Sony’s Creators’ Cloud ecosystem just grew more production-ready. The Monitor & Control app version 2.4.0 now supports macOS and can monitor up to 20 cameras in multi-view on the Premium tier. Meanwhile, the Creators’ App version 3.1.0 speeds camera-to-cloud workflows with smart transfers, previews, and direct uploads to Sony Ci Media Cloud. These changes aim to unify capture, monitoring, and delivery in a more tiered and efficient way.
Monitor & Control (v2.4.0): Mac Support and Expanded Multi-Camera Workflow
Monitor & Control now offers single-camera monitoring on Mac for free, and multi-camera support—up to 20 cameras—on the Premium plan. Pricing is USD 22.99 per month or USD 229.90 per year. The update also introduces HDMI/UVC high-resolution monitoring, available only on Xperia smartphones and Sony PDT-FP1. Snapshots now embed shooting metadata, clip flags (OK, NG, KEEP) can be assigned on supported cameras, and framing tools include cropping, flipping, and a full-screen vertical view. A Focus Map picture-in-picture option further extends monitoring detail.
Supported cameras include BURANO, PXW-Z300, PXW-Z200, HXR-NX800, FX6, FX3, FX2, FX30 and Alpha models such as α1 II, α1, α9 III, α7R V, α7S III, α7 IV, plus ZV-E1. These functions require the latest firmware.
The app keeps its three-tier model. Free access covers basic monitoring, exposure and focus tools, markers, de-squeeze, iPad multi-camera support, cropping and framing, as well as clip flags on the FX3 and FX30. The Basic plan, at USD 4.99 per month or USD 49.99 per year, adds snapshot, simultaneous setting changes across cameras, HDMI/UVC monitoring with Xperia hardware, and up to ten framing presets. The Premium plan, priced as above, unlocks multi-camera monitoring on Mac with up to 20 cameras. Mac support extends across macOS 14.7 through 15.3.
Creators’ App (v3.1.0): Streamlined, Intelligent Cloud Uploads
The Creators’ App now enables direct camera uploads to Sony’s Ci Media Cloud, bypassing intermediary devices. The transfer system has been extended with features including transfer-while-shooting, resumable transfers after interruptions, differential synchronisation, and clip-level previews before upload.
Supported cameras for direct Ci uploads include FX3 with firmware v6.02 or higher, FX2, FX30 with v5.02 or higher, and α7S III with v4.00 or higher. Transfer-while-shooting is supported on FX3 from v6.00, FX2, FX30 from v5.00, α1 II, α1, α9 III, α7R V, α7S III, α7 IV, α7CR, α7C II, α6700, ZV-E1, RX1R III, and ILX-LR1. Clip-preview is available on FX3, FX2, FX30, α7S III, α7CR, α7C II, α6700 and RX1R III.
Storage tiers now include 5 GB free for all users, 25 GB free for registered Sony camera owners, and paid options of 100 GB and 500 GB.
Implications for Creators and Production Teams
For solo shooters, these updates reduce friction by turning Mac devices into monitoring tools while smart apps minimise the need for additional hardware. Multi-camera workflows can scale to production crews without requiring large monitoring setups, while flags, snapshots, and embedded metadata strengthen take management. Educational programmes, agencies, and broadcast teams gain more flexible ways to monitor, transfer, and manage footage without adding extra equipment.
Caveats and Considerations
Mac multi-camera monitoring requires the Premium plan. Single-camera monitoring is free. macOS compatibility currently spans versions 14.7 to 15.3. HDMI/UVC monitoring requires Xperia smartphones or Sony’s PDT-FP1. Assignable clip flags are only supported on the FX3 and FX30. Direct Ci uploads bypass the Creators’ Cloud and depend on uninterrupted power; extended transfers risk camera shutdowns without external power solutions. All functions depend on specific firmware versions and camera models, which should be verified against Sony’s support documentation before deployment. And test the system before you rely on it!
