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A77ii firmware into A77 update?

Sadnakupa — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 05:37:03 +0000

Would it not be nice to be able to update the old a77 with the new the a77ii firmware update. Is it possible to modify the firmware so it would fit the a77 requierments?

There are simple features like intervalometer, jpg engine(iso noise) and so on that could be used in old a77 to.

Thank for your work so far with Sony firmware repacker tool. I can also offer some help if needed since i studied IT science and have some programming skills.

Greetings Domen

Shootout between Sony A65 vs GH2

EOSHD — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:53:36 +0000

Essentially the Sony A65 is the same for image quality in video mode as the NEX 7 and A77. It has a superior sensor to the GH2 but doesn't do a very good job scaling and codec wise - so the GH2 resolves a cleaner looking image with more detail and less aliasing and moire.

However where I feel the A65 wins is...

- CHEAP!! £699 in the UK compared to £1300 for the A77, but same great OLED viewfinder, same sensor, same image processor, 95% of the same features but a plastic body
- Internal stabilisation - Your cheap £50 300mm Minolta becomes as good as an OIS Canon lens. Your £100 fast 50mm F1.8 gets stabilisation for free. Not bad!!
- Handling. I prefer the bigger body to the NEX 5N really
- 1080/50p and 25p in PAL land
- MF peaking, great EVF and 920k LCD

I am also going to be testing a Nikon J1 soon. I feel this is prime for a good hacking Sir @Vitaliy_Kiselev. The sensor may be on the small side but Expeed 3 does a great job of scaling the image... nice clean, sharp resolution and a pretty fast LSI considering the price point. Maybe if the firmware is not encrypted it could be your next conquest :) If you want a body say so and I will whip round for donations on EOSHD for a J1 body to be sent.

Official Sony A77 topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:47:26 +0000

As you may know Sony is about to announce A77, seems pretty good.

Specifications:

* 24.3 MP Exmor HD CMOS sensor
* ISO 100-16000, with expandeable ISO 50 option
* 1920 x 1080 60p/24p AVCHD 2.0
* P/A/S/M manual controls while recording video
* 19 points AF sensor with 11 cross sensors
* 1200 zone metering
* Completely new developed Bionz processor
* 12 fps
* 1/8000 shutter speed
* 50ms minimum release time lag
* Electronic first shutter curtain
* TrueBlack 921k 3-way tilt LCD
* 3 million dot OLED viewfinder
* Smart teleconverter function with 1.4x and 2.0x option
* Built-in flash
* Built-in GPS
* Battery life with over over 500 shots
* Magnesium alloy body
* Dust and Moisture proof
* Multi Frame NR
* SD card
* Weight 680g

Via: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/

A77 will be released in mid-October. 150 000 yen for the body only (1960 dollars)
NEX-7 will be released on November 11. Expected selling price of ¥ 130 000 for the body (1700 dollars).

Reviews

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/13/2921671/sony-alpha-slt-a77-review
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-alpha-slt-a77v-digital-slr-review-18347
http://mansurovs.com/sony-a77-review
http://www.pixiq.com/article/worlds-fastest-camera
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-slt-a77v/4505-6501_7-34962459.html
http://flutterphotography.wordpress.com/tutorials/sony-a77a65-slt-hands-on-review/
http://soundimageplus.blogspot.com/2011/12/sony-nex-7-few-tests-and-samples.html
http://dc.pconline.com.cn/pingce/smdfpcysr/1111/2588062_6.html
http://sonyalphalab.com/2011/12/auto-focus-testing-sony-alpha-77-vs-the-canon-5d-mark-ii-in-low-light/
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_a77_review

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