Applicable Model

This information is for the following models:

ILCE-9M3

About this download

Note on Sony account: Before downloading the software, we recommend that you create a Sony account. After creating a Sony account or signing in with your Sony account, download the software (for customers in the USA and Canada). You also have the option to download the software without an account.

Note: You can download the software update using the Creators' App available in the App Store and Google Play.

Benefits and Improvements

Fixes an issue where the exposure may be underexposed when shooting continuously with an aperture value of F18 or higher
Improves the operational stability of the camera

Previous Benefits and Improvements

View previous benefits and improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

Shooting & playback functions:
- Allows you to turn the camera on/off remotely from a computer using a wired connection to the internet (LAN)
  Note: Remote Camera Tool Ver. 4.1.00 is required to activate this function.
- Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot Marks from movie frames after recordings
  Note: You can add a Shot Mark while shooting or playing a movie and use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing the movie.
- Allows the use of shutter speeds up to a maximum of 1/80000 seconds in all drive modes and the NR Shooting setting (long-exposure noise reduction) when the aperture value is F1.8 or higher
- Adds support for the Relay Playback function
- Adds the Sync Release function that releases the shutters of multiple sub-cameras in conjunction with the main camera's shutter timing
  Note: Remote Camera Tool Ver. 4.1.00 is required to activate this function.
- Adds a function that displays the focus frame on the Remote Camera Tool app screen when the monitor and viewfinder are turned off
  Note: Remote Camera Tool Ver. 4.1.00 is required to activate this function.
- The maximum number of images that can be recorded in one folder has been increased to 9,999
- Enables display of the Wi-Fi signal strength
- Adds support for C2PA format (The license availability is undecided)
  (C2PA = Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity)
- Adds support for Custom Grid Line
  Note: Custom Grid Line is available as a paid license. Availability depends on the country and region.
FTP transfer & network functions:
- Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators' Cloud app
  Note: Creators’ App Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary. Settings must be made in the Creators' App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators' App support website. Service may not be available in some countries or regions. Please refer to this support page.
- You can now automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected movies and still images
- Movies/still images transferred via FTP transfer can now be automatically protected
- Adds a function to prioritize specific images via FTP transfer
- Adds support for SFTP
  (SFTP = Secure File Transfer Protocol)
Others:
- Fixes an issue where the camera would occasionally become unstable during continuous shooting
- Fixes an issue where the color of a JPEG image may change when cropped in the camera
- Fixes an issue where images may not be transferred properly during FTP transfer
- Fixes an issue where the folder name setting for still images may switch from the set value to the default value (MSDCF) when the battery is removed
- Fixes an issue where the camera may not be able to connect to the network
- Fixes an issue where the timecode wasn’t always retained after a power restart
- Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

File Info

Name: BODYDATA.DAT
Version: 2.01
Size: 1 122 118 104 bytes
Release Date: 06-20-2024

Preparation

Check the system software version

Follow the instructions below to check the system software version:

Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
The system software version will be displayed.

Notes:

If the system software version is Ver. 2.01, the update is not required.
If the Date/Time setting screen appears when you turn on your camera, be sure to set the date or time to the correct values.

Saving the system software data to a memory card

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.

Click the Download button.
After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
Save the file to your computer.
Insert the formatted memory card into a computer.
Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card. Do not change the file name.

Notes:

Please format the memory card in advance using this camera.
Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.

Other Hardware

Power source for the camera: Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100.
Note: The update can only be performed when the battery power level is 51% or more. We recommend you use a fully charged battery.
Detach the vertical grip from the camera before updating the system software .

Updating the System Software Version

Important Notice

Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
Do not remove the battery during the update as the sudden loss of power may render the camera inoperable.
It may not be possible to update if the camera temperature is high. Please wait to update until after the temperature drops.

Step 1: Download the update

Insert the memory card that contains the saved system software data into slot 1 of the camera.
Note: Only slot 1 will recognize the system software data.
Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
Select Software Update.
Select Execute on the system software update confirmation screen. The software version update will start.

On-screen message:
- A Version Update X.XX → Y.YY message will appear.
  - X.XX: Current version number
  - Y.YY: Newest version number
Notes:
- Do not remove the battery or memory card during the update.
- After confirming the details, you may click Execute.
- Please scroll down the screen as necessary to view the full text.
When the system software update starts, a black screen will be displayed and the access lamp will flash 1 time → 3 times → 5 times depending on the progress of the update. The update will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.

Notes:
- If the system software data copy is incorrect, the message The target model for the update file is incorrect will be displayed on the camera monitor.
- If the access lamp repeats 5 long blinks (0.5-second cycle) and 6 short blinks (0.25-second cycle), the system software may have been incorrectly copied to the memory card.
  In this case, remove the battery and memory card from the camera, then start over from the Saving system software data to the memory card section of this article.
When the update is complete, the camera will automatically restart.
After restarting, when the Body update complete screen appears, press OK.

Step 2: Confirm the system software version of your camera

Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
The system software version will be displayed.

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