[Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7

Mon Dec 8 01:42:44 PST 2014

I guess "File not found" means "weak battery" in German...  :-)
--Peter

On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 3:03 PM, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:

> That was it.  It had 65% which I thought was plenty but I changed for a
> fully charged one and now it's loading.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tina
>
> On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 5:55 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:
>
> > Does the battery have enough power?
> >
> > john
> > ________________________________________
> >
> > I keep getting "File Not Found"  I've formatted a card in the camera,
> > loaded the M_240-2.0.1.7.FW file at the top level of the card's
> structure,
> > put the card back in the camera, turned it on while holding the Info
> > button.  A screen comes up that says Loading File and then one that says
> > File Not Found.  I've tried it at least 10 times with different cards.
> > When I put the card back in the read, I can see the file there at the top
> > level. What am I doing wrong?
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 5:48 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > 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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> >
>
>
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