Sony NEX Linux Source Codes

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We are not Linux savvy so we have no idea what these do and how we can use them. Hopefully someone out there can help us.

Here are the Linux Packages that are available for download:

• linux-kernel.tar.gz
• sony-target-dev-procps-3.2.7-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-busybox-1.4.2-040502di2.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-diffutils-2.8.1-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-dosfstools-2.11-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-e2fsprogs-1.40.4-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-hostname-2.13-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-lrzsz-0.12.20-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-netbase-4.21-040501.src.rpm
• sony-target-srel-pump-0.8.15-3.src.rpm

Download them through the Sony Source Code Distribution Service.

NEX LA-EA1 with 70-400 SSM Lens

Here's a video from glytle showing the NEX-3 with a Sony 70-400 G SSM Lens autofocusing with the LA-EA1 lens adapter with the new Firmware Version 03. It looks like locks focus at a decent speed.

Thanks glytle!

Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs SLT-A33 vs A700

Let's see how the Sony NEX-5's bigger brother, the SLT-A33 with a Pellicle Mirror, stacks up against the NEX. Photos provided by King of the Beasts!

Combatants	Sony Alpha NEX-5	Sony Alpha SLT-A33
Number of effective pixels	14.2 million pixels	14.2 million pixels
CCD Sensor	APS-C CMOS Sensor 1.5x Crop Factor	APS-C CMOS Sensor 1.5x Crop Factor
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100-25600
Lens	Sony E-mount with Interchangeable lenses	Sony Alpha Mount / Minolta A
Image Stabilization	In Lens	Steady Shot Inside
Shutter Speed	30s to 1/4000 with Bulb Mode	30s to 1/4000 with Bulb Mode
Continuous Shooting Speed	7 frames per sec.	7 frames per sec.
LCD	Tiltable 3" Diagonal 921,600 Pixels	Tiltable 3" Diagonal 921,600 Pixels
Electronic Viewfinder	Not yet, come on Sony!	0.46" Xtra Fine EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440,000 pixels)
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 / 60i	1920 x 1080 / 60i
Dimensions	4.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 mm)	4.875 x 3.625 x 3.33 in (124.4 x 92 x 84.7 mm)
Weight	Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery & media)	Approx. 17.35 oz (492g) (w/battery & media)
Price	$699 with 18-55 OSS Lens	$749 with 18-55 Lens

Thanks King of The Beasts!

Sony NEX LA-EA1 Alpha Lens Autofocus Videos

Here are first two videos showing us the NEX autofocusing a Sony Alpha 30mm f/2.8 Macro DT with SAM, Sony Alpha 18-55 DT SAM and a Sony Alpha 35mm f/1.8 DT with SAM via the LA-EA1 lens adapter. This is now possible with the new NEX Firmware Version 03.

The first video, with the SAL35F18, shows that it's not the fastest at locking focus but it's acceptable.

The 2nd video shows the SAL1855 focusing at an acceptable speed.

The 3rd video, with the SAL35F28 Macro, shows the worst of it hunting to lock focus. It may be because of the aperture and the available light but we can't be certain.

Check out our post with manual focus samples with the DT SAL30F28 Macro.

NEX-3 with LA-EA1 and Sony 35mm f/1.8 SAM Autofocus

NEX-5 with LA-EA1 and Sony 18-55 SAM Autofocus

NEX-5 with LA-EA1 and Sony 35mm f/2.8 Macro SAM Autofocus

Thanks hkdcfever, 78podoryand, and gocchin2009!

Official Sony NEX Firmware Version 03 Download

Vadim wrote us an email letting us know that the Sony NEX Firmware Version 03 is official through Sony Asia. The other regions should follow soon.

The links below inlcude instructions for upgrading the firmware of your Sony NEX. Read them carefully.

NEX-5 firmware Ver. 03 For Windows
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422174/product/nex-5k/modelfirst

NEX-5 firmware Ver. 03 For Mac OSX
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422203/product/nex-5k/modelfirst

NEX-3 firmware Ver. 03 For Windows
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422175/productcategory/dslr+e+mount+camera/modelfirst

NEX-3 firmware Ver. 03 For Mac OSX
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/422177/productcategory/dslr+e+mount+camera/modelfirst

Thanks Vadim!

***Update*** here are the firmware ver 03 links and instructions from Sony Europe:
NEX-5 firmware Ver. 03 For Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&f=FW_NEX5_V03_WIN&m=NEX-5

NEX-5 firmware Ver. 03 For Mac OSX
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&f=FW_NEX5_V03_MAC&m=NEX-5

NEX-3 firmware Ver. 03 For Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&f=FW_NEX3_V03_WIN&m=NEX-3

NEX-3 firmware Ver. 03 For Mac OSX
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&f=FW_NEX3_V03_MAC&m=NEX-3

LA-EA1 Lens Adapter firmware Ver. 02 For Windows
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?f=FW_LAEA1_V02_WIN&site=odw_en_GB

LA-EA1 Lens Adapter firmware Ver. 02 For Mac OSX
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/downloads.aspx?f=FW_LAEA1_V02_MAC&site=odw_en_GB

Here is a list of Sony SAM SSM lenses for the LA-EA1 Adapter.

Sony NEX Mac OSX Firmware Version 03

Here are the official NEX firmware version 03 download links.

Izhar is your new best friend if you own a Mac. Here are the Mac firmwares - use at your own risk.

The links are dead. Let's wait for the official Sony announcement.

Sony NEX-3 Firmware Version 03 for Mac OSX
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/NEX-3V3_Update1010a.dmg?fm=na

Sony NEX-5 Firmware Version 03 for Mac OSX
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/NEX-5V3_Update1010a.dmg?fm=na

Sony LA-EA1 Lens Adapter Firmware Version 02 for Mac OSX
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.dmg?fm=na

Thanks Izhar!

Unofficial NEX Firmware Version 03 Available

Sony NEX Firmware Version 03 in Action

Fotoingo emailed us that the unofficial firmware version 03 for the Sony NEX is now available through the Sony website. These are unofficial and found by manipulating the Version 02 firmware's url. Use at your own risk.

Here are the official NEX firmware version 03 download links.

The links are dead. Let's wait for the official Sony announcement.

Unofficial Sony NEX-5 Firmware Version 03
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/NEX-5V3_Update1010a.exe?fm=na

Unofficial Sony NEX-3 Firmware Version 03
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/NEX-3V3_Update1010a.exe?fm=na

Unofficial Sony LA-EA1 Firmware Version 02
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/download/NEX/LA-EA1V2_Update1010a.exe?fm=na

Fotoingo is a brave soul and updated his NEX via the links above he states "I updated my Nex5 and everything is allright ! :-)"

We are not so brave so we will wait until it is officially announced and with proper instruction.

Thanks Fotoingo and SonyAlphaRumors!