Leica S2-P Firmware question

[Att1]

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I purchased an old Leica S2-P. Its working but it shows a firmware ver 0.0.0.0.

I tried to download the latest firmware 1.4.0.0 but the camera doesn't recognize the file and nothing happens when i turn it on.

Was thinking that maybe i need to first use an older FW, but i can only find this one: FW_S2_1_4_0_0.S2

 

Thanks for any help.

[BernardC]

A few suggestions. I have an S-006, not an S2, so the firmware update instructions might be different.

Are you sure that you copied the file to the root folder of your CF card? The camera won't see it if it's in a subfolder (DCIM, etc.). I would also remove any SD card, just in case.

Is the firmware file zipped (has a ".zip" file extension)? If so you need to unzip it first.

Have you tried going through the setup menu to the firmware section? I don't think that the camera will launch the updater automatically.

[Att1]

I moved the FW file to the CF card on the root folder, but nothing happens when i turn on the camera. Tried both the CF and the SD cards.

I noticed that the manual describe a .upd file while the actual file is .FW

 

 

[Sarnian]

8 hours ago, Att1 said:

I purchased an old Leica S2-P. .../... I tried to download the latest firmware 1.4.0.0

 

My S2-P has 1.0.2.0. Guess I need to update it.

[traveler11]

I hope this works.

Here is my copy of update instructions

S2_FW_Upd_Komplett_1-1.3.0.0 eng.pdf

[davidmknoble]

@Att1 The instructions above are clear that the file should be a .S2 file.   Try the red dot forum list, I just downloaded the S2 firmware and it is a .S2 file - not a .FW or .upd file.

https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2023/08/leica-firmware-master-list/

Edited August 10, 2024 by davidmknoble

[Att1]

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Thanks all for the help. I didn't know I need to press the AE lock button while powering on the camera.

It's now up to date with the latest firmware.