Camera Firmware Update Fail and tethering
May 12, 2019 00:28:29 #
I have a Sony a77, which I purchased it in 2012, and then in 2013 Sony put out an update to the firmware. My camera worked fine so I never attempted the update until recently. I tried on my laptop and failed, so I tried on my smarter and faster desktop and failed again. I am not using a Sony USB cable. Could there be a difference in USB cables? I throught that as long as the connectors are correct that one USb cable is the same as another USB cable.
Well the reason I am just now trying to update the firmware is because I am interested in try to tether the camera to Capture One. I don't see a tether driver on the Sony website so maybe I should just forget the whole thing.
What do all you suggest?
Well the reason I am just now trying to update the firmware is because I am interested in try to tether the camera to Capture One. I don't see a tether driver on the Sony website so maybe I should just forget the whole thing.
What do all you suggest?
May 12, 2019 10:39:46 #
VogtGuy wrote:
I have a Sony a77, which I purchased it in 2012, a... (show quote)
This page from Capture One's website seems to suggest that you need an a77 II at the minimum, and you should be using Capture One Pro Sony if you want to monitor in Live View.
https://www.captureone.com/en/features/supported-cameras
As far as cables are concerned, yes, USB 2 = USB 2 regardless of who made it. However, you could have a defective connector/cable, or crud on the connectors that could interfere with a connection.
Regardless, I think your problem is that your camera is not supported.
May 12, 2019 20:16:28 #
Thank you very much for taking the time to research and answer me. You are absolutely correct. I see by your link that my camera is not supported for tethering.
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
May 13, 2019 07:18:57 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
VogtGuy wrote:
Thank you very much for taking the time to research and answer me. You are absolutely correct. I see by your link that my camera is not supported for tethering.
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
I JUST had that same problem with my Sony a6000. It was a faulty cord. At least in my case. Good luck!
May 13, 2019 10:35:42 #
Can you tether through other software from Sony? I wanted to tether wireless instead of by cable, which in my situation, LightRoom can't handle. I ended up using Canon's tether utility dumping the files into a directory that LightRoom was watching and auto-importing from. I don't know if Capture One has this watch directory concept, but it might be worth looking into.
May 13, 2019 12:24:56 #
I have updated my a6000 and my a7iii from my Mac. I had to use the Sony cable. I first tries with a generic cable and it did not work. I located the Sony cable and the update worked fine. Just like my iPhone does not like some generic charging cables. Sometimes I have to unplug and turn over then replug in for them to work.
May 13, 2019 12:30:12 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
ORpilot wrote:
I have updated my a6000 and my a7iii from my Mac. I had to use the Sony cable. I first tries with a generic cable and it did not work. I located the Sony cable and the update worked fine. Just like my iPhone does not like some generic charging cables. Sometimes I have to unplug and turn over then replug in for them to work.
Yes! You definitely need the Sony cable!
May 13, 2019 14:53:15 #
IT DOES MATTER which USB cable you use, even Sony tells you that in the firmware update instructions. Many popular brands of USB cable wont work, yes that is true, it has happened to me. If you don't have the original cable that came with the camera, I can suggest a brand that I know works. (I tried other popular cables and they did NOT work, even expensive ones) but this one works for all my Sony cameras.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJC4YMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?
ie=UTF8&psc=1
RAMPOW Micro USB Cable Android, [6.5ft] Sync and Fast Charging, Nylon Braided Samsung USB Cable - Android Charger Cable Compatible Samsung Galaxy S7/S6/J7, Moto, Kindle, PS4 and more - Space Gray
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJC4YMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?
ie=UTF8&psc=1
RAMPOW Micro USB Cable Android, [6.5ft] Sync and Fast Charging, Nylon Braided Samsung USB Cable - Android Charger Cable Compatible Samsung Galaxy S7/S6/J7, Moto, Kindle, PS4 and more - Space Gray
May 13, 2019 16:49:48 #
Sony's Imaging Edge package of apps is not supported for an A77. It does work on an A77 II but only for for wired tethering. I also tried another free software from Sony to do wireless tethering and although it functioned (Kind of), it did so little of what I needed for wildlife remote camera control that I discarded it. I think it was called Remote Camera Control and I think it even worked on an A 77. You might want to check out what Sony support is offering for free.
It might work for your needs.
It might work for your needs.
May 14, 2019 01:10:18 #
thank you for all the replies. I do have the pro version of Capture One for Sony, but I believe the a77 will not tether with any program. I have not been able to find my orginal usb cable from Sony, but since I am not able to tether there might not be a reason to do a firmware update. Photography is my hobby and my ministry, but not an income. If I do decide to get a cable I'll try the link provided by gwilliams6
Thank you all for being a part of Ugly Hedgehog. I didn't know where to turn for answers. This is a valuable learning experience. Note to self - Keep your orginal cables!
Thank you all for being a part of Ugly Hedgehog. I didn't know where to turn for answers. This is a valuable learning experience. Note to self - Keep your orginal cables!
May 14, 2019 01:19:07 #
The Sony SLT-a77 uses a mini type b connection, so I will continue to search for my orginal cable in case I decide to update the camera.
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