Sony a7S III - Now A Real Cinema Camera (A7S3 Firmware Update)

The latest Sony a7S III firmware update brings loads of new features that make the A7S3 more like a cinema camera.
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[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

Real Cinema Camera??? No Cine EI, no custom luts, no variable shutter angle... List goes on, and I love my A7siii; but this firmware update is a joke. Plus, the camera is running hotter than normal as well, and doesn't work as well with 3rd party batteries. This update was long over due, missing so much, and made a lot of things worse! Buuuut Sony can now say, " Look everyone, we gave the A7siii a HUUUUUUUUGE update 😃 and we look forward to you buying our next camera now!" Seriously disappointing.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Interesting about the batteries - was it working better with third party batteries before the update? Could it be running hotter because of the 3rd party batteries - I think Sony would only test their firmware updates with Sony batteries.

[@shahrier1809]

No custom luts 😢 Nice update but can't say true cinema camera, no cine ei and custom luts is hurting 😢

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yes they would have been nice to get :) :)

[@coolpras26]

If they gave all that, what would be the difference between this and Fx3 then? Why would anyone buy the Fx3 then? Also, Cine EI is more like a marketing trick than a real thing. You can use the flexible ISO mode and do the exact same thing while also being more flexible and not restricted to using only base ISO.

[@FlipDeRiviera]

A “real cinema camera”? 🤣 Come on man, it’s a hybrid mirrorless camera, not even Sony included it in its cinema line obviously. It’s great that you liked the firmware but shooting 4K dci doesn’t make it a “cinema camera” by any means. A cinema camera has an active cooling system for starters, needs pro XLR inputs, needs advanced connectivity, needs to be modular, and so much more… The a7S iii may be a capable camera for video but it’s certainly not a “cinema camera”. Hope that helps.

[@Pfagnan]

None of these things are particularly appealing to the average videographer. Focus breathing is useless unless you have Sony lenses. 4K DCI ok but you have to be in 24p ( I shoot in 30p) and also at the highest bit rate only with V60 cards or better. ( all my cards are V60) Not worth having to re-do all my settings and custom buttons for a few marginal things.

[@ayansinghh]

raw output with ninja v is messed up after the update

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hopefully they'll get an updated firmware with this fixed asap!

[@himangupta73]

This upgrade has screwed up my camera and I can't even go back now. It doesn't let me connect with my monitor plus app that used to use very frequently. And this monitor and control app can't be used with SLOG3 as you can't install custom LUTs. You can't get gamma disply on output to the app. This sucks!!! Is there a way to revert back to the older version?

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

:( I think you should contact Sony support because I haven't had to deal with that so I can't give you any advice I'm afraid :(

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

Paired with Ninja V.......it's pure cinema.

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

Do you have a Ninja V ? I would know if you have a true DCI with it ?

[@JensMowatt]

Except that they ruined external raw recording with 3.0. The iso values are no longer correct, and you can’t go down to your base iso without using auto iso.

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

yes i know this problem ...@@JensMowatt

[@OleYoule]

Hi Dear, do you have any feedback related to rev 3.02 firmware? Does it have any advantages? Thanks!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

I haven't installed it yet but I probably will this week :) :)

[@OleYoule]

@@JasonRobertsVideowe (your subscribers) are waiting for review regarding mentioned firmware 😊

[@PreethamRameshNaik]

I did install new firmware but I am unable to activate DCI 4k from creators app. It says bluetooth malfunction error on camera. Any remedy?

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Does it activate from the camera?

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

Getting a bit of contrasting info Jason. Will I be able to use the reset/save settings? I think you are referring to some shooting preferences? Thanks tons!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

"After updating to this version, the camera settings will be reset to the default values. Note: Since this update adds functions and major specification changes, the camera settings will be initialized as part of the update process. We recommended you make note of all the camera settings before proceeding. Even if you have saved the settings using the various save features available (such as Save /Load Settings and Save/Load FTP Settings) the settings before Ver. 3.00 cannot be loaded after the update." www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7sm3/software/00257138

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

@@JasonRobertsVideo Okay so appreciate you digging in on this ….thanks

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No worries :) :)

[@zaceusa4101]

Compatible with sigma 24-70?

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

I think breathing comp is only for Sony lenses??

[@vladimirchapranov]

If I do not like the result of update and I run Camera Settings Reset will I get the firmware I had before I ran Firmware Update?

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Don't know sorry.

[@joeumali7375]

i rock 2 a7siii and love 'em both (before & after the update), but "a real cinema camera"? c'mon bro 😂

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yeah I love mine too :) :)

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

No DCI 4k doesn't give you more horizontal résolution as supposed or as you tell. It is fake, shoot same (4k uhd and 4k dci) clips and look them you could see that dci 4k crop vertical and resize to 4096 with pixel bining. there isn't at all more horizontal résolution. no ?

[@LexFilm]

Wrong

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

@@LexFilm Ok so it is a new DCI format spécial A7s3 or Fx3 without more horizontal field. Hourra! a new DCI is borne. I think we could rename it to something like 4K DCI croped. 😄

[@LexFilm]

@@rudolphlagarrigue5072 the S3 slightly oversamples by around 10%. So there is room for DCI without cropping. DCI isn't cropped at all.

[@rudolphlagarrigue5072]

@@LexFilm To me it is not résolution problem or 10% more of what (waiting informations about the procès they use) it is more an horizontal field of view problem look what is DCI 4K norme. With this (little effort...), Sony shake the norme for too little avantage in my opinion. The A7s3 was not sold with 4k DCI no problem it stills the king, i will wait next generation.

[@AcastroAX]

Just came to Hahahahahahaha “a real cinema camera” hahahahahahha

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

hahahhaah this man is a fanboyy

[@AcastroAX]

@@MelvinDlaCruz it is not a cinema camera. I am not a fanboy, I am smart enough to know the difference

[@morecarstuff]

I'm a strong believer in "what it ships with is what it sits with". if they wanted it to have the features. they would've sold it with them PERIOD! these "updates" nowadays are all watered down BS. and break whatever workflow you may have already created with native or even 3rd party apps. unless you have a 2nd of anything and willing to use it as a test dummy theres no point. i have 3 sonys. only one will ever get updates just for me to see how dog 💩whatever they release is. no custom luts is crazy. DCI 4k dont matter. im not updating anything with this BS. a7siii will ☠with how it is. With AI and how all these companies and project managers already crunch the dev teams, i already knew this "update" wasnt going to be much, some minor things that can be added via code. the fact their able to do the 4K means they could've essentially just allowed a menu for YOU to input the frame width and height you would like to shoot, why not that? 🤔. That would be much more creative. the sequential memory cards? where playback orders both together? WOW so much work put into that feature. probably just a merge sort to be fr fr on first run so it only appends on new pics/videos after the first run. Sounds like im complaining but saying HUGE or MASSIVE like other creators have is CRAZY. not updating any s3s. waiting for an s4 though or fx30 2. whatever else they release. Sony is essentially mercedes at this point! You know the best way to make your mercedes car faster or update it? you buy the new model. thats what sony is right now. the dev teams dont gaf about a released product. yeah they do basic upkeep but the rate at tech advancements is exponential. if you making the cash just buy the new one and keep making money. this issue is only an issue for pure creatives and not people making money, and if you arent making enough your prices need to account for future updates 1 - 2 years in advance and budget accordingly.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

I agree that if you're happy with the camera as it is then you don't need to upgrade like if you don't need/want breathing comp or the ability to use the app, etc.