Firmware Version 3.0. For more information see the news release below.
New Firmware Update for Sony a7 III and Sony a7R III Boosts Eye AF Capabilities and Adds Interval Shooting for Time Lapse
Sony's acclaimed a7 III and a7R III mirrorless cameras have received an exciting firmware update -- Software Version 3.0-- that enhances Real-time Eye AF performance and adds Real-time Animal Eye AF and interval shooting for time lapse.
Real-time Eye AF
Software Version 3.0 brings Real-time Eye-AF to the a7R III and a7 III, an AI-driven, enhanced eye detection system that's based on the results of machine learning. Through machine learning, Sony has created a system that can detect -- and focus on -- the human eye even if the subject is looking down, partially blocked in the frame, turning or backlit. This feature is available in AF-C mode with a simple half-press of the shutter button.
Real-time Animal Eye AF
As with human eye recognition, Software Version 3.0 brings AI-driven animal eye detection to Sony cameras for the first time. Advanced subject recognition allows the a7 III and a7R III to detect and track animal eyes and is the first step in a robust animal-tracking AF system.
The development of Animal Eye AF performance will continue, increasing the range of animals recognized by the system as well the system's ability to track their movement.
Interval Shooting
This new software adds a built-in interval timer that can be set for anywhere between one and 60 seconds, with a total number of shots from one to 9999. AE tracking sensitivity is available to be adjusted to "High," "Mid" or "Low" in order to reduce changes in exposure.
For more information on Software Version 3.0 for the a7R III and a7 III cameras, please visit AlphaUniverse.com.