[Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7

[Geoff Hopkinson]

John those functions were added with the previous firmware. I did put in
the newest now with no probs though

On Monday, 8 December 2014, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:

> I never installed the firmware updates as I do not own any Summarits,
> however the NZ distributor has just sent this info:
>
> "This new update brings support for: Video off option (M button
> disabled),  horizon (level) overlay in Live View, exposure simulation in
> live view, extended ISO options, new focus peaking colours, and support for
> the new Summarit M lenses."
>
> So I will load it tonight....
>
>
> http://de.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=93710&subcategory=93711&type=108942&language=93871
>
> john
>
> M (Typ 240) Firmware Version 2.0.1.7.
> Support of the new lenses:
> Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH.
> Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.4
> Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.4
> Leica Summarit-M 90mm f/2.4
> All improvements of previous Firmware updates are included in 2.0.1.7
> Improvements in Firmware Version 2.0.1.5. and older
>  Improved description of the lens type in Exif-Data
>  Live view is now possible with every lens (including older screw lenses
> via an adapter) using
> “manual lens detection”
>  A “Video off” option is now available in the Set menu (see submenu item
> “Video recording”)
> The M-Button on the Top-cover is deactivated when this option is chosen.
>  The Horizon (level) is now visible in Live View, overlaying the live
> image. This additional infoscreen
> is enabled using the menu item “Horizon”
>  New menu item “Exposure Simulation”
> o Exposure simulation -> Permanent: Live View accurately shows image
> brightness
> according to the shutter speed and aperture set in manual exposure (as
> long as the
> chosen exposure time is shorter than 1/30s)
> o Exposure simulation -> Release button half-pressed: Image brightness in
> live view is
> adjusted for best visibility, regardless of the actual exposure.
> Half pressing the shutter button shows the actual exposure.
>  Extended Auto ISO options
> o All Auto ISO options are now visible using the ISO button
> o Extra options for “Maximum Exposure Time” - 1x, 2 x, or 4x focal length
> - can be selected
> to help avoid camera shake when using auto ISO and long lenses.
> o “Auto ISO in M mode” is now offered as an option. This varies ISO
> sensitivity for correct
> exposure when shutter speed and aperture are set manually.
> o Alternatively the camera chooses the previous manually chosen ISO speed
>  Crop marks
> In Live View, new crop marks for 3:4 / 6:7 / 1:1 / and 16:9 aspect ratios
> can be displayed. By
> pressing the up/down keys, the crop marks are superimposed on the live
> view screen (without
> additional information)
>  Korean language
> Korean is now available as a menu language
>  During video recording, 1/25s is now used instead of 1/24s. This reduces
> flicker effects with
> 50Hz mains voltage
>  Exposure bracketing settings are now saved when the camera is switched
> off
>  Direct exposure correction
> An “EV correction” option in the menu enables direct adjustment.
> So EV compensation can be altered by turning the thumb wheel, without
> having to press
> additional buttons.
>  New Light Metering Mode “Classic / LV disabled”
> In this mode, only Classic light-metering is possible; the LV button is
> disabled to avoid the
> activation of live view by accident.
>  New menu item “Focus Peaking”
> For improved visibility, the color of focus peaking can now be set to red,
> green or blue.
>  Better display of GPS location data
> Position is now shown for JPG files in Adobe Lightroom®
> Where the GPS signal is weak, the last position is now deleted after 5min
> instead of 24h as in
> previous firmware versions.
>  Bugfix in Live View at high temperatures
> Occasional malfunction of Live View at high temperatures has been fixed
>  Bugfix in light metering (Live view)
>  Bugfix regarding sensor cleaning function
>
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Geoff
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