Sony a9II Firmware Update v2.00 Released

The latest firmware for the Sony a9II is now version 2.00

Benefits & Improvements

• “Hi Frequency Flicker” function: reduces the impact of flickering of artificial light sources (e.g. digital signage, electronic signboards, LED lights, etc.), by more finely adjusting the shutter speed
  Note: Imaging Edge Remote, Imaging Edge Mobile and Remote Camera Tool are not supported. (As of April 9th,2020)

• Face/Eye Priority in AF function usability improvements:
• Face/Eye Priority can be activated or deactivated when pressing a custom key
• If a custom key is already set to Face/Eye priority, this improvement will be available when the camera is updated

• Remote Camera Tool software: Focus frame, including tracking AF, can be displayed for almost all scenes
  Note: Remote Camera Tool is required for update to Ver 2.00 or later. Please update to the latest software version.

• Improved operability of FTP transfer function

• The camera’s MAC address can now be displayed as a QR code

• Other improvements
• When the camera is turned off, the shutter is closed to prevent dust particles and debris reaching the image sensor when changing lenses
• Customized camera settings can be saved and loaded to My MENU
• Improvements to the overall stability of the camera

You can download the v2.00 firmware from Sony’s support sites:

US Download: Win | Mac
UK Download: Win | Mac

Previous Firmware Updates

V1.10

Benefits & Improvements

• FTP transfer can be started earlier after shooting pictures
• Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera:
• Corrects a specific condition where the camera can sometimes turn off when playing back RAW images
• JPEG Image quality is more consistent when shooting under specific conditions

Sony a9II Helpful Resources

• My Sony a9II Accessories Guide
• Sony a9II Shooters Facebook Group