ZV-E1 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.00

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Also the Sony ZV-E1 got a new 2.0 firmware update:

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adapts the layout of shooting information on the display for both horizontal and vertical orientations
  • Allows you to select user LUTs via the Cinematic Vlog Set feature
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Allows the display of a specified aspect ratio marker on the shooting screen when shooting still images
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Improves image quality when applying user LUTs
  • Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
    • You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
  • Increases the maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder to 9,999
  • Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength when the Wi-Fi function is On
  • Allows the use of Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF while using the Bright Monitoring feature
  • Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
  • You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
    Note: Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud
    Notes:

    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. This service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Network Streaming function
  • Notes:
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 2.6.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Adds support for the Monitor & Control app
    Note: The Monitor & Control app connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet device.
    Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

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Big German deals at the Fotokoch Fototage

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The German dealer Fotokoch launched a two day long deal action (Click here to check them out).

Reminder: BIG Sony EU HOLIDAY Deals:

Sony launched a new massive cashback action and you can find on those pages at Fotokoch, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT, Amazon NL, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Here is a selection of the best deals (there are many more in reality!)

Cameras:

Lenses:

Tamron: Up to 300 Euro off on Tamron E-mount lenses at Amazon DE, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Amazon UK, WexUK, Clifton UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT.

Viltrox: 20% off on all Viltrox E-mount lenses at Amazon DE, FotoKoch, Fotoerhardt, WexUK, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT.

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Nearly all third party lenses have a discount yet: Up to $300 off on Tamron-Sigma-Viltrox-Sirui-Lensbaby

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Third party E-mount lens savings:

Sony DEALS

The new Sony Holiday Deals are now live on those pages at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama. And all non-Sony holiday deals can be found those pages at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Sony camera deals:

Sony lens deals (selection):

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Sony A1II really seems like a relatively unspectacular update…

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The past days I had a long and tiring way back from Belgium to Italy. I am now back talking with sources in the hope to get some more details about the Sony A1II. All I can say for now is that all sources point out towards a relatively unspectacular update. I don’t have 100% confirmation on those specs yet so please be patient until I can confirm or correct this info:

NEW features over the first generation Sony A1are:

  • Sony A9III body
  • Pre-Capture
  • 3.2 inch vari angle screen
  • 8 stops stabilization (Sony A1 has 5.5 stops)
  • AI chip which allows to have all the A9III goodies like accurate subject recognition, improved AF and so forth
  • CFexpress Type A card for faster buffering

What should be the same with the Sony A1:

  • Same 50MP sensor
  • UNCONFIRMED-> same 30fps (although buffering time should be improved)
  • UNCONFIRMED-> same 8k30p

Thanks! If you have more info about the next Sony cameras and lenses you can share send me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Roadmap for its Cinema Line

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Press text:

Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Roadmap for its Cinema Line
New firmware roadmap illustrates Sony’s commitment to the filmmaking community with continued investment in the Cinema Line

Sony Electronics announces upcoming firmware updates to its VENICE 2, FX6, FX3, FX30 and BURANO cameras, continuing its longstanding support for its cinema line cameras. The firmware will be available beginning next year through 2026.

“Firmware updates are an important way for Sony to continue to address the needs of our filmmaking community. Our Cinema Line is built for the future and the firmware will allow our products to continue to evolve with the needs of our filmmakers, especially at a time when the industry is undergoing incredible changes. This is yet another way Sony is looking to support the community,” said Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products and Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics.

The firmware updates will be available to download for free and include:

VENICE 2 VERSION 4.0 

The Sony VENICE Camera System has been used on more than 500 productions including commercials, television and feature films since it was introduced, with the VENICE 2 digital cinema camera recognized as a world-class cinema camera for cinematographers around the world. VENICE 2 Version 4.0 firmware update is planned to be available August 2025 and will add:

  • Support of the EL Zone System™, created by three-time Academy award-nominated Director of Photography Ed Lachman, ASC. The EL Zone System™ is an intuitive tool that displays exposure values by using stops instead of IRE, bringing back the direct relationship between lighting and lens stops. The EL Zone System™ comes in addition to the existing tools in VENICE 2.
  • Based on users’ feedback, Version 4.0 will offer the ability to display frame lines in different colors, simplifying the ability to shoot images for multiple delivery formats.

Sony is pleased to continue to upgrade and evolve the VENICE 2 platform over the coming years, protecting the investment for owners and rental houses: Version 5.0 will be made available in 2026 and Version 6.0 in 2027.

FX3 VERSION 7.0 AND FX30 VERSION 6.0 

Based on user feedback, the Sony FX3 and FX30 cameras will get a new firmware update in September 2025. This update to the menu system will standardize the user experience and operational menu across the entire Cinema Line. This will be beneficial for users that combine our multiple level of cameras for production or move throughout the line for different projects.

Other new features of this firmware will include:

  • A new “BIG 6” menu, similar to the BURANO and VENICE. The new BIG 6 menu will allow filmmakers to check and adjust key items at a glance, including ISO, frame rate, LUT, NDs, and more.
  • The addition of anamorphic de-squeeze 1.5x, due to the rise of anamorphic lens usage by cinematographers. This new ratio brings new flexibility in terms of lens selection.
  • The capability of HDMI RAW Output for Blackmagic RAW recording with Blackmagic Design’s Video Assist recorders.

FX6 VERSION 6.0

Sony is pleased to announce that FX6 now supports SDI RAW Output for Blackmagic RAW recording with Blackmagic Design’s Video Assist recorder.

FX6 Version 6.0 is planned for February 2026 and will include:

  • The FX6 will see a new “BIG 6” menu, similar to the BURANO and VENICE. The new BIG 6 menu will allow filmmakers to check and adjust key items at a glance, including ISO, frame rate, LUT, NDs, and more.
  • Camera data will no longer be overlaid on top of the image in the viewfinder (On-Screen Display (OSD)) to allow operators to see the full image and necessary data more clearly.

1 Sony recommends that users check update timing on Blackmagic Design’s Video Assist recorder.

BURANO VERSION 2.0

Planned to be released in March 2025, BURANO Version 2.0 offers many new features and improvements requested from the user community, including new recording formats, new 1.8x de-squeeze, and monitoring improvements.

Version 2.0 will include new recording formats including a new 3.8K Full Frame crop that leverages nearly the entire sensor and can shoot up to 120 fps. This new recording mode allows the filmmaker to prioritize faster sensor performance depending on the needs of their application. Other new recording formats include the addition of 24.00 fps to X-OCN 16:9 imager modes and the following:

Full Frame

3.8K 16:9 Mode

Up to 120 fps

Super 35

4.3K 4:3 Mode (for Anamorphic)

Up to 60 fps

Super 35

1.9K 16:9 Mode

Up to 240 fps

BURANO Version 2.0 will also add 1.8x de-squeeze setting as well as additional high frame rate (S & Q) modes including 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, 110 fps.

Version 2.0 also offers monitoring improvements, including standardized SDI video output for monitoring across X-OCN and XAVC and an improved on-screen display which places camera status information outside of the image. Version 2.0 will also include View Finder Gamma Display Assist while using S-Log3 for monitoring.

BURANO Version 2.0 also includes additional exposure tools (High/Low Key) derived from the flagship VENICE camera system. Version 2.0 will also expand white balance memory presets from 3 to 8 and support Active/High Image Stabilization in Full-Frame 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 imager modes.

Finally, Version 2.0 will add breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN. ​

Availability

The new BURANO Version 2.0 will be available in March 2025. Filmmakers can easily download the update directly to their camera using a Mac or PC.

For more information, visit sonycine.com or follow us on Instagram @sonycine for more information.

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First super deals on cards: 15% off on the new 4.0 generation OWC CF Type A card for the Sony A1II

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The new 4.0 generation OWC 480GB CFexpress Type A card got a 15% discount at Amazon and BHphoto. This is the ideal card for the future Sony A1II and A7V that are rumored to support this standard. It doubles the write and read speed compared to the current situation.

More storage deals:

Lexar storage and card deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Crucial X9 4TB for $237 at Amazon.

The new Sony Holiday Deals are now live on those pages at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama. And all non-Sony holiday deals can be found those pages at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Sony camera deals:

Sony lens deals (selection):

Tamron USA launched new rebates and we now have some lenses selling at their lowest price ever:

Lenses with lowest price ever:

Other lens on rebate matching some of the previous deals:

 

 

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First leaked image of the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE lens!

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On Reddit someone posted this very first image of the future Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE lens! This will be Viltrox second “LAB” series after the just officially launched 135mm f/1.8 FE which is available for reorder since this week at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

After this 35mm lens we will also get those:

  • AF50mm F1.2 LAB
  • AF85mm F1.2 LAB

And, what do you think about this new lens?

Reminder: Viltrox launched a major discount on all their E-mount lenses

 

  • $135 off on the new 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens at Amazon.
  • $87 off on the 16mm f/1.8 FE lens at Amazon.
  • $87 off on the 75mm f/1.2 E lens at Amazon.
  • $60 off on the 85mm f/1.4 FE lens at Amazon.
  • $43 off on the 23mm f/1.4 E lens at Amazon.
  • $15 off on the new 28mm f/4.5 pancake at Amazon.
  • $9 off on the new 20mm f/2.8 FE lens at Amazon.

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