Leica S (Typ 007) Camera Firmware 5.0.0.0

New Feature:

- Improved Video Operation Start/Stop Video recording via Leica Cable Release S (order no. 16029) when Video Live View is active
- Additional Photo Mask (3:1) for better composing. Supported by Adobe Lightroom.
- Maximum Exposure Time extended to 2min.
- Center Marking for Live View Autofocus field
- Customize Controls for Front Wheel Direction

Bug fix:

- GPS Tag was sometimes corrupt within a picture sequence
- Under some circumstances, the mirror got stuck after a series of 200 to 400 exposures
- Under some circumstances, the camera produced color patterns with the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 3.5-5.6 / 30-90mm ASPH.

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES

- Download the firmware file to your computer
- Format the memory card (SD or CF) in the camera (camera menu: SETUP/Format)
- Switch off the camera
- Insert the memory card into your computer and copy the firmware file to the memory card
- Insert the memory card into the camera
- Switch on the camera
- Go to camera menu: SETUP/camera information/camera firmware and follow the dialogue.
- Please also update all your S-Lenses.
- Go to camera menu: SETUP/camera information/lens firmware and follow the dialogue.

During the firmware update, you should not:

- Turn off the camera
- Remove the battery
- Detach the lens
- Remove the memory card
- The multifunction hand grip may not be attached 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.