Sony’s latest flagship camera, the Sony a1 II, has received a major upgrade: ProRes RAW recording over HDMI is now supported when paired with Atomos recorders. This means shooters can now capture 4.3K ProRes RAW at up to 59.94fps using the Ninja and Shogun series devices. To enable this functionality, users must download the 11.14.00 firmware update for the Ninja V/V+, Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Shogun Connect, Shogun, and Shogun Ultra from Atomos’s website. This development significantly enhances the Sony a1 II’s capabilities, positioning it as a more competitive choice in the professional video market. However, as we previously discussed in Sony a1 II: Yet Another Boring Flagship?, the camera itself did not introduce groundbreaking innovations. This new ProRes RAW capability may give the a1 II an edge it lacked upon launch.
Source: Sony a1 II Gets ProRes RAW Support: What It Means for Filmmakers – Y.M.Cinema Magazine