Q2 Monochrom "stuck" bright white pixels

[mjmetts]

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Anyone heard anything further on the firmware update? I'm a first-time Leica owner, so curious how they typically roll these out.

[SrMi]

2 hours ago, mjmetts said:

Anyone heard anything further on the firmware update? I'm a first-time Leica owner, so curious how they typically roll these out.

I received confirmation from Leica that a firmware update will fix it, but no timeline was given. 

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[Marc B-C]

5 hours ago, mjmetts said:

Anyone heard anything further on the firmware update? I'm a first-time Leica owner, so curious how they typically roll these out.

I had a similar issue re hot pixels about a month ago but on a new Q2 (non M). Leica UK suggested they had no given time frame but were hoping for end March. 

[mjmetts]

11 hours ago, SrMi said:

I received confirmation from Leica that a firmware update will fix it, but no timeline was given. 

Thank you! I've seen early March in this thread elsewhere so was wondering if I missed it.

[PhD69]

Hi,

Have you heard anything please?

Thank you.

Edited April 12, 2021 by PhD69

[RoySmith]

On 3/29/2021 at 9:26 PM, mjmetts said:

Thank you! I've seen early March in this thread elsewhere so was wondering if I missed it.

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[nckkrl]

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[SrMi]

9 hours ago, nckkrl said:

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Do you have a URL?

I cannot find the download link for Q2 Monochrom Firmware update 1.1. Only Q2's new firmware is accessible.

Edit: I see that it is downloadable from https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2021/04/firmware-update-for-q2-and-q2-monochrom-adds-pixel-mapping/

Anybody successfully installed it?

Edited April 27, 2021 by SrMi

[nckkrl]

2 hours ago, SrMi said:

Do you have a URL?

I cannot find the download link for Q2 Monochrom Firmware update 1.1. Only Q2's new firmware is accessible.

Edit: I see that it is downloadable from https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2021/04/firmware-update-for-q2-and-q2-monochrom-adds-pixel-mapping/

Anybody successfully installed it?

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[SrMi]

21 minutes ago, nckkrl said:

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Thanks, hidden here: https://us.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=124335&subcategory=194577&type=108942&language=all

The update fixes stuck bright pixels at higher ISO on my Q2. I ran Pixel Mapping at higher ISO (ISO 800) because that is where I saw stuck pixels. I do not know if it matters.

[mjmetts]

Mine is fixed as well with the latest firmware! Thanks to all of you for the moral support in the meantime 🙂

[Overland]

My almost new Q2M has the latest firmware. Nevertheless, the pictures have many hot pixels. Annoying.

[hdmesa]

4 hours ago, Overland said:

My almost new Q2M has the latest firmware. Nevertheless, the pictures have many hot pixels. Annoying.

Normal. Just because the newer firmware is installed doesn't mean you don't need to run the pixel mapping right out of the box.

[Overland]

vor 30 Minuten schrieb hdmesa:

Normal. Just because the newer firmware is installed doesn't mean you don't need to run the pixel mapping right out of the box.

I did a pixel mapping before each shooting. Unfortunately it has no effect on the hot pixels. They always remain in the same position. 

[hdmesa]

4 hours ago, Overland said:

I did a pixel mapping before each shooting. Unfortunately it has no effect on the hot pixels. They always remain in the same position. 

Sounds defective then if they don’t move. Maybe set ISO to 12K and try pixel mapping again to see if that helps.

But do note that on the monochrome sensors, if you grossly underexpose in low light AND try to push the exposure and shadows back up, you may see all sorts of noise. These monochrome cameras are the best things out there for low light, but they have their limits, too.

Edited September 29, 2022 by hdmesa