A7R2 - Firmware update available (14-bit uncompressed RAW)

[lambert]

Any news?

I found this link but it points to 1.10:

Sony Global - Digital Imaging – ILCE-7RM2

 

[Slingers]

Yep it looks like the uncompressed firmware is available. Sony eSupport - ILCE-7RM2 - Support

EDIT: I see the page it takes you to has the date as 21/9 and is an update but saying it's only 1.10. Maybe it's in the process of being available.

 

[Slingers]

Here is the link to v2
Windows:
ILCE-7RM2 Firmware Update for Windows OS : Download : Sony Australia
Mac:
ILCE-7RM2 Firmware Update for Mac OS : Download : Sony Australia

 

[k-hawinkler]

Has anyone updated yet?
What are the options ?
Is lossy compressed still available?
TIA.

 

[Knorp]

Has anyone updated yet?
What are the options ?
Is lossy compressed still available?
TIA.

I'm opting for lossless compressed ...

 

[Knorp]

I'm opting for lossless compressed ...

But no it's not there ...

This page provides instructions on how to update the firmware for camera ILCE-7RM2 to version 2.00.

Benefits of Update:

Uncompressed RAW format is available (*).
HDMI output is possible when using Remote Camera Control.　(Only Still Mode)
*Applications of PlayMemories Camera Apps do not support uncompressed RAW as of October, 2015.

 

[tn1krr]

Has anyone updated yet?
What are the options ?
Is lossy compressed still available?
TIA.

Just updated, took pretty long time. Lossy compression is still available, there is menu option to to select "RAW File Type" with options "Uncompressed" and "Compressed".

 

[k-hawinkler]

Just updated, took pretty long time. Lossy compression is still available, there is menu option to to select "RAW File Type" with options "Uncompressed" and "Compressed".

Many thanks! Excellent!
In which menu panel is the selection? TIA.

PS: It's on the first panel. Comes up with set to Compressed. √

I updated to 2.00 with the last beta version of El Capitan. Went very smoothly, takes 15 minutes as the instructions state. Thanks Sony!

 

[dandrewk]

Now for the exhaustive "here is the image with compressed RAW, and here is the same shot but with uncompressed RAW". Now, let's deliberately overexpose by four or five stops and see which version holds highlight detail better.

IOW... I'll gladly do the update, just to have the option. But I doubt there will be many circumstances that I will opt for uncompressed RAW.

Even in an age where we can buy 3 TB ultra fast external drives for less than $100, I'd rather not have to process/copy/backup arbitrarily large files unless there is a compelling reason to do so.

 

[k-hawinkler]

:rotfl:

- - - Updated - - -

:ROTFL:

 

[lambert]

Here is the link to v2
Windows:
ILCE-7RM2 Firmware Update for Windows OS : Download : Sony Australia
Mac:
ILCE-7RM2 Firmware Update for Mac OS : Download : Sony Australia

Good stuff. Thanks.

 

[k-hawinkler]

I copied Uncompressed files to my Mac and opened them with Iridient just fine.
C1 8.3.3 doesn't seem to be ready yet.

 

[tashley]

Quick, dirty, unscientific test on kitchen top bottle labels indicates to me that it looks a bit cleaner, as if it has slightly finer resolution and slightly more 'real' looking edges, with the uncompressed. I will probably have a closer and more scientific look later. I like.

 

[Vivek]

Any word on updates for A7, A7R, A7s (as well the NEX')? All these are still current cameras and being sold spanking new.

 

[Slingers]

It's also now available at Sony.com

Windows: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10501&os_group_id=24



Mac: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10503&os_group_id=3

 

[MikeEvangelist]

Updated successfully on my El Capitan system. Turned compression OFF.

Uncompressed files open properly in Lightroom (2015.1.1). All good.

I can now proceed to not think about it any more.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Updated successfully on my El Capitan system. Turned compression OFF.

Uncompressed files open properly in Lightroom (2015.1.1). All good.

I can now proceed to not think about it any more.

But maybe keep an eye on it?

 

[ShooterSteve]

I certainly want to update but have to make sure it doesn't break anything. One person has mentioned C1 not working with it? Good that Lightroom works, but so far the output from LR seems to be inferior to what C1 produces from the Sony. I can't consider upgrading if C1 isn't ready...

 

[Antonio Chagin]

Sonycamerarumors:

Those are the new features:

- Adds the selectable feature for uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture.

- Adds support to output video via HDMI during use of the Remote Camera Control software (still mode only).

UPDATE: There seems to be an issue with the firmware update. If you have APS-C mode on “Auto” than once you install the firmware update you can only shoot pictures at a max resolution of 18 megapixel. You can still change the settings after the firmware update so don’t worry. But just in case you can’t take any 42MP pictures any more know it that the firmware seems to activate it as default! (Thanks Mirrorlessons for the tip).

 

[Ario Arioldi]

Sonycamerarumors:



UPDATE: There seems to be an issue with the firmware update. If you have APS-C mode on “Auto” than once you install the firmware update you can only shoot pictures at a max resolution of 18 megapixel. You can still change the settings after the firmware update so don’t worry. But just in case you can’t take any 42MP pictures any more know it that the firmware seems to activate it as default! (Thanks Mirrorlessons for the tip).

I have not seen anything like that, APS-C is on Auto but the resolution is 42 Mp as before the upgrade.