Sony Alpha Firmware Updates

Sony Alpha Firmware Update

Sony released an update for the A9 camera this month but it is worth checking the list in this blog to see if you are running the latest firmware for your Alpha camera.

It is important to keep you camera’s firmware up to date if you want to use the latest features and optimise the cameras functionality and imaging performance. This could include faster startup times, improved stability, support for new products and lenses, etc.

Installing New Firmware

Remember to set the camera’s USB connection to Mass Storage in Setup menu (looks like a tool case icon), remove the memory card, use the USB cable that shipped with your camera and do not disconnect the camera during the process of updating the firmware.

Some photographers are understandably nervous about updating their firmware. Here are some recommendations to achieve a successful upgrade:

  • Temporarily disable the Sleep or Standby mode of your computer.
  • Temporarily disable any security software you may be running.
  • Close all other applications that may be running on your computer.
  • Use the USB cable that came with the camera or a compatible one (not all USB cables have the same necessary connections)
  • Use the USB port of the computer and not a USB hub
  • Remove the SD card from the camera before connecting the camera to the computer
  • Switch the USB Connection on the camera to Mass Storage
  • During the upgrade process go and grab a coffee or cup of tea – the process could take 15 minutes.

Note > The first generation A7 cameras and the A6000 were last updated in July 2016 with version 3.20. The A99II does not have an update listed. Here are the Alpha cameras that were updated this year:

Firmware Updates

A9: Version 1.1 – September 2017

Download LINK for MacFirmware Update Ver.1.10

Download Link for WindowsFirmware Update Ver.1.10


A6500: Version 1.04 – August 2017

Download LINK for MacFirmware Update Ver.1.04

Download LINK for WindowsFirmware Update Ver.1.04


A7RII: Version 4.0 – June 2017

Download LINK for Mac > Firmware Update Ver.4.00

Download LINK for Windows > Firmware Update Ver.4.00


A7SII: Version 2.20 – June 2017

Download LINK for MacFirmware Update Ver.2.20

Download LINK for WindowsFirmware Update Ver.2.20


A7II: Version 3.30 – June 2017

Download LINK for MacFirmware Update Ver.4.00

Download LINK for WindowsFirmware Update Ver.4.00


A6300: Version 2.00 – June 2017

Download LINK for MacFirmware Update Ver.2.00

Download LINK for WindowsFirmware Update Ver.2.00