Sony Camera Hack Firmware
Sony Alpha Hack to Remove Recording Limit on Cameras. Sonyalpharumors has brought to light a source claiming to have unlocked the recording limit on Sony Alpha, RX and NEX cameras as well as lifting the language menu fix on region bound cameras, such as bodies bought in Japan. Here’s some information about this latest Sony Alpha Hack—and a warning to those of you that are tempted to try it. The identified vulnerability of Sony IP cameras can be exploited by hackers having network access provided that the web interface of the camera is exposed. According to a research, there are thousands of unprotected cameras in the United States.
Sony 30 minute limit HACKED! A first real Sony hack removes the 30min video recording limit and unlocks the language menu Looks like some brilliant people have created a Play Memories APP that runs on many newer Sony Cameras. The app REMOVES the 30 minute time restriction. I have installed the APP to my A7s-II and RX10-II and both work perfectly.
I made a 90minte recording this morning on My A7s-II and stopped it on my own. I'm currently on my RX10-II right now and it's running time is 2:13 minutes as I type this.
(running off USB plug in) Both camera tests were done indoors under air conditioning. No heat problems whatsoever on either camera. I'm leaving the screens unfolded and away from the body. Both camera felt mildly warm but 'hot' at all.
This is a breakthough! It's quite possible that these cameras can now be used reliably for long form recording! On the other side.I'm sure that is something that Sony marketing must be extremely unhappy about.
As many of us know, the 29 minute limitation is not just there for tax purposes, it plays a FAR more important roll of separating these cameras from the 'camcorder' markets. There is no Full Frame A7s-II 'camcorder' today. But with this app installed, your A7s-I/II is one step closer now. Results of my first heat test: Camera: A7s-II CODEC: XAVC-S UHD 100Mbp/s Room: Air conditioned, about 76 drgrees. Temp location: Behind open screen pointing at sensor wall. Camera running on battery only - Third party 'Wattson' brand.
Start 85.1 5 min 95.0 10 min 97.8 15 min 100.0 20 min 101.1 25 min 102.7 30 min 105.7 35 min 103.2 40 min 104.1 45 MIN 103.4 50 MIN 103.8 55 min 103.1 60 min 102.9 65 min 103.2 70 min 103.1 Battery Exhausted As you can see, the camera heats up to about nominal temperature at roughly 25 min then HOLDS that basic level the rest of the way until the battery dies. Looking good so far!!
Got on my list to test this out on my RX10, RX10II, RX100M3 and RX100M4. Not sure the early RX10 is supported, but I suspect it should be. The others are all on the list,and this makes the RX100's more usable (aside from the potential to overheat in 4k on the M4. But if it will record even 15 minutes without too much heat, it would be more usable!). Since this came out right before my return time for the AX53 ran out, I returned that camera, the RX's are enough sharper that they are a better camera for video for my needs, Sony worked wonders with a small sensor, but it still isn't as sweet as the 1' class RX's! I was allergy addled this week so the instructions for the 'hack' may as well have been in ancient Phoenician, I hope they will make a bit more sense when I get around to installing! I see the guys taking the source code apart are still looking at what else can be 'enhanced', I may have to see if I can get on with their efforts, as there ought to be many 'fun' things that can be accessed!! Windows 10 key mapper.
Working fine on an RX100 IV down here. Camera kept recording until it ran out of battery at 79 mins.
RX 100 didn't overheat either which was pretty good I thought. Main info here: Supposedly a list of supported cameras here: Install from here: But like with all non factory mods I can't stress the following enough though. 'Caveat Emptor.
[Latin, Let the buyer beware.] A warning that notifies a buyer that the goods he or she is buying are 'as is,' or subject to all defects.' So far so good here. Thanks for the heads up on the A7S II Cliff. Chris Young CYV Productions Sydney. Failed to install the app several times but disabling my anti virus did the trick. Once disabled, the app installed quickly. Went in to the app via my camera and there are several options available.
Unlocking all languages, Unlocking record limit, Unlocking PAL/NTSC etc etc etc What a beautiful and USEFUL hack. My A7ii is out of warranty anyway so this is perfect for me. Going to run tests to make sure it's all good and then can't wait to use it as a locked off B cam. Might pick up a A6000 and 12mm Samyang ultra wide lens and get rid of my PJ780VE now as well.