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Jun 3, 2019 16:38:55   #
a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
 
For all Mac users with Sony cameras: learn how to use Caffeine from Terminal. If the computer goes to sleep during the update it can ruin your whole day.

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Jun 3, 2019 17:15:10   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
FalconChase wrote:
I just looked at the Sony support site for the 6500. I did not see anything indicating a need for PM. In fact it says to turn off ALL applications.


Have you ever installed a firmware update on a Sony camera without PM?

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Jun 3, 2019 17:53:27   #
a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
 
gessman wrote:
Have you ever installed a firmware update on a Sony camera without PM?


I have.

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Jun 3, 2019 18:02:01   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
a6k wrote:
I have.


Ok. Thanks.

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Jun 4, 2019 08:40:04   #
FalconChase Loc: Canton,Ohio, USA
 
gessman wrote:
Have you ever installed a firmware update on a Sony camera without PM?


Yes. Lenses also.

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Jun 4, 2019 10:19:02   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
FalconChase wrote:
Yes. Lenses also.


Ok. Thanks.

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Jun 4, 2019 16:40:58   #
GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI
 
IzzyKap wrote:
I am trying to do a firmware update for my Sony A6500 (1.03 to 1.06) using my iMac (10.13.6 OS). However, when I connect the camera to iMac, PlayMemories program on iMac starts and begins copying all images from iMac to itself. In the process it disables (or ties up) my trackpad. The only thing that I can do to interrupt this process is to shut the camera off. When I've tried to repeat the process, the same thing happens. I wasn't able to find a setting on PlayMemories to prevent it from automatically starting to copy all images from my computer and essentially take over the computer. Any suggestions?
I am trying to do a firmware update for my Sony A6... (show quote)


Didn’t Sony replace Play Memories with Imaging Edge? Anyway, I just updated my Sony camera on an iMac with no problem; but I don’t have Play Memories installed. If you can’t stop it from the auto download, maybe you’ll have to uninstall it, then reinstall after the firmware update. PITA, I know. Technology...love it and hate it!!! Lol

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Jun 4, 2019 16:41:59   #
GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI
 
a6k wrote:
For all Mac users with Sony cameras: learn how to use Caffeine from Terminal. If the computer goes to sleep during the update it can ruin your whole day.


I never heard of THAT!!!

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Jun 4, 2019 16:49:15   #
GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI
 
Jagnut07 wrote:
Disabling the auto start should work. The only other issue is that the Mac OS software needs to be up to date. If it is older then you have to run a loader program before running the firmware update.

With regards to PlayMemories Home I still use that to download my photos and automatically put them into folders by date. The newer Sony program does not seem to do that. Does anyone have a way of downloading the photos in folders automatically by date WITHOUT the use of PlayMemories Home?
Disabling the auto start should work. The only ot... (show quote)


I use Lightroom. Works like a charm!

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Jun 4, 2019 16:55:08   #
GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I absolutely hate that Sony program, which has changed names at least once. The link below might not help, but it explains how to update the a6000, and you still have to connect to the computer.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-6000-series/ilce-6000/downloads/00015954


This document is specific for a Windows OS. However, the firmware update can be done on a MAC. I have Mojave. These instructions are the same for all their cameras, I think.

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Jun 9, 2019 09:08:13   #
Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA
 
hpucker99 wrote:
Before you connect the camera, open the PlayMemories program and look under Preferences at the Settings. If you have the "Application autostart" checked, PlayMemories will automatically startup and transfer photos. Uncheck this box to disable the automatic startup.


The firmware does not need playmemories. When you go to the Sony firmware site make sure you
have the right camera selected. Their are instructions very precise to go through the firmware update
by each step.

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