Sony ICLE-RM3

[Speedo1564]

I have just spent 2 hours over 2 days trying to insatll the latest update (3.0). It is ridiculously complicated and obviosly designed by geeks for geeks. For a start I cannot find 2.0 although I have updated previously when emailed. I now cannot be bothered to try again. Utterly stupid and time-wasting.

[Speedo1564]

I forgot to mention, this is my third A7. But probably my last. I have owned over 20 Leica's over the last 50 years and despite being charged an extortionate amount of money will probably swap my RM III for a Leica Q2 as I tend only to use the Zeiss 35mm when travelling. I doubt very much that Sony UK keep a track on these posts so am not optimistic that I'll get a reaction.

[CymmroCymmraeg]

I, too, found the 3.0 Firmware update messy but I did manage to downlaod it to my desktop. I then stored the download and installed as instructed but before connecting the camera. It took a long time but it has worked.

I, too, have been a Leica shooter for the past 30 years but was fed up waiting for my Q2 so I bought the A7R3 instead. Using a Metabones adapter I use my Leica lenses on the A7. The results with such a large sensor are very good indeed (if not very artistic).

[Speedo1564]

Thanks for your reply. I, too have finally managed to update the A7R3 and still feel the process is too long-winded. However I have decided to persevere with the Sony. With my original A7R I used both my suite of Leica lenses and also a couple of Hasselblad lenses which although unwieldy delivered some beautiful results, especially portraits. A couple of years ago the used value of both Leica and Hasselblad equipment leapt up so I sold the lot (including an original Black Paint M2 with Leicavit and 50mm Summilux).

Best wishes
Roger Putnam
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