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Leica SL Firmware 2.0 Introduces Lots of New Features

Leica SL Firmware 2.0 Introduces Lots of New Features

Posted by Broadway Camera on 2016-04-18

Leica just released their first major update to their full-frame mirrorless SL-system with firmware version 2.0, which you can download HERE.

Three new features headline the changes in firmware 2.0:

  • Direct Exposure Compensation – this allows selection of exposure compensation via the top and rear dials in P, T and A mode.
  • Additional Shutter Speeds – there is a longer manual shutter speed up to 30 minutes and new electronic shutter speeds up to 1/16000 seconds.
  • Improved Autofocus – this provides higher precision, improved tracking and new AF-steps in setup menu and improved 1-point AF, now with up to 529 AF-points.

There’s also a number of other improvements in this firmware version:

  1. It fully supports all Leica Flashes. The TTL/HSS mode is improved.
  2. DNG-only mode now with the ability to zoom into DNGs files during playback.
  3. Improved time code menu options.
  4. Improved power saving during long exposure and interval shots.
  5. Flash exposure compensation added to favorite list and to customized button options.
  6. List of M and R lenses can be customized.
  7. The image quality of JPEG files are improved.
  8. White balance is improved.
  9. JPEG files now have noise reduction options (low, medium, high).
  10. The first letter of file names can be changed.
  11. The Auto ISO setting is improved with a minimum ISO setting added.
  12. The Wi-Fi password is displayed during input.
  13. Focus peaking is improved with the option for sensitivity and the addition of a new icon during live view.
  14. Title of user profiles can contain up to 10 letters.
  15. Rating is now compatible with Adobe software.
  16. Histogram is transparent.
  17. AF-frame is shown in continuous low and medium speed.
  18. The video format and resolution are combined in one menu.
  19. Support is included for Lexar® Professional 1000x SDHCTM /SDXCTM UHS-II
  20. Bug fix for AF filed size: 1 point in magnified situations.

Firmware 2.0 for the SL is available now. Head to owners.leica-camera.com for more information and download links.