Leica Q
Firmware Update
Firmware Details
Camera model: Leica Q3
Firmware version: 2.0.1
Improvements in Firmware v2.0.1
- Significantly improved data transfer speed via the Leica FOTOS cable.
- New default setting for video format: MP4, 4K, 29.97fps/L-GOP/100Mbps/4:2:0-8bit SD & HDMI/H.264. This ensures that recorded videos can be downloaded via Leica FOTOS to the mobile device for playback.
- Improved rendering behavior for series of shots, facilitating a continuous preview for Continuous - 2 fps / 14 bit / AF and Continuous - 4 fps / 14 bit / AF.
- Automatic switchover from AFc to AFs in low light conditions; the display will now be in Live View.
- Significant improvement of startup times.
- The rendering quality in Live View when tapping the shutter button (1st pressure point) was significantly improved.
- Bugfixes in the firmware.
Firmware Updates
Leica continuously works on the further improvement and optimization of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be installed retrospectively. Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from their website. Leica will notify you of any new updates once you have registered your camera.
There are two options for installing firmware updates:
- Conveniently via the Leica FOTOS app.
- Directly via the camera menu.
Finding the currently installed firmware version
Select 'Camera Information' in the main menu. The current firmware versions are displayed.
For more information about registering, firmware updates, and how to download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to this manual, visit the customer area on the Leica website:
Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads
To receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual, please register via the following link: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com
Executing a Firmware Update
Caution: 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 detach 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 for Firmware Update
- Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery.
- Remove any stored firmware files on the memory card.
- 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.)
- 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
Steps:
- Preparation: Select 'Camera Information' in the main menu.
- Select 'Firmware'.
- Select 'Start Update'.
- A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. Check the version information.
- Select 'Yes'.
- The prompt 'Save profiles on SD Card?' appears. Select 'Yes'.
- The update will start automatically. The lower status LED will flash during this process.
- Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant on-screen message and prompt to restart the device will appear on screen.
- Switch the camera off and on again.
Note
Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.
Automatic Switchover to AF Mode
The Leica Q3 will automatically toggle the AF mode from AFc to AFs for reliable focusing in low light conditions. The previously selected AF mode will then be changed in the menu. The AF mode selected for shooting is displayed in the header line.
Visual Description of Camera Display: The camera's display header shows the current settings. For example, it might display 'AFS AWB STD' followed by shooting parameters such as 'P 10500 F1.7 1/50s 9', indicating the Autofocus mode (AFS), Auto White Balance (AWB), Standard Picture Style (STD), ISO 10500, Aperture F1.7, Shutter Speed 1/50s, and a frame count of 9.
