Sony NEX-3-5-5C-C3 User Manual

NEX-3/5/5C/C3 NEX-VG10/VG10E

The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here.

Please refer to the Instruction Manual of your camera/camcorder and LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor, and the Handbook contained on the supplied CD-ROM.

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New functions

The following new functions will be provided by this firmware upgrade.

Compatibility with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor

Using an A-mount lens with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can take advantage of the phase-detection AF feature to shoot images.

LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor

A-mount lens

Notes

• You may not be able to use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. You may not use autofocusing with certain lenses attached via the Mount Adaptor. Cons ult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility for advice on compatible lenses.

• When the lens has a focusing mode switch (AF/MF), set the focusing mode with the switch of the len s. When the lens does not have the switch, set the focusing mode on th e menu.

• It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camera to focus, depending on the lens used or the subject.

NEX-3/5/5C/C3:

• The following functions do not work when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor is attached. – [Smile Shutter] – [Face Detection]

• The noise of the camera and lens in autofocusing operation may be recorded during movie recording. Using an SSM lens will reduce the noise caused by autofocusing. Also , you can disable sound recording by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off].

• Aperture is set to F3.5 when you record movies with autofocusing. When you are using a lens with an F3.5 or smaller F-stop, aperture is set to the maximum F-stop of the lens. When you want to set your own value for aperture to record movies, select [Aperture Priority] in [Shoot Mode], and select manual focusing before you start recording. The aperture setting selected at the beginning will remain in effect until you stop recording. You cannot change the aperture setting while recording a movie.

NEX-VG10/VG10E:

• If the camcorder focuses automatically during movie recording, the noise of the camcorder and lens in the autofocusing oper ation is recorded. You can reduce the noise by connecting an external microphone with a 3.5-mm-diameter mini-plug to the microphone jack of the camcorder, and placing the microphone as far away from the camcord er as possible. If you want to eliminate the noise completely, it is recommended that you select MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off].

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• Aperture is set to F3.5 when you record movies with autofocusing. When you are using a lens with an F3.5 or smaller F-stop, aperture is set to the maximum F-stop of the lens. When you want to set your own value for aperture to re cord movies, select [Ap erture Priority] or [Manual Exposure] in [Shoot Mode], and select manual fo cusing. If you change the aperture while recording a movie, the noise may be heard or the screen may beco me brighter while the ca mcorder is processing the adjustment.

New functions provided in the menu

The following functions will be added to the menu by this firmware upgrade.

Menu New items Functions

Camera Autofocus Area Allows you to set a position for phase-

Setup AF micro adjustment (AF

Micro Adj./amount/Clear)

Peaking (Peaking Level/ Peaking Color) (NEXVG10/VG10E only)

• The peaking function is provided for NEX-3/5/5C/C3 in the previous firmware

version. Refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual on the operation and setting. NEX-3/5/5C: Instruction Manual of Ver. 04 NEX-C3: Ver. 01 (Instruction Manual supplied with the camera)

detection AF, when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor is attached.

Allows you to adjust the autofocused position finely, when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor is attached.

Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus.

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