This page contains an up-to-date list of all the firmware updates released by Sony for the a7R II. I’m going to sort it date-wise, with the latest being on top.
To check the firmware version of your camera, go to Menu F6 > Version.
Important! I won’t take any responsibility for this. People have been known to brick their cameras trying to update the firmware, and there’s no guide or service I can provide to fix that. This one’s between you and Sony. They deserve all the love.
Also important: Once a new version is available, the older ones disappear. It is not possible to roll back to an older version once you update. Each update incorporates (and sometimes improves or changes) the features of an earlier firmware update.
Version 3.10
Date Released: 14 March 2016
File Size: 254.75 MB
Instructions: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10714&os_group_id=3
What’s new:
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New lenses are supported.NOTE: Please refer to the latest compatibility information on the Web.
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Phase-detection AF is supported
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The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM
Have I updated yet? Not yet, but phase-detection AF is an improvement for some lenses.
Version 3.00
Date Released: 18 December 2015
File Size: 253.65 MB
Link: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&LOC=3#/downloadTab
Instructions: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10501&os_group_id=28
What’s new:
Improvements over version 2.00:
- Improves 4K movie recording time when using the vertical grip (VG-C2EM) or when the APS-C/Super35mm mode is activated
- Improves picture quality
Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 3.00:
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Adds the selectable feature for uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture
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Adds support to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software (still mode only)
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Reduces the chance of the camera changing to front focus when shooting certain scenes. Note: This symptom rarely occurs.
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Decreases chroma noise when Long Exposure NR (Noise Reduction) is set to Off.Note: The noise does not occur when Long Exposure NR is set to On.
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Improves continuous shooting at Hi speed so that it can be used just as long when using the flash as without the flash.
Have I updated yet? Yes, updated. So far no issues.
Version 2.00
Date Released: 19 October 2015
File Size: 236.80 MB
Link: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&LOC=3#/downloadTab
Instructions: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10501&os_group_id=28
What’s new:
Improvements over version 1.10:
- Adds the selectable feature for uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture
- Adds support to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software (still mode only)
Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 2.00:
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Reduces the chance of the camera changing to front focus when shooting certain scenes. Note: This symptom rarely occurs.
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Decreases chroma noise when Long Exposure NR (Noise Reduction) is set to Off.Note: The noise does not occur when Long Exposure NR is set to On.
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Improves continuous shooting at Hi speed so that it can be used just as long when using the flash as without the flash.
Have I updated yet? No, I need to complete most of the guide before I can risk it!
Version 1.10
Date Released: 21 September 2015
What’s new:
Benefits and improvements:
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Correction of occasional front focus tendency
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Reduction of chromatic noise when long exposure NR is turned off
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Improvement of Hi continuous shooting speed when using the flash
Version 1.00
This is the default version shipped with the camera. Newer cameras might ship with updated firmware.
