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SL (Typ 601) firmware v4.1

Leica · First seen by GearPulse Jul 7, 2026

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LEICA SL Firmware update EN 2 FIRMWARE Camera-Model Firmware-Version Leica SL 4.1 EXTENDED FUNCTIONALITY • Support: LEICA USB-C DC Coupler DC-SCL6 • Lens-Profile: Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. IMPROVEMENT • Lens-Firmware Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 f/2 ASPH. Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90 f/2 ASPH Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH. Leica Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/ 3.5-4.5 ASPH. Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/ 2.8-4 ASPH. Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 f/ 2.8-4 Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3 EN 3 FIRMWARE UPDATES Leica is continuously working 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 in retrospect. Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website. Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera. Find out which firmware version is currently installed ▸Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu • The current firmware versions are displayed. CAMERA FAVORITES IMAGE SETUP GPS Date & Time Language Reset Camera Reset Image Numbering Camera Information On English More information about registering, firmware updates and how to download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at: club.leica-camera.com EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE 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 remove 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 InformationCamera Information submenu. EN 4 PREPARATION ▸Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery ▸The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be removed from the camera ▸Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed • We recommend saving any recordings 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 • Store the firmware file 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 ▸Preparation ▸Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu ▸Select Camera Firmware VersionCamera Firmware Version ▸Select Start UpdateStart Update • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. ▸Check the version information ▸Select YesYes • The prompt Save profiles on SD Card?Save profiles on SD Card? appears. ▸Select YesYes/NoNo • 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. EN 5 UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply. ▸Preparation ▸Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu ▸Select Lens Firmware VersionLens Firmware Version ▸Select Start UpdateStart Update • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. ▸Check the version information ▸Select YesYes • 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 UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for adapters. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply. ▸Preparation ▸Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu ▸Select Lens Firmware VersionLens Firmware Version ▸Select Start UpdateStart Update • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. ▸Check the version information ▸Select YesYes • 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 • The relevant menu item will only be visible if an adapter is mounted and active.

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