Sony News

Hot news from Sony, A6700, has its first update! Firmware version 1.01 fixes the occasional incorrect menu display on the LCD screen and improves the overall stability of the device. The update can be downloaded here.

Following the recently announced 4K/120p upgrade, there is also the first FW update for the model Sony ZV-E1. Version 1.01 is applied from a memory card, increases the stability of the SteadyShot function and can be downloadedhere.

Several new additions to Sony's line-up will be announced in mid-August, including the new ECM-M1 narrow directional microphone and the second generation 70-200 mm f/4 Macro G OSS telephoto zoom. The Sony ECM-M1 is a compact directional microphone with four microphone inserts and eight directional modes including stereo and both digital and analogue interfaces (MI) for wide compatibility with cameras. The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II lens boasts a lightweight and compact design (149mm long, 0.8kg without tripod mount) over a wide focal range with constant f/4 aperture and FF sensor coverage. It now offers, among other things, up to 20% faster autofocus speed, including more reliable tracking of moving subjects even during zooming. Pre-sales of both new products have already started, with the first deliveries in the second half of August.

Jason Hermann (sonyalphalab.com) has posted a video on YouTube an hour-long instructional video aimed at new owners of the recently launched vlogging special Sony ZV-E1 (https://www.syntex.cz/search?q=ZV-E1). He walks you through the setup and basics of using the device, right down to the optional accessories (SmallRig 4257 cage, appropriate memory cards and batteries/adapters, Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 lens, SmallRig SR-RG1 wireless grip, Sennheiser MKE-400 microphone, etc.).