Tag Archives: Leica firmware

Details on the upcoming Leica M8+M9 firmware updates

The latest LUF newsletter provides some more information about the upcoming firmware for Leica M8+M9 rangefinders: The Leica M9 firmware beta test is now complete. The main purpose in this firmware update was to minimize “red corners” in certain situations. The first beta version (1.158) had an overcorrection for some lenses and a second version (1.160) was released. The final [...]

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Leica X1 firmware update v2.0 before and after AF speed comparison (video)

Two days ago Leica released new firmware for their X1 camera. The new firmware mainly contains improvements in the AF/MF functionality – for example the depth of field scale is displayed when in manual focusing mode:

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Leica X1 firmware update v2.0 is now official

Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011. The [...]

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Leica X1 firmware v2.0 will be out on March 29th *updated*

Leica Camera Russia just reported that firmware V2.0 for Leica X1 will be out on March 29th. The new firmware version includes the following changes (Google translation):

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Leica working on a new firmware for the M8 and M9 cameras

Leica is about to release a beta version of a new firmware for the M8 and M9 rangefinders. L-camera-forum is currently looking for firmware beta testers with various Leica M lenses (you must be a forum member in order to apply).

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