Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > -- > Tina Manley > www.tinamanley.com > tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/3B49552F-90A0-4D0A-A11D-2175C937AA91/Tina+Manley.html > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman