Leica Firmware v2.1.1 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom

Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.1.1 update doesn't introduce any new features or improvements. Rather, this firmware addresses a few lingering bugs and looks to solve the issue where some M11 generation cameras become unresponsive and freeze. As always, we recommend staying up to date on all firmware updates. Direct download link and installation instructions below.

Bug Fixes

• Camera did not start if the start process was previously interrupted by switching off the camera.
• Occasional generation of incorrect image data has been fixed.
• Various errors and causes of freezes have been fixed.
• Improving the stability of the firmware.

Download Firmware v2.1.1

To download the firmware file, simply click the button below. You'll need to drag and drop the downloaded firmware file onto an SD card which was freshly formatted in the camera, then insert the card into your Leica M with a fully charged battery. Navigate to the Camera Information menu to access the firmware update option. Don't try to open the firmware file on your computer – just copy it onto the SD card into the root directory.

Note that while the version number is the same, there are three seperate firmware files, one for each specific camera model. Be sure to download and install the corresponding update.

Download Leica M11-P Firmware v2.1.1

Download Leica M11 Firmware v2.1.1

Download Leica M11 Monochrom Firmware v2.1.1

How to Update

EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage to your equipment!
You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update:

• Do not switch off the camera!
• Do not remove the memory card!
• Do not remove the rechargeable battery!
• Do not remove the lens!

Notes

• A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in the Camera Information submenu.

PREPARATION

• Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery
• Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed
  • We recommend saving any images on the memory card and reformatting it before the update.
    (Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.)
  • Make sure to back up any files saved to the internal memory as a precaution.
• Download the latest firmware version
• Save the download to the memory card
  • The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the memory card (not in a sub-directory).
• Insert the memory card into the camera
• Switch the camera on

UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE

• Preparation (see steps above)
• Select Camera Information in the main menu
• Select Camera Firmware Version
• Select Firmware Update
  • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
• Check the version information
• Select Yes
  • The prompt: “Do you want to save profiles on SD card?” appears.
• Select Yes/No
  • The update will start automatically.
  • The lower status LED will flash during this process.
  • Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant message will appear and the camera will restart.

Notes

• Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.