New functions, Compatibility with the la-ea2 mount adaptor – Sony NEX-C3 User Manual

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New functions

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

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.

• 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. Consult 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 lens.

When the lens does not have the switch, set the focusing mode on the 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 operation 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 camcorder 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].

Compatibility with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor

Notes

LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor

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A-mount lens

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