I am very happy with the BIF results after the update!A lot more sharp photos then before.Juvenile Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)MfG L.E.

Alan_S wrote:joger wrote:updated the FW to version 2 this morning - plug in - rund and after finding mass storage in the menus a matter of a few seconds - easier than in my memory 🤔( iMac PRO 2018 running macOS 13.1 )Since I wanted to understand the differences I focussed on two different distances on my balcony this morning before and after the FW update.Reust:So the algorithm got most presumably a bit tweaked in a way that the AF works better on my A7R IV - at least visibly - not not take pictures from BIF but I am sure I will see no big problem in case the AF works slightly better - since it was already good as it was.Less hunting at close objects is a welcome addition to an existing lens design.I've been holding out on doing this, as I've already had great results with this lens + a7Riv. Today found your post (hard to find anyone commenting pros/cons re: the update with this body) and decided to give it a go. I did a simple before/after test with dim lighting in my basement with pictures on the wall, face detection and Human Eye turned on -- with one picture in particular the AF would lock on the face but NOT lock onto the eye in the dim light (repeatedly) before firmware update. Afterward it does lock onto the eye, consistently and repeatedly. So I see that as a good initial sign of improvement. Looking forward to giving it a go with BIF, etc. Thanks for posting your results!completely agreed and also my experiences - looks like the FW update has smoothed out the performance level.Thx for posting your experiences.

Steve_tEkGuY wrote:Tim Love wrote:Has anyone updated there lens yet? Did it effect performance on any other camera bodies besides the a7rv which seems to be the main reason for update?https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel200600g/downloadseither my eyes are playing tricks or the IS with the A74 has been improved when shooting video. It seems the lens is fight the OIS or IBIS less. I just upgraded to the latest firmware on both body and lens and seems better.I will try to shoot some bird videos at 600mm to compare because before you needed a monopod to have a smooth video when standing still.I have the 200-600 and I wanted to shoot video, so I got a monopod for the first time. I guess I need a lot more practice, because I found it impossible to get a steady picture. Not sure how people manage it. Check out this test video I shot (the last 10 seconds has a surprise):https://youtu.be/oria7aGH7Ds

apilot wrote:I have the 200-600 and I wanted to shoot video, so I got a monopod for the first time. I guess I need a lot more practice, because I found it impossible to get a steady picture. Not sure how people manage it. Check out this test video I shot (the last 10 seconds has a surprise):https://youtu.be/oria7aGH7DsYeah, IMHO a monopod just doesn't cut it for professional looking video (unless you're wanting to get the Jerky, hand-held look). Tripod with a fluid video head, even a less expensive one, is essential for that in my view. Nice surprise your last 10 sec at the end though!

Alan_S wrote:apilot wrote:I have the 200-600 and I wanted to shoot video, so I got a monopod for the first time. I guess I need a lot more practice, because I found it impossible to get a steady picture. Not sure how people manage it. Check out this test video I shot (the last 10 seconds has a surprise):https://youtu.be/oria7aGH7DsYeah, IMHO a monopod just doesn't cut it for professional looking video (unless you're wanting to get the Jerky, hand-held look). Tripod with a fluid video head, even a less expensive one, is essential for that in my view. Nice surprise your last 10 sec at the end though!very true - just have a look t the effort from the broadcasting crews at events - the vast personell and machinery they carry to make things look as perfect as possible is massive.To expect a similar performance from a consumer grade lens and camera with a Monopod is a bit naive to say the least.In fact I'd opt for totally different equipment for filming to start with.I am having a very intense look at theBalckmagic offeringswith 8k120PBut that's probably another one or two years out - currently focussing on renovating my garage with the Bosch 18V 8 Ah system - a money drain equally to photographing and minimum as rewarding 🤫

Has anyone noticed an improvement with the new Sony A7RV?Gary

I have a Sony A7 IV with the Sony 200-600mm and was wondering if I should update my firmware on the Lense.  Has anyone seen a difference after the upgrade with combo?  I really don't have any issues and if I do I am sure it is user related.  Just wondering if I should bother upgrading.  I have upgraded the camera but the Lense seems like a hassle and if there are not benefits, I don't know if I should upgrade.  I have the MAC Pro with the M1 chip.  Seems like this update if for the A7R IV.    Just wondering.  Thanks.

It seems to help a little bit, but it more seems to be more in sync with af if that makes sense. It still isn't the best OIS in a lens. So I would spare you the hassle.