Leica Q3 Digital Photography Instruction Manual

Leica Q3 Digital Photography

INTRODUCTION

• Camera model: Firmware version
• Leica: Q3 2.0.1

IMPROVEMENT

• The data transfer speed via the Leica FOTOS cable was significantly improved
• New default setting for video format (MP4, 4K, 29.97fps/L-GOP/100Mbps/4:2:0-8bit SD & HDMI/H.264): Ensures that recorded videos can be downloaded via Leica FOTOS to the mobile device for playback.
• Improved rendering behavior for series of shots: This facilitates a continuous preview for Continuous – 2 fps / 14 bit / AF and Continuous – 4 fps / 14 bit / AF.
• Automatic switchover from AFc to AFs in low light conditions, the display will now be in Live View
• Significant improvement of startup times
• The rendering quality in Live View when tapping the shutter button (1st pressure point) was significantly improved
• Bugfixes in the firmware

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. 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 versions are displayed.

More information about registering, firmware updates and how to download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at: https://club.leica-camera.com

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.)
• 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 Firmware
• Select Start Update
  • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
• Check the version information
• Select Yes
  • The prompt Save profiles on SD Card? appears.
• Select Yes
  • The update will start automatically.
  • The lower status LED will flash during this process.
  • Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant onscreen message and prompt to restart the device will appear on screen.
• Switch the camera off and on again

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.

AUTOMATIC SWITCHOVER TO AF MODE

• The Leica Q3 will automatically toggle the AF mode from AFc to AFs for reliable focusing in low light conditions. The previously selected AF mode will then be changed in the menu.
• The AF mode selected for shooting is displayed in the header line.

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• 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

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