Sony Releases Firmware Version 1.05 for Alpha A65 and A77 Cameras

Sure there might have been a one month delay for the NEX-FS100 firmware update which is set to add a host of new features and enhancements, but that doesn’t mean that the Sony Alpha A65 and A77 are destined for the same faith. Released today, a new firmware version 1.05 for the A65 and A77 DSLR cameras gives Mac and PC owners a chance to improve their camera with features like adding an automatic lens correction support: 24/2 ZA, 85/1.4 ZA, 135/1.8 ZA, 70-300/4.5-5.6 G, DT35/1.8, DT50/1.8 and improving the response until the “power turns off and then actually from “OFF” the power switch.” After the jump, the full list of updates and a firmware download link to your OS of choice.

Shading and aberration compensation:

Both cameras can now intelligently correct vignetting, lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for a total of 11 A-mount lenses, including a further six models that are now supported:

SAL-24F20Z (Carl Zeiss)
SAL-85F14Z (Carl Zeiss)
SAL-135F18Z (Carl Zeiss)
SAL-70300G (G Lens)
SAL-35F18
SAL-50F18

Improved responses:

Operability of both cameras is further improved with a number of refinements that facilitate smoother, faster handling.

Auto review responses are now quicker, without a ‘processing’ message being displayed
Time between power switch operation and power off has been shortened
Front/rear dial responses are improved
Autofocus responses and precision

“Autofocus accuracy is now improved when focusing on scenes with wide contrast difference between objects (applies to SLT-A77 only). In addition, AF speed is improved when using both cameras with the recently-announced SAL500F40G 500mm F4 G SSM super-telephoto lens by Sony. You’ll be able to focus faster on athletes, wildlife and other distant subjects with this bright, high-magnification lens that is available exclusively.”