Sony a9 Firmware Update Version 6.00 now Available

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Sony released a new firmware version 6.00 for Sony a9 mirrorless camera, to add real-time Eye AF for animals and interval shooting for Time Lapse. You can follow the links below to download the firmware updates.

Download link:

Sony a9 Firmware Version 6.00

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

IMPORTANT: For customers updating the ILCE-9 from firmware Ver. 4.10 or earlier, please review the benefits and changes before performing the update.

  • Adds real-time Eye AF for animals
    NOTES:

    • This function can be used simultaneously with tracking.
    • Eye detection may not be possible, depending on the environment, animal type or the movement of the animal.
    • It is not possible to simultaneously detect human and animal eyes.
      Please see the Support site for details.
  • Addition of the interval shooting function
  • Allows the operation with the wireless remote commander RMT-P1BT (sold separately)
  • Other improvements:
    • [Focus Frame Color] can be selected.
    • “My Menu” can be assigned to appear first when you press the MENU button.
  • Improves the overall stability of the camera

$1000 off on Sony a9 body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Lenses for Sony a9 and Best Memory Cards for Sony a9.