Leica S3 firmware

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1. Version 1.1.0.0 Latest First seen Jul 7, 2026
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   Leica Camera AG / Page 1 of 2 April, 2020

   Information Firmware Update Leica S3 Firmware 1.1

   Dear Customers, Installing the new firmware on your Leica will provide additional functions and performance to your camera.

   Update Contents Model Number LEICA S3 Update Version 1.1 Update Filename S3-1.1.0.0-CUSTOMER.FW

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   2.05, Apple App Store 2.06, Google Play Store After a free registration the software is available for download in the Leica Owners Area. http://owners.leica-camera.co​m/ Overview Version Description Camera FW 1.1

   Performance  General image quality and white balance improvements at high ISO setting and with long time exposure.

   Bugfix  ISO Values 25000 and 50000 are now correctly displayed in play mode.  Auto ISO with P-Mode does now work properly.  Correction: ISO range for live view mode.

   Leica Camera AG / Page 2 of 2 April, 2020

   INSTALLATION LEICA S3 Firmware Please follow these steps to install the new firmware for your Leica S3 camera:

   Preparation camera

   1. Recharge the battery to 100% and insert the battery into the camera.
   2. Remove all memory cards from the camera.
   3. Prepare a SD or CF-card for installation: a. It is recommended to format the memory card inside the camera. b. Please make sure that the card contains at least 200 MB of free disk space. c. Copy the firmware file to the root directory of the SD card. d. Insert the memory card into the respective slot 1 of the S3-camera.

   Execution of update

   4. Switch on the camera.
   5. Go to MENU / SETUP / Camera Information / Camera Firmware
   6. F​ollow the dialogue and confirm the update action. a. The camera will guide you through the process of updating your camera. b. Restart the camera after completion of update
   7. The update process is completed successfully.

   CAUTION

   Please do not turn off your camera. Do not remove the Memory Card. Do not remove the lens or the battery while updating your camera firmware or lens firmware. The Multifunction hangrip must not be attached during firmware update.

   DISREGARDING THIS ADVICE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR LENS.

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