Sony DSLR-A700 Camera Firmware Version 3 Update

Sony has released a version 3 firmware upgrades for their recently announced Alpha 700. The updates solves a few issues and improved image quality.

Sony DSLR-A700 Camera Firmware Version 3 Update

Benefits over firmware version 2:

• Resolves an issue where the Access Lamp remains lit and the camera stops responding when several pictures are taken in rapid succession.
• Resolves an issue where powering the camera off while in “MR” mode may cause some registered settings to carry over to other shooting modes.

Additional benefits over other firmware versions:

•  Sharper images for pictures taken under low contrast conditions
•  Reduced noise for pictures taken at ISO 3200
•  Improved flash control for objects closer than 1 meter with non ADI controlled lenses

Applicable Cameras
This update is needed only for the following cameras:

• DSLR-A700 (body) with serial numbers 0500001 – 0508500
• DSLR-A700P (body bundled with 16-105 lens) with serial numbers 800001 – 800200
• DSLR-A700K (body bundled with 18-70 lens) with serial numbers 1100001 – 1105600

This update only applies for DSLR-A700 cameras that currently have a firmware version earlier lower than version 3. If your camera firmware version is already Version 3, then this update is not necessary.

More Information:

• Updated with Version 4 instead  on 2011 – Download Sony DSLR-A700 Camera Firmware Version 4