With all the buzz of the Sony A7rVI announcement I forgot to hit “publish” on this news I wrote as a draft last week. The Sony A7V got quite a big firmware update including full support for the new XLR-A4 adapter announced along the A7rVI.

Benefits and Improvements

• Allows high-quality audio recording (96 kHz, 32-bit float) when the XLR-A4 adapter (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe
• Adds support for the Preset Focus function with lenses that do not have power zoom
  • Some zoom lenses without power zoom are not supported. For more details, please visit the following page: ( https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/ ).
• Supports displaying the focal length down to one decimal place
• Allows simultaneous Delete 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 cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP* transfer
  *FTP = File Transfer Protocol
• 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
  • A setting for configuring the SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) server
    • The latest version of the Transfer & Tagging setting is necessary.
      Note: The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Supports the Write Digital Signature function for movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
  • The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) 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 .
• 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 license is scheduled to become available from late May 2026 onwards.
    Note: Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Ends support for updating the lens firmware via the menu using a memory card
  Note: Please use the Windows/Mac OS software update tool to update the lens firmware.
• Fixes an issue where recording may not be possible when shooting movies with the ECM-M1 (sold separately) attached
• Improves the operational stability of the camera

Notes:

• If you are using the Camera Remote SDK (Software Development Kit), please check the Camera Remote SDK website for a list of supported devices, download instructions, and FAQs.
  Note: The Camera Remote SDK may be unavailable in some countries or regions.
• Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.