Big Firmware Update for Leica SL2 (v.4.0) and SL2-S (v.3.0)

[Leon_B.]

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Today Leica has released firmware update v.4.0 for the Leica SL2. Here is the link to the firmware download and an overview of all improvements.

Downloads

» Leica SL2 v.4.0 Download

» Leica SL2-S v.3.0 Download
Improvements

• New: Direct setting of ISO sensitivity via thumbwheel/front dial
• New: Configurable time before automatic WLAN shutdown ( Wi-Fi Sleep Mode )
• New: Photo and video tagging via joystick
• Advanced: Additional function support for L-Mount-Alliance lenses
• Advanced: Additional functions for direct access via FN button
• Improved: AF metering method  Person Detection  allows the selection of the primarily focused eye
• Improved: ISO settings in finer increments (1⁄2EV or 1⁄3EV)
• Improved: Power saving mode can be completely deactivated (no AF system shutdown when recording via HDMI)
• Improved: Bugfixes in the firmware

PHOTO

• New: Quick change of AF metering position between most recently used position and image center
• New: Exposure and depth of field preview
• Improved: Geotagging (via Leica FOTOS)

VIDEO

• New: (SL2-S only) RAW format output via HDMI for external device recording
• Improved: Aperture setting in T-stops (1⁄2 and 1⁄3 increments) in Cine Mode
• Improved: HDMI output compatibility with Leica FOTOS
• Improved: HDMI output compatibility with USB connection

[MarkinVan]

Nice!

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[matted]

SL2-S got version 3.0 today as well, with a lot of the same features, plus 4k RAW support over HDMI (as rumoured).

[hoolyproductions]

6 hours ago, Leon_B. said:

• Advanced: Additional function support for L-Mount-Alliance lenses

Does anyone know what this means? Could it be back button focus for the 'clutch' lenses?

[lx1713]

Very nice indeed

[Dr. G]

Finally I have DOF preview for my close up work.  Makes things so much easier.  

[lostproperty]

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Hi, I’m hoping this isn’t the case but I’m assuming the new firmware features — DOF preview and being able to recenter the focus point automatically only apply to users mounting native L-mount lenses? I’m a new SL2-S owner who is using for the moment only m-lenses and the new firmware addresses the two minor gripes I have with the system — lack of DOF preview and the ability to recenter automatically the focus point. 

[matted]

56 minutes ago, Dr. G said:

Finally I have DOF preview for my close up work.  Makes things so much easier.  

Yes, indeed. A welcome addition! I wish you could disable having to cycle through the likely redundant exposure-preview, or that it would only do that depending on whether “Exposure Preview” is set to “P-A-S-M” or “P-A-S”. The only time I would want the “aperture and shutter” preview would be when in manual mode and “P-A-S” Exposure Preview mode. 

Unless I’m missing it, still no way to customize which items appear as options on a Fn button long press (a la Q2), which is even more of a bummer now that they’ve added even more options to scroll through. Would love to pare down these epic lists!

Edited May 5, 2022 by matted

[Wifier]

Did anybody update an yet? If so, How’s the eye autofocus?

[rim_light]

26 minutes ago, Wifier said:

Did anybody update an yet? If so, How’s the eye autofocus?

Irritating, 'cos you have outlines around the eyes...

[LocalHero1953]

Note that this update includes a lens firmware update as well. So put all your L-lenses on the body and let them update unless you want a nasty surprise when you are getting ready to take that great picture in a hurry with a different lens.

[LocalHero1953]

Multi-shot now includes self timer!

[hossegor]

will be interesting to see if they fixed the power issue of not being able to shoot burst with third party lenses wiht 50% battery. 

[digitalfx]

sorry wrong forum

 

[LocalHero1953]

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Edited May 5, 2022 by LocalHero1953

[Dr. G]

2 hours ago, matted said:

Yes, indeed. A welcome addition! I wish you could disable having to cycle through the likely redundant exposure-preview, or that it would only do that depending on whether “Exposure Preview” is set to “P-A-S-M” or “P-A-S”. The only time I would want the “aperture and shutter” preview would be when in manual mode and “P-A-S” Exposure Preview mode. 

Unless I’m missing it, still no way to customize which items appear as options on a Fn button long press (a la Q2), which is even more of a bummer now that they’ve added even more options to scroll through. Would love to pare down these epic lists!

I haven't played around with it yet - is there an explanation of how it's implemented somewhere?  I'm assuming it's not automatic and always in the EVF like it is with my Sony cameras.  

[scroy]

Uh oh. After updating I see a system error after a 5-20 frames.

initial symptoms - camera becomes non-responsive, screen goes back and shutter will not fire, or System error message.

Battery has to be ejected to restart camera.

Any ideas?

1st time I have seen this during any firmware update

[matted]

2 minutes ago, Dr. G said:

I haven't played around with it yet - is there an explanation of how it's implemented somewhere?  I'm assuming it's not automatic and always in the EVF like it is with my Sony cameras.  

The release notes have a summary of how it’s implemented. Once you assign it to a function button, a single press stops the lens down and puts a little green indicator next to the selected aperture, and a second press gives you a full exposure preview with chosen aperture (still indicated by green indicator), chosen shutter speed (another green indicator pops up next to selected shutter speed), and then a 3rd press brings you back to “normal” view. 
 

My beef is that if your Exposure Preview is set to P-A-S-M, or that you are in any mode other than Manual when it is set to P-A-S, then you are already getting a preview of both your selected aperture and shutter speed after the first press, making the 2nd one redundant IMHO. 

[scroy]

System error has when autofocus is engaged. When I'm in manual focus, no issues.

I had the 35APOSL on the camera when I did the update.  I'm going to try another SL lens.

6 minutes ago, scroy said:

Uh oh. After updating I see a system error after a 5-20 frames.

 

 

initial symptoms - camera becomes non-responsive, screen goes back and shutter will not fire, or System error message.

Battery has to be ejected to restart camera.

Any ideas?

1st time I have seen this during any firmware update

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[Aaron Daniel]

Excited to try this raw video output soon! Though I'm a little disappointed that the sensor only records in aps-c and not full frame in this mode (for anyone else who was also wondering😅)