New Leica firmware updates coming soon: M11/M11-M/M11-P/M11-D, D-Lux 8, Q3/Q343, SL3, and SL2/SL2-S cameras
Leica is rumored to release several major firmware updates for several different cameras very soon – here are the details:
Leica M11/M11-M/M11-P/M11-D 2.2.0
- NEW: Background Transfer: In conjunction with Leica FOTOS 5.0, preview images can be transferred in the background via Bluetooth. Memory formatting via Leica FOTOS: Formatting of the internal memory and the inserted memory card possible via Leica FOTOS 5.0.
- IMPROVEMENTS: Leica FOTOS: Improvement of the connection stability.
Leica D-Lux 8 1.4.0
- IMPROVEMENT: Bugfixes in the firmware.
Leica Q3/Q343 3.0.0
- NEW:USB Audio: New supported USB audio products by RØDE: • VideoMic GO II • VideoMic NTG • Wireless GO II • Wireless ME • and compatible USB microphones
- IMPROVEMENT: Capture mode: Blackout time for single shots was improved from approx. 310 ms to around 250 ms. Firmware: Bugfixes in the firmware. Connecting to Leica FOTOS App: The problem of Leica FOTOS being unable to connect if another smart-phone was already connected to the camera via Wi-Fi was remedied. Continuous Shooting: The start delay for the setting 15 fps was reduced by 700 ms. Autofocus: The iAF performance was improved. Focus delay and tracking output were improved. AF/AE-Lock: The AF Lock function will now be permanent after activation, until the relevantly assigned button is pressed again or the AF Field is shifted. That applies to the settings AF-L + AE-L and AF-L. The AE Lock function maintains AE-L after activation, even if the AF Field is shifted. AF Field size: Configured AF Field sizes will now be saved to the user profile (on the SD card and the camera memory) Touch AF: Via Leica FOTOS app is now possible, even if the focus ring is set to MF. USB Mode: The factory setting of the camera was changed to Select on Connection. Exif 3.0: Support for Exif 3.0 and the GPS version 2.4.0.0 was added
Leica SL3 2.0.1
- NEW: White Balance/Video ISO Lock: Added lock function for white balance settings Auto ISO and Auto WB. This function ensures a constant ISO value and automatic white balance during video recording until recording is stopped, or settings are changed via menu settings. Joystick: Additional assignment options: Factory setting: AFs. Magnification is now also available for MF lenses and Leica M lenses. Additional function Click and Hold for AF-L, AE-L, and AF-L + AE-L: In the Click setting, the joystick will no longer need pressing and holding, and will be simply activated and deactivated with a single click instead. Additional function for the joystick assignment: When AF-ON is selected for the joystick, AF metering via the shutter button is deactivated. The metering function is instead activated by pressing the joystick.
- IMPROVEMENT: User profile: Preparation for future firmware updates. Updates for Version 2.0.0 and later will automatically apply existing settings for User profiles, Language, Time, and Date. Thumbwheel: New functionality as function button. Perspective Control: The perspective control function is now also available in continuous shooting mode for 2 fps, 4 fps, and 5 fps. Continuous Shooting: The start delay for the setting 15 fps was reduced by 700 ms. Control Center: Optimization of the connectivity icons and their positioning in the Control Center. Storage options: The storage option DNG+JPG on CFe=SD (Backup) was optimized. A warning message will be displayed that no backup option is available if one of the two memory cards is unavailable for functional or capacity reasons. User profile: The setting for AF field size will now be taken into consideration when creating a backup of the user profile. Camera menu: Improved menu guidance with the introduction of the new button “Back” at the top left corner of the camera menu. Camera menu: The WLAN menu item has become part of Camera Settings. Camera menu: A new flash icon was integrated. Capture mode: Blackout time for single shots was improved from approx. 310 ms to around 250 ms. Review mode: Improved user interaction for the deletion of multiple shots. Connecting to Leica FOTOS App: The problem of Leica FOTOS being unable to connect if another smartphone was already connected to the camera via Wi-Fi was remedied. Exif 3.0: Support for Exif 3.0 and the GPS version 2.4.0.0 was added. Mechanical shutter speeds: When using the hybrid shutter, the camera will now use the mechanical shutter for the speeds 1/5000 s, 1/6400 s, and 1/8000 s.
Leica SL2/SL2-S 6.1.0
- EXTENDED FUNCTIONALITY: Supported lenses
- IMPROVEMENT: Profoto Connect Pro: Fixed an error when connecting to Profoto-Connect-Pro. Eye detection in AF mode: Eye detection during refocusing in video mode (AF mode, L-Log) has been improved. Magnification via joystick: In MF mode, magnification via joystick is possible again.
