jaapv Posted July 13, 2012 Share #21 Posted July 13, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) The file from the FAQ is M9/M9P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Hi jaapv, Take a look here I need firmware 1.162.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wparsonsgisnet Posted July 13, 2012 Share #22 Posted July 13, 2012 Bill, Do you have a M9/M9-P? Is it possible that this firmware might not be for M9/M9-P (perhaps M9 Ti)? I have the M9. This file definitely works. If you're having a problem, 1. Make sure your battery is charged. 2. Format an SD card. 3. Download the file to the card (it may be that your card reader is problematic). 4. Starting with the camera OFF, insert the card and turn on the camera. It will prompt you. I did go from 1.176 to 1.162. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 13, 2012 Share #23 Posted July 13, 2012 Make sure it id the unzipped .upd file. And read this post from the FAQ if you are on mac: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/130720-m9-faqs-frequently-asked-questions-answers.html#post1412476 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted July 13, 2012 Share #24 Posted July 13, 2012 If you are in a situation where a fast and large buffer is needed a DSLR is the better tool anyway imho. Why's that? Is having a small one:eek: a prerequisite for being an "Oh, I'm so discerning" Leica M photographer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 13, 2012 Share #25 Posted July 13, 2012 I have the M9. This file definitely works. If you're having a problem, 1. Make sure your battery is charged. 2. Format an SD card. 3. Download the file to the card (it may be that your card reader is problematic). 4. Starting with the camera OFF, insert the card and turn on the camera. It will prompt you. I did go from 1.176 to 1.162. Regards, I did all that. I am still getting the same message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 13, 2012 Share #26 Posted July 13, 2012 Make sure it id the unzipped .upd file.And read this post from the FAQ if you are on mac: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/130720-m9-faqs-frequently-asked-questions-answers.html#post1412476 Yes, it's the upd file. I am on a PC with a built in SD card reader. The camera recognizes the firmware 1.162 on the card and prompts with with the question to upgrade. When I choose yes, the upgrade fails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted July 13, 2012 Share #27 Posted July 13, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Was M9P ever shipped originally with 1.162? If not then could it be there's something in the code that prevents 1.162 from loading on a "P"? So far both guys with a "P" have been unable to downgrade...has anyone loaded 1.162 on a "'P" successfully? I mean, you can't load M8 firmware on an M9 or vice-versa, so obviously the firmware is written so it "looks for" the correct camera. If 1.162 doesn't have M9P recognition in it, that would explain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
em9 Posted July 13, 2012 Share #28 Posted July 13, 2012 Yes, it's the upd file. I am on a PC with a built in SD card reader. The camera recognizes the firmware 1.162 on the card and prompts with with the question to upgrade. When I choose yes, the upgrade fails. Perhaps the file you're using is corrupt. You might want to try another download. The size unzipped of the .upd file (shown in Windows explorer, right click 'properties') should be 8.59 MB (9,018,156 bytes) - the zipped size is 7.13 MB (7,477,949 bytes). Stated here the regular size, not the 'size on disk'. Or your card is shifted to 'write protect'? The camera wants to delete the file at some point, perhaps also unpack some stuff on the card. That might be a problem in the beginning of the process (seems unlikely if you have just written the .upd file on it). Or the digital M's have some hardcoding going on and don't allow downgrading if they were factory set to a certain 'lowest' firmware (that's just a guess and also seems a bit unlikely, but who knows... assuming you're on 1.176, you might want to try 1.174, see if that one also fails...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
em9 Posted July 13, 2012 Share #29 Posted July 13, 2012 Was M9P ever shipped originally with 1.162? If not then could it be there's something in the code that prevents 1.162 from loading on a "P"? So far both guys with a "P" have been unable to downgrade...has anyone loaded 1.162 on a "'P" successfully? I mean, you can't load M8 firmware on an M9 or vice-versa, so obviously the firmware is written so it "looks for" the correct camera. If 1.162 doesn't have M9P recognition in it, that would explain. Makes perfect sense. I vote for this one if the P crowd keeps failing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 13, 2012 Share #30 Posted July 13, 2012 The size of the file is 8.59 MB (9,018,156 bytes) and SD is not write protected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 13, 2012 Share #31 Posted July 13, 2012 Was M9P ever shipped originally with 1.162? If not then could it be there's something in the code that prevents 1.162 from loading on a "P"? So far both guys with a "P" have been unable to downgrade...has anyone loaded 1.162 on a "'P" successfully? I mean, you can't load M8 firmware on an M9 or vice-versa, so obviously the firmware is written so it "looks for" the correct camera. If 1.162 doesn't have M9P recognition in it, that would explain. This makes sens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted July 13, 2012 Share #32 Posted July 13, 2012 You might send an email to Leica to ask if 1.162 is compatible with the M9-P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yadillah Posted July 13, 2012 Share #33 Posted July 13, 2012 I installed the beta version of 1.196 on my M9. Then, reading these posts, decided to try 1.162. It installed without any problems. I have since re=installed 1.196, once again without problems. I did not notice a huge difference in buffer speed, but then, I don;t need that speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anupmc Posted July 13, 2012 Share #34 Posted July 13, 2012 Was M9P ever shipped originally with 1.162?... Yes it was. I have an M9P that was shipped with 1.162. Leica recently upgraded the firmware to 1.176 during a sensor clean... I just successfully downgraded the firmware back to 1.162! No issue at all (I did use a PC to transfer the firmware to SD, didn't want to risk my MacOS putting it's hidden .trash folder onto the SD ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 14, 2012 Share #35 Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks yadillah and anupmc. Well, I am at a complete loss. It works on some M9-Ps but not on mine and another one I know of. I can go back and forth between 1.176 and 1.196 but cannot downgrade to 1.162. I give up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 14, 2012 Share #36 Posted July 14, 2012 Why's that? Is having a small one:eek: a prerequisite for being an "Oh, I'm so discerning" Leica M photographer? If common sense is discerning, yes. If a buffer is large, it will only fill up after a larger number of shots, giving more shots before the camera slows down due to limitations in processing and writing speed. At present, the one on the digital M is quite small, so if you need to use a camera that remains fast after seven shots you do indeed need to look elsewhere. To the discerning and elitist Leica M way of thinking that is a rather plebeian horses for courses approach, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianv Posted July 16, 2012 Share #37 Posted July 16, 2012 I prefer the Leica M3 Double Stroke. The M9 can write to the SD card faster than I can advance film. Means I do not have to change my shooting style. It's a feature NOT a flaw... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atufte Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share #38 Posted July 16, 2012 I did all that. I am still getting the same message. Me to, does not work, it seems to be a M9/M9-P issue, because my wife's M9 went along fine, but my M9-P does not.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted July 16, 2012 Share #39 Posted July 16, 2012 I prefer the Leica M3 Double Stroke. The M9 can write to the SD card faster than I can advance film. Means I do not have to change my shooting style. It's a feature NOT a flaw... Does it really take 2 seconds to cock the M3 shutter? I understand that one can have an M3 converted to single stoke operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardodfj Posted December 19, 2012 Share #40 Posted December 19, 2012 Right here, in the FAQ, ready for download.... http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/130720-m9-faqs-frequently-asked-questions-answers-2.html#post1919726 Hi, I need the 1.162 firmware but couldn't find it in this link (or other post at the forum). Is it available somewhere else? Thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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