Leica S Type 006 Firmware Update Version 2.4.1.0 Released

Leica Camera released a new firmware update version 2.4.1.0 for the Leica S Type 006 medium format camera.

The Leica S Type 006 firmware update v2.4.1.0 optimises numerous functions, considerably improves the performance of the camera and all Leica S-lenses and represents the most comprehensive firmware update since the launch of the Leica S-system.

The new major firmware update will maximize the performance of the S-System. The Leica S-E (Typ 006) is a medium format DSLR featuring a 37.5MP 45 x 30mm CCD sensor to produce high-resolution imagery with marked sharpness, clarity, and dynamic range.

Leica S Type 006 Firmware Update Version 2.4.1.0

For the Leica S (Typ 006), the new firmware, version 2.4.1.0 provide the following modifications:

• AF Performance: major improvements in focus speed, responsiveness, smoothness & precision with the newly developed AF algorithms and AF drive control
• Predictive AF: improved predictive object tracking in AF Continuous
• Mode GPS Precision: Global Positioning System coordinated will only be stored in image data if last signal update is not older than 5 minutes unlike the former firmware where it is stored for 24 hours
• Support the new Leica Summicron-S 1:2/100 ASPH
• Support the new lens firmware of all S-lenses

For the Leica S2 & S2-P, the new firmware, version 1.4.0.0 provide the following modifications:

• Supports the new Leica Summicron-S 1:2/100 ASPH
• Supports thew new lens firmware of all S-lenses

The Leica S Type 006 firmware update version 2.4.1 is now available for download here. The latest Leica S2 firmware updated version 1.4.0.0 can be found here.