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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.
© 2010 Sony Corporation
A-DTQ-100-12(1)

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Summary of Contents for Sony NEX-3

  • Page 1 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. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-12(1)
  • Page 2: Soft Key Settings

    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. Note • You cannot customize soft key A. Customizing soft key B Pressing soft key B will activate [Shoot.
  • Page 3 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].
  • Page 4: Menu Start

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 • The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.) •...