Leica has released a firmware update for the Leica M (Typ 240) digital rangefinder camera. Version 2.0.1.5 enables live view capability with every lens (including older screw lenses via an adapter), adds a 'Video off' option to the Set menu, creates a new menu item called Exposure Simulation, extends the camera's Auto ISO options, adds new crop marks and a new Focus Peaking function, and much more. Click through scroll down for the details.

Leica Release Notes

Improvements – Leica M (Typ 240) Firmware Version 2.0.1.5. 
•  Improved description of the lens type in Exif-Data 
•  Live view is now possible with every lens (including older screw lenses via an adapter) using 
“manual lens detection” 
•  A “Video off” option is now available in the Set menu (see submenu item “Video recording”) 
The M-Button on the Top-cover is deactivated when this option is chosen. 
•  The Horizon (level) is now visible in Live View, overlaying the live image. This additional info-screen is enabled using the menu item “Horizon” 
•  New menu item “Exposure Simulation” 
o  Exposure simulation -> Permanent: Live View accurately shows image brightness 
according to the shutter speed and aperture set in manual exposure (as long as the 
chosen exposure time is shorter than 1/30s) 
o  Exposure simulation -> Release button half-pressed:Image brightness in live view is 
adjusted for best visibility, regardless of the actual exposure. 
Half pressing the shutter button shows the actual exposure. 
•  Extended Auto ISO options 
o  All Auto ISO options are now visible using the ISO button 
o  Extra options for “Maximum Exposure Time” - 1x, 2 x, or 4x focal length - can be selected 
to help avoid camera shake when using auto ISO and long lenses. 
o  “Auto ISO in M mode” is now offered as an option. This varies ISO sensitivity for correct 
exposure when shutter speed and aperture are set manually. 
o  Alternatively the camera chooses the previous manually chosen ISO speed 
•  Crop marks 
In Live View, new crop marks for 3:4 / 6:7 / 1:1 / and 16:9 aspect ratios can be displayed. By 
pressing the up/down keys, the crop marks are superimposed on the live view screen (without 
additional information)
•  Korean language 
Korean is now available as a menu language
•  During video recording, 1/25s is now used instead of 1/24s. This reduces flicker effects with 
50Hz mains voltage 
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•  Exposure bracketing settings are now saved when thecamera is switched off
•  Direct exposure correction 
An “EV correction” option in the menu enables direct adjustment. 
So EV compensation can be altered by turning the thumb wheel, without having to press 
additional buttons. 
•  New Light Metering Mode “Classic / LV disabled” 
In this mode, only Classic light-metering is possible; the LV button is disabled to avoid the 
activation of live view by accident. 
•  New menu item “Focus Peaking” 
For improved visibility, the color of focus peakingcan now be set to red, green or blue. 
•  Better display of GPS location data 
Position is now shown for JPG files in Adobe Lightroom® 
Where the GPS signal is weak, the last position is now deleted after 5min instead of 24h as in 
previous firmware versions. 
•  Bugfix in Live View at high temperatures 
Occasional malfunction of Live View at high temperatures has been fixed 
•  Bugfix in light metering (Live view) 
•  Bugfix regarding sensor cleaning function

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