User of the russian Sony forum spotted an image of the new A77 1.08 firmware update. There is also yet no info about the improvements.
Thanks to our russian sources for sending me the link!
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Some lens updates only ?
To be fair, they tend to sneak a lot into the “nothing to see here” firmware updates…
Indeed, on-board direct flash overexposure was tweaked and not mentioned. It didn’t fox bounced though, my A77II has fixed that!
It foxed the flash on my A77. Now it’s got a long red tail during Rear Sync.
What does the fox say…
Killed it.
Pretty sure this will be the case.
Photoshopped number 8
No. A man, who made this shot, said that he could make video with camera screen
Would be great to see an update. I just checked the Sony website Russia, but unfortunately couldn’t see the 1.08 there. Hopefully it’s not only a rumor this time.
4k video.
New firmware update 1.08 changelog:
Changed the number 1.07 to 1.08
lol…
New firmware update 1.08 changelog:
Removed ability to use GPS
Added Sticky/Jumpy control wheel mode (simulation for those who like a challenge)
Renamed Auto TTL flash mode to Random Fun Flash mode
Added notice that must be acknowledged during start up “This is an A-mount camera. It may be discontinued at any time. Please invest in proper E-mount gear soon!”
Changed the number from 1.07 to 1.08
U forgot the soft serve ice cream maker!!!
It’s not a part of firmware – it’s an Multi Interface Shoe accessory (but I dont recommend it, it has a tendency to drip on the lens).
support new lenses 😀
That was my guess too.
I am really hoping for an RX1 update for faster AF at least.
🙁
If it is lens profiles we may see an update for the A77II.
If new lenses are presented at Photokina, those will be supported by an upcoming firmware – of course, no surprise. New features or bugfixing … ? Meh.
BTW, that’s fake. PHOTOSHOP!
YES! This update turns your A77 into a A77II so the good new is you can Actually use your $500.00 F58am Flash without an adaptor. Sorry to all of the people who sold their a77 because of its poor image and high iso quality.
I heard the same thing from a Sony Rep. He said Sony was sorry to all of the A77 owners who bought an A77 for 400.00 more than the A77II and then sold their a77 and took a major loss, sold their F58 flash and took a major loss, and then spent a lot of money on the a77II and the F60 flash to only find out the image quality is only slightly better on the a77II and that the F60 Flash is a piece of Junk.
Sony said they are happy they saw a profit in the first quarter because of tactics like this.
(See story Below).
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
Well…in that case…here’s my story.
*I spoke to a Senior Sony Manager and he said he’s sending gift certificates for $400 out to everyone who bought an A77.*
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight….
LOL.
I wouldn’t get to excited its probably only going to add a half dozen lens correction profiles. I doubt the new JPEG engine will be onboard.
This reminds me of that V5 firmware version for the A700 THAT NEVER CAME. Ahh, the good ol’ memories…
I seriously doubt Sony will deliver any eyebrow raising features to the A77 considering the A77II is there to begin with. Most likely we’ll get a few lens profiles and that’s it. Even when Sony does fix something seriously wrong, they just include it in the firmware and hope that no one will notice.
B-O-R-I-N-G!!!
Continued reading that russian thread. Looks like it’s a fake and the camera was flashed with a hacked firmware.
It´s a shame they did not include intervalometer in earlier updates. It´s such a simple feature
will it ever see the daylight?
A77II firmware can work in the A77 ?
I don’t think so…..sony just makes you buy a new camera and throw old away:)