Donald M Posted September 22, 2021 Share #1  Posted September 22, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got a mail announcing the new SL (typ 601) firmware version 3.8. It says new Leica L-log color space is available. Any other changes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 22, 2021 Posted September 22, 2021 Hi Donald M, Take a look here New SL (typ 601) firmware 3.8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
BernardC Posted September 22, 2021 Share #2 Â Posted September 22, 2021 I downloaded and installed the new firmware, but I didn't see any release notes. I would be interested in finding-out as well. 3.7 (released 2020) had L-Log updates to match the SL2's version of L-Log. Perhaps they've applied any small improvements that they've made in the past year. I am sure that this new version at least has the latest lens firmware updates, since the SL2 and SL2-S firmwares have those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZN Posted September 22, 2021 Share #3  Posted September 22, 2021 Also downloaded and installed - don't notice any difference yet. That aside, it is pleasing that Leica are still releasing firmware upgrades for a camera released in 2015 🙃 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted September 23, 2021 Share #4  Posted September 23, 2021 Trying to understand how I missed this news. Another update tomorrow! Very nice of Leica to do this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 23, 2021 Share #5 Â Posted September 23, 2021 The download page lists Release Notes for FW 3.8, but the link downloads the firmware itself: https://us.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=128327&subcategory=128336&type=93705&language=93871 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 23, 2021 Share #6  Posted September 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Chuck Albertson said: The download page lists Release Notes for FW 3.8, but the link downloads the firmware itself: https://us.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=128327&subcategory=128336&type=93705&language=93871 Same on U.K. site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per P. Posted September 23, 2021 Share #7  Posted September 23, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) What, exactly, is L-log color space. And why would I want it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted September 23, 2021 Share #8  Posted September 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, Per P. said: What, exactly, is L-log color space. And why would I want it? Log color space is similar to shooting in RAW. You get more latitude with your video. For most of us, this is not really needed. For professionals, it would be considered essential. Each manufacturer has at least one Log color space. Typical user, I would never worry with it and you may even have a moment when you see the flatest video ever appear wondering how you are suppose to get that to have color saturation. 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted September 23, 2021 Share #9 Â Posted September 23, 2021 Log video formats allow you to cram more dynamic range into an image by compressing shadows and highlights using a mathematical function. They are used in both RAW and processed video (no RAW for the SL/SL2/SL2-S, but almost all RAW formats use log). All you really need to know is that it's the standard way to shoot video for HDR televisions and for cinema. Leica has offered L-Log since the first SL came-out, so this is just an improvement to a pre-existing feature. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick H Posted September 24, 2021 Share #10  Posted September 24, 2021 Initial L Log testing with Classic and Natural 709 LUTs look great. C4K24p MOV and 1080p24 All I look good at ISO 800. The SL looks like an improved video camera. I will need to do more in sunshine, etc.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh68uk Posted September 24, 2021 Share #11  Posted September 24, 2021 I, too, had the invitation and noticed no changelog on the site. Downloaded and installed; no changes noticed but am curious to know whether it's just L-log (which I'm not really interested in) or whether there are additional fixes or improvements not mentioned in the invitation email. In any case, I'm very pleased that Leica is still issuing firmware for the Typ601. Mine was brand new a few months ago (it really was brand new stock, not just new to me) and it's nice to know it's not being totally left out  . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 24, 2021 Share #12 Â Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) Release Notes link has been sorted: https://us.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=128327&subcategory=128336&type=93705&language=93871 The firmware package also updates lens firmware for SL lenses (35 and 90, at least). Also for selected lens adapters. Edited September 24, 2021 by Chuck Albertson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo kami Posted September 24, 2021 Share #13  Posted September 24, 2021 L-log is definitely improved and looks great. More highlight information and slightly punchier blacks. Highly recommended for all the filmmakers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted September 24, 2021 Share #14 Â Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Chuck Albertson said: Also for selected lens adapters There are two official adapters, as far as I know. The M-adapter-L firmware is still at version 1.0, so I didn't update. The S-adapter-L didn't light-up the option, even though the adapter was active (AF working, etc). I also tried it with no lens attached to the adapter, same result. I wonder which selected lens adapters they are referring to. Sigma? Novoflex? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted September 24, 2021 Share #15  Posted September 24, 2021 Well beyond the ones that you have tried their is also the R adapter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZN Posted September 26, 2021 Share #16  Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) On 9/25/2021 at 4:43 AM, BernardC said: The M-adapter-L firmware is still at version 1.0, so I didn't update Agree.  The R-adapter-L is also still at version 1.0, so it also didn't update.  Oh well, at least some (unspecified) bugs were fixed. BTW @Chuck Albertson thanks for the link to the Firmware Update information. Edited September 26, 2021 by AZN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per P. Posted September 26, 2021 Share #17  Posted September 26, 2021 Ahhh - video. I had forgotten the SL does that too 🙂 Thank you very much for the clarifications. Much appreciated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 27, 2021 Share #18  Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 6:13 PM, AZN said: BTW @Chuck Albertson thanks for the link to the Firmware Update information. Thanks to Ray Olson at Leica. Leica NJ forwarded my email to him, he sent it on to the right people in Wetzlar, and it was taken care of overnight. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hossegor Posted November 24, 2021 Share #19  Posted November 24, 2021 anyone has an alternative link to the latest SL 601  firmware ? the Main link is dead on the Leica page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted November 24, 2021 Share #20  Posted November 24, 2021 2 hours ago, hossegor said: anyone has an alternative link to the latest SL 601  firmware ? the Main link is dead on the Leica page. It looks like Leica AG is doing a revamp of their Website. You might wait a few days until it's been re-built - at the moment, the Support page that usually features firmware, etc., only lists the press releases for firmware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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