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Sony Updates Monitor & Control and Creators’ Apps
The-Digital-Picture_comFrom Sony:
Sony has announced significant updates to its Monitor & Control app (ver. 2.4.0) and Creators’ App (ver. 3.1.0), expanding remote monitoring, multi-camera support, and cloud-enabled workflows for professional creators. See a snapshot of the updates below, and visit the links for more details.
Monitor & Control (M&C) ver. 2.4.0 Highlights
- Now supports Mac (macOS 14.7–15.3)*
- Multi-Camera Monitoring – connect up to 20 cameras (Premium Plan)*
- Snapshot function – record shooting data with Live View images*
- Clip flagging (OK / NG / KEEP) during shooting
- HDMI/UVC high-resolution monitoring (Xperia & PDT-FP1 only)*
- Picture-in-Picture Focus Map, horizontal flip, and full-screen vertical monitoring
- Expanded paid plan lineup for greater flexibility
* Paid plan functions as noted.
Supported Cameras (Aug. 2025): BURANO, PXW-Z300/Z200, HXR-NX800, FX6, FX3, FX2, FX30, Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, Alpha 9 III, Alpha 7R V, Alpha 7S III, Alpha 7 IV, ZV-E1
(Requires latest system software update)
For more details on updates to the Monitor & Control app, click here.
Creators’ App ver. 3.1.0 Highlights
- Improved cloud storage usability
- Cloud upload directly from camera or smartphone with auto-transfer to services including Adobe Lightroom® and Google Drive®
- Direct upload to Sony Ci Media Cloud for streamlined collaboration
- Wired & wireless transfer of high-quality files, including during shooting
- Resumable & differential transfers for greater workflow efficiency
- Preview video clips before transfer
- Expanded camera support including RX1R III
Four storage plans available:
- 5 GB free for all members
- 25 GB free for eligible Sony camera users
- 100 GB and 500 GB paid tiers
For more details on updates to the Creators’ App, click here.