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# Payload Camera Firmware Update
## LR1 Payload
LR1 cameras have shipped on versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0.
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To use APS-C mode, [update your LR1 camera to firmware v3.0 or later.](https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/camcorders-and-video-cameras-interchangeable-lens-camcorders/ilx-lr1/downloads) LR1 cameras on firmware v1.0.0 do not reliably accept the APS-C command. Early-batch LR1s (unit shipped before October 2024) are most likely to be on v1.0.0. APS-C mode is available on [Astro firmware 2.2](https://docs.freeflysystems.com/astro/maintenance/software-release-notes/astro-software-v2.2-whats-new)
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To update your camera:
| Step | Image | Notes |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Download the firmware file from Sony and put it on to an ***empty*** SD card. Insert the SD card into the LR1 | | [Sony LR1 Firmware](https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/camcorders-and-video-cameras-interchangeable-lens-camcorders/ilx-lr1/downloads) |
| Remove the two screws on the back cover of the LR1 camera | 
| |
| Unplug the upper section of the GH cable on the payload. Remove any accessory module cables | 
| This will prevent the aircraft from interfering with the camera during the update |
| Gently remove the circuit board from the back of the camera, but keep the cables plugged in | 
| |
| Connect an HDMI cable and monitor to the camera | 
| We recommend [this cable](https://store.freeflysystems.com/products/lightweight-right-angle-micro-to-standard-cable?_pos=7&_sid=10d9896d4&_ss=r) |
| Install the LR1 payload on the aircraft and power it on | | |
| Using the buttons on the camera, press Menu and navigate to the Setup -> Setup Option -> Version page | 
| |
| Follow the prompts to update the firmware | 
| |
| Reinstall the circuit board, cables, and cover | | |
## A7R4 Payload
We do not recommend updating the firmware on the A7R4. Most cameras were shipped with v1.10
## Wiris Pro Payload
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[Camera Software](/ecosystem/payloads/wiris-pro-thermal/camera-software.md)
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## Ventus OGI Payload
We do not recommend updating the firmware on the Ventus OGI Payload.
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