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Sony a6000 Firmware Update v3.21

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Last Updated: March 20, 2019 by Timothy Mayo

The latest firmware for the Sony a6000 is now version 3.21 which improves the stability of the autofocus system.

You can download the latest Sony a6000 firmware from Sony’s support sites:

US: Download
UK: Download

sony a6000 firmware

Benefits and Improvements With Firmware Version 3.21

  • Improves stability of the AF operation

The following benefits and improvements from previous firmware updates are also included with v3.21:

  • v3.20 (7-26-2016): Optimizes the performance of lens SEL70200GM
  • v3.10 (3-17-2016): The system software update for optimizing the new lenses performance. (Applied to lenses released after 2016 March)
  • v2.00 (6-16-2015):
    Startup time is shortened.
    This update enables shooting movies in 60p/30p/24p due to the XAVC S format that supports high bit rates.
    For NTSC model: 60p/30p/24p
    For PAL model: 50p/25p(PAL mode),60p/30p/24p(NTSC mode)
    When shooting a movie in the XAVC S format, ensure that an SDXC card of Class 10 or faster is used after formatting the card using the unit updated with the system software.
    If you format the memory card, all the data will be erased. Please ensure that the data on the card is backed up before formatting.
  • v1.21 (4-6-2015): Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new lenses (SEL35F14Z, SEL24240, SEL28F20, SEL90M28G)
  • v1.10 (10-30-2014): Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps™

Helpful Sony a6000 Resources

  • My Guide to the Best Sony a6000 Lenses

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