Me too. It took a bit longer than the 2.11 but went well. Camera seems to boot a bit faster. But I didn't try the v3. I did not notice any issues. All settings were kept. I've only briefly tested the focus bracketing.if you are on early firmware boot would be slower. But 2.11 got fine, v4 improved so it's quick now. Maybe in mistaken but sure seems to be faster. I think the update took around 3 mins. I think the 2.11 update took much quicker, but this one is a bigger update I guess.
I updated the day version 4 came out. I've not used focus bracketing yet but did notice a few subtle changes within the menus like under version camera and lens versions are now displayed separately. No issues in operation but will try and use the bracketing feature later this week.
@@MarioSoMedia I always try and keep firmware updated. Yes before I could see lens version but the menu appearance looks slightly different to me (like design change for that option). I could be wrong but don't have a body with earlier version to compare.
We gotta stop scaring people with the bricked stuff. Unless you are sitting with the person when they do the update, we have no idea if they are jumping updates, not formating the card or doing something not covered by Sony. This is also not to say that Sony's Firmware update process couldn't be improved, so that this isn't necessary. I have 6 Sony cameras and none of them have been bricked, even during the A7SIII, A7RV, A7IV, A9, A6700, and FX30. I did however go through the boot-loop issue with the A6700 and the A7SIII, but the A7SIII was my fault, the A6700 wasn't, but Sony has a TH-cam video on Boot Loops, which fixed my issue and the update then went through just fine.
its not bricked it just doesnt fucking update. just search google and see how many fucking people are saying their update doesnt update. and now it happened to me for the first time ugh.
I agree. All updates done so far on my fx3 and a74 had no issues. I can imagine some people being impatient and not following Sony’s protocol which is causing these issues.
I can't get mine to update. Every time i try it tells me that the sd card isn't installed or the file can't be found and the sd card is bad. I tried a few different sd cards with no luck.. My current version is 3.04
I'm new to updating, I was hoping for instructions for newbies. You jumped right over anything dealing with the SD card and the updating site. I need to find a vid for beginners.
my only complaint is that it freezes if you toggle AF/Mf switch too much, guess it doesn't like being used like a Minolta camera. She'll have to cope for as long as I use minolta lenses (I'm poor)
Why should it brick it ? Ive always upgraded my a7Iv since it came out, always withing the first day or two and never had any issues. People who might have problems are people who dont read instructions.
@@TomatenDK One of the earlier updates for the Sony a7iv in early 2022 was withheld by Sony after release for a bit to fix issues, similar to the recent one with the a7rv, so it's not impossible.
@@massimodecarlo616 some others seem to have an issue like yours. My samyang lenses are fine. You can try updating the firmware on your lens through their lens station
My camera fully bricked, have been trying to fix for the last 5 days. I followed every instruction, nothing is working :( I feel so stupid for trying to update. No warranty since the camera is 2+ years old.
@ hey, I tried updating firmware from version 1.01 to 1.05. Battery was fully charged and I had the right firmware version on the sd card. After more then an hour the red light was still blinking. I tried removing battery, other sd cards, pressing to shutter button for 30 seconds, different versions of firmware. The only thing I saw is the red light, which blinked 5 times for 0,5 seconds and 6 times for 0,25 seconds. The camera itself is not turning on
Hi. I updated to version v. Even if by mistake, I did it from version 1.01 instead of more recent, it worked. The only change was the shutter speed unit!!! Can this be changed to the normal unit? Thanks
doesnt work, camera just does the 5 flash 6 flash (failure notification) . updating from v2. tried with a dif lens on. tried with card formatted incamera and out. not wiping another card to try this rn. im fucking fed up. maybe i need japanese version firmware file???????????????????????????????????????????????????? edit: nope. probably trying another card will magically work (its a sony 256gb card) but fuck that
Here is how to use Focus Bracketing on the Sony a7iv: th-cam.com/video/LZVDShb1BGs/w-d-xo.html
What is your favourite feature from this new update?
Me too. It took a bit longer than the 2.11 but went well. Camera seems to boot a bit faster. But I didn't try the v3. I did not notice any issues. All settings were kept.
I've only briefly tested the focus bracketing.if you are on early firmware boot would be slower. But 2.11 got fine, v4 improved so it's quick now. Maybe in mistaken but sure seems to be faster.
I think the update took around 3 mins. I think the 2.11 update took much quicker, but this one is a bigger update I guess.
@@mtbboy1993 nice thanks for letting us know
Glad to see the A7IV finally get focus bracketing. I found it trivial for Sony to keep that out of their top-selling hybrid camera.
Yeah I agree! It’s about time!
It’d sure be nice if they’d drop a firmware update where you could choose custom WB while in memory modes🙏🏼
This seemed to help my overhearing issues a tiny bit thankfully. Hopefully they continue to work on that.
Mine hasn't overheated since!
I updated the day version 4 came out. I've not used focus bracketing yet but did notice a few subtle changes within the menus like under version camera and lens versions are now displayed separately. No issues in operation but will try and use the bracketing feature later this week.
Awesome! My camera showed my lens version before updating actually.
@@MarioSoMedia I always try and keep firmware updated. Yes before I could see lens version but the menu appearance looks slightly different to me (like design change for that option). I could be wrong but don't have a body with earlier version to compare.
Would be nice if we could get the put import like the a7c II
Ohh yeaa
We gotta stop scaring people with the bricked stuff. Unless you are sitting with the person when they do the update, we have no idea if they are jumping updates, not formating the card or doing something not covered by Sony. This is also not to say that Sony's Firmware update process couldn't be improved, so that this isn't necessary. I have 6 Sony cameras and none of them have been bricked, even during the A7SIII, A7RV, A7IV, A9, A6700, and FX30. I did however go through the boot-loop issue with the A6700 and the A7SIII, but the A7SIII was my fault, the A6700 wasn't, but Sony has a TH-cam video on Boot Loops, which fixed my issue and the update then went through just fine.
Thanks for the info on the Boot Loop. Never had that experience...yet
its not bricked it just doesnt fucking update. just search google and see how many fucking people are saying their update doesnt update. and now it happened to me for the first time ugh.
I agree. All updates done so far on my fx3 and a74 had no issues. I can imagine some people being impatient and not following Sony’s protocol which is causing these issues.
@sidvicious3129 my a7iv is on version 2, do I just update to version 4? Or do I have to update coming up through all the other versions?… thanks
We need Built in LUTS, I don't know why that has been neglected again
That would be nice!
kinda imposible. they wont give it to a75 users. beats the purpose of buying the higher tier video specific models
@@jacasphotography7883 that sounds like greed to me, if the camera is capable of it, then put the LUTS into a future update...
I can't get mine to update. Every time i try it tells me that the sd card isn't installed or the file can't be found and the sd card is bad. I tried a few different sd cards with no luck.. My current version is 3.04
I am also have the same problem with you, how to solve it, my version is 3.02
Thank you very much for the video! I would be very happy for a professional explanatory video about the M&C app
Got it! Video coming soon! I'm excited to try that app with the a7iv!
I will be happy to help you if you want to make the best video possible
I'm new to updating, I was hoping for instructions for newbies. You jumped right over anything dealing with the SD card and the updating site. I need to find a vid for beginners.
Thanks for the comment. I have made a few other firmware update videos of previous versions where I go more step by step.
My only complaint with my sony a7iv was focus bracketing and it's on there yay 🎉😅
Yes! Finally!
my only complaint is that it freezes if you toggle AF/Mf switch too much, guess it doesn't like being used like a Minolta camera. She'll have to cope for as long as I use minolta lenses (I'm poor)
Is it must we Formatt the SD card before installing? You didnt talk about that
@@ISRAADVISUALS Always a good idea to format before doing it. Or even before using the card on a different camera
Samyang lenses wont focus at all in this update. AFC is broken. Native is OK.
I just tested it on two Samyang lenses I own. It works fine with the update.
i have problem with my samyang. Af breathing...:)
Im getting AF breathing on my afc.. samyang 85 f1.4 , im waiting for my lens station so i can upgrade to vern2 firmware of my samyang
@@OmoshiroiSeikatsu seems like some ppl are having issues with some Samyang lenses
@@MarioSoMedia i updated my samyang lens to a latest version firmware, it worked
did it reset all of your custom setting or any kind of setting you might have applied on your camera?
@@stilmotionpicture nope!
@@MarioSoMedia great!
It's for the ILCE-7M4 not the ILCE-7RM4 so don't bother if you have the 7RM4 as it's only on v1.20
Why should it brick it ? Ive always upgraded my a7Iv since it came out, always withing the first day or two and never had any issues.
People who might have problems are people who dont read instructions.
@@TomatenDK One of the earlier updates for the Sony a7iv in early 2022 was withheld by Sony after release for a bit to fix issues, similar to the recent one with the a7rv, so it's not impossible.
@@MarioSoMedia which version of the firmware that sony withheld in the early 2022?
you skipped through the data light flash sequence which indicates whether the firmware is updating successfully or not.
I have made a couple others when I updated to previous firmwares showing a more thorough step by step if you are interested.
We work near sea side and temperature about 40C.Do you recommend thşs camera for video??? I watch many overheat issues
It depends if you record for long periods of time.
After this Update I have lost the af-c function on my samyang 135 1.8 lens.
So sad
@@massimodecarlo616 some others seem to have an issue like yours. My samyang lenses are fine. You can try updating the firmware on your lens through their lens station
Hopefully, Samyang releases an update for the lens soon and addresses this issue.
My Samyyang 135mm 1,8 lens start to pulsating the focus when i try AF-C..☹
or you buy better lens ;D
Is the percentage of 3rd party batteries still displayed after an update from 1.10 to 4.0?
Yes. It is on mine!
@@MarioSoMedia What batteries do you use?
Also interesting for me to know which batteries you do use
@@Evgeniy_Shaman not for me, use Hahnel
Anybody know if Ravpower battery still show percentage on latest update?
my a7iv can not update. do you know a reason?
It could be many reasons. Did you follow all instructions step by step on the site?
@@MarioSoMedia yes sure. my a7iv have broken last year. it is just good
I wonder if this would apply to the a7c ii since its almost the same camera
Yes "almost" but not really. Please don't use this for the a7cii. It might mess up your camera!
When camera goes to update by mistake I'm gone camer turn off now not work camera now what is solution???
i have 2 a7 IV and i have verion 3.00 and other have 3.01 can i update with 4 or i have download 1st other verion
According to Sony, it seems like you can update directly to 4
Hello sir, one question about firmware 3.00 is your raw image show on your mac? Because i have the problem with my raw image
One question sir about my sony a7iv. Im now in firmware 3.02 and my raw files doesnt show up in my macbook. Is it normal?
I have a issue with video auto focud😮
My camera fully bricked, have been trying to fix for the last 5 days. I followed every instruction, nothing is working :( I feel so stupid for trying to update. No warranty since the camera is 2+ years old.
can you give us more information? what is the problem?
THANKS
@ hey, I tried updating firmware from version 1.01 to 1.05. Battery was fully charged and I had the right firmware version on the sd card. After more then an hour the red light was still blinking.
I tried removing battery, other sd cards, pressing to shutter button for 30 seconds, different versions of firmware.
The only thing I saw is the red light, which blinked 5 times for 0,5 seconds and 6 times for 0,25 seconds.
The camera itself is not turning on
Unfortunately I bricked my a7 iv camera while upgrading 😅
Hi. I updated to version v. Even if by mistake, I did it from version 1.01 instead of more recent, it worked. The only change was the shutter speed unit!!! Can this be changed to the normal unit? Thanks
ye wot, how did it change?
Still no XAVC-HS (H.265) for the PAL region... got damnit
VERY DANGEROUS⚠️
YOU GO FIRST 😹
@@nicksavage4763 already did!
I believe its still defective my camera is heating up alot now still it did not do that before
Did you set your temp settings to high?
doesnt work, camera just does the 5 flash 6 flash (failure notification) . updating from v2. tried with a dif lens on. tried with card formatted incamera and out. not wiping another card to try this rn. im fucking fed up. maybe i need japanese version firmware file???????????????????????????????????????????????????? edit: nope. probably trying another card will magically work (its a sony 256gb card) but fuck that
I would try contacting support if you haven't already.
I got ver 2.01 should i update?
It's up to you my friend if you want to use the new features.
my battery after the update seems to deplete faster, I only have the original
Oh weird. Mine seems the same
Update is bad for samyung lenses
Yes for some apparently. My Samyang VAF are fine.