Sony is releasing a new firmware update to for the 12 megapixel Sony A700 DSLR camera today. An extract from the Sony Electronics blog states:

“Sony is releasing updated firmware for the DSLR-?700 camera, as well as updates for the Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox bundled software applications. The camera firmware update improves image sharpness and reduces noise under certain circumstances. It also improves flash control at very short distances with non-ADI control lenses.  The updates for the bundled software applications correct the functioning of such features as image display and file type indication. These updates relate only to early production Firmware “Ver.1” models, which were manufactured through early October.  Firmware “Ver.2” models (press Menu & Display together to check) already include this upgrade. Although these improvements are subtle, it is recommended that customers make the update to improve the camera and application software performance.”

Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update

Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update

Website: Sony A700 Firmware Update

Notice to Owners of Digital SLR Camera “? (alpha)” DSLR-A700 about the availability of a firmware update.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products

Sony is always concerned about quality and customer satisfaction and therefore is offering a firmware update for DSLR-A700. Please refer to the “Download and Installation” section of this document on how to download and install the firmware update.

Important: If the firmware update could not be performed, contact Sony. After the camera was updated, format the recording medium or delete the update file (DSCA700.app) from the recording medium.

Improvements and solved issues

The Firmware update improves the following issues:

  * The picture sharpness is better under low contrast conditions.
  * Noise is reduced when working at high sensitivity ISO setting.
  * The flash control is better at close range with a non-ADI control lens.

Applicable models

  * DSLR-A700/A700P/A700K/A700Z

    The model name and serial number are located on the sticker attached to the bottom of the camera body. Please refer to the list below, and check that the serial number of your camera body is within the specified ranges to confirm whether a firmware update is applicable or not. The applicable firmware version is “Ver.1”. Please refer to the next section to determine the firmware version.

DSLR-A700 (Body)
1500001 - 1500430
1500551 - 1500600
1700001 - 1700200
1850001 - 1857450
2250001 - 2251596

DSLR-A700P (with 16-105 lens)
-

DSLR-A700K (with 18-70 lens)
1640001 - 1640900
1800001 - 1800450
2050001 - 2059050
2340001 - 2340450

DSLR-A700Z (with 16-80Z lens)
2150001 - 2152000

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