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Leica Updates SL Firmware
14 December 2015
Leica has released firmware update 1.2 for the Leica SL with "fundamental improvements in the camera's picture quality and handling," the company said. Highlights of the update include:
- Optimization of picture quality at ISO values from 50 to 400
- Improvements to the image in the electronic viewfinder
- Greater flexibility when entering WLAN passwords
- AE Lock activates a loupe with Leica M and R lenses
- Exif data now records the correct R-Adapter-M and the R-Lens used
- An improvement in the Leica Log Gamma curve for video, enabling its use for in-camera 8-bit recording
The free update is available immediately for download. Alternately the update can be performed at no change at any Leica store.
For more information see the news release below.
Leica Camera Announces New Firmware Update for SL Users
Leica Firmware Update 1.2 Optimizes Picture Quality and Improves Handling
Leica Camera has announced a new firmware update 1.2 for the Leica SL, which includes several fundamental improvements in the camera's picture quality and handling. To access the firmware update, registered camera users can log into the Leica owner's area of the Leica Web site and download the firmware version at https://owners.leica-camera.com. Leica users can also take their camera to a Leica store and take advantage of the free update installation service.
The new firmware update 1.2 includes optimization of picture quality at ISO values from 50 to 400, improvements to the image in the electronic viewfinder and greater flexibility when entering WLAN passwords.
When shooting with Leica M and R lenses, camera users will find that the new firmware update 1.2 activates a loupe (magnifying) function with the auto exposure lock button (AE Lock) to allow fast manual focusing. Additionally, the firmware update guarantees the correct indication of the R-Adapter-M and the R-Lens used in the Exif data of image files.
Finally, the firmware update offers an improvement in the Leica Log Gamma curve (L-Log) for video, enabling its use for in-camera 8-bit recording. The reduction of the offset will now allow recordings to appear considerably darker. Subsequently, videos recorded with L-Log must be corrected with a gamma correction in an external video editing program. The use of L-Log enables greater leeway for post-production color grading of videos recorded on the Leica SL.
Leica SL owners can also find a regularly updated and expanded overview of all SD cards compatible for use with their camera at sl.leica-camera.com.
For more information about the Leica SL Firmware Update 1.2 or Leica visit http://www.leica-camera.com or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.