M-D Typ 262 Firmware update 1.1.0.0 released 1-28-21

[M2Pete]

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What exactly does the new firmware update do? I cannot find anything from Leica other than "The list of automatically detectable Leica-M lenses was extended."

Since the my camera has no 6-bit coding receptors do I need it? I'm a vintage lens nut so only two of my lenses have coding.

Should I even bother with this if I'm happy with my camera's performance thus far?

I am new to digital Leica so I maybe missing something.

[a.noctilux]

Are you sure that your M-D (typ 262) has no 6bits coding receptors ?

it's on the M mount on mine as on other M-D.

See page 71 of the instruction manual.

 

Don't know the changes, but as I trust in Leica (most of time), I always do upgrades firmware on my digital Ms.

With the M-D, I had some trouble with "Err" flashing in VF, when I put a fully charged battery in, the update could be done.

 

I had the update done and saw nothing special, so if you are happy with your M, just don't do the upgrade.

[darylgo]

For many models this upgrade appears to be a sideways move without real benefit.  I've happily skipped upgrades in the past. 

[CosmoM3]

On 2/5/2021 at 4:12 PM, M2Pete said:

Since the my camera has no 6-bit coding receptors do I need it? I'm a vintage lens nut so only two of my lenses have coding.

You have 6-bit coding readers - trust me

[M2Pete]

10 hours ago, CosmoM3 said:

You have 6-bit coding readers - trust me

You are correct. My Leica lenses lack coding, hence my misconception. Thanks for setting me straight. 

Edited February 9, 2021 by M2Pete