{"id":68916,"date":"2020-08-18T17:05:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T21:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=68916"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:44:49","slug":"tuesday-night-webinar-sony-a7r-iv-firmware-update-and-coming-soon-the-skinny-on-everything-canon-mirrorless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2020\/08\/18\/tuesday-night-webinar-sony-a7r-iv-firmware-update-and-coming-soon-the-skinny-on-everything-canon-mirrorless\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday Night Webinar. SONY a7r iv Firmware Update. And Coming Soon: The Skinny on Everything Canon Mirrorless"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

Since I began swimming again after my recent head cold, I’ve been getting into the pool after my morning photo session and before my intermittent fasting brunch (aka breakfast). That lets me swim on an empty stomach and increases the length of my fast. <\/p>\n

This morning — Tuesday 18 AUGUST 2020 — was supposed to be mostly cloudy but soon turned crystal clear and sunny. I worked a crane a bit and then did some flowers. <\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s big blog post will discuss everything that you wanted to know about the two new Canon Mirrorless bodies and the RF super-telephoto lenses but were afraid to ask. <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Bird Photography Tips Part II Webinar with Alan Murphy<\/h3>\n

If you ever photographer birds at feeder set-ups, you do not want to miss this. To register for Alan’s August 18th webinar, click here<\/a><\/em> or on the image above. Alan’s ability to create surreally perfect set-ups and attract birds into photographic range is remarkable … I will be there and am looking forward to it with anticipation as I am in the process of turning my living room into a bird photography blind! (Note: you can register now and then have two weeks to view the webinar online. But being there is more fun!<\/p>\n

Those who register are requested to enter “BAA Blog” in the How did you hear about this webinar?<\/em> box. <\/p>\n

SONY a7r iv Firmware Update<\/h3>\n

From the SONY e-Guide:<\/p>\n

Firmware Updates<\/h2>\n

To update your camera\u2019s firmware (always recommended) go here<\/a>. Search for your camera model and click on Downloads. Then download the latest firmware for your camera. Then double-click on the downloaded item, double-click on the Update Setting Tool, and follow the directions carefully. Note: you will need to connect your camera to your computer. The directions are complex and often confusing … But I have faith in you!<\/p>\n

The ILCE-7RM4 System Software (Firmware) Update to version 1.20 was released on 5 AUGUST 2020. Be sure to specify Windows or Mac. <\/p>\n

From the manufacturer:<\/p>\n

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.<\/p>\n

Enables use of “My Menu” to save or load custom camera settings.
\nAdds the “External Flash Set” function which allows you to configure the settings of an attached flash or wireless radio commander (both sold separately) directly from the camera.
\nCompatible Flash models: HVL-F60RM (with flash firmware version 2.00 or later), HVL-F45RM (with flash firmware version 2.00, or later), and Compatible wireless radio commander: FA-WRC1M (with firmware version 3.00 or later).<\/p>\n

Improves the overall stability of the camera.<\/em><\/p>\n

But for the last item, the above should not get too many bird photographers excited. But we still recommend doing all firmware updates. <\/p>\n

The potential good news is that Homer IPT veteran Mukesh Patel e-mailed stating the AF performance with the a7r iv and the 200-600G lens was noticeably improved by the firmware update above … My 74 iv is updated but there is not any dependable flight photography here at ILE so it will be a while until I get a chance to check it out. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What’s Up? <\/p>\n

Since I began swimming again after my recent head cold, I’ve been getting into the pool after my morning photo session and before my intermittent fasting brunch (aka breakfast). That lets me swim on an empty stomach and increases the length of my fast. <\/p>\n

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