Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/12/07

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Subject: [Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7
From: hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 09:00:09 +1000
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Maybe the file is damaged Tina? Did you try downloading from a different
site?
Despite the confusion from some Leica stTements all of the changes but the
added new lenses were in 2.0.1.4

On Monday, 8 December 2014, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> <javascript:;>>
> 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
> <javascript:;>> 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
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Leica Users Group.
> > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Cheers
> > Geoff
> > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> Tina Manley
> www.tinamanley.com
> tina-manley.artistwebsites.com
>
> http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html
>
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Cheers
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman


In reply to: Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7)
Message from hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson) ([Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7)
Message from tmanley at gmail.com (Tina Manley) ([Leica] M(240) firmware 2.0.1.7)