Leica is a premium German manufacturer known for high-end cameras, lenses, sport optics, microscopes, and geospatial survey equipment.
Leica is a collective brand representing four independent companies that share a heritage of precision optical manufacturing: Leica Camera, Leica Microsystems, Leica Biosystems, and Leica Geosystems. Originally founded by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany, in 1869, the brand is legendary for its engineering excellence, particularly in photography and scientific instrumentation.
Users can find manuals here for a wide range of products, including the iconic M-System rangefinders, Q and SL digital cameras, specialized nature observation optics like binoculars and spotting scopes, as well as industrial and medical microscopes.
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Firmware updates are available in the customer area of the Leica website at club.leica-camera.com or directly through the Leica FOTOS app.
Navigate to the 'Storage Management' section in the main menu and select 'Format Storage'. You can choose to format the SD card or perform a secure erase of the internal memory.
Leica generally recommends using UHS-II SD cards to ensure optimal performance and avoid technical issues, especially for high-resolution cameras like the M11.
You can register your camera or lens online at club.leica-camera.com to receive firmware update notifications and warranty benefits.
The Leica FOTOS app allows you to connect your camera to a smartphone for photo management, remote control functionality, and firmware updates.