Big Sony A7s III firmware update 5.0 released

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:

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