http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/firmware/firmware.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DSLR-A700&f=A700_V4_WIN


Improvements and solved issues

The choice to select auto exposure bracketing (single & continuous) with 3 shots in 2 EV steps has been added.
The choice to turn [Off] the High ISO NR feature has been added.
Improvement of the image quality in high ISO setting.
Improvement of the auto white balance and D-Range Optimizer performance.
Improvement of reliability for communication between camera body and vertical grip.



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hope meron for a100 :Oops: ... asa pa :Grin:

Their software has been updated as well.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSLRA700&news_id=228

i hope they make firmware upgrades for the lower alpha's as well...:(

Add to wishlist: KM firmware upgrade :P :D

Tsk tsk tsk... Still no PSP on A700???? Haaaaaaay

^HDvideo first before PSP :D

a built in bravia TV would be awesome :D

Review is now updated! http://www.dpreview.com/news/0902/09021601sonya700reviewupdate.asp

Conclusion - Pros


Good detail at lower sensitivities, very slightly more than ten megapixels but no massive gain
Low noise at higher sensitivities although at the expense of detail (perhaps too much luminance NR)
Excellent dynamic range at ISO 200 (more highlight range than we are used to seeing)
Wide range of DRO options, manual settings deliver biggest difference
Excellent long exposure capability, no noticeable hot pixels even at 30 seconds with NR off
Good built-in flash, well metered, no color casts
Full support for 'Sony Alpha' lens mount and all Minolta A-type lenses
Good ergonomics, comfortable grip, great optional vertical grip (lots of controls)
Dust reduction provided by anti-static coating and 'sensor shake' using stabilization system
Environmental seals around controls (although not storage / battery doors)
Built-in 'Super SteadyShot' sensor-shift image stabilization appears to work fairly well
Good build quality, solid construction with no creaks or rattles
Fast auto-focus, accurate and reliable
Camera feels fast in use, responsive and no real usage delays
Superb large, high resolution LCD (delivers full-color VGA; 640xRGB x 480)
HDMI video output (up to 1080i)
Five frames per second continuous, good buffering, superb write speed with SanDisk Extreme IV CF
Clean, easy to follow menu system
Quality glass pentaprism viewfinder (bright, large view)
Customizable 'hard button' on camera rear ('C' button)
Wide range of image parameter presets, addition of brightness custom adjustment
Built-in AF assist lamp (with projected focusing pattern)
Very fast USB 2.0 throughput (over 20 MB/sec)
Easy to understand percentage (%) battery life display
Supplied infrared remote control
Value for moneyConclusion - Cons


Noise reduction settings are applied to raw as well as JPEG files. Would be preferable if they affected JPEG only (as is normal practice). Kudos to Sony for updating the firmware to allow you to actually turn it off at all though!
Base sensitivity isn't ISO 100, this isn't directly indicated on the camera
Would still like to see the lowest noise reduction setting using less NR
Lack of live view will be counted against the A700 compared to the competition
No ISO display on viewfinder status bar
No top panel LCD status display
Variable battery life (using the main LCD for status can be a big drain)
Poor RAW conversion from Image Data Converter SR
Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light
I wish I can upgrade :(

.....and i saw this in flicker :Grin:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/sony_alpha/discuss/72157613820527326/

Thanks for this Jeff.Upgrading now my firmware...Many thanks bro!