This software utility includes several functions for use with the AXS Memory Card Reader (AXS-CR1 and AXS-AR1) including:

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This update can only be performed when the remaining battery level has three bars or more. When performing the firmware update, it's recommended to use a fully charged NP-FV50 rechargeable battery pack. WARNING!: The camera may not operate properly if the power is interrupted during the update. USB cable: Use only the USB cable supplied with. If there is an update file for a later version, it is downloaded to the system. Follow the screens to complete the update. Update by connecting to a PC. Use the computer's network feature (Windows® / Mac) to update the system via the Internet. The following things are needed to perform the update: PS Vita system; Computer (Windows® / Mac).

• Displaying the status of an AXS-CR1 and AXS-AR1 drive and AXS Memory Card
• Fully formatting an AXS Memory Card
• Saving AXS-R5 firmware data onto an AXS Memory Card (for firmware update)
• Retrieving log data from an AXS Memory Card
• Updating the Firmware of AXS Memory Card
• Recovering the corrupted Clip-file of AXS Memory Card and PC

AXSM Drive Utility updated on Mar. 31, 2020

Select the following components to download:

AXSM Drive Utility 2.3.0 Update

• Support for 64bit MacOS 10.14 Catalina
• Support for new SxS PRO X memory cards (AXS-AR1 only) and updating new Firmware for AXS-AR1
• Support the following formats in Clip Recovery
  • X-OCN XT format
  • 47.95p project frame rate
  • New 4K/5.7K/6K imager modes

AXSM Drive Utility 2.2.0 Update

• Support for 64bit MacOS Mojave 10.14.
• Support for New AXS Memory Card (AXSM-A512S48, AXSM-A1TS48).
• Fixed the problem that 4K-RAW and 4K X-OCN-LT and ST Clip can not be repaired.

AXSM Drive Utility 2.1.0 Update

• Formatting an SxS Memory Card inserted to the AXS-AR1*.
• Displaying information of an SxS Memory Card inserted to the AXS-AR1*.
• macOS High Sierra 10.13 is supported.

* The SxS UDF Driver needs to be installed when using an SxS Memory Card function by AXS-AR1. Please download it and install it to your Mac.

AXSM Drive Utility 2.0.0 Update

• Added support for AXS-AR1, new Thunderbolt2 reader
• Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11 and mac OS Sierra 10.12 are supported

AXSM Drive Utility 1.3.1 Update

• Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite is supported

AXSM Drive Utility 1.3.0 Update

• Mac OS X 10.9 is supported
• AXS Memory 'A-Version' Card is supported

Note:

• 'Recovering Clip' function is available for the corrupted Clip-files created on AXS-R5 firmware version 2.00 and later.
• If an older version of AXSM Drive Utility is installed on Windows PC, please uninstall, restart the PC and then install the new version.
• When using an AXS-CR1 Memory Card Reader with a PC running the Windows 7® Operating System, it is recommended to install the Windows 7 update program released by Microsoft®. Using AXSM Drive Utility Version 1.1 or later and a fully updated version of Windows 7 in combination, data transfer speed from the AXS-CR1 is improved.

For details, refer to the Release Notes.

Support

Desktop applications that enhance the quality and efficiency of production work such as remote shooting and RAW development.

Desktop applications that enhance the quality and efficiency of production work such as remote shooting and RAW development.

Remote

Remote (tether) shooting function using live view.

Remote shooting with Wi-Fi/USB connection

In addition to wired connection with USB, remote (tether) shooting^* with Wi-Fi wireless connection is also supported.

* For supported cameras, please see here.

Composition adjustment (grid, guide, live view)

You can fine-tune your composition using a grid, guide, and overlay display.

Focus adjustment (area specification focus, magnified display)

You can perform precise focus adjustment efficiently by using area specification focus, magnification display and fine-tuning with manual focus.

Viewer

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You can browse or rate RAW images and apply batch edits made with Edit.

1. 1. The result of shooting image can be quickly displayed by working together with 'Remote'. It also enables you to check the shooting image by using grid and guides.
2. 2. A list of image data such as RAW and JPEG is displayed. Using 'Viewer', you can select images to be used for 'Edit' to develop RAW images.
3. 3. You can output rating information in compliance with XMP (Adobe compatible).

• Thumbnail display

• Preview display

• Comparison display

Edit

Supports high-quality RAW development work in conjunction with your camera.

1. 1. You can adjust the image quality such as brightness, hue and white balance.
2. 2. You can adjust the image quality of ARQ-format images generated by Pixel Shift Multi Shooting and develop them into TIFF, JPEG, or other formats.

In 'Pixel Shift Multi Shooting' the camera shoots four RAW images while shifting the image sensor. You can generate images with a higher resolution than is possible with regular shooting by combining the four RAW images on a PC. This is helpful when shooting still subjects, such as works of art and buildings.
In addition, when combined with ILCE-7RM4, the camera can shoot 16 RAW images to achieve ultrahigh-resolution shooting with information equivalent to 963.2 million pixels (approx. 60.2 million pixels x 16).

• Remote

  Remote Shooting using a PC/Mac

  Remote : Remote Shooting using a PC/Mac

  After connecting the camera and your PC/Mac via USB, you can use Remote to perform Remote Shooting. You can check the composition, focus, and exposure on your PC/Mac screen before you shoot.

• Viewer

  Combining and browsing the shot images

  Viewer : Combining and browsing the shot images

  When you are done shooting, the uncombined RAW images (ARW format) are transferred to your PC/Mac. Combined RAW data (ARQ format) is automatically generated on your PC/Mac, and you can browse it using Viewer.
  With Viewer, you can also combine and browse images shot with Pixel Shift Multi Shooting using only the camera and not PC/Mac.

• Edit

  Adjusting the image quality and Output

  Edit : Adjusting the image quality and Output

  The combined image can be developed into the JPEG or TIFF format by adjusting the image quality using Edit.

You can create time-lapse movie using still images (RAW/JPEG) captured during interval shooting.
Convenient functions for video production such as batch adjustment of RAW still images and 4K video output are available.

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