We have started providing the latest firmware Ver.4, which includes the improvements announced on this page, on September 16th, 2008. Please click here for details.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products. Sony is offering a firmware update to owners of "α(alpha)700" DSLR-A700 (JE). Please follow the download procedure carefully to avoid any problem which could occur during the firmware update. [Applicable model] α700 zoom lens kit (DSLR-A700P)(JE) [Applicable firmware version] Ver.2.0 * The firmware version is indicated on LCD display of a unit when pressing "MENU" button followed by "DISP" button. The download procedure is stated on the download page. The firmware "Ver.3.0" is not applicable to this update. [Symptom to be improved] When pictures are taken continuously, access lamp is turned on and whole system may halt. When a unit is powered off under "MR" mode, some settings registered under "MR" mode are reflected in other shooting modes. If a customer has any difficulty implementing this update, please contact below. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. [Contact] Contact in Japan Customer Information Center Japan FreeDial: 0120-000-488 (The number you can call from your cellular phone or PHS or IP phone is following : 0466-31-2561) Business hours : Mon.-Fri.9:00-20:00 Sat. Sun.&Public holidays 9:00-17:00 Contact outside Japan Please contact a nearest Sony service center written on the backside of warranty card.