Posted by Josh on 8/5/2025 to
Sony has released a new Firmware Ver. 3.00 for the Sony Alpha 1 II Mirrorless Digital Camera. This comes with some exciting improvements for the photo mode of Sony's flagship Mirrorless Camera.
They've added additional functionality for the transferring and tagging images. You can now rate images in camera, and on the cards in both slot 1 and 2 at the same time. You can now schedule automatic FTP transfers of still images and videos using the Transfer & Tagging app for iOS and Android.
The camera now also supports Focus map display, and IRIS operation bar display on the Monitor & Control app for iOS and Android.
They've added a lot more features. You can download the update here.
Applicable Model
This information is for the following models:
- ILCE-1M2
About This Download
Note on Sony account: Before downloading the software, we recommend that you create a Sony account. After creating a Sony account or signing in with your Sony account, download the software (for customers in the USA and Canada). You also have the option to download the software without an account.
What to keep in mind before performing the update
- You can download the software update using the Creators' App available in the App Store and Google Play.
Benefits and Improvements
- Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
- Allows you to select whether to change the Shooting Mode, Drive Mode, and Focus Mode using the dial or through the menu
- Allows simultaneous deleting and rating of images recorded on both Memory Card Slot 1 and Slot 2
- Allows the display of folder names and file names during playback
- Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
- Allows you to cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer
- Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings:
- A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images from FTP Import
- A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images and videos from FTP Upload Preset
- A setting to automatically protect still images transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset
- Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Transfer & Tagging setting is necessary for Android, and Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary for iOS. The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions
- Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
- Focus map display
- IRIS operation bar display
- Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions
- Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
- Installation of a paid license is required for use.
- The provision of the license is scheduled to begin after August 2025.
- Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
- Updates the display of the shooting date and time to the user date and time (The built-in clock of the camera) instead of the server date and time when viewing images captured with the Write Digital Signature function set to On in the Camera Authenticity Solution
- Installation of a paid license is required for use.
- The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
- Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
- WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security setting moving forward
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.
