Sony Overseas Models Support & Information

Notice to owners of Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
“α77” [SLT-A77] , “α65” [SLT-A65] for firmware update

Mar. 29, 2012

Sony Corporation
Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc.
Sony Customer Service (Japan) Inc.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

Sony is offering a firmware update for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera “α77” [SLT-A77] and “α65” [SLT-A65].

[Applicable model name of the product]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera “α77” [SLT-A77] and “α65” [SLT-A65]

[Applicable firmware version of the units]

  • The applicable products are with the firmware version “Ver1.04” or earlier.

    (Please visit the download page to check the firmware version installed on your product.)

[Contents of update]

  • Expanded the number of automatic compensation compliant lenses.
    SAL24F20Z, SAL85F14Z, SAL135F18Z, SAL70300G, SAL35F18, SAL50F18
  • Improvement of response
    - Improvement of response for Auto review
    - Improvement of response for front dial and rear dial
    - Improvement of response between power SW operation and power off
  • Improvement of AF response with 500mm F4 G SSM(SAL500F40G)
  • Improvement of AF accuracy for the scene including of light part.
  • Other improvements

Click here for downloading the software.

* Sony provides the upgrade program for free on our website, but Sony will ask for a technical fee for the upgrade service at the service counter and a courier service fee if requested.

[Contact Information]

[Contact in Japan] (Assistance available in Japanese language only)

Sony DI Call Center:
0120-500-115
(accessible from cellular/PHS phones)

  • A toll-free number is not available for cellular or PHS mobile phones.
    0466-31-2511

After you dial the number, please dial "402" + "#". This will directly connect you to the person in charge.

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Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 09:00 to 17:00

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