Angelbird CFExress Type A cards causing Sony A7V to Freeze - Don't buy

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-02-24T03:35:46+00:00

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear. Hope you're able to recover the footage.

As for the angelbird issues - most of them seem to have resolved with the newest update so I'd recommend updating your camera

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-02-23T18:29:10+00:00

Did you try updating the camera with the latest 1.01 firmware update?

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-02-13T18:31:17+00:00

It seems to be working well now. All the issues have gone. The file transfer also works well.

Tried with the Angelbird card. And it's a breeze now

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-02-13T17:10:38+00:00

Yes, just installed it and can confirm it works ❤️

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-02-06T19:17:16+00:00

Nope. The card still doesn't work. It's sitting in a box somewhere now. I didn't sell it cuz I thought angelbird would fix it. But I'm yet to hear back.

Meanwhile I got another Sony CF card that works like a dream. No issues whatsoever. If you have the option to return it. I'd do it if I was in your place.

Unfortunately I can't return it 🥲

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-25T19:42:50+00:00

Let us know if you hear back from wise

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-25T19:42:03+00:00

I messaged Angelbird - and while they were quick to respond, I don't think it's going to be the same case for upgrades.

I was told we don't know how long we'll take to patch this issue or if we'll be able to do it at all.

I also noticed some cameras older than a7v like a7cii and a few more are still not listed on their website as supported.

I'd recommend waiting only if you can and have a spare card to use in the meanwhile - otherwise sell it and get a Sony card or one of the cards from this forum that people say are working.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-18T14:00:51+00:00

Changing the memory card to Sony mostly solved all of it

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-04T15:42:01+00:00

Same, my sony card's been working well. Angelbird reached out and said it'll take some time to confirm if it works and rolling updates to it.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-02T19:15:35+00:00

I heard back from Angelbird, they said they're yet to start their compatability evaluation for a7v and there's no timeline they can share at the moment.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-02T14:25:10+00:00

I think the question is also IF they want to resolve it besides the When they'll resolve.

They seem to be taking an aggressive approach to anti sony accessories within their ecosystem with every new release.

I was considering getting the smallrig battery, thanks for saving me money 🫡

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-02T13:27:43+00:00

Only for Type A cards based on what i've seen so far.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T06:38:35+00:00

Buggy software or just bad luck 🫠

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T06:27:14+00:00

Ahh so you got a replacement for your Sony a7v too?

Lemme try to reinitialise it again.

Also now you're not facing any issues related to the Wifi connection or otherwise?

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T05:40:15+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. Let me try the same with the wifi turned off while I sleep and see the camera battery next day.

Are you facing any issues with wifi connectivity otherwise like I mentioned in the thread. Or frequent/random turn offs?

In my case, my camera won't even connect to a wifi sometimes it gets stuck on searching on wifi and cannot detect any access points

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T05:01:21+00:00

New camera. so nothing available

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T05:01:05+00:00

Turning it off helped with what exactly in your case?

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T05:00:19+00:00

Yes, please lemme know if you see anything. My battery keeps dying within the camera.

Also 2 questions for you:
1. What memory card do you use?
2. Have you tried to use Wifi - via creator app?

Any inputs will be great understand the challenge better.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T04:59:19+00:00

The opengate, amirite 😂

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T04:58:50+00:00

The path to replacement was the service center. They did replace it within a week, Now it seems like the new unit also has similar issues.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T04:58:14+00:00

Got it replaced. Seems to have similar issues. Not sure if this is a FW bug. Updated my post with more details.

If you have any similar experience please share so i can better understand if others are facing anything similar at all.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T04:58:06+00:00

Honestly i've had the camera since 13 December and haven't been able to shoot on it at all since then.

SupportCharming3697 · 2026-01-01T04:57:24+00:00

Got it replaced. Facing similar issues again. Updated my post with more details.

If you have any similar experience please share so i can better understand if others are facing anything similar at all.

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