Sony NEX Firmware Version 03 Officially Released in US

sony_nex_600.jpgWe've known about this new firmware for some time now, and yesterday Sony officially added it to their U.S. website. Below you will find all the details.

Improvements over version 02:
  • Adds "Soft key Settings" to the "Setup" menu to allow customization of the soft keys
  • Adds the "Menu start" function
  • Adds two more settings to the "MF Assist" function
  • Improves menu item selection using the Control Wheel
  • Changes the aperture setting function so the setting is maintained when using "Background Defocus Control" or "Aperture Priority" movie recording modes
  • Adds support for auto focus with A-mount lenses (see support site for Supported A-mount Lenses)
  • Note: This feature also requires a firmware update for the LA-EA1 Mount Adapter (Mount Adapter sold separately).
* Adds a function to enlarge the image when "Release w/o Lens" is set to "Enable"

Benefits provided by version 02 and included in version 03:
  • Adds the 3D Sweep Panorama function
  • Improves the Sweep Panorama function
  • Resolves an issue where the battery may be drained even if the camera is turned off
  • Reduces start-up time under low light conditions

LA-EA1 Mount Adapter :

This utility updates the LA-EA1 Mount Adapter Firmware to version 02 and adds support for auto focus with A-mount lenses (see Supported A-mount Lenses on eSupport site)
Note: This feature also requires a firmware update for the NEX camera.

To access these firmware updates, please visit www.sony.com/support:
  • Search for NEX-5, NEX-3 or LA-EA1
  • Click on the firmware update link under Hot Topics
  • Follow the firmware update instructions