jmourilyan Posted February 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I inherited a D-Lux 4 recently from an old friend. Having taken ownership of it I turned it on and noticed the power-up screen displayed 'Lumix' rather than 'Leica'. Apparently it was damaged a few years ago, sand, etc, and he took it to a camera shop in Soho who rebuilt it for him. I'm guessing they put the Lumix version of the software on rather than the Leica version. Anyway that's a bit of history.... Last Saturday I thought I'd upgrade the firmware on it to bring it up to the current Leica v2.2. Despite following the instructions for upgrade (format card in camera, place firmware file in top level of SD card, etc, etc,) when I turned it on I got 'No Valid Pictures' and it will not upgrade. V frustrating. I'd like to know whether anyone had experienced something similar, whether there is a way of restoring to a Leica version of the firmware, or whether I am now stuck with a D-Lux 4 that has Lumix firmware on it? Any pointers/advice/hints would be gratefully received before I have to contemplate a trip to a Leica store to help me sort it out. Many thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Hi jmourilyan, Take a look here Restoring/Updating D-Lux 4 Firmware. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bartohomar Posted February 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum. I do not know anyone who has had this problem you mention. I suggest you contact Leica Mayfair Barto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmourilyan Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks for the reply Barto. Looks like the best option. Rgds Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted February 5, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 5, 2013 The firmware loader checks the version of firmware it's replacing. If the camera is running Lumix firmware, the Leica firmware won't load. Instead, try the latest version of the equivalent Lumix firmware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmourilyan Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 6, 2013 Thanks Howard, I might try that to see if I can get over the problem. Much appreciated. Rgds Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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