Sony Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500)
firmware v1.06
Sony · Released May 15, 2019 · First seen Jul 4, 2026
v1.06 is the latest firmware for the Sony Alpha 6500 (ILCE-6500), released May 15, 2019.
What's in this update
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 the 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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