Alpha 1 Version 2.01 Firmware Update

Alpha 1 Version 2.01 Firmware Update
A brief overview of what firmware version 2.01 brings to the A1 (Alpha 1) camera.
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  • @paynescaping8957
    @paynescaping89572 ай бұрын

    I updated my A1 today and am most impressed indeed by the super fast startup, this will be great for birding. The bird eye AF on the 200-600 G was the best that it has ever been today.Thanks Sony, this has really made my A1 fantastic!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @suzyrad8425
    @suzyrad84252 ай бұрын

    Worked perfectly on my 2019 macbook pro (pre M1 chip), updated from ver 1.31 to 1.35 then to 2.01 Connected to Creators' app on iphone as prompted. Then downloaded and installed the MG CAMSET from Patreon after saving the Sony CAMSET as backup. Thanks so much!!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Good to hear the update worked smoothly and the CAMSET saved you the hassle of setting up from scratch

  • @jwalinrami.photos
    @jwalinrami.photosАй бұрын

    Thank you Mark as always for super useful info !!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @milosmokry
    @milosmokry2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the useful informative video. Great job.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @TheAaronPerry
    @TheAaronPerry2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info!!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No worries!

  • @patrickjean-philippe7679
    @patrickjean-philippe76792 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mark 🙏🏽👍🏽

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No worries!

  • @salimy_photography
    @salimy_photography2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic news long time waiting

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Hopefully there will be more to come

  • @RRan-dk7ct
    @RRan-dk7ct2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No worries

  • @patrickjean-philippe7679
    @patrickjean-philippe76792 ай бұрын

    I may wait a month or two before to install this as my A1 works thus far.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    That's good advice for users not needing to rush into things and use the new Creators' App, Touch functions or Focus breathing.

  • @fireboltacic99
    @fireboltacic992 ай бұрын

    Hello Mark, always super helpful, always find your videos helpful, thank you for making this. Does this update solve the sudden blackout on the first shot of a sequence which was for some reason added in the version 2.0 software? I've found that quite annoying given the previous software didn't have this and it's a major advantage during sports photography.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    There is a menu option to add a blackout on the first frame to let photographers know they have started shooting a burst - you can choose not to use it.

  • @davidligon6088
    @davidligon60882 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the update video, Mark. 1) Do you have a new Camset file for the 2.1 update or does the older 1.xx one work? 2) Is your e-book updated to reflect the new features. I can understand that being rather challenging to keep up to date. Interestingly, I tried updating just a couple days ago, and the driver file was missing from the web site.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I have updated the CAMSET which is compatible with version 2.00 and 2.01. The eBook update will follow shortly.

  • @lauriewahlig2819

    @lauriewahlig2819

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkillsAlong those lines, if we have paused on our subscription but have the Ebook, will we be able to update, or do we need to be subscribers still? I am fine either way. Thanks for this video….do you suggest updating?!

  • @KNOWNSTUDIO-8K-Walking-Tours

    @KNOWNSTUDIO-8K-Walking-Tours

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@AlphaCreativeSkills does that mean if I sign up to Patreon I get the camset again? Had before but was wiped on the upgrade to 2.0.

  • @hawkeye_V.Z.
    @hawkeye_V.Z.2 ай бұрын

    Well done Mark!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your positive response

  • @tuckerjeffrey
    @tuckerjeffrey28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for your awesome work you put into your videos. Do you plan on doing a movie on the latest firmware camera settings for the A1… some of the newer items people don’t have a clue, including me as to what they are and what they do. Maybe you can consider doing a movie on this. Thank you again.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    27 күн бұрын

    I update my eBooks and CAMSETs regularly on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel and have a Q&A forum for my Premium Plus Patrons. I am not aware of any other version camera reviewer that put out a version 2.01 firmware update video tutorial.

  • @stevenwaldstein2249
    @stevenwaldstein22492 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the update on the A1’s new 2.01 firmware. Will do some more studying before I try to install the update to my two Alpha 1s.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    There is no rush 👍

  • @clauspeterbuff4870
    @clauspeterbuff4870Ай бұрын

    Hello Marc, first of all, thank you for the informative video. When will the update to your e-book be available? Do you explain the different menu options and give recommendations?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    The eBook was updated today and is full of setup recommendations

  • @imaclite
    @imaclite15 күн бұрын

    Thank you Mark for the video, Is your (CAMSET) including how to assign the AEL button?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    15 күн бұрын

    My CAMSET configures the entire camera (all custom keys) so that it matches the setup in my 600-page A1 eBook and my 90-minute PAL workflow seminar - available from Patreon.com/markgaler

  • @travelbugs360
    @travelbugs3602 ай бұрын

    Great ❤

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Finally - let's hope this version does not have any bugs

  • @patrickjean-philippe7679

    @patrickjean-philippe7679

    2 ай бұрын

    Hum, There might be bugs although small ones. Most software have bugs… but success depends on their relative impacts…

  • @2PlaysAway
    @2PlaysAway2 ай бұрын

    Hi, can I use my previously saved camset backups on this firmware? Thanks as always, Mark!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No - this is not possible. I had to create a new CAMSET for my A1 owning Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler

  • @MsPernickety
    @MsPernickety2 ай бұрын

    I see you are going to do a new CAMset for Patreons. Are you going to update your eBook?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes- that will follow

  • @larrydwhite1751
    @larrydwhite1751Ай бұрын

    @larrywhitephoto Did the sony alpha 1 firmware update 2.01 eliminate the wheel ISO option.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    You can still assign ISO to the Control wheel if you like, but the default is 'Not Set'.

  • @Monik74nina
    @Monik74nina2 ай бұрын

    Good evening Mark, I updated my Sony A1 to firmware 2.0 and it gave me a lot of problems. I just updated to the new version 2.1 and the problems are still the same. Do you have a solution? One of the main ones is that I don't have a connection to the mobile and I can't use anything from creators. Thank you.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Contact Sony with a view to having your camera serviced.

  • @jamesf3382

    @jamesf3382

    Ай бұрын

    You can try what Sony suggested: “With reference to your enquiry regarding Sony ILCE-1, kindly note that we have received the outcome of the investigation which confirms that you can temporarily use the following workaround untill the fix will be released: - [Wi-Fi] connect by selecting [Manual] in [IP Address Setting] of [Access Point Set.] under [Wi-Fi] and specifying the camera’s IP address. - [LAN IP Address Setting] of [Wired LAN] You can connect by selecting [Manual] and specifying the camera’s IP address. However, The PC remote function and the sync release function may not be available.”

  • @kenfuruta7998
    @kenfuruta799812 күн бұрын

    Since I've spent several hours customizing the a1 for my needs, I've been reluctant to install this upgrade and go through this process again. However, I now see that one of the new features is an improvement to the performance of this camera with the 200-600 G lens. This looks like the only new feature that would be of interest to me. Marc, have you had a chance to see what has changed with this camera/lens combination with v. 2.01? Thank you.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    12 күн бұрын

    The version 2.02 update will not require any of your settings to be assigned again.

  • @kenfuruta7998

    @kenfuruta7998

    12 күн бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Mark, I'm still on firmware version 1.2. I have avoided going to 2.01 or 2.02 because I don't want to reinstall all my settings. They don't offer any benefits significant enough for me to go through a reinstallation, unless it will improve performance with the 200-600 lens which seems to work fine now.

  • @Digiloog
    @Digiloog2 ай бұрын

    Thx Mark. Installing the new firmware worked flawlessly. Too bad the saved CAMSET file cannot be loaded. No idea what I do wrong.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I had to create a new A1 CAMSET for my Patrons - this is typical of a major firmware update.

  • @scotbaston1018
    @scotbaston10182 ай бұрын

    I'm on 2.0, is it worth upgrading to the 2.01 as I haven't experienced the connection bugs so far... and is it possible to update from 2.00 to 2.01 via the creators app please?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No difference in features - take your time if you don’t need to upgrade now

  • @scotbaston1018

    @scotbaston1018

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you Mark!

  • @CarlosBarronJr

    @CarlosBarronJr

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills ​ @scotbaston1018 is it now possible to update from 2.0 to 2.1 via the SD card or Creator's App?

  • @mavericksyao708
    @mavericksyao7082 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to save the settings before the update and load in the settings after? I understand this might not work since this firmware is quite a big change.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    The video explains that this is not possible

  • @mavericksyao708

    @mavericksyao708

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you.

  • @StreetMusicReportage

    @StreetMusicReportage

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills what about when you have already installed 2.0 without problem?

  • @rmclark339
    @rmclark3392 ай бұрын

    Since the update is essentially a new operating system will the camset file I create before updating be valid after the update?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    No - that is why I have created a new CAMSET for my Patrons they can use after the update.

  • @annerd713
    @annerd7132 ай бұрын

    I'm a bit reluctant to update from 1.32 to 1.35>2.01. I've seen some issues where people are still encountering wifi and bluetooth malfunctions so it seems like a possibility this could still happen? Last year before the 1.32 firmware was released, my A1 randomly went into a boot loop and I had to send it to precision camera to get the main board replaced, this wasn't related to any firmware updates but I want to make sure this doesn't force me to have to send my camera off to repair again.

  • @Reeeeeegie

    @Reeeeeegie

    2 ай бұрын

    My A1 did this, bluetooth malfunction for no reason, can’t use bluetooth at all, very frustrating.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    More information is slowly coming to light and it appears the Firmware 2.00 and 2.01 is reporting a hardware component failure the previous firmware was not able to find. So if you currently have issues with network operations then your camera running firmware 1.32 may already be effected ...without it being reported via an error message.

  • @annerd713

    @annerd713

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you for the reply, Mark, and for all of your amazing content. I think you're right about the firmware exploiting a weakness or something related to some of these boards/quality control issues. I was lucky to have a month of manufacturer's warranty left and it didn't cost me anything to fix. I hope Sony does the right thing for A1 users outside of their warranty period. Firmware update went off without a hitch but does seem to run hotter. Eye AF/face detection seemed to be better as well.

  • @xintophotography9848
    @xintophotography98482 ай бұрын

    After updating to 2.01, the rate of battery drain is extraordinary, and the camera heats up just being on and in movie mode, even when in airplane mode. When it is connected to the Creators app, the heat buildup and battery drain (in whatever mode) makes the combination essentially pointless. I just left my camera off overnight, in airplane mode and with the power switch in the Off position, and it still drained 7% of the battery. Is it safe (or even possible) to downgrade the firmware back to 1.35?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    This is not normal and not something I am experiencing after updating to Ver. 2.01. Contact Sony with a view to having your camera serviced.

  • @8AM_AU
    @8AM_AU2 ай бұрын

    I had to reconfigure my camera going from 1.32 to 2.00 - will my saved settings from 2.00 be compatible to load back back onto 2.01?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @andrewdunne7367
    @andrewdunne7367Ай бұрын

    Does this update affect the use of third party camera batteries? I read somewhere that after the update the camera no longer works properly with them.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    I don't own any third party batteries to test this for you.

  • @PierLofrano
    @PierLofrano27 күн бұрын

    I did all the procedure in the right way and right now I have all the issues are sailing in the web in forums and fb groups: -battery drain -WiFi Bluetooth failure -my 200 600 become a miserable lens, when it works I have no AF, no subject detection, and when it doesn’t it turn off the camera and I have to take off the battery to reboot it. All started happening after the 2.01 firmware update came out. Very disappointing

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    27 күн бұрын

    You need to contact Sony so they have the opportunity to fix these problems. They are isolated issues as I am not experiencing any of them.

  • @PierLofrano

    @PierLofrano

    27 күн бұрын

    I did it, in Europe we are miles behind US speaking of customer care, but something is moving. The group of people having the same issues are growing up so maybe we will have solutions soon. Anyway is very annoying spending 6ks to a camera that works way worst than my previous old and glorious A7iii

  • @efrainsueldo
    @efrainsueldo2 ай бұрын

    if have verison 2.0 do you update to 2.01 or 1.35 first? thank you

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Just 2.01 if you have already updated to version 2.00

  • @refuztosay9454
    @refuztosay94542 ай бұрын

    I love my A1. It is an awesome camera; especially for the wildlife shooting I do. But I must admit the updates are nearly worthless. It’s basically some bug fixes or feature gaps that were filled. Where’s pre capture? That would be a useful new feature even if it were not possible to implement it at full speed. What about some focus stacking capabilities? I guess Sony wants to encourage A1 owners to add a new Sony body to get new features. I suppose that works when you have an A1 and there’s no competition. But now Nikon has delivered some bodies that are competitive and Nikon routinely adds value to the existing kit through firmware updates.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    This was a major release - that just missed some of the features that the Alpha community was hoping for. I don't believe Sony has an agenda like the one you have outlined. I will continue to respectfully ask Sony for additional features.

  • @nrocha2466

    @nrocha2466

    2 күн бұрын

    Just stop giving Sony your money. They don't change, people will leave their system. Simple as that

  • @supersonicapple
    @supersonicapple2 ай бұрын

    Why isn't there an update for a7r5? Many of the new features found in the cheaper lower version, the a7cr, are not available in the a7r5. Even the paid license “Custom Gridline” is not supported.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I am not a Sony engineer or an employee, so I am not able to answer questions relating to things that i have no knowledge about. I offer support for the cameras and firmware that has been released.

  • @supersonicapple

    @supersonicapple

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@AlphaCreativeSkills I know.... It just disappointing for Sony.

  • @wanderingeye7779

    @wanderingeye7779

    2 ай бұрын

    There was one last month, which I applied to my A7R5 with no problems.

  • @mathieuceccarini1841
    @mathieuceccarini18412 ай бұрын

    Hi, I still get the same Bluetooth/wifi error message despite having reset etc... Really disappointing

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I recommend you contact Sony with a view to having your camera serviced

  • @jonspoard8416
    @jonspoard84162 ай бұрын

    I've just gone to a Mac after 45 years on Windows and don't understand how to update? There's no video on the Sony website on how to install it on the Mac of course. I installed the driver but now I'm getting a short message when running the updater to check the security & privacy settings but no help or explanation. The instructions on the Sony UK page don't work and are out of date for my system Phew

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    If you are unable to follow the update procedure on Sony’s download page then maybe you can find a friend with a PC to help

  • @jonspoard8416

    @jonspoard8416

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Let me elaborate. The latest OS on my Mac needs additional security permissions before you can install these updates. So to get to the stage of advice on the Sony website where it instructs you to change other security permissions to allow the updater to run will not happen unless you change the other settings first.

  • @olik9281

    @olik9281

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi everybody, I hope I understood your issues right. Same to me. I found on youtube the brandon cole photography channel. He faced some weeks ago the same issue during updating process…he very well explained and showed in the video how to do the correct procedure on a M1/M2 or M3 apple computer… best oli

  • @jonspoard8416

    @jonspoard8416

    2 ай бұрын

    @@olik9281 That's who I found. I would never have solved it if it wasnt for him

  • @PFB-yo6wi
    @PFB-yo6wiАй бұрын

    Hi, Mark. Where I can find the 1.35 version to download, before I then upgrade to the v2.01?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    It downloads at the same time and in the same folder as the version 2.01 firmware

  • @PFB-yo6wi

    @PFB-yo6wi

    Ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you.

  • @paynescaping8957
    @paynescaping8957Ай бұрын

    Does the A1 have an AA Filter on the sensor? I have always been curious

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    Sony's published specs do not provide information about whether the A1 has an AA filter or not. Many believe there is no AA filter.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    If you are looking for ongoing support for your A1 you may like to consider joining my Alpha support channel - Patreon.com/markgaler

  • @stratoside4765
    @stratoside47652 ай бұрын

    anyone know how to make back button focus work for remote shooting? previous app let you touch to focus on phone even if you had back button focusing, this new app doesn't let you focus on phone with back button focusing.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Given that you are not touching the back button when using a remote it does not matter if you have back-button set up on the camera or not. I can touch to focus with a back-button set up or with focus linked to the shutter please when using the Creators app

  • @stratoside4765

    @stratoside4765

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the reply. I don't quite understand what you mean by it will focus on release of shutter because my AF is not triggered by shutter button since I'm using back button focusing. I disabled AF w/ shutter I was able to tap to focus on the previous mobile app (imaging mobile) even with back button focusing setup equivalent to current set up after v2.00 and 2.01 but Creator's app doesn't seem to give me any way to change focus manually or automatically.. This is my AF/MF setting v2.01 just to clarify: Priority set in AF-S - Release Priority set in AF-C - Release AF Tracking Sensitivity - 1 AF illuminator - Off Aperture Drive in AF - standard *AF w/ shutter - off*(to be able to use back button focus only, with previous app and v1.32 I was still able to focus by tapping on phone) pre-AF - off I use AF-ON button with AF-ON function for back button focus Once again, thank you for the reply and I apologize if you did provide a viable solution but I was simply too ignorant to understand...

  • @MickPayton
    @MickPayton2 ай бұрын

    Updated mine yesterday, monitor is slow to reach full brightness after waking up. So wakes up dim from standby, then after about 5 seconds gets brighter. Any ideas anyone please?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    This is not what I am experiencing after the update. Please contact Sony with a view to having your camera serviced.

  • @1965john
    @1965john2 ай бұрын

    My Macbook shows "You need to install Sony Camera Driver" when I click 01_Update_ILCEE1V135.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes / you need to install the driver as outlined in this video

  • @welshfowler
    @welshfowler2 ай бұрын

    is there any benefits to stills photographer?

  • @larryumthun7902

    @larryumthun7902

    2 ай бұрын

    I don’t see any benefits for still photographers. It looks like it’s all for video.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I listed all of the major benefits - more than half are for stills shooters.

  • @lumenspaul
    @lumenspaul2 ай бұрын

    Can A1 users who are running firmware 2.0 upgrade to firmware 2.01 using a media card in camera

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I didn’t see that option, but i would guess that every subsequent upgrade will be via a memory card

  • @marcostangalino4865
    @marcostangalino4865Ай бұрын

    Hi Mark. Just installed now FW 2.01 on my A1 but i’m not able to see the icons on menu that you present on the left on minute 4.40 (shooting screen). Can you help me to activate that? Many tks.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    Mark offers personal support to his Premium Plus patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler Admin Team for Mark Galer

  • @TheShockwave44
    @TheShockwave444 күн бұрын

    Where’s AF priority? It can’t just be the top dial. What if it gets damaged or stuck?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    4 күн бұрын

    The top dials on the top of the camera are Focus Mode and Drive mode dials - which is not the same thing as Focus Priority. The dials have been in this position since 2017 on the A9, A9ll, A9lll and A1 cameras and have proved to be ultra reliable.

  • @Bo_Hazem
    @Bo_Hazem2 ай бұрын

    Did it get Anima/Bird eye detect in video mode?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I din't see this one listed as an update.

  • @Bo_Hazem

    @Bo_Hazem

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills It's the biggest flaw that's making me get the A7Rv instead for now and wait for A1 II.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Tracking on the A7RV is not quite as reliable as the A1 but if you don’t photograph rapidly moving subjects you may not notice.

  • @Bo_Hazem

    @Bo_Hazem

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Indeed. A7Rv would mostly be for weddings, more static and less erratic moving subjects. Only A9III beats A1 as far as I know as the best focusing camera in the world right now.

  • @SarvanDhadhich
    @SarvanDhadhich2 ай бұрын

    Why sony is not giving 'over the air' software update facility like we update our phones, just connect to wifi & start updating?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    This will no be possible after the new firmware has been installed. Updates can now be carried out with a connected smartphone. This is the last time you will have to connect the camera to a computer.

  • @DrZeeple
    @DrZeeple2 ай бұрын

    Where are some A9M1/2 updates?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Wrong forum - try asking on a Sony forum

  • @russellholliday6980
    @russellholliday6980Ай бұрын

    After this updated I have lost the ability to shoot with variable shutter @ 48.. now the lowest the variable shutter will go is 50. Just FYI

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    I typically only use variable shutter at the higher shutter speeds for LED lights. Were you using 48 because of 24fps? Movie capture?

  • @russellholliday6980

    @russellholliday6980

    28 күн бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills yes using 48 for 8k24 capture

  • @Lukas_622
    @Lukas_622Ай бұрын

    How can I get update version 1.35 before updating to 2.01?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    The 1.35 update downloads with the version 2.01 update.

  • @ponderingnugget
    @ponderingnugget2 ай бұрын

    Has anyone else gotten the error message "this file cannot be loaded" when trying to reinstall custom settings?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    As outlined in this video, and on the firmware download page, the camera will be reset to factory settings and old CAMSET files will no longer be compatible. I provide a new CAMSET file for my Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler

  • @ponderingnugget

    @ponderingnugget

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills I misunderstood that bit, thank you for clarifying Mark. And as always, thank you for the fantastic and useful content. Cheers!

  • @LangDu21
    @LangDu21Ай бұрын

    Very disappointed that Sony doesn’t give Alpha owners “Pre-capture” in the update. Is the Alpha 1 still the flagship in Sony mirrorless lineup???

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    That would have been nice - maybe in the next version if we are lucky

  • @mickymack1230
    @mickymack123013 күн бұрын

    I updated to 2.00 and my camera worked flawlessly as it did with 1.32 including using the App to monitor and control the camera.I then updated to 2.01 and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth function no longer worked.Today 13th June 2024 Sony has released Version 2.02 which has restored the bluetooth function but alas I still cannot connect to or indeed recognise any Wi-Fi Access points.I have tried initializing , configuring the access point manually and setting a manual IP address etc .All to no avail. This is NOT a solution for what is supposedly their top of the range "Professional" camera although I note they do not refer to this camera as professional on their website! If I hadn't invested in so much Sony E Glass I would be jumping ship.I had found the monitor and control app very useful as I often film myself with this camera and its good for framing and checking focus etc but alas I caN NO LONGER USE THE MIONITOR AND CONTROL APP AS THE WI-FI IS BROKEN!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    13 күн бұрын

    Please report the Sony offices in your country as this is a social media forum and I do not draw a wage from Sony to report such issues. Thanks.

  • @SarvanDhadhich
    @SarvanDhadhich2 ай бұрын

    When is the A1 ii coming ?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I don't think anyone outside of Tokyo knows the answer to that question.

  • @SarvanDhadhich

    @SarvanDhadhich

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills hope so it comes sooner

  • @hikertrashfilms

    @hikertrashfilms

    2 ай бұрын

    It doesn’t matter when it comes... A1 owners aren’t going to be fooled again and purchase a body that will be neglected the moment the A7V drops. A1 is my final Sony camera

  • @patrickjean-philippe7679

    @patrickjean-philippe7679

    2 ай бұрын

    I think Sony should update their cameras similarly to computers, mobile phones, etc… given these are digital computerised cameras… The hardware will therefore have to be future proof built to accommodate either additional hardware modules and updated firmware .

  • @hikertrashfilms
    @hikertrashfilms2 ай бұрын

    They better provide a FW 3.0 update with Pre-Capture, Focus Stacking & Animal/Bird Eye AF in Video in June after the R1 debuts. I forgive Sony as long as they are holding back arrows intentionally to counter the R1

  • @thomastuorto9929

    @thomastuorto9929

    2 ай бұрын

    Or What? Did Canon officially announce the R1 yet & if so, what is the MP of it? Thanks for any replies.

  • @johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201

    @johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201

    2 ай бұрын

    Who cares what Canon is doing? I’m going to be continuing to shoot my a1.. I could care less what the R1 does. I bought it for my use case then and now and the money it brings in, not for what I hope it does in the future. I’d love to have focus stacking but any Canon release doesn’t change my income at all… Probably picking up an a9III soon for any event/bad lighting situations my work entails sometimes but the sun will continue to rise and set..

  • @JaseEvoX

    @JaseEvoX

    2 ай бұрын

    I was excited when I saw the 2.01, I though maybe they had added features people actually want and expect on a flagship camera such as those you mention. But not it's just a fixed (we assume) 2.00. I think this will be all we get now for the A1 until the A1ii :( pretty poor by Sony.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Maybe they will - perhaps add a respectful request on a Sony forum. I am pretty sure Sony don't read the comments on my KZread channel.

  • @livejames9374

    @livejames9374

    2 ай бұрын

    Keep dreaming. Not going to happen. The update will be called A1ii

  • @jonneymendoza
    @jonneymendoza2 ай бұрын

    I thought this firmware got pulled due to issues with it?

  • @thewiseoldbird

    @thewiseoldbird

    2 ай бұрын

    That's why this is 2.01

  • @Jpeglism

    @Jpeglism

    2 ай бұрын

    think that's 2.00? 01 is a hotfix for 2.00.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    This is the replacement for the 2.00 version

  • @jonneymendoza

    @jonneymendoza

    2 ай бұрын

    Ahh ok cool thanks!

  • @evostar3927
    @evostar39272 ай бұрын

    I am one of them who has instal the 2.00 and cant connect to my creator app. After installing the 2.01, I still cant connect to the app. Now I am experiencing some problem with the menu button, some times, need to press a few to bring up the menu and some times in menu mode if jump back to live screen. This is getting bad to worse. Whats wrong with Sony.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Sounds like you need to contact Sony with a view to servicing the camera.

  • @evostar3927

    @evostar3927

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills It seems that a quite number of camera owners have the same issue.

  • @DFreshh
    @DFreshh2 ай бұрын

    I wish the Sony A7III would get a firmware update, but I know it'll never happen.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    I have to agree with your assessment here.

  • @keepingtherubberdown5715
    @keepingtherubberdown57152 ай бұрын

    I have an a7iv and the firmware updates have been less than desirable. Maybe one day they do something worthy enough to leave the earlier versions. And this version shouldn't be a major update or version update.. This one is weak as well

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Sorry you were disappointed with this A1 firmware update.

  • @reicherttjr
    @reicherttjr2 ай бұрын

    This socks from sony. I hate the factory reset! This is ridiculous!

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    All major firmware updates require the camera to be initialised. Minor updates do not. This is why I offer support with Camera setup files.

  • @Grr8jon

    @Grr8jon

    2 ай бұрын

    Video record your settings or take pictures with your cellphone. I was able to get my settings just like before.

  • @marcom.jaeger7277
    @marcom.jaeger72772 ай бұрын

    Still getting the same bluetooth/wifi error - unacceptable and ridiculous

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Consult Sony to report the issue

  • @marcom.jaeger7277

    @marcom.jaeger7277

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills already did - thanks

  • @NeluCiorba

    @NeluCiorba

    2 ай бұрын

    @@marcom.jaeger7277 how did you contact them pls? Any support received yet? Same issue here.. Tks!

  • @AlexFBuchholzPhoto
    @AlexFBuchholzPhoto2 ай бұрын

    And still no Animal/Bird AF in video mode.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    That is correct

  • @win1earn
    @win1earn2 ай бұрын

    hello. Mr. Mark Galer. After updating to 2.01, my camera Bluetooth and Wi-Fi do not work. After initializing the camera, it works normally, but when I touch the network settings, it quickly becomes abnormal. The Bluetooth remote control cannot be used. I can't access the Sony Creators app. Wi-Fi connection also does not work. +In vertical grip, 'Toggle' MY DIAL operates as 'During hold'. The camera body normally operates as 'TOGGLE'. I placed that button in C2. I updated from 1.32 to (1.35) to 2.01.

  • @barrywilson7401

    @barrywilson7401

    2 ай бұрын

    You didn't install 1.35?

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Report the issue to Sony as I have full Bluetooth and Wi-Fi function. You would need to pair the Bluetooth remote again after the update process.

  • @njrtech

    @njrtech

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@barrywilson7401ouch... He was supposed to upgrade to interem 1.35 first, then 2.01. Ouch

  • @win1earn

    @win1earn

    2 ай бұрын

    @@barrywilson7401 I installed version 1.35 and then 2.01.

  • @marcom.jaeger7277

    @marcom.jaeger7277

    2 ай бұрын

    same thing happened to me!!!

  • @36x24
    @36x24Ай бұрын

    This firmware is a complete disaster. Many people are getting error messages about the Bluetooth/WiFi unit malfunctioning, even though their cameras worked fine with Imaging Edge and the Bluetooth remote before they updated to v2.01. I spoke with Sony support today and they advised that cameras that have this message have a hardware problem and that the cost of the repair is the responsibility of the customer. Sony has broken functionality that will become increasingly important as more as the Creators app becomes more important and necessary. This is truly outrageous. Installing this app is a roll of the dice. Best way forward may be to sell your existing A1 before updating past 1.32, then buy a new one, which will be guaranteed to work with the new firmware. Try it in the store and get an immediate replacement if defective. Because if you update to v2.01 and your camera is one of those that shipped with defective hardware, you now have a broken camera that you will either have to pay to repair, or sell at a deep discount.

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    Ай бұрын

    I take it you have no updated your firmware so you are only commenting on what you have read. The message you received from Sony may not be the same one everyone receives as different countries respond differently to cameras malfunctioning outside of the warranty period, e.g., Australia repaired shutters on the A7III cameras that were out of warranty.

  • @36x24

    @36x24

    Ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills Yes, I updated it on Sunday.

  • @hikertrashfilms
    @hikertrashfilms2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, but I’m not installing this abomination without Pre-Capture or Animal/Bird Eye AF in Video to my A1. This FW update is a slap to the face and an insult to our intelligence. This firmware update provides zero value for A1 owners and it was supposed to arrive in March of 2022

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Sorry I can’t help you with your disappointment

  • @hikertrashfilms

    @hikertrashfilms

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkillsthis firmware update was supposed to arrive in March of 2022. They only give Focus Breathing Comp...when should of been done in March of 2022, yet they have the a7C (1/16th CPU power) “Animal/Bird Eye AF in Video” in December of 2021 and still refuse to provide that software to A1 & A7Siii owners in May of 2024. What a joke & this is coming from a Sony Pro Member who has $16,000 invested in Stacks and Primes. They cripple you just like Apple does with their “walled garden”. Jailbreak the A1. The AI Chip is a marketing tactic and a lie. There is no physical AI Chip in the A7RV. It is the same Two Chips found in the A1. They probably put binned chips in the A1 and closed off a bunch of the nodes in the A1.

  • @Grr8jon

    @Grr8jon

    2 ай бұрын

    The original announcement said march 2024 or LATER

  • @net200777
    @net2007772 ай бұрын

    Sony of yesteryear

  • @AlphaCreativeSkills

    @AlphaCreativeSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Frequency of Firmware upgrades may not be Sony's strongpoint but they are still the most innovative company in terms of sensor design and AF systems.

  • @net200777

    @net200777

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AlphaCreativeSkills I agree but they are frustrating bat the same time.