Zoomman Posted June 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any idea how to find it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Zoomman, Take a look here Lieca Q Hidden Menu. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jmschuh Posted June 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 26, 2015 Do you know or do you believe that there is an hidden menu in the Q? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 26, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 26, 2015 If you could find it, it wouldn't be hidden! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 26, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 26, 2015 If you look at a recent entry in my thread which lists reviews, an American shows the menu in his video. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernie.lcf Posted June 26, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Yes, Camera Store TV guy shows the hidden menu around11:07 of his video http://leicarumors.com/2015/06/25/leica-q-hands-on-field-test-by-the-camera-store.aspx/#more-36286 doesn't tell us how to get there, though. As his camera shows a serial number of 000000 in the hidden menu, I would assume that he got a preproduction loaner from Leica that had the hidden menu activated. Also shows a higher firmware no. 1.02, while mine is still on 1.0 and I haven't seen any new firmware so far. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited June 26, 2015 by bernie.lcf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/246931-lieca-q-hidden-menu/?do=findComment&comment=2842644'>More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted June 26, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 26, 2015 Most of the main Leica dealers will have a member of staff who knows the key combination that brings up the hidden service menu that allows them to check a number of parameters and is used by the service technicians at Wetzlar. Hidden because there are usually some settings that can be changed ....... and fiddling by the unwary can cause big trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleeman Posted June 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking for the same thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJN Posted June 26, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 26, 2015 My firmware shows 1.03 in Lightroom and 1.0 in camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted June 27, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 27, 2015 It's simple. Just look at the last menu page available and it is right there in plain sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted June 28, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 28, 2015 It's simple. Just look at the last menu page available and it is right there in plain sight. ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alee Posted June 28, 2015 Share #11 Posted June 28, 2015 one of these is true: 1. algrove doesn't have a Q 2. algrove has a review or sample unit 3. algrove is messing with everyone 4. algrove knows something we don't know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted June 28, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 28, 2015 Well I think he is saying that based on the video, the hidden menu is on the last page. The question is which button sequence is needed to get it to appear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf Posted June 29, 2015 Share #13 Posted June 29, 2015 I handled two different Q bodies last weekend at an event. The one owned by the store had no hidden menu, but the one supplied by the Leica rep in attendance did - complete with the 000... serial number. I assume it was preproduction firmware. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenhacker Posted August 18, 2016 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2016 Leica Q Hidden Menu Mystery Solved! The question of how to access the "Hidden Leica Q Menu" arose as the result of a YouTube video review of the then brand new Leica Q. The Camera Store Guy in Canada did a nice review of the camera's features and parenthetically showed and mentioned a really cool "Hidden Menu" that contained a shutter actuation counter and several other handy features. Leica tells me that the camera was a pre-release model loaned to him for the purpose of the review and it contained special Service firmware that is not included in cameras that have been sold. For all practical purposes there is no "Hidden Menu" that an owner can access. It remains part of Leica's own proprietary service firmware. Hope this helps to answer the many queries. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 19, 2016 Share #15 Posted August 19, 2016 There's a hidden menu in the Leica Illuminati. It has many applications... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom. Posted August 19, 2016 Share #16 Posted August 19, 2016 I doubt Leica only added that menu in a special firmware. For service centers menu's like that could have useful information (tests, error codes etc.). I can't imagine service centers first have to install a special firmware before they can access that information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted August 19, 2016 Share #17 Posted August 19, 2016 My M8 and M9s have a special key combo that gets you into a special info and diagnostic menu. Four clicks on the right hand arrow key, then three on the left, and another one on the right... then you hit the enter key, and you're in. Shows shutter actuations, serial number, and a bunch of parameters you probably don't want to mess with. I've not found anything like this on the Q. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamp07 Posted October 20, 2016 Share #18 Posted October 20, 2016 I am about to buy a used Q and I really wish I would enable that Hidden Menu. I want to get an idea of shutter count before I buy this camera. There must be some secret button combination that enables it. Somebody out there must know what it is. I have done many searches on google but Leica has so far done a great job of keeping this hidden menu very secret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaBear Posted October 20, 2016 Share #19 Posted October 20, 2016 I am about to buy a used Q and I really wish I would enable that Hidden Menu. I want to get an idea of shutter count before I buy this camera. There must be some secret button combination that enables it. Somebody out there must know what it is. I have done many searches on google but Leica has so far done a great job of keeping this hidden menu very secret. At most the used Q is a year old. It is also a leaf shutter. If the camera is not beaten-up, I suspect that the internals are great! Is there a warranty on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamp07 Posted October 20, 2016 Share #20 Posted October 20, 2016 At most the used Q is a year old. It is also a leaf shutter. If the camera is not beaten-up, I suspect that the internals are great! Is there a warranty on it? I'm buying it from B&H. It was rated a 9 or 9+ on their used equipment rating system. I assume it's in great shape but I'm only getting $450 off from their normal price of $4250. I'm not sure I'm getting a Leica Warranty. Reading their site on used equipment I'm inclined to think not but I guess I can call Leica when I get it and find out what I have. I know B&H gives me 90 days and 30 to return for any reason. I'm sort of on the fence but I'll let the order go through and see what I get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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