As you know we months ago we told you that Sony was working on a new firmware update for current Sony Alpha
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cameras. We expect the firmware to improove the ISO-performance (The same improovement we have with the new Image Data Converter).
Months ago we received rumors (from known reliable sources) that the firmware should be released in March. Than we learned that they delayed the release until May. And now the same sources (and I repeat they are very reliable!) sent me an email saying that the release has been postponed again. All I can tell you is that “…many alphas were wrecked after loading FW 2.0Beta…“. And we have to wait for Sony to fix the problem.
Pleas Sony…fix it as soon as possible!
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“many alphas were wrecked after loading FW 2.0Beta”
Since the A700 is already at version 4 I guess the A700 is being left out of any releases. Typical.
Been waiting for the rumoured version 5 firmware, I’ll not hold my breath. Not only have they not released a replacement for the A700, they can’t even release improved firmware for it in the meantime.
Wrecked? that’s not good!
But which cameras is expected for update, even the A200?
I guess there might be reason for why they delay it, new models is soon coming out, if they suddently make old ones perform much better with update, then that might effect a little new sales.
I know for sure if my A200 get the IDC ISO noise performance, then i might keep it for some more months…..
I don’t think the A200 and A700 will be included in the firmware update. It was initially planned for the A850 and A900.
The only thing that I need in A700 is AF Micro Adjustment,
but Sony never will release this in FW update 🙁
Pls sony a200 at least some decent ISO 800 issue and -7 0 +7 bracket. That all for me
One of the best camera’s in the world is the A700. It doesn’t need an update to be perfect. Micro Adjustment would be nice but not a ‘must-have’. The A900 on the other hand needs the upgrade for better high-ISO performance. At low ISO the A900 is also a perfect camera. Just be glad that the camera’s function very well from the start. My Canon 5D is a total different story. It was just not a finished product when leaving the factory. It needed the firmware updates ! Ah well… just my 2 cents. cherio folks !!! Keep on shooting….
Too bad.
and 5D Mark II just got another firmware update today.
Come on Sony, you can do better than this.
Canon release firmware updates to fix problems. They use customers as beta testers!! Lol. Firmware updates are not something that you should need.
Totally agree with Steve!
I hope Sony will release new firmwares for A850 and A900 in order to improve the noise reduction. I believe that it will help satisfying many Sonians and attracting more prosumers.
Is anyone really surprised by this news? I think the last firmware update I saw from Sony was the A700 V4 almost two years ago. Bear in mind that Sony only had 3 DLSR’s at the time. I have two A700’s and they are awesome as is. I have an A900 and simply love it, I have no issues pushing it to ISO3200 as long as I’m shooting RAW. Ten years ago I wouldn’t even have attempted to use ISO3200 film.
There’s really not a lot other than expanding the bracketing and adjusting exposure/noise algorithms that they can do, and it’s entirely possible some of those processes are burned into the chip. Remember the A900/A850 does their A/D conversion on each column of the sensor itself, so changes to the noise processing in those cameras would only affect the JPEG output.
It’s pretty clear to me that Sony have chosen to flood the market with low and mid-range models, and have applied their engineering resources to new product development. I’d say they do a pretty good job at getting it right the first time, unlike Canon.
Sony doesn’t intend any updates because they’re not serious about their products. It is too bad, because they could really kick ass on Nikon and Canon. Just like with lenses, we get the worst of Minolta revived, no improvements, bad corners, etc. They’re just not serious…
Sony, you’re a bunch of jokers. Prove me wrong!
“new firmware update for CURRENT Sony Alpha cameras”
No updates for a700,200,300,350 (230,330,380 are on the chopping block too)
Acutally I will be suprised if there is a firmware update at all. Will I be happy if an a900/850 update comes out? You bet your ass I will.
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Sony are really the brunt of jokes at camera stores and this is reflected in sales. I really hoped that Sony could be a major 3rd player alongside Canon and Nikon but this is never going to happen. I can remember when my local camera stores carried numerous alpha cameras but that has now shrunk greatly. Regarding this firmware, the Jpeg processing on the A850/900 is abysmal and should have been fixed long ago. The metering on the A850/900 is also poor and should also be fixed. I like Sony’s NEX cameras but they appear to be developing at the expense of the alpha range. The NEX cameras are typical Sony philosophy. They are struggling with sales, they have the opportunity to hit a home run but stumble at the plate. The lenses are inferior optically to the alpha lenses and the video mode is a joke. Where are the manual video features, high bitrate, 1080p, multiple frame rates. I hope Sony have something impressive for photokina as 2010 is becoming do or die for Sony. I’m predicting die.
another FW joke
I’m a proud A700 & A850 owner. Wow I cannot believe how many people are trashing Sony these days. I’m perfectly happy with the A700 as is and would only be worried about new firmware messing something up (agreed micro adjust would rock but it is not going to happen). As for the A850 the only improvement I wanted was to address the noise issues
but with LR3 beta that is no longer the issue (great noise handling on RAW files even iso1600 and up). Let’s just enjoy our cameras and not worry about what if, if an upgrade comes so be it but these are wonderful tools that produce great photos right now.
Just my 2 cents 🙂
I am happy with my A850, just wish Sony can improve on noise performance.
I would love to have the AF Micro Adjust on the 700. It’s my only camera right now and I have a couple of lenses with that issue. That would help me a lot. There are a lot of 700’s with backfocus issues from what I’ve been reading. It would help those people a lot. If you were lucky and did not have that issue, I could see not wanting it but the rest of us would like it. I can’t afford a new camera right now.
July … 2010… and no Firmware …
Maybe in 2011 … 😡
Alpha 450 cheaper than a850 and a900 and better noise reduction ! i’m sad 🙁
Any updated information about the firmware 2.0 status and range of alpha bodies?