SUMMARY
Drawing on extensive hands-on experience with various camera brands, the author proposes specific firmware updates to improve Sony cameras without requiring new hardware. Key suggestions include saving autofocus behavior to custom dials, fixing inconsistencies in custom button functions to allow cycling or menu display choices, and implementing press-and-hold options for custom buttons. The author also advocates for mapping multiple functions (press, hold, double-press) to individual buttons, citing examples from other camera models.
TAKEAWAYS
Firmware updates could enhance Sony cameras by improving custom button and autofocus functionalities.
Users desire the ability to save specific settings, like AF behavior, to custom dials.
Custom buttons could offer more flexibility, including cycling through options or displaying menus.
Implementing press-and-hold and multi-press functions for buttons would increase customization.