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.
Functions provided New functions are provided to the menu by this firmware update. Menu New items provided Functions Shoot Mode Picture Effect Selects a filter to obtain the various textures. Setup Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.
Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. Toy Camera Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. Posterization (Color) Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors. Posterization (B/W) Creates a high contrast, abstract look in black and white. Pop Color Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
Partial Color (Blue) Creates an image which retains the color blue, but converts others to black and white. Partial Color (Yellow) Creates an image which retains the color yellow, but converts others to black and white. High-key Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. High Contrast Monochrome Creates an image with high contrast in black and white.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. High Sets the peaking level to high. Mid Sets the peaking level to middle. Low Sets the peaking level to low. Off Does not use the peaking function.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. White Enhances outlines in white. Red Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
