You can download Sony NEX-3 Ver. 05 Firmware from here.

Compatible Operating Systems

• Windows XP* SP3
• Windows Vista** SP2
• Windows 7

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

Supported Products

• NEX-3 with firmware Ver.04 or lower

Improvements

This utility upgrades the NEX-3 firmware to version 05, and provides the following benefits:

• Compatibility with Mount Adaptor ” LA-EA2 “.

Note: ” Face Detection “and ” Smile Shutter ” functions do not work when using ” LA-EA2 ” Mount Adaptor.

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.04) and included in version 05.

• Addition of the [Picture Effect] function.
• Addition of the [Peaking] function in manual focus mode.

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.03) and included in version 04.

• Addition of the function to customize soft keys.
  It is now possible to customise the functions of two soft keys mounted on the camera’s rear panel.
• Addition of the [Menu start] function.
  When ‘Menu’ is selected, there is now the option to display either the main menu screen or the last parameter set.
• Improvement of the operability of the [MF Assist] function
  An enlarged image portion can now be displayed on screen with user-selectable duration while in MF (Manual Focus) Assist mode. MF Assist operation has also been improved.
• Improvement of the operability of menu item selection
  The menu operation has been simplified.
• Maintaining the aperture setting in the movie recording mode
  HD video can now be shot while maintaining a constant aperture setting.
• Support for the autofocus function with A-mount lenses
  Important note: If you use ? lenses in combination with your camera using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor, please update the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor. Click here to access the LA-EA1 firmware download page.
• Enlarging the image when [Release w/o Lens] is set to [Enable]

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.02) and included in version 04.

• 3D Sweep Panorama function has been added;
• Improvement of ‘normal’ 2D Sweep Panorama shooting;
• Decreased power drain when the camera is switched off;
• Quicker start-up in low-light conditions.

System Requirements

• Computer hardware
  • Hard disk space: 200MB or more
  • RAM: 512MB or more
• Power source for the camera
  • Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
    or
    AC adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately)Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately).
• USB cable supplied with the camera

You can download Sony NEX-3 Ver. 05 Firmware from here.

You can download Sony NEX-3 Ver. 05 Firmware from here.

Compatible Operating Systems

• Mac OS X v.10.5 ~ 10.7 *

Notes:* The 64-bit kernel is not supported. * In case of v.10.7, start up in 32bit mode.

Supported Products

• NEX-3 with firmware Ver.04 or lower

Improvements

This utility upgrades the NEX-3 firmware to version 05, and provides the following benefits:

• Compatibility with Mount Adaptor ” LA-EA2 “.

Note: ” Face Detection “and ” Smile Shutter ” functions do not work when using ” LA-EA2 ” Mount Adaptor.

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.04) and included in version 05.

• Addition of the [Picture Effect] function.
• Addition of the [Peaking] function in manual focus mode.

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.03) and included in version 04.

• Addition of the function to customize soft keys.
  It is now possible to customise the functions of two soft keys mounted on the camera’s rear panel.
• Addition of the [Menu start] function.
  When ‘Menu’ is selected, there is now the option to display either the main menu screen or the last parameter set.
• Improvement of the operability of the [MF Assist] function
  An enlarged image portion can now be displayed on screen with user-selectable duration while in MF (Manual Focus) Assist mode. MF Assist operation has also been improved.
• Improvement of the operability of menu item selection
  The menu operation has been simplified.
• Maintaining the aperture setting in the movie recording mode
  HD video can now be shot while maintaining a constant aperture setting.
• Support for the autofocus function with A-mount lenses
  Important note: If you use ? lenses in combination with your camera using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor, please update the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor. Click here to access the LA-EA1 firmware download page.
• Enlarging the image when [Release w/o Lens] is set to [Enable]

Benefits provided by previous upgrade program (Ver.02) and included in version 04.

• 3D Sweep Panorama function has been added;
• Improvement of ‘normal’ 2D Sweep Panorama shooting;
• Decreased power drain when the camera is switched off;
• Quicker start-up in low-light conditions.

System Requirements

• Computer hardware
  • CPU: Intel processor
  • Hard disk space: 200MB or more
  • RAM: 256MB or more
• Power source for the camera
  • Fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
    or
    AC adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately)Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately).
• USB cable supplied with the camera

You can download Sony NEX-3 Ver. 05 Firmware from here.

The downside to digital point and shoot cameras (as they became known) is that while simple to use, they don’t provide the features that produce really high quality photos. Lenses are fixed and high speed frames per second and video features, while adequate, don’t begin to approximate the stunning quality of a professional DSLR camera.

The Nex 3 takes the user into the domain of the professional. With easy to understand on screen instructions, multiple lens options, and the sensors and features of a single lens reflex camera, the possibilities are endless. Sony has even developed a series of instructional videos on Youtube:

The Nex -3 is truly the smallest interchangeable lens camera in the world. While this opens up Sony’s inventory of lenses, by choosing the appropriate adapter other brands of lens can also be affixed to the NEX camera series.
The panoramic lens, 14.2 megapixel resolution, and live view 3” LCD all ensure clarity and level of detail suitable for enlargements and professional quality framed images. If a video is what you want, the HD video in MP4 format provides vivid lifelike images in both HD or standard format.

The Sony Nex 3 is definitely the next generation camera for the casual user and professional alike.