Beyond official notes, users and reviewers reported several undocumented benefits:
: Start-up time improved drastically; reviewers on Howgreenisyourgarden noted live-view and full interface availability in about half a second to one second.
: Added automatic compensation for several lenses, including: Slt A77 Firmware Ver.1.07 Update
The firmware Ver.1.07 update for the Sony SLT-A77 , released in early 2013, significantly refined the camera's performance, focusing on expanding lens support and improving overall responsiveness. Key Official Improvements
: Better autofocus performance for scenes with high-contrast or overexposed areas. Beyond official notes, users and reviewers reported several
: Better picture quality for 24p movie recording in NTSC regions. "Hidden" User Improvements
: The perceived "sluggishness" of the camera's original release firmware was considered largely resolved with this version. Installation Highlights SLT-A77V Camera Firmware Update (Windows) | Sony USA : Better picture quality for 24p movie recording
: Significant speed increases for the front and rear dials, Auto review, and the power switch operation.