Sony released firmware update for its second Alpha series DSLR A700, claiming improved image sharpness and noise performance in addition to better flash performance with non-ADI lenses.

Sony also released patches for the Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox softwares which are bubdled with Alpha DSLR.

The updates are applicable only to the early production cameras. To check and see if your camera is applciable, press 'Menu' and 'Display' buttons on your camera simultaneously. 'Ver.1' means the updates are applicable to your A700.

Follow the link to download the updates:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DSLRA700

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