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Alpha 900/850 Firmware Upgrade

By David Kilpatrick, on December 2nd, 2010

A firmware upgrade that refines shooting responses and creative options for the α900 and α850 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras has been released by Sony. All new and existing customers are advised to install the upgrade, available to download from the ‘Support’ area of the Sony web site.

Autofocus is quicker and more responsive than ever, . . . → Read More: Alpha 900/850 Firmware Upgrade

4 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), News   , , , , ,  

A-mount autofocus upgrade for NEX-VG10E

By David Kilpatrick, on November 19th, 2010

Available now for download, a free firmware upgrade adds autofocus support with 14 A-mount SAM and SSM lens models. AF compatibility of the NEX-VG10E with A-mount lenses requires the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor, plus a separate firmware upgrade for the LA-EA1.

Man using NEX-VG10E with 18-200mm OSS lens and mic windshield, in Fuerteventura last . . . → Read More: A-mount autofocus upgrade for NEX-VG10E

Comments are closed   Accessories - Minolta/Sony, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, NEX System   , , , , , , , , , ,  

NEX firmware upgrades released

By David Kilpatrick, on October 14th, 2010

Sony has released the firmware upgrades which were promised at photokina for the NEX models NEX-5 and NEX-3, and the Alpha mount lens adaptor LA-EA1.

Photoclubalpha readers in Europe can download the firmware upgrade from: //support.sony-europe.com/hub/hub.html

Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics . . . → Read More: NEX firmware upgrades released

3 comments - (Comments are closed)   News, NEX System   , , , , , , ,  

NEX firmware update details in full

By David Kilpatrick, on September 23rd, 2010

Please see this page for details of NEX full-frame compatibility: //www.photoclubalpha.com/2012/08/19/should-nex-go-full-frame/. Further information updated August 19th 2012: Paul Genge left Sony UK on Friday August 18th 2012, after many years with Minolta, Konica Minolta and Sony in turn. He is setting up his own website company.

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At photokina 2010, Paul Genge of Sony UK . . . → Read More: NEX firmware update details in full

3 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, NEX System   , , , ,  

Sony affirms NEX future – and SLT path for Alpha

By David Kilpatrick, on September 21st, 2010

Sony today announced upgrades and a road map which will keep NEX E-system adopters more than happy – especially those who have added NEX to their Alpha outfit. Diehard Alpha purists will be less delighted.

At the photokina press conference, a two-year rollout of additional NEX lenses was announced including a fast Carl Zeiss wide-angle, . . . → Read More: Sony affirms NEX future – and SLT path for Alpha

4 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News, NEX System   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Firmware update for NEX-5 and 3

By David Kilpatrick, on July 1st, 2010

Sony has introduced a firmware update, allowing consumers to shoot in 3D on the a NEX-5/NEX-3 interchangeable lens cameras.

The free download from the Sony Europe support site (//support.sony-europe.com/dime/DSLR/DSLR.aspx) adds several performance enhancements including 3D Sweep Panorama. This exciting new technology means it is now possible for consumers to capture dramatic panoramic images in 3D, . . . → Read More: Firmware update for NEX-5 and 3

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Alpha 700 Firmware v4 + IDC update official

By David Kilpatrick, on September 16th, 2008

SONY has, one week after the leak of a final version of Firmare v4 for the Alpha 700, placed authorised download links on their support websites along with an updated Image Data Suite 3 which can handle Alpha 900 raw files. Quick download links are given here with key features.

. . . → Read More: Alpha 700 Firmware v4 + IDC update official

8 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), News, Software Reviews   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Firmware v4 for Alpha 700 – high ISO NR ‘OFF’

By David Kilpatrick, on September 8th, 2008

Sony has released – without announcement – a new firmware version for the Alpha 700 which includes an OFF function for high ISO. This is presumed to be in advance of tomorrow’s press conference, where the Alpha 900 will be revealed. Journalists could be expected to ask questions about the NR, and the lack of . . . → Read More: Firmware v4 for Alpha 700 – high ISO NR ‘OFF’

14 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), News, Troubleshooting   , , , , , ,  

Nikon D3X 24.4 megapixel sensor leak

By David Kilpatrick, on April 16th, 2008

USERS of the Nikon D3 downloading the latest firmware update have found information strings referring to the D3X and listing the file sizes the forthcoming camera will produce. The sizes match the pixel count of the Sony full-frame CMOS sensor due to be used in the ‘Alpha 900’ Sony full-frame body.

. . . → Read More: Nikon D3X 24.4 megapixel sensor leak

5 comments - (Comments are closed)   Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News   , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  
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