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From what I can find, it has to do with power usage in stand-by and when off and in various other modes. Not sure if this will be a positive, a negative or a wash on the M11. I think I will wait and see what the reviews are on this first. 

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Just now, RobW0 said:

From what I can find, it has to do with power usage in stand-by and when off and in various other modes. Not sure if this will be a positive, a negative or a wash on the M11. I think I will wait and see what the reviews are on this first. 

Definitely my plan… it’s sounds like it could be lightly beneficial, but if it’s a forced procedure by the EU, the implementation of something essentially not needed could be done badly, given Leica history of shockingly bad m11 firmwares in the early days. 

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From what I can tell, this update only changes the power usage in stand-by, full off and such. Will be interested to see if the camera has better battery life and if it changes the response  of the camera from sleep mode and such. 

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Really, guys, firmware isn't magic, and shouldn't be subject to superstition...

"...when moon rise witchy in sky beware firmware beware...."

Honestly...

I'll be happy to take the plunge with my M11 and M11M. 

And I'm happy for evidence of Leica's support for continued improvement. 

Just imagine if they'd announced they're would be NO new firmware!

Reckon we'd hear some squawking then!

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After updating my M11 Monochrom I found that the complete shut-off takes longer than usual (until red light turns off). Cross-checked this on my M11 and M11-P which both shut off faster. After updating them shut-off on them also takes longer (though not always). As I was still rarely experiencing freezes with my M11-P and M11 Monochrom I hope Leica finally fixed that. On my M11 I have had no freezes since 2.2.1 although this is by far my most used Leica camera.

The updated cameras all have worked flawlessly ever since, no complaints. I updated them via SD card, no problem at all.

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15 minutes ago, DadDadDaddyo said:

And, done.

Effortless update via FOTOS app.

Only thing, my mojo seems to be stuck sideways, halfway down my sarcophagus.

And it feels as if I'm ending some of my sentences with the wrong eggplant. 

Otherwise, furry, I mean, fine. 

I am not worried about freezes. I am just curious what the difference will be after the EU mandated change to power management on electronic devices. That is the only thing that this update does. 

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vor 2 Minuten schrieb Smogg:

Why do you update the firmware if there is nothing useful in it? There is always a risk that something will go wrong.

I have been updating firmware since I bought my first D-SLR (Nikon D1X). This means several updates per camera on D1X, D2H, D2Hs, D3, D3s, D3X, D4, D4s, D5, D6, D8100, D810, D850, Z9, M10-Monochrom, M10-P, M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrome. I have never had any problems, only advantages. Do have a look at the history of Nikon Z9 updates to appreciate how many useful functions were added. And from Nikon I know that AF has been modified and improved a lot during its history of updates although not always noted in the release notes.

Now, give me any reason why shouldn't I update?

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3 minutes ago, IMAGEPOWER said:

I have been updating firmware since I bought my first D-SLR (Nikon D1X). This means several updates per camera on D1X, D2H, D2Hs, D3, D3s, D3X, D4, D4s, D5, D6, D8100, D810, D850, Z9, M10-Monochrom, M10-P, M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrome. I have never had any problems, only advantages. Do have a look at the history of Nikon Z9 updates to appreciate how many useful functions were added. And from Nikon I know that AF has been modified and improved a lot during its history of updates although not always noted in the release notes.

Now, give me any reason why shouldn't I update?

I mean only this firmware. It does not bring anything useful, judging by the description. In the forum, if my memory serves me right, you can find posts with unsuccessful update experiences, after which the camera needs to be sent to Germany for several months.

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4 minutes ago, pedaes said:

How do you know, as Leica never publishes details of bug fixes or other minor upgrades.

If you ever have a problem, first question Leica asks is "Has it got latest f/w?"

Look at the similar topic in the Q3 section. Today the user got a brick. I would rather stay with the old firmware if the new one does not indicate fixing significant bugs than lose the camera for six months.

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vor 50 Minuten schrieb Smogg:

I mean only this firmware. It does not bring anything useful, judging by the description. In the forum, if my memory serves me right, you can find posts with unsuccessful update experiences, after which the camera needs to be sent to Germany for several months.

If Leica publish 2.2.3 or higher in future (with "useful" changes) then 2.2.2 will be included anyway...and as I live in Germany I could always even drive to Wetzlar myself or have it sent via my Leica Store...did that for a new leatherette on my M10-P Reporter, no problem at all.

Oh, I just realized you live in Moscow...I can understand now that you are over-cautious...

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2 minutes ago, IMAGEPOWER said:

If Leica publish 2.2.3 or higher in future (with "useful" changes) then 2.2.2 will be included anyway...and as I live in Germany I could always even drive to Wetzlar myself or have it sent via my Leica Store...did that for a new leatherette on my M10-P Reporter, no problem at all.

Oh, I just realized you live in Moscow...I can understand now that you are over-cautious...

If I lived in Germany, I would probably be more careless about firmware too😁

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