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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 11 years, 10 months ago

    Today, as part of their Photokina announcements, Leica Camera has announced a firmware update for the Leica X Vario (Typ 107): version 1.1. The new firmware update takes into consideration suggestions by customers and includes mainly operational changes in addition to fixing minor bugs.

    The firmware includes the following operational improvements:

    • Direct exposure correction – in ‘A’ mode and ‘T’ mode the Exposure Value compensation functionality is in direct access on the scroll wheel
    • Info button – the info button confirms menu selections in the same way the menu/set button confirms them. It also starts the playback function in video playback mode.
    • Flash button – the flash button is now only activated when either the internal flash is opened up or an external Leica flash is attached.
    • Audio Volume – video playback mode the volume is adjustable via the top and bottom button on thumb pad
    • New functionality item ‘Auto ISO’: – selection of shutter speed times is extended to the range of 1s to 1/1000s. If ‘Auto ISO’ is selected, it stays active in M mode too.

    These updates are welcome and users of the X Vario will especially be happy to have the extended range of shutter speeds available for Auto ISO mode. The firmware can be downloaded here: Leica X Vario Firmware 1.1

     

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    WPalank replied to the topic Another S Bag Thread :rolleyes: in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 11 years, 10 months ago

    Great David,
    Having stepped on off a few Airline Carriers, Loaded them in Overhead Compartments, I couldn't be more Happy. Durable and with a waxed material that will only patina and look better with age. Fit perfectly in the back of my Land Rover as I roar through the Irish Countryside. 😉
    Cheers,
    William

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    Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post 11 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has announced a new firmware update for the Leica T (Typ 701) at Photokina: Version 1.4. The firmware includes many user-requested changes such as the ability to lock the dials and set auto re […]

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      David Farkas replied 10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't worry. You can just update to the latest firmware without loading the interim versions.

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    Naper replied to the topic firmware issue in the forum Leica T (Typ 701) 11 years, 10 months ago

    If the T is the same as the M the file is loaded on a SD card and the card is inserted in the camera. The file will not open on your computer.

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    David Farkas replied to the topic How is everyone liking the new site design? in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 11 years, 10 months ago

    Dale,

    Yes, above all else, we needed to make sure that no data would be lost in the transition, so every post, every picture, etc. has been preserved and moved over.

    As far as the design goes, we are certainly open to tweaking here and there, but we felt that the look and feel was much more modern than our previous site.

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    Jack MacD started the topic firmware issue in the forum Leica T (Typ 701) 11 years, 10 months ago

    I have been trying to download the new T 701 1.2 firmwear and I don't even get a ZIP file, I get a TUZ file which on one computer will not open, and on another will not even download fully.
    Anyone got the actual file yet?

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    dalethorn replied to the topic How is everyone liking the new site design? in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 11 years, 10 months ago

    It looks different, but apparently all of the forum info is preserved, and I'm able to navigate between the main and sub-pages OK, so it looks like a success. It would be good if you could add more contrast with various shades of grey, since it's very plain-looking now.

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    topoxforddoc replied to the topic S 006 with the 280/4 APO Telyt R and 1.4x APO converter at Goodwood Revival in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 10 months ago

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