LocalHero1953 Posted May 26, 2022 Share #41 Posted May 26, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 26 minutes ago, frame-it said: if you have a TL/CL have you tried the 75 on those cameras? No longer! I tried it on the Sigma fp, but no change, except that I get a message "Lens error - check the lens status". I guess it will be making a journey to Wetzlar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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huwm Posted May 26, 2022 Share #42 Posted May 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Gordons said: Same problem - But if you rename the file form SL2__41__0.lfu to SL2__41_.lfu on the SD card the firmware will update. It then matches the naming on previous firmware updates. Worked for me at that point I ended up using Fotos to update, remembering to export and import profiles as mentioned above, it worked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logon Posted May 26, 2022 Share #43 Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Tried again, fresh battery, but still no change - the 75SL remains dead. No reply yet from Leica customer service. Fortunately, with the 90SL working, and the 24-90SL, it is not a critical temporary loss. Obviously the lens firmware update process has begun and for some reason it was interrupted in progress. I'm afraid the only pit is a factory intervention. Sorry unfortunately it can happen. Edited May 26, 2022 by Logon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logon Posted May 26, 2022 Share #44 Posted May 26, 2022 1 hour ago, LocalHero1953 said: No longer! I tried it on the Sigma fp, but no change, except that I get a message "Lens error - check the lens status". I guess it will be making a journey to Wetzlar. This confirm the firmware update failure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted May 26, 2022 Share #45 Posted May 26, 2022 10 hours ago, tedwill said: Absolutely. You shouldn't have to rename a file for it to work. This is poor testing. I run an IT department and I'd have to look for a new QA team if they released a bug fix that had a bug in the file name. Sheesh. I agree with you. I am a bit surprised with Leica and their practices regarding firmware. Someone will come on and defend their reputation, but there will be no sympathy from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted May 27, 2022 Share #46 Posted May 27, 2022 I am not keen to need to rename the firmware file before it will work. Obvious risks. I shall wait until their error is fixed and look again Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekz4dayz Posted May 27, 2022 Share #47 Posted May 27, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 5/25/2022 at 8:35 AM, Doug Trabaris said: I am in a similar situation. I have the same gear as you, and wonder if this update can be skipped. Does anyone have any advice for us? I was excited for the update but because I'm travelling a lot this summer I decided to skip the update. I love my cameras and I've been able to capture photos I love before the update. I don't want to be pissed off while on a personal bucket list trip to Singapore due to firmware update bugs. I work in tech so I typically don't mind my phones and maybe laptop being buggy but my photography equipment is where I hate it lol, as it's supposed to be my escape from my day job 😁 Long story short: if you need your camera big free at the moment don't update until they resolve the issues. Obviously this won't apply to the people that have already updated but this is just my opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malabito Posted May 27, 2022 Share #48 Posted May 27, 2022 Seems there is an issue with the name of the sl2 firmware. When downloading the file the name is SL2__41__0, erase the 0 at the end and make it SL2__41__. No this won't have any impact on what's inside the firmware so no need to wait for an additional update, (don't be scare ). But once more this proves how incompetent Leica IT team seems to be. All software has bugs, but these are not really bugs, these are errors.... errors that really no one who has worked in IT can understand, it clearly shows a lack of testing and release procedures. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted May 27, 2022 Share #49 Posted May 27, 2022 I downloaded the SL2 4.1 firmware update from the US Leica site yesterday, didn't change the file name and it worked perfectly, as in no problems at all. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted May 27, 2022 Share #50 Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) I have never used LeicaFoto for anything. I found the correctly named FW 4.1 on the US Site, thanks to wellfleet previous post here.. My links to the European site don't work properly currently. The Release Notes for 4.1 are clear and correct including prompt to save profiles I installed including save profiles My Summicron 35 and then my 50 Summicron got updated too. (FW3.1) no change to 24-90 as expected. You need to reset the Language time date and import profiles again AFTER first lens Update The previous file numbering was still not retained as expected. Edited May 27, 2022 by hoppyman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkinVan Posted May 27, 2022 Share #51 Posted May 27, 2022 Thanks to those who mentioned saving Profiles first. Pretty happy doing the update via Fotos. Fotos seems to be getting better every version along with the Firmware updates. All things considered, pretty good update timing on the Firmware bug fix as well. Been wait significantly longer (months) from another manufactured for know needed update required to meet advertised feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted May 28, 2022 Share #52 Posted May 28, 2022 Here's the link to the US site for the SL2. So far, it has worked for everyone I know who's tried it. https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/sl/sl2-black/firmware 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbmoore Posted May 28, 2022 Share #53 Posted May 28, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 5:11 PM, matted said: Here here! It is mind boggling that this behavior has persisted through so many updates and so many different models. Yeah this is User Experience 101 - don't cause the user to lose data. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted May 29, 2022 Share #54 Posted May 29, 2022 Well all's well with the update at my end. Downloaded the firmware from Leica, (copy presets to SD) and installed to camera. Re-start, turn off, attach SL75 APO, re-start, ipdate happens automatically, repeat with SL35. Re-install presets. All good. It's a pity for Leica's reputation that the initial release of FW4.0 hadn't been better tested, but 4.1 has brought real benefits to the SL2. I'm happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted May 29, 2022 Share #55 Posted May 29, 2022 The SD card update worked impeccably on both my SL2's and 35/75 SL APO... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psrkn Posted May 30, 2022 Share #56 Posted May 30, 2022 After my SL2-S was updated with firmware 3.1, the magnification FN function quits working. I tested with both SL 35mm and SL 24-90mm. Do I have the same problem as everyone else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewee Posted May 30, 2022 Share #57 Posted May 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Psrkn said: After my SL2-S was updated with firmware 3.1, the magnification FN function quits working. I tested with both SL 35mm and SL 24-90mm. Do I have the same problem as everyone else? Works fine for me. Your user profiles probably got nuked. You’ll need to reprogram your function buttons. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psrkn Posted May 30, 2022 Share #58 Posted May 30, 2022 Thanks for your suggestion, it works now after redefining the profile. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psrkn Posted May 31, 2022 Share #59 Posted May 31, 2022 7 hours ago, beewee said: Works fine for me. Your user profiles probably got nuked. You’ll need to reprogram your function buttons. Thanks for your suggestion. It works now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 1, 2022 Share #60 Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/26/2022 at 12:25 PM, LocalHero1953 said: Tried again, fresh battery, but still no change - the 75SL remains dead. No reply yet from Leica customer service. Fortunately, with the 90SL working, and the 24-90SL, it is not a critical temporary loss. Update..... I had no reply from Leica Wetzlar customer service after two emails. An email to Leica Mayfair produced an invitation to send or bring it for inspection. I took it to them today. They attached the lens to one of their cameras, with no more success than me. They are holding onto it for the moment, and awaiting advice from Wetzlar in case the lens can be force fed new firmware in some esoteric way, but the most likely scenario is that it will be sent to Wetzlar. I don't know how old it is - I bought it used just over two years ago - so it is not under warranty. Full marks to Leica Mayfair - friendly and knowledgeable staff, and trying very hard to find a solution. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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