New Firmware Update Version 3.00 for Sony A9

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The new Sony a9 mirrorless camera firmware update version 3.00 is now available for download online. You can follow the links below to download the Sony a9 firmware update:

Download links:

Sony a9 Firmware Version 3.00

This update (version 3.00) provides the following benefits:

Added functions for professionals engaged in sports/news media:

  • Adds the Write Serial Number option (On/Off) to the menu for selecting your preference in writing the serial number to the Exif data

Improvements in auto focus performance and functionality:

  • Improves tracking performance of moving subjects in AF-C mode
  • Improves auto focus speed in low light
  • Adds AF Track Sens as a selectable option for custom key settings
  • Adds support for all focus areas when using LA-EA3 mount adaptor
    (Focus Area options added: Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF)

Improvements in flash control performance and functionality:

  • Reduced release time lag when shooting with flash
  • Adds support for Slow Sync and Rear Sync when using flash wirelessly
  • Adds support for white balance automatic correction when using color filter of external flash (HVL-F60RM)

Other Improvements:

  • Stabilized release time lag when shooting in AF-C mode
  • Improves overall stability of the camera

$500 off on Sony a9 body: $3,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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