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On 2/6/2020 at 9:05 AM, LUF Admin said:

The Leica Q2 Firmware 2.0 was just published.

» Official Leica Download Page here

Leica Q2 Firmware 2.0 Improvements:

  • AF field size selectable
    Choose between three AF field sizes (small, medium, large) by a long tap on the camera display while touch AF is activated.
  • DNG writing speed improved
    The DNG and DNG+JPEG writing speed is now improved by the factor 2x.
  • Deleting user profiles
    The user now can delete individual/single user profiles.
  • Touch AF + Release
    Touch AF + Release is now implemented and works in all AF modes.
  • Status screen for photo and video implemented
    Complete overview of the preferred settings, easy access and operation by touch. The video mode can be deactivated or activated via the status screen.
  • Exposure parameters for video
    Extended opportunities for capturing video files including the ability to switch between PASM by aperture- and shutter speed dial.
  • Auto ISO behavior
    The auto-ISO behavior was changed and the priority is now set to "correct exposure".
  • Manual Focus behavior
    In MF mode the preselected AF frame will appear and can be used to start the magnification, the frame can be moved by using the cursor keys.
    In AF-Multi: the magnification will start from the center and the last position is saved until the camera is switched off
  • Face Detection behavior
    If the face detection is not successful, the AF-Mode now switches to AF field instead of AF multi field.
  • Leica FOTOS transfer speed
    Downloading photos from the Leica Q2 to Leica FOTOS is now up to 50% faster.
    (The Leica Q2 needs to be paired again with Leica FOTOS after this firmware update)
  • Variable EVF frame rate
    A menu was added to choose between 60fps or 120 fps. For fast moving subjects set 120 fps for a more fluid display of movement (with lower resolution) or choose 60 fps for full resolution.
  • AF-L / AE - added to Zoom button
    The AF and AE lock function allows you to lock your focus or exposure settings separately as you recompose your shot.
  • Improvement of Tracking AF
    Precision and overall performance of Tracking AF is improved.
  • Touch in EVF
    Touch functionality during EVF mode is now available.

Firmware update process

  1. Copy the firmware file onto a SD Memory Card in its top level folder.
  2. Make sure to turn off the power switch on the camera.
  3. Insert the fully charged battery to the body. If the battery is not fully charged, the update process screen will not appear.
  4. Insert the SD Memory Card into the camera.
  5. Choose MENU / Main Menu / Camera Information / Firmware
  6. Press “Start Update” and confirm the start process.
  7. The camera will guide you through the backup process of your personal settings.
  8. Wait until this process is finished.
  9. Restart your camera; do not remove the SD card.
  10. Confirm the upload of your personal settings from the SD card.

CAUTION:
Please do not turn off your camera, or do not remove the SD Memory Card, do not remove the lens while updating your camera's firmware.

DOING SO CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA!

And if the camera was accidentally turned off, what can I do now? There is an error message now that says NO FIRMWARE CAN BE FOUND ON THE CARD - even though it IS on the card. 

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Format the card, download the firmware to the card again and retry. If you are lucky, the install flag is on the card and not in the camera firmware. If not, call Leica customer service for advice.

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1 hour ago, jaapv said:

Format the card, download the firmware to the card again and retry. If you are lucky, the install flag is on the card and not in the camera firmware. If not, call Leica customer service for advice.

Thanks. The original version firmware still allows me to shoot. I will try your suggestions though with a new card.  Much appreciate the quick response. 

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On 2/6/2020 at 10:21 AM, gotium said:

Set the button on the back (the frameline button) to function for focus and use it instead of the shutter release. It will be in the menu somewhere. This was how I used my Q exclusively and sorely miss it on the Q2. 

no a bad idea, but inaccessible with the thumb rest in place

 

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