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andreac75 · Jul 31, 2005, 4:00 PM

I recently updated my A200. Before that I was very satisfied with the quality of its pictures.
Now the question : is it possible that after the firmware update pictures are better?
It sounds strange also to me but I can (or I want to) see an improvement in the use of colors (not mentioned in the update.

Bye,
Andrea

selvin · Aug 1, 2005, 6:12 AM

I have not noted color improvement. I have noted an improvement in focus times and accuracy. Others have mentioned that these observations of improvement may be a "halo effect" one thing is fixed and other things seem to be better.

Duno,i since I didn't have the presence of mind to do do some test shots before and after.

Aloha

Geoff Chandler · Aug 13, 2005, 6:42 PM

Should I try a firmware update??
I am happy with my A-200 .. is it best left working OK
Also - how do you do a firmware update?? & Does it cost?
If it costs and if there is any doubt I will leave well alone as I am more than impressed with mine.
Geoff
(A-200 & C-740)

djwittmier · Aug 13, 2005, 9:02 PM

There is no charge for ther firmware update. Just download it from your respective country site and follow the instructions. Basically, you just load the update on a blank CF card and insert the card in the camera. The camera takes care of the rest.

This is a link to the instructions:

http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/...allation_Guide

Aug 13, 2005, 9:54 PM

You should always update firmware (or computer device drivers for that matter). Newer software (firmware/drivers) almost always fix or upgrade existing hardware to better, faster or more usable specs...

The only exception to this is Microsoft updates...they tend to use the world to Beta-test their updates for them. I turned of Automatic Updates & wait about 2 months after a released update before I'll add it to my system (after they've fixed all the major bugs).

Geoff Chandler · Aug 14, 2005, 2:16 PM

Aha - thanks everyone. The only last piece of the question is how do you update on a blank CF card - I only use the camera to download pics - do I require a card reader??

djwittmier · Aug 14, 2005, 9:37 PM

No card reader required. The instructions tell you how to do it by connecting the camera to the computer. But ... follow the instructions carefully, especially with regard to having a fully charged battery and formatting the card 'in the camera'.

Dan

Geoff Chandler · Aug 15, 2005, 3:01 AM

Got it. Thanks - and thanks for the warnig about the battery & card ~ makes sense when you think about it!

Goofas · Aug 24, 2005, 5:33 AM

Please let me know how it comes out. I just ordered an A200 a few hours ago online. I have not been too happy with my recent cameras. The A200 looks like a great camera and I thought I would give it a try. I bought an extra battery and a 2GB hitachi microdrive to go with it. i look foreward to getting some great shots with it.

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Jul 31, 2005, 4:00 PM	#1
andreac75 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	I recently updated my A200. Before that I was very satisfied with the quality of its pictures. Now the question : is it possible that after the firmware update pictures are better? It sounds strange also to me but I can (or I want to) see an improvement in the use of colors (not mentioned in the update. Bye, Andrea

Aug 1, 2005, 6:12 AM	#2
selvin Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,204	I have not noted color improvement. I have noted an improvement in focus times and accuracy. Others have mentioned that these observations of improvement may be a "halo effect" one thing is fixed and other things seem to be better. Duno,i since I didn't have the presence of mind to do do some test shots before and after. Aloha

Aug 13, 2005, 6:42 PM	#3
Geoff Chandler Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 85	Should I try a firmware update?? I am happy with my A-200 .. is it best left working OK Also - how do you do a firmware update?? & Does it cost? If it costs and if there is any doubt I will leave well alone as I am more than impressed with mine. Geoff (A-200 & C-740)

Aug 13, 2005, 9:02 PM	#4
djwittmier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	There is no charge for ther firmware update. Just download it from your respective country site and follow the instructions. Basically, you just load the update on a blank CF card and insert the card in the camera. The camera takes care of the rest. This is a link to the instructions: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/...allation_Guide

Aug 13, 2005, 9:54 PM	#5
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	You should always update firmware (or computer device drivers for that matter). Newer software (firmware/drivers) almost always fix or upgrade existing hardware to better, faster or more usable specs... The only exception to this is Microsoft updates...they tend to use the world to Beta-test their updates for them. I turned of Automatic Updates & wait about 2 months after a released update before I'll add it to my system (after they've fixed all the major bugs).

Aug 14, 2005, 2:16 PM	#6
Geoff Chandler Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 85	Aha - thanks everyone. The only last piece of the question is how do you update on a blank CF card - I only use the camera to download pics - do I require a card reader??

Aug 14, 2005, 9:37 PM	#7
djwittmier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	No card reader required. The instructions tell you how to do it by connecting the camera to the computer. But ... follow the instructions carefully, especially with regard to having a fully charged battery and formatting the card 'in the camera'. Dan

Aug 15, 2005, 3:01 AM	#8
Geoff Chandler Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 85	Got it. Thanks - and thanks for the warnig about the battery & card ~ makes sense when you think about it!

Aug 24, 2005, 5:33 AM	#9
Goofas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 734	Please let me know how it comes out. I just ordered an A200 a few hours ago online. I have not been too happy with my recent cameras. The A200 looks like a great camera and I thought I would give it a try. I bought an extra battery and a 2GB hitachi microdrive to go with it. i look foreward to getting some great shots with it.