Firmware update: Leica M9 1.002

By admin On Sep 11, 2009

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Leica has for his M9 digital rangefinder cameras released a new firmware with 1.002 as the version number. For more information about this camera, we refer you to this news article. Unfortunately, the new firmware does not include a list of changes. However, the following procedure is provided on how to put the firmware on the camera:

Instructions for updating the LEICA M9 Firmware

Format an SD memory card in your LEICA M9.

Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD card reader – either integrated or connected to your computer. (A reader is required for Firmware updates).

Download the Firmware file from the Leica M9 site using the “UPDATES” link and unzip the file.

Save the unzipped file m9-1_002.upd at the top level of the card’s folder structure.

Remove the card properly from your card reader, insert the card into the camera and close the bottom cover.

Turn on the camera using the main switch and wait for at least 3 seconds before continuing with step 7.

Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to whether you want to update the firmware on the camera to version 1.002. The update process takes around 180s. You will then be prompted to restart the camera using the main switch.

Turn the camera off and back on again.

Note: If the battery does not have sufficient charge, you will see a corresponding warning message.

Version number	1.002
Release status	Final
Website	Leica Camera
Download	http://en.leica-camera.com/assets/file/download.php?filename=file_4472.zip
License type	Freeware