LEICA M Digital Photography User Manual

LEICA M Digital Photography

Product Information and Usage Instructions

Specifications

• Camera Model: Leica M11, Leica M11 Monochrom, Leica M11-P
• Firmware Version: 2.0.2

Firmware Update:

To ensure optimal performance and access to new features, Leica provides firmware updates for your camera. Follow the steps below to execute a firmware update:

Preparation:

1. Fully charge the rechargeable battery.
2. Remove any stored firmware files from the memory card.
3. Download the latest firmware version from the official Leica website.
4. Save the downloaded firmware file to the memory card.
5. Insert the memory card into the camera.
6. Switch on the camera.

Note: After the update, remove the SD card from the camera before restarting. Format the SD card using a computer before reinserting it into the camera.

Dust Protection:

The Leica M camera is equipped with a dust protection function to prevent the ingress of dust and particles during lens changes. However, when using specific adapters, the sensor for lens detection may not be fully covered. In such cases, follow the steps below:

Deactivating Dust Protection:

1. Select “Camera Settings” in the main menu.
2. Select “Dust Protection”.
3. Select either “On” or “Off” depending on your preference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where can I download the full-scope instruction manual?

A: You can download the full instruction manual from the official Leica website at https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads.

Q: How can I receive a printed copy of the full-scope instruction manual?

A: To receive a printed copy of the instruction manual, please register via the following link: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com.

Q: How will I be notified about firmware updates?

A: Leica will notify you of any new firmware updates once you have registered your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also receive automatic notifications for firmware updates.

FIRMWARE

NEW
The dust protection function can now be activted manually for lens changes

ERROR CORRECTION
The following errors were remedied:

• Switching off the camera while in Tethering mode could result in picture losses
• Tethering malfunction in conjunction with Leica FOTOS
• The screen would flicker when using the magnification function in Review mode
• The function setting for Extended Dynamic Range was not saved to User Profiles.
• The selected user profile would be reset to factory settings when the camera was switched off.

Important Information regarding memory card use
In rare cases, the use of UHS-I SD may result in some technical issues. An optimization for these SD cards is planned for a later firmware update. Leica recommends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.

Important information regarding the import of DNG files
In rare cases, the import of DNGs from the SD card to image processing programs like Adobe Photo-shop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom would result in damage to the data structure, rendering the DNGs unreadable. This error will be remedied shortly.

Important Information regarding the use of Tethered Shooting (M11-P only)
Image file errors occur when using Tethering in conjunction with Leica Content Credentials. This error will be remedied shortly.

Download the full scope instruction manual here:
https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads

Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica- camera.com

FIRMWARE UPDATES

• Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimization of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be installed in retrospect. Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website.
• Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically notified about firmware updates for their Leica cameras.
• There are two options for installing firmware updates.
  • conveniently via the Leica FOTOS app
  • directly via the camera menu

Finding the currently installed firmware version

• Select Camera Information in the main menu
• The current firmware version is displayed next to the menu item Camera Firmware Version.

EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE

Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage to your equipment!
You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update:

• Do not switch off the camera!
• Do not remove the memory card!
• Do not remove the rechargeable battery!
• Do not detach the lens!

Notes

• A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in the Camera Information submenu.

PREPARATION

• Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery

• Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed
  We recommend saving any images on the memory card and reformatting it before the update.
  (Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.)
  Make sure to back up any files saved to the internal memory as a precaution.

• Download the latest firmware version

• Save the download to the memory card
  The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the memory card (not in a sub-directory).

• Insert the memory card into the camera

• Switch the camera on

UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE

• Preparation

• Select Camera Information in the main menu

• Select Camera Firmware Version

• Select Firmware Update
  A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.

• Check the version information

• Select Yes
  The prompt Do you want to save profiles on SD card? appears.

• Select Yes/No
  The update will start automatically.
  The lower status LED will flash during this process.
  Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will appear and the camera will restart.

Note
Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.

Attention
The SD card must be removed from the camera after the update and before the restart.
Use a computer to format the SD card before reinserting it into the camera.

DUST PROTECTION

The shutter closes automatically during lens change to prevent the ingress of dust and other particles. In some cases, when using specific adapters, the sensor for lens detection may not be covered fully. This may result in the dust protection function not detecting a re-locked lens and will not automatically open the shutter. When using such adapters, the function should be deactivated before changing the lens.

• Select Camera Settings in the main menu
• Select Dust Protection
• Select On or Off.

Notes

• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.

References

• Leica Order Guide - Leica Camera AG

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