Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10 and M240-generation cameras. This includes the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D from the current generation, as well as the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240), M (Typ 262), M-D (Typ 262) and the M Monochrom (Typ 246) from the prior generation. The firmware adds 6-bit code support and correction profiles for new lenses. Given the timing, seems that support is primarily aimed at the introduction and subsequent shipping of the recently re-introduced 50mm f/1.2 Noctilux-M ASPH.
For the M10-R, M10-P and M10 Monochrom, the firmware update also includes the new Leica Perspective Control (LPC) feature. You can read more about that functionality here. Even if there are no other bug fixes or improvements under the hood for the other cameras, according to the release notes, it's always good practice to keep updated to the latest firmware version. To simplify, we've aggregated all the firmware files by camera type below. Simply click the one for your camera to download, then check below for instructions based on your camera model.
| Camera Model | Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| Leica M10-R | 20.20.47.37 |
| Leica M10-P | 3.21.3.50 |
| Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition” | 2.20.48.40 |
| Leica M10 Monochrom | 3.21.2.50 |
| Leica M10 | 2.20.48.38 |
| Leica M10 “Edition Zagato” | 2.20.48.38 |
| Leica M10-D | 2.20.48.40 |
| Leica M (Typ 240) | 2.1.0.0 |
| Leica M-P (Typ 240) | 2.1.0.0 |
| Leica M (Typ 262) | 1.1.0.0 |
| Leica M-D (Typ 262) | 1.1.0.0 |
| Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) | 1.1.0.0 |
How to Update Your Firmware on M10-R / M10-P / M10 Monochrom / M10
- Download the latest firmware version
- Save the download to the memory card
- Insert the memory card into the camera
- Switching the camera on
- Select Camera Information in the main menu
- Select Camera Firmware
- This menu item is available only if a current firmware file is stored on the inserted memory card.
- A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
- Check the version information
- Select Yes
- The update will start automatically.
- Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will be displayed and the camera will restart.
Notes
The camera must not be switched off before the update is completed.
A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
How to Update Your Firmware on M10-D
- Download the latest firmware version
- Save the download to the memory card
- Insert the memory card into the camera
- Press and hold the function button and switch on the camera
- UP will appear in the viewfinder during the update process
- In case of an error, Err will be displayed
- End will appear after a successful update is completed
Notes
The camera must not be switched off before the update is completed.
A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
How to Update Your Firmware on M (Typ 240) / M (Typ 262) / M Monochrom (Typ 246)
- Download the latest firmware version
- Save the download to the memory card
- Insert the memory card into the camera
- Press and hold the INFO button and switch on the camera
- The update will start automatically.
- Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will be displayed and the camera will restart.
Notes
The camera must not be switched off before the update is complete.
A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
How to Update Your Firmware on M-D (Typ 262)
- Download the latest firmware version
- Save the download to the memory card
- Insert the memory card into the camera
- Press and hold the FN button and switch on the camera
- The update will start automatically.
- Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will be displayed and the camera will restart.
Notes
The camera must not be switched off before the update is completed.
A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
I viewed the video on downloading firmware updates (M 10) and it looked easy….. BUT I get this message
There is no application set to open the document “M10-P-3.21.3.50-Customer(1).FW”.
I searched the App Store …. found Leica Acquire but it was of no help.
Please help me
Manny DeNoia
rdenoia@me.com
3/2/2021
Do not try to open the firmware file on your computer by double-clicking. Just drag and drop it onto your SD card.
Hi David, I have an ASC edition and the linked firmware file doesn’t work. Do you know if there is supposed to be another file?
The ASC Edition has special firmware that includes the cine looks. There is no update for it at this time.
David-
Thank you for the content on RedDot Forum. I find your videos and other information so helpful and informative.
Quick question-on the new firmware update for my M240. What does the update change? I didn’t notice anything different in the menu. I also wanted to know if I should execute both updates…one apparently being for lens update.
Thank you in advance for your insight.
Dave
Hey there does this include the m-e typ240?
David – I have a Leica M10-P with firmware version 2.7.5.0. When I follow the recommended procedures for installing version 3.21.3.50 it just doesn’t work. When I go to the “camera information” part of the menu it isn’t activated even though I’ve previously formatted the card before loading the update and charged the battery to 100%. Any suggestions? The reason I would like to upgrade is that I’ve started seeing a black screen intermittently in the rangefinder.
Thanks,
Richard Chambers