Sony has officially announced a free firmware update for its FR7 full-frame pan-tilt-zoom camera. New features include Free-d protocol support for VR/AR systems, 3rd party lens controller compatibility, and the 709tone Base look for pro color/gamma settings.

Firmware Benefits & Improvements

• Adds free-d protocol support for VR/AR systems
• Adds support for 3rd party lens controllers to operate manual zoom lenses
• Adds support for Zoom Sync (Synchronized transition of pan/tilt/zoom) when restoring a preset position
• Adds support for adjustable Zoom/Focus speeds when restoring a preset position
• Adds support for the Stop function from the Web App when restoring a preset position
• Adds support for the PTZ trace function to the record/playback framing operation when restoring a preset position
• Adds the base look 709tone which makes it easier to set the color/gamma profile to professional cameras
• Adds the following support for shutter control:
  • Remote Control Panel: RCP-1500/1501, RCP-1530, RCP-3100, RCP-3500/3501
  • Master setup unit: MSU-1000, MSU-1500, MSU-3000, MSU-3500
  • Camera Remote Control Software: HZC-RCP5, HZC-CSM10
• Adds support for Movie file names in the Camera ID + Reel# format
• Adds supports for Flexible ISO and Cine EI Quick in shooting mode:
  • Allows you to record S-Log3 content with exposure settings by adjusting ISO sensitivity
  • Allows you to record at a base ISO setting the same as Cine EI, with the base ISO adjusted automatically in conjunction with EI value
  • When the shooting mode is set to Flexible ISO, Cine EI, or Cine EI Quick, adds support for recording a 3D LUT file to the same memory card with the base look used during shooting as the shooting data, at the same time
  • Adds more AF frame rates during Slow & Quick Motion
  • Adds support for RTMP/RTMPS protocols
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera