This page contains an up-to-date list of all the firmware updates released by Sony for the a7S 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 2.00
Date Released: 18 December 2015
File Size: 253.39 MB
Link: http://www.sony.co.in/support/product/ilce-7sm2
Instructions: http://www.sony.co.in/support/download/609388/product/ilce-7sm2
What’s new:
- Improves 4K movie recording time when using the vertical grip (VG-C2EM) or when the APS-C/Super35mm mode is activated
- Improves picture quality
Have I updated yet? Not yet. Probably by end of January.
Version 1.10
Date Released: 20 November 2015
File Size: 265.70 MB
Link: http://www.sony.co.in/support/product/ilce-7sm2
Instructions: http://www.sony.co.in/support/download/609388/product/ilce-7sm2
What’s new:
Benefits of Update:
- Improving the symptom of a black spot when shooting high–intensity lighted area scene especially in PAL 25p.
Have I updated yet? Yes. Here’s my video of the sunspot fix:
Version 1.00
This is the default version shipped with the camera. Newer cameras might ship with updated firmware.