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Sony Announces Major Updates To Monitor & Control, Creators' App

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.
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