Sony Overseas Models Support & Information

Notice to owners of Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera “NEX-5R” and “NEX-6” for lens firmware update

Nov. 16, 2012

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

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.

Sony is offering a firmware update for Interchangeable E-mount lenses “SEL1855”, “SEL55210”, “SEL18200” and “SEL24F18Z”.

[Applicable model name of the product]

Interchangeable E-mount Lenses “SEL1855”, “SEL55210”, “SEL18200” and “SEL24F18Z”

[Applicable firmware version of the units]

The applicable products are with the firmware version “Ver.01”.

[Contents of upgrade]

  • -Enabling to utilize the function of “Fast Hybrid AF”
  • *Without updating the firmware of the lens, the camera utilizes contrast-detection AF.
  • *This firmware update can be performed only when the lens is attached to NEX-5R or NEX-6. You cannot perform the firmware update using other camera.

- SEL1855 Firmware for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL1855 Firmware for Mac -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL55210 Firmware for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL55210 Firmware for Mac -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL18200 Firmware for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL18200 Firmware for Mac -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL24F18Z Firmware for Windows -

Click here for downloading the software.

- SEL24F18Z Firmware 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.

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