As you’re probably aware by now, the Sony a7S II has a black spot problem where the camera algorithm accidentally blocks out the sun. Like all bugs, not every owner is being plagued with the issue but none the less, it’s a problem when a flagship camera could ruin your outdoor photos. Luckily Sony became aware of the problem fairly quickly and promised a fix.

Now we’ve received word that a fix will be arriving tomorrow.

 Sony will release a firmware update for the α7S II camera on 20th November, 2015. It is designed to eliminate the occurrence of a black spot that may appear in frame when shooting in a specific set of high intensity light conditions.  The new firmware, version 1.10, will be available for download through Sony’s e-support site http://www.sony.eu/support/ on the product page for model “ILCE-7SM2″ 

Speedy isn’t usually the word that comes to mind when I think about Sony and software so bravo to the team there who has been able to produce a fix in just about a weeks time.

Discuss:

Are you surprised by the quick turn around time?