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SLT-A65 Firmware Upgrade Ver. 1.07 (Microsoft Windows)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    File Info
    System Requirements
    Install

    Applicable Models

    This information is for the following models:
    • SLT-A65VM
    • SLT-A65V
    • SLT-A65VK
    • SLT-A65VY

    About this download

    Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

    Sony is offering a firmware upgrade program for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera SLT-A65.

    Improvements after firmware upgrade

    1. Expanded the number of automatic compensation compliant lenses:
      SAL100M28, SAL50M28, SAL85F28, SAL18200, SAL20F28, SAL28F28.

    Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver1.06)

    1. Expanded the number of automatic compensation compliant lenses.
      • SAL30M28
      • SAL50F14
      • SAL2470Z
      • SAL2875
      • SAL70400G
      • SAL70200G
      • SAL35F14G
      • SAL1635Z
    2. Addition of capability to enable or disable MOVIE button.

    Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver1.05)

    1. Expanded the number of automatic compensation compliant lenses.
      • SAL24F20Z
      • SAL85F14Z
      • SAL135F18Z
      • SAL70300G
      • SAL35F18
      • SAL50F18
    2. Improvement of responses:
      • 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).
    3. Improvement of AF accuracy for the scene including of light part.

    Applicable firmware version

    • The applicable products are with the firmware Version 1.06 or earlier.

    How to check the firmware version

    1. Select Menu → Setup → Version on the camera.
    2. The firmware version is displayed.
      If your camera firmware version is already Version 1.07, this update is not necessary.

       

    System Requirements

    Supported OS

    • Windows 10
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows 7 SP1

    Other system requirements

    • Hard disk space: 200MB or more
    • RAM: 512MB or more
      Note: Please close all other application software before upgrading the firmware.

    Other Items

    • USB cable supplied with the camera
      Note: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
    • Power source for the camera
      Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H or AC adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately).

      Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately).

    File Info

    File Name

    • Update_SLTA65V107.exe

    File Version

    • 1.07

    File Size

    • 65.4MB

    Release Date

    • 2013-02-05

    System Requirements

    • Windows 10
    • Windows 7
    • Windows 8 32bit
    • Windows 8 64bit

    Install

    Details

    IMPORTANT:

    • When performing the firmware upgrade, please use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H or the AC adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately).
    • Do not remove the battery or AC adaptor during the upgrade; otherwise, the camera may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown.
    • Remove the memory card from the camera beforehand.
    • Do not cover Eyepiece sensors during the update; otherwise, the LCD monitor may switch to the Viewfinder. If you can not see anything on the LCD monitor, please press FINDER/LCD button.

    Updating the Firmware

    1. Download the upgrade file.
      Click on Update_SLTA65V107.exe to begin download.
      Please save the downloaded file onto the Desktop of your computer (recommended).

      For Windows 8 users:
      Under the initial settings of Internet Explorer, the update file will be saved in the Downloads folder. Click the Desktop tile from the Start screen and find the downloaded file in the Downloads folder by using Explorer.
    2. Start up Firmware Updater.
      • Close all currently running programs on your computer.
      • Double-click the downloaded file Update_SLTA65V107.exe for SLT-A65.
      • Firmware Updater starts up.

         
    3. Check the USB connection mode.
      According to the instruction on Firmware Updater, select Menu → Setup → USB Connection on the camera, and confirm Mass Storage is selected.



      If the mode other than Mass Storage is selected, please select Mass Storage.
    4. Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
      USB Mode appears on the LCD monitor of the camera.

      If the computer cannot find the camera, the message Could not find the camera for this update. appears on the computer display. Try the following if this happens.
      - Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
      - If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try with the other terminals.
      (Your computer may have some USB terminals on the backside.)



      Sometimes when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable, the message to encourage rebooting the computer may appear on the computer display. In this case, remove the battery pack or AC adaptor from the camera, reboot the computer, and follow the procedures from Start up Firmware Updater.
    5. Confirm is displayed on the task tray at the lower right corner of the computer screen.
    6. After confirming the above, click Next on Firmware Updater.
      Do not cover Eyepiece sensors during the update; otherwise, the LCD monitor may switch to the Viewfinder. If you can not see anything on the LCD monitor, please press FINDER/LCD button



      This screen appears on Firmware Updater



      This screen appears on the LCD screen of the camera.



      Note: From this step onwards, never turn off the camera until the firmware upgrade is completed.
    7. After confirming the screens on Firmware Updater and LCD screen, click Next. The current version and the version after the upgrade appear on the lower left part of the Firmware Updater.

      Upgrade is required




      Upgrade is not required
      Note: If the screen below appears, the upgrade is not required. According to the message, stop the USB connection and click Finish. Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor, and then turn on the camera again.

    8. Click on the task tray at the lower right corner of the computer screen to stop the USB connection.



      Note: Please keep the USB cable connected even after stopping the USB connection on the computer with the above operation.
    9. Press the center of the multi-selector (the control button) to execute.

      Camera’s LCD screen



      Camera control wheel



      Note: The screen turns off when the center of the control wheel is pressed. Please proceed to the next step.
    10. After resetting, reconnection of the camera is verified.

      Click Run to start the upgrade. The progress bar appears while upgrading (approximately 5 minutes).



      Note: Never turn off the camera nor disconnect the USB cable while upgrading.
    11. When the upgrade is completed, click Finish and disconnect the USB cable.

    12. Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor, and then turn on the camera again.

    Check the firmware version
    Follow the instruction below to confirm the firmware version.

    1. Select Menu → Setup → Version on the camera.

    2. The firmware version is displayed. The firmware upgrade was completed successfully if Ver.1.07 is displayed.