Leica SL2-S Mirrorless Camera Instruction Manual

June 3, 2024
Leica

LEICA SL2-S
Firmware update
Instruction Manual

SL2-S Mirrorless Camera

FIRMWARE

Camera model Firmware version
Leica SL2-S 3.1

PHOTO & VIDE
FIXED: An error in the aperture control of the SL lens series APO- Summicron which leads to delays in the con- tenuous shooting speed is fixed. In this context, the firmware of the existing lenses will also be updated.

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.
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 remove 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

  • The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be removed from the camera

  • 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 subdirectory).
  • 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   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 / No
    • 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.

UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE
Typically the camera firmware also contains the current firmware of the Leica SL lenses. If a lens with an old firmware version is detected by the camera, the lens update starts automatically. Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware  updates apply.

  • Preparation
  • Select Camera Information in the main menu
  • Select Lens Firmware Version
  •  Select Start Update
    • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
  • Check the version information
  •  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

References

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