Sony just launched another discount on the Sony As7III at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , Fotokoch , FotoErhardt , Calumet , Clifton , WexUK . And if you own (or plan to buy the camera) today we have good news for you. The new 5.0 firmware update brings a ton of new useful features:

Benefits and Improvements

• Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
• Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
• Adds Custom 1 , Custom 2 , and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
• Adds Tracking: Spot XL , Tracking: Custom 1 , Tracking: Custom 2 , and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
• Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen display
• Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult . or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
• Adds support for USB streaming
  • When connecting to a device with a USB Type-C® port, please use a commercially available USB cable or a conversion adapter.
• 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.
  • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Fixes an issue where audio may still be recorded even when Audio Recording is set to Off
• Improves the operational stability of the camera