Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman