Sony Overseas Models Support & Information

Notice to owners of Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
“NEX-5R”, “NEX-6” for System software update

Aug. 29, 2013

Sony Corporation
Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc
Sony Customer Service (Japan) Inc.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

Sony is offering a System software update for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera “NEX-5R”, “NEX-6”.

[Applicable model name of the product]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera “NEX-5R”,“NEX-6”

[Applicable firmware version of the units]

The applicable products are with the system software version“Ver.1.01”or earlier.

[Contents of upgrade]

  • -Provides support for the“Fast Hybrid AF” function compliant lenses : “SEL20F28”, “SEL1670Z”
  • -Addition of AF drive system for movies
    AF drive system for movie was added in order to enhance the scalability of future E-mount systems.This feature ensures a higher degree of flexibility in the design of future E-mount lenses.We will be able to provide lenses that can even better satisfy our customers.

- NEX-5R System software for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- NEX-5R System software for Mac -

Click here for downloading the software.

- NEX-6 System software for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- NEX-6 System software for Mac -

Click here for downloading the software.

* Sony provides the upgrade program for free on our website, but Sony will ask for a technical fee for the upgrade service at the service counter and a courier service fee if requested.

[Contact in Japan]

Toll-free number:
0120-622-440

  • When calling from a cellular/PHS phone, or if the toll-free number is unavailable.
    0466-31-2511

After you dial the number, please dial "402" + "#". This will directly connect you to the person in charge.

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Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 9:00 to 17:00

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