Leica has released firmware
updates for the Leica M10, the Leica Q, the Leica CL, the Leica TL2, the Leica
TL and the Leica T. These include the
following changes:
Leica M10 (v2.4.5.0)
· Optimization of the delete menu: The graphic user
interface for the deletion of pictures has been revised.
· Longer exposure times: Exposure times of up to four
minutes are now possible at base ISO.
· New continuous shooting mode with lower frame rate:An
additional continuous shooting mode is now available (Continuous Low Speed,
three frames per second).
· ‘Load profile’ is now available in the favorites menu.
· Aperture value in EXIF data: The camera compares the
brightness measured through the lens with the measured ambient brightness to
estimate the aperture used. This value is then written to the EXIF data. In
some cases, the interpretation of the subject or scene may lead to incorrect
estimation of the aperture value, for instance when shooting subjects or scenes
with high contrast and black or white objects.
· LED deactivation: The red LED on the back of the
camera can now be deactivated in the control elements menu.
· Auto-ISO setting: Auto-ISO for base ISO is set to the
default value of ISO 200 to optimize dynamic range.
Leica Q
(v3.0)
· Favorites Menu: Users can now enter and save up to 15
settings for faster access in a Favorites Menu.
· Power Saving Mode: If required, the camera can now be
set to switch to Stand-By Mode after 10 seconds.
· Extended functions for the Fn button: Even more
options can now be selected for programming the multi-function button.
· User Profiles: Profiles can now be imported from and
exported to a memory card.
· OIS – optional ‘Auto’ setting: This setting enables
automatic activation of optical image stabilization at shutter speeds of 1/60 s
and slower.
· EVF/LCD setting options: This menu item can now be
assigned to the Fn button.
· Settings for the electronic shutter: The electronic
shutter can now be set to permanently active.
· DNG files: The processing speed of DNG files in the
camera has been increased.
· Autofocus fields: The last AF field used is now
memorized and recalled when switching the camera off and on again.
· Self-timer: The setting is now memorized and recalled
when switching the camera off and on again.
· Exposure preview deactivation option: Exposure preview
can now be deactivated in manual mode (especially useful when shooting in the
studio with flash systems, underexposed settings or in dark environments).
· Image review: Automatic image review remains active as
long as the shutter release button is pressed.
Leica CL (v2.0)
· Programming of setting dial functions: The programming
of the two setting dials can now be swapped from one to the other.
· Button lock: Pressing and holding the left-hand
setting dial activates button lock (this does not lock the on/off switch, the
shutter release or the left-hand setting dial).
· Power Saving Mode: If required, the camera can now be
set to switch to Stand-By Mode after 10 seconds.
· Touchscreen autofocus: The AF metering points can now
also be shifted with the joystick control in Touch AF mode when using the
electronic viewfinder.
Leica TL2 (v1.4)
· Selection of LCD / viewfinder settings: It is now
possible to select when and where the content is displayed (up until now,
display was simultaneous).
· Customizable left function menu: The items of the left
function menu can now be customized by the assignment of up to six of a total
of thirteen functions.
· Extended functions for the Fn button: Now, one of a
total of six different functions can be assigned to the Fn button.
· Settings for the electronic shutter: The electronic
shutter can be deactivated, permanently activated or set to complement the
mechanical shutter.
· Focus Peaking in AF Mode: Manual focus corrections can
now be applied in AF Mode with the MF-ring. In the meantime, Focus Peaking is
available from FW 1.4.
· Focus Peaking with M-/R-Lenses: Focus Peaking is now
also available when using M- R-Lenses with the M-Adapter.
· Exposure correction during video recording: The
left-hand setting dial can now be used to apply exposure correction during
video recording.
· Zoom-in when reviewing images in the EVF: The
right-hand setting dial allows users to zoom in while viewing images in the
EVF.
Leica T/TL (v1.8/v2.3)
· Simpler connection between the camera and a smartphone
by app
· Reduction of chromatic aberration for all TL-Lenses
· Support and auto-update for the Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8
ASPH.
Leica has made these
updates available on their website.
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