The Sony A7 V has received its first firmware update since release. Version 1.01 is now the latest firmware available.
A number of A7 V Shooters had been experiencing issues when using third-party CFexpress Type A cards together with WiFi, this firmware hopefully addresses these issues and others.
Please do let us know in the comments below if this update helps with any issues you have been experiencing.
To see how over 50 memory cards perform in the Sony A7 V, please visit my Sony A7 V Memory Card Guide.
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Firmware v1.01 Benefits and Improvements
- Fixes an issue where noise may appear in the preview image embedded in RAW files captured with the RAW & HEIF setting
- Fixes an issue where the camera may not power on after being turned off while the Connect while Power Off setting is enabled
(under Network → Connect/Remote Shoot) - Improves compatibility with third-party CFexpress Type A memory cards
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Firmware Downloads
You can download the latest firmware from Sony’s support pages.
How to Update the Firmware
You can update your Sony A7 V firmware either via the Creators App or by downloading the firmware and installing it via memory card.
This video guide documents the memory card method of installing the firmware:
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