Forum Übersicht - RE: NEX-3/5: Sony stellt Firmwareupdate 03 in Aussicht - 2

Die neue NEX-Firmware 03 soll ab übermorgen, 2010-10-14, verfügbar werden, vermutlich unter diesen Links:

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...V03&m=NEX-3 NEX-3 FW 03
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...V03&m=NEX-5 NEX-5 FW 03

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/...x-3a/modelfirst NEX-3
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/...x-5a/modelfirst NEX-5

Viele Grüße,

Matthias

Firmware 03 für die Sony Alpha NEX-3 und NEX-5 und Firmware 02 für den LA-EA1 sind online:

ZITAT(matthiaspaul @ 2010-10-12, 11:42) http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/...x-3a/modelfirst NEX-3
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/...x-5a/modelfirst NEX-5[/quote]

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/.../product/nex-3a "NEX-3V3_Update1010a.exe" NEX-3 Firmware 03 für Windows
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/.../product/nex-3a "NEX-3V3_Update1010a.dmg" NEX-3 Firmware 03 für Macintosh

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/.../product/nex-5a "NEX-5V3_Update1010a.exe" NEX-5 Firmware 03 für Windows
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/.../product/nex-5a "NEX-5V3_Update1010a.dmg" NEX-5 Firmware 03 für Macintosh

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422480 "LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.exe" LA-EA1 Firmware 02 für Windows
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422204 "LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.dmg" LA-EA1 Firmware 02 für Macintosh

Beispielhaft hier der Text der NEX-5 Upgrade-Anleitung für Windows:
ZITAT2010-10-14

Summary

NEX-5 Firmware Upgrade Ver.03 (Microsoft Windows)

Applicable Models: NEX-5D, NEX-5A, NEX-5H, NEX-5K

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

Sony is always concerned about customer satisfaction and therefore is offering a software upgrade program for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera "NEX-5".

Improvements after firmware upgrade

1. Addition of the function to customize soft keys.
2. Addition of the Menu start function.
3. Improvement of the operability of the MF Assist function.
4. Improvement of the operability of menu item selection.
5. Maintaining the aperture setting in the movie recording mode.
6. Support for the autofocus function with A-mount lenses.

The following SAM lenses and SSM lenses are supported.

SAM lenses

DT18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM [SAL1855], 28-75mm F2.8 SAM [SAL2875], DT55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM [SAL55200-2], DT30mm F2.8 Macro SAM [SAL30M28], DT35mm F1.8 SAM [SAL35F18], DT50mm F1.8 SAM [SAL50F18], 85mm F2.8 SAM [SAL85F28]

SSM lenses

Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL1635Z],
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL2470Z],
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM [SAL24F20G],
70-200mm F2.8 G [SAL70200G], 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM [SAL70300G], 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM [SAL70400G], 300mm F2.8 G [SAL300F28G]

* With an A-mount lens attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (It takes approximately 2 to 7 seconds (based on Sony's measurement standard). It may vary depending on the subjects or brightness of the shooting environments.)

* Firmware upgrade of the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately) is also required.

7. Enlarging the image when Release w/o Lens is set to Enable

Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in Ver.03

1. Addition of 3D Sweep Panorama.
2. Improvement of Sweep Panorama.
3. Reduced power consumption when switching the camera off.
4. Improved camera ‘wake up' response in low light environments.

Applicable firmware version

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera "NEX-5" with firmware version "Ver.01" and "Ver.02"

How to check the firmware version

1. Select Menu → Setup → Version on the camera.
2. The firmware version is displayed. If your firmware version is Ver.03 or later, the upgrade is not required.
/support/attachments/404327/nex3fw.PNG

System Requirements

Supported OS

* Windows® XP* SP3
* Windows® Vista** SP2
* Windows® 7

* 64-bit and Starter editions are not supported.
** Starter edition is not supported.

Other system requirements

* Hard disk space: 200MB or more
* RAM: 512MB or more
* Please close all other application software before upgrading the firmware.

Other Items

* USB cable supplied with the camera
* Power source for the camera

Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 or AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)

Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is/support/attachments/404327/power.PNg (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately).

Available Download

File name: NEX-5V3_Update1010a.exe
File size: 57.2 MB (60,061,064 bytes)
Updated on: 14th October 2010[/quote]
Und hier der Text für das Upgrade auf Firmware 02 für den LA-EA1 Objektivadapter:
ZITAT2010-10-14

LA-EA1 Firmware Upgrade Ver.02 (Microsoft Windows)

Applicable Models: LA-EA1

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

Sony is always concerned about customer satisfaction and therefore is offering a software upgrade program for Mount Adaptor "LA-EA1".

Improvements after firmware upgrade

1. Support for the autofocus function when A-mount lens is attached to the camera.

The following SAM lenses and SSM lenses are supported.

SAM lenses
DT18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM [SAL1855], 28-75mm F2.8 SAM [SAL2875], DT55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM [SAL55200-2], DT30mm F2.8 Macro SAM [SAL30M28], DT35mm F1.8 SAM [SAL35F18], DT50mm F1.8 SAM [SAL50F18], 85mm F2.8 SAM [SAL85F28]

SSM lenses
Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL1635Z],
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL2470Z],
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM [SAL24F20G],
70-200mm F2.8 G [SAL70200G], 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM [SAL70300G], 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM [SAL70400G], 300mm F2.8 G [SAL300F28G]

* With an A-mount lens attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (It takes approximately 2 to 7 seconds (based on Sony's measurement standard). It may vary depending on the subjects or brightness of the shooting environments.)

* Firmware upgrade of the Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera NEX-3, NEX-5 (sold separately) is also required.

Applicable firmware version
Mount Adaptor "LA-EA1" with firmware version "Ver.01"

How to check the firmware version

1. Attach the mount adaptor and the A-mount lens to the camera, then turn on the camera.
2. Select Menu → Setup → Version on the camera.
3. The firmware version is displayed. If your firmware version is Ver.02 or later, the upgrade is not required.
/support/attachments/404327/nex3fw.PNG

System Requirements

Supported OS

* Windows® XP* SP3
* Windows® Vista** SP2
* Windows® 7

* 64-bit and Starter editions are not supported.
** Starter edition is not supported.

Other system requirements

* Hard disk space: 200MB or more
* RAM: 512 MB or more
* Please close all other application software before upgrading the firmware.

Other Items

* USB cable supplied with the camera
* Power source for the camera

Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 or AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)

Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is/support/attachments/404327/power.PNg (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately).

Available Download
File name: LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.exe
File size: 2.03 MB (2,135,440 bytes)
Updated on: 14th October 2010[/quote]
Viele Grüße,

Matthias

Auch wenn Sonys Webseiten im Moment nur in Englisch (und Japanisch) vorliegen, der Windows- und Mac-Installer bietet auch die deutsche Sprache an. Die Firmware selbst ist aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach für alle Sprachvarianten der Kamera geeignet, jedenfalls war das bei Firmware-Update 02 so. Ebenso deutet alles darauf hin, daß dieses Firmware-Upgrade auch für die chinesische und russische Modellvariante NEX-3C (ohne Eye-Fi-Unterstützung) paßt, auch wenn diese nicht explizit erwähnt wird (für die NEX-5C paßt es definitiv).

Für die AF-Unterstützung der NEX-Kameras in Verbindung mit dem LA-EA1-Adapter ist es notwendig, die Adapter-Firmware auf (mindestens) Version 02 zu bringen, und zusätzlich muß die Firmware der Kamera Version 03 (oder höher) betragen.

Die Updates sind kumulativ, d.h. Firmware 03 enthält auch alle Änderungen, die mit Firmware 02 veröffentlicht wurden, und ihr könnt auch direkt von Firmware 01 auf 03 aktualisieren, ohne etwas zu "verpassen".

Wer erstmal wissen möchte, auf was er sich bei dem Upgrade überhaupt einläßt, findet hier (englischsprachige) Ergänzungen zu der Bedienungsanleitung:

http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/downlo...3_manual_gb.pdf
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/downlo...d_manual_gb.pdf

Viele Grüße,

Matthias

Sonys Presseankündigung zum Firmware-Upgrade 3 für die NEX:

http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/detail...mp;NewsAreaId=2
ZITATMore enhancements for NEX-5/NEX-3 cameras

14 October 2010

Firmware upgrade adds AF support for A-mount lenses

A new firmware upgrade adds further operating refinements to the NEX-5/NEX-3 compact system cameras from Sony.

Available now for download (1) with versions available for Windows and Mac OS (2), the free upgrade adds several performance enhancements. Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics by Sony and Carl Zeiss that includes telephotos, primes and zooms. Aperture settings can be maintained during HD movie recording, and system menu operation has been streamlined alongside other usability improvements. Registered NEX-5/NEX-3 owners will be advised of the free update via email.

Autofocus with A-mount lenses

Single-shot autofocus is supported with 14 optional A-mount SAM and SSM lens models (3) when used with the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor. Single-shot AF is also possible while in movie recording mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Support for AF operation with A-mount lenses also requires a separate firmware upgrade for the LA-EA1.

Aperture priority with video recording

HD video can be shot while maintaining constant aperture, either in A (aperture priority) mode or in iAuto mode with background defocus activated. This aids the simple creation of beautiful background defocus effects during movie recording.

Soft key settings

It's possible to customise functions of two of the three soft keys on the camera's rear panel. Functions that can be assigned include Shooting Mode, Shooting Tips, Precision Digital Zoom, ISO, White Balance, Metering Mode, Flash Compensation, DRO, Auto HDR, Creative Style, MF Assist and AF Area.

Menu start

When ‘Menu' is selected, there's now the option to display either the main menu screen or the last parameter set. This simplifies quick readjustment of recently-selected functions and settings.

MF Assist

An enlarged image portion can be displayed on screen with user-selectable duration while in MF (Manual Focus) Assist mode. MF Assist operation has also been improved. The previously-chosen magnified image portion can now be maintained when MF Assist is re-selected, making repeated checks of fine focus quicker and more convenient.

Notes to editors

(1) NEX-5/NEX-3 customers can download the firmware upgrade from http://support.sony-europe.com/hub/hub.html

(2) System requirements [PC]: Windows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter editions not supported); Windows Vista SP2 (Starter edition not supported); Windows 7
System requirements [Macintosh]: OS X (Ver.10.5 and Ver.10.6).
[PC/Mac] Hard disk space: min. 200MB / RAM: min. 512MB.
Upgrade requires USB cable connection between computer and NEX-5/NEX-3.

(3) Autofocus function is supported with these A-mount lenses:

SAM lenses

• DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM [SAL1855]
• 28-75mm F2.8 SAM [SAL2875],
• DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM [SAL55200-2]
• DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM [SAL30M28]
• DT 35mm F1.8 SAM [SAL35F18]
• DT 50mm F1.8 SAM [SAL50F18]
• 85mm F2.8 SAM [SAL85F28]

SSM lenses

• Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL1635Z]
• Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL2470Z]
• Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM [SAL24F20Z]
• 70-200mm F2.8 G [SAL70200G]
• 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM [SAL70300G]
• 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM [SAL70400G]
• 300mm F2.8 G [SAL300F28G]

AF support also requires firmware upgrade for optional LA-EA1 Lens Mount Adaptor.
With an A-mount lens attached to NEX-5/NEX-3, autofocus takes approximately 2 to 7 seconds based on Sony measurement standards. Actual AF time with A-mount lens may vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.

For more information please contact

Sony Europe Press Centre
e: <presscentre@sony.eu>

Sony is a leading global innovator of audio, video, communications and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Sony is renowned for its audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA™ LCD high-definition television, Cyber-shot™ digital camera, Handycam® camcorder, "α" (pronounced Alpha) digital SLR camera, and Walkman® MP3 player as well as its VAIO™ personal computers and high-definition (HD) professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD. Offering a complete end-to-end HD value chain and with its electronics, music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is one of the world's leading digital entertainment brands, employing approximately 170,000 people worldwide.

Through its long-term football partnerships as an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League until 2012, Official FIFA Partner until 2014 and global sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014, Sony is inspiring a sense of excitement for the millions of football fans around the world.

For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com

"Sony", "WALKMAN", "VAIO", "Cyber-shot", "Handycam", "α", "BRAVIA" and "XDCAM" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners[/quote]

ZITAT(matthiaspaul @ 2010-10-12, 11:42) Die neue NEX-Firmware 03 soll ab übermorgen, 2010-10-14, verfügbar werden, vermutlich unter diesen Links:

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...V03&m=NEX-3 NEX-3 FW 03
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...V03&m=NEX-5 NEX-5 FW 03[/quote]
Hier die entsprechenden Links auf den europäischen Sony-Server:

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...WIN&m=NEX-3 "NEX-3V3_Update1010a.exe" NEX-3 Firmware 03 für Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...MAC&m=NEX-3 "NEX-3V3_Update1010a.dmg" NEX-3 Firmware 03 für Macintosh

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...WIN&m=NEX-5 "NEX-5V3_Update1010a.exe" NEX-5 Firmware 03 für Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...MAC&m=NEX-5 "NEX-5V3_Update1010a.dmg" NEX-5 Firmware 03 für Macintosh

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...;site=odw_en_EN "LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.exe" LA-EA1 Firmware 02 für Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downlo...;site=odw_en_EN "LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.dmg" LA-EA1 Firmware 02 für Macintosh

Anleitungen:

http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/downlo...3_manual_gb.pdf
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/DIME/FW/MANUA..._FW03/3D_EN.PDF

Viele Grüße,

Matthias

Vermutlich werden mit dem Firmware-Upgrade auch einige Bugs behoben, die nicht im Change-Log erwähnt werden. So gibt es mit Firmware 01 und 02 ein Problem mit einer fehlerhaften Anzeige der vergrößerten Darstellung von RAW-Bildern von Nicht-System-Objektiven, die über vollmanuelle Adapter (also nicht über den LA-EA1) angeschlossen wurden:

http://www.mi-fo.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27457

Könnt Ihr das mal vor und nach dem Upgrade auf 03 nachstellen und verifizieren, damit wir wissen, daß wir diesen Punkt abhaken können?

Viele Grüße,

Matthias

Ab dem 2011-06-20 wird Sony die Firmware 4 für die NEX-3 und NEX-5 zum kostenlosen Download bereitstellen:

http://www.mi-fo.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29720

Viele Grüße,

Matthias