Sony Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500)

Sony Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500) firmware

Sony · Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500) · ILCE-6500 · Body

Latest firmware for the Sony Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500) is v1.06 (May 15, 2019).

Specifications

Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500) specifications

Body type
Rangefinder Style Mirrorless
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
Processor
Bionz X
ISO range
100–25600
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
11 fps
Battery life
350 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Video
MPEG4, AVCHD, XAVCS
Mount
Sony E
Weight
453 g
Dimensions
120 × 67 × 53 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$1400

Changelog

Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500) firmware changelog

  1. v1.06 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.06 Latest Released May 15, 2019 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    Improves the overall stability of the camera Previous Benefits and Improvements The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

    Adds support for t​he SEL18135 lens Improves the overall camera stability Improves image stabilisation performance in movie mode Improves the usability of the left-hand side of the touch panel when using the PlayMemories Camera Apps keyboard ​Resolves the issue of failure to power-on when one of the following settings is used: ([Quality: RAW and JPEG] and [Soft Skin Effect: ON] and [Face Detect.: ON]) Supports new lens SEL100400GM Optimised image stabilisation performance in movie mode Improves overall stability of the camera

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