Sony released a new QX camera firmware update. And a couple of nice things have been added. Just read the official press text:
New PlayMemories Mobile™ App Version 4.0 Adds Photo Browsing, Faster Connection Speeds; New Firmware Adds Full HD video shooting, Expanded ISO Range and more
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18, 2013 – Sony Electronics has announced plans for a software and firmware update designed to improve the overall usability, speed and functionality of the Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 “Lens-style” Cameras.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
The software update for the PlayMemories Mobile™ application – Version 4.0 – will work with all Sony Wi-Fi enabled cameras in addition to the Cyber-shot QX series, and will be available immediately in both Google Play™ and App Store™. The updated application will feature:
- Embedded Photo Browser – A “Quick Viewer” photo browser has been added to the PlayMemories Mobile application, which will allow for seamless navigation between shooting images and viewing images in playback mode.
- Improved Speed and Functionality – The newest version of the application will have improved connectivity speed when linking to devices running the Apple iOS™ platform. More specifically, connection start up time will be approximately twice as fast compared to previous versions of the PlayMemories Mobile application.
Sony will be releasing another software update in Spring 2014 to improve connectivity speed with Android devices.
CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATE
Additionally, there will be a firmware update for QX cameras in January which will add a variety of exciting capabilities including:
- Full HD Movie Recording (QX100 and QX10): Both of the Cyber-shot QX Series cameras will have the ability to shoot Full HD 1080p video (1920×1080@30p in MP4) after the firmware update.
- Shutter Priority (“S”) Mode (QX100 only): The Shutter Priority (“S”) mode will be added to the QX100 camera to allow direct access control to shutter speed.
- Expanded ISO Shooting Range (QX100 and QX10): Each of the cameras will be able to shoot at higher ISO settings for greater versatility in low-light conditions. The QX10 camera will be expanded from max ISO 1600 to max ISO 3200. The QX100 camera will be expanded from max ISO 3200 to max ISO 12800.
| QX100 | QX10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Now | After update | Now | After update | |
| Program auto | ISO | 160 – 3200 | 160 – 12800 | 100 – 1600 | 100 – 3200 |
| Aperture priority | ISO | 160 – 3200 | 160 – 12800 | N/A | N/A |
| Shutter priority | ISO | N/A | 160 – 12800 | N/A | N/A |
| Shutter speed |
N/A | 30 – 1/2000 s | N/A | N/A | |
| Movie (MP4) |
Image size |
1440×1080/30p | 1920×1080/30p | 1440×1080/30p | 1920×1080/30p |
via Dpreview.
20 Responses
WHERE THE **** IS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR OUR A77 AND A99!? WHO THE **** CARES ABOUT THIS QX ****!??!
hmm, maybe the people who own these cameras? And these people probably dont give a F***** about your A77/99 as they don’t own one 😛
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These really must not be performing (or selling) well in order for them to be graced with a firmware ugrade… probably because Mr Kimio Maki has been pushing them so hard in all his interviews and it wouldn’t do for them to be shown as dogs after that
However at the same time the cameras don’t get firmware upgrades… and new products even inherit the same firmware problems as older ones: NEX-5T still doesn’t use the top-dial properly and and maintains all the little interface annoyances of the NEX-5R; LA-EA4 still can’t use Focus Peaking or support Image Magnification when in AF mode…
A900/A850 never got a firmware fix for the underperforming JPEG engine
Of course, there is no glory in Sony for making sure that existing products get properly supported on an ongoing basis, the only thing that matters is new product launches – particularly ones that important managers have tied their careers to!
Indeed it seems like the managers only care for product release and “first time sales” / “getting new customers”. It seems as they don’t understand that people invest in a system, and not only buy a gadget. The problem is that several of these late products are that – gadgets (except A7 / A7r)…
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Sony will really not be a big player in the photo market. To enhance the functionality for a toy they deliver firmware updates, for cameras not! This is a slap on the face for all serious photographers. Shame on you!
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If this little dinky toy gets a firmware update, then Sony better give us a hefty firmware update for the A7 and A7R.
I demand anti-shutter shock delay (MFT), and ‘true’ RAW.
This firmware upgrade makes perfect sense: the QX cameras will most likely be bought as gifts, so a firmware update just before Christmas will make many first time Sony buyers a lot happier.
I also own an A77 btw, but am giving a QX100 as a gift this Christmas, to a gadget loving relative 🙂
As an A77 owner I do not deny this makes sense BUT A77 owners were promised an update before this camera existed. We are getting ZERO support in firmware Zero in new lenses. even 3rd party have taken the hint and are only releasing new lenses and software for e mount. Adobe recently made updates for its software and all new lens support was e mount. which has now larger support than A mount.(not difficult).
I know we keep being told new A mount cameras will appear next year but it is obviously just a stop gap of a no longer supported system. My bet is that when a dual mount arrives that will be the start of the end for a mount and when new sensor type arrives in 2 or 3 years we will see no A mount cameras using it and A- mount will be allowed to die.
Promised by whom ????
Best upgrade for my a77 this year was buying DX0 9 prime… I’d recommend it for any A77 user who uses LR.
Workflow being import RAW into DXO, denoise with prime, then export as .DNG (so its still effectively a RAW) into LR5. Takes about 90 seconds for each denoise (I am using a +4GHz i7, 12 core machine purpose modded for video editing though).
Totally noiseless when you open them in LR. That’s not just good because of the lack of noise, but because it makes adjustment brush selections much easier (no stray pixels to screw selection up).
Shamb thank you very much for the tips. I’m sure I will try out Dx0 9
There is also ZERO support for A-mount lenses! Where are all the lens profiles for camera editing software as Lightroom, Photoshop etc.?
Again, I suggest you add DXO 9 prime into your workflow, or at least try out the demo.
It correctly detected rare Sony Alpha combinations that I typically use (such as the A77 with the Minolta 50mm f1.4) and corrected them much better than LR ever did.
Plus because it uses camera+lens profiles, it is far better than lens profiles only.
Oh, and I don’t work for DXO 😀
Will it now make phone calls?
Well, where is the firmware update for the A77 which many are waiting for?
Would be nice, if Sony cared about its customers.
SONY, believe it!
SON o firmware update
Y= WHY ?
Merry Christmast to all!
waiting for the firmware update !
do you have any info ?