Leica has just released a new firmware version 2.0 for Leica SL2 L-mount full frame mirrorless camera. The main change is that Leica SL2 canon now capture 187MP images via a Multishot mode. You can download firmware 2.0 here.
Details of Leica SL2 firmware version 2.0:
| Improvements | |
|---|---|
| Multishot | • With Multishot the user can create photos with a resolution up to 187MP. • One photo will be taken at normal resolution (47MP) and one at high resolution (187MP). |
| Improvement on the Video Menu GUI | • In the submenus of the video mode, a white highlighted header shows that the user operates in video mode. |
| Improvement on the AF field size setting | • The AF-field size can be changed with a long tap without moving the AF field. |
| SD-Card naming | • After formatting the SD-Card, the card will be named with “Leica SL2”. |
| Bugfixes | |
|---|---|
| Detection of M lenses | 6-bit coded M lenses will be recognized at all time with the M-Adapter L. |
| Elimination of artifacts on very fast continuous shooting | In the drive mode “Continous – Very High Speed” there were artifacts in the DNG under certain settings, which have now been removed. |
| Correction of the focus distance value of feet | The focus distance on the top display has been corrected and now shows the correct values. |
| Connectivity enhancements with App and Image Shuttle | General improvements for a faster and more stable connection between camera and smartphone or computer. |
Information on Multishot Function
- Only full-frame lenses are suitable for use with the multishot function.
- Any aperture between 1 and 16 can be selected.
- As ISO settings, values from 50 to 3200 are possible.
- The use of a flash is not possible.
- The electronic shutter is always used.
- The multishot function automatically turns off the image stabilization (BIS and OIS).
- The shutter speeds range from 1/40,000 to 1sec.