NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the “Instruction Manual,” and the “α Handbook” contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
Soft key Settings [Soft key Settings] has been added to [Setup] on the menu. This item allows you to customize the function of soft keys B and C. Soft key A Soft key C Soft key B Note • You cannot customize soft key A. Customizing soft key B Pressing soft key B will activate [Shoot. Tips] in the default setting. You can assign one of the following functions instead to use it by pressing soft key B. Shoot Mode/Shoot. Tips/PrecisionDig.
Customizing soft key C Pressing soft key C will activate [Shoot Mode] in the default setting. You can assign either 3 of the following functions instead to use them by pressing soft key C. Autofocus Area/ISO/White Balance/Metering Mode/FlashCompensation/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Soft key C Setting] t [Custom]. 2 [Menu] t [Setup] t Assign a function to [Custom 1], [Custom 2], or [Custom 3]. You do not need to set functions for 1, 2, and 3 all at once.
Menu start The [Menu start] function is added to the menu. This item allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Top Always displays the first screen of the menu. Previous Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously.
MF Assist There used to be only 2 settings, [On] (2 seconds) and [Off], in the [MF Assist] function. However, you can set the duration for which the image is to be enlarged when an E-mount lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. No Limit Enlarges the display until [Exit] is selected. 5 Sec Enlarges the image for 5 seconds. 2 Sec Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Off Does not enlarge the image.
Other improvements in operation The upgraded firmware will make following improvements as well. Changing the selected menu item If you turn counterclockwise or press the top of the control wheel when the first item of the list is selected, your selection moves to the last item. If you turn clockwise or press the bottom of the control wheel at the last item of the list, your selection moves to the first item.
Autofocus function with A-mount lenses Upgrading Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately) makes autofocus (Single-shot AF) possible when an A-mount SAM or SSM lens is attached to the camera. You can also use autofocus (Single-shot AF) in movie recording mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. For information on upgrading the Mount Adaptor, please visit the Sony Support web site. http://www.sony.net/ Notes • You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
