A new firmware update further boosts operability of the α77 and α65 Translucent Mirror cameras from Sony.
Available for free download from 29 March 2012, firmware version 1.05 adds several enhancements to both cameras. Alongside heightened responsiveness, it improves operability of both cameras with a wider choice of A-mount optics by Carl Zeiss and Sony.
March 29th – am, the download is not showing up on the links yet – it should be in place sometime during the day.
Shading and aberration compensation
Both cameras can now intelligently correct vignetting, lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for a total of 11 A-mount lenses, including a further six models that are now supported:
- SAL-24F20Z (Carl Zeiss)
- SAL-85F14Z (Carl Zeiss)
- SAL-135F18Z (Carl Zeiss)
- SAL-70300G (G Lens)
- SAL-35F18
- SAL-50F18
Improved responses
Operability of both cameras is further improved with a number of refinements that facilitate smoother, faster handling.
- Auto review responses are now quicker, without a ‘processing’ message being displayed
- Time between power switch operation and power off has been shortened
- Front/rear dial responses are improved
Autofocus responses and precision
Autofocus accuracy is now improved when focusing on scenes with wide contrast difference between objects. In addition, AF speed is improved when using both cameras with the recently-announced SAL500F40G 500mm F4 G SSM super-telephoto lens by Sony. You’ll be able to focus faster on athletes, wildlife and other distant subjects with this bright, high-magnification lens that is available exclusively to order.
Firmware version 1.05 for the α77/α65 Translucent Mirror cameras by Sony is available as a free download to registered owners from 29thMarch 2012 at:
A77 for PC: //www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/SLT-A77/downloads/FW_A77_V105_WIN
A77 for MAC: //www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/SLT-A77/downloads/FW_A77_V105_MAC
A65 for PC: //www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/SLT-A65/downloads/FW_A65_V105_WIN
A65 for MAC: //www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/SLT-A65/downloads/FW_A65_V105_MAC
