The Leica M EV1 is the first M-system rangefinder to feature a built-in electronic viewfinder, with a 5.76M-dot OLED EVF at 0.76x magnification. It retains the 60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor and manual-focus heritage of the M11 series while adding modern framing conveniences.
Product released: October 23, 2025
Latest firmware version
Version 2.6.4, released September 8, 2026
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 00:15 UTC
What's new in version 2.6.4
NEW
• Lens Profile: Summicron-M 66 f/2
Important information regarding the use of SD cards
In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical issues. Leica recom-
mends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best
possible performance for your camera.
LatestUpdate has tracked 2 versions of Leica M EV1 firmware, released between August 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026.
Version 2.6.4 - September 8, 2026: NEW • Lens Profile: Summicron-M 66 f/2 Important information regarding the use of SD cards In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical…
Version 2.6.1 - August 2, 2026: NEW • The list of automatically recognizable Leica M lenses has been expanded: Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. Important information regarding the use of SD cards In…
The Leica M EV1 is the first M-system rangefinder to feature a built-in electronic viewfinder, with a 5.76M-dot OLED EVF at 0.76x magnification. It retains the 60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor and manual-focus heritage of the M11 series while adding modern framing conveniences. It was originally released on October 23, 2025.
What is the latest firmware version of Leica M EV1?
The latest firmware version of Leica M EV1 is 2.6.4. It was released on September 8, 2026.
What changed in Leica M EV1 firmware version 2.6.4?
Leica M EV1 firmware version 2.6.4 includes the following changes: NEW
• Lens Profile: Summicron-M 66 f/2
Important information regarding the use of SD cards
In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical issues. Leica recom-
mends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best
possible performance for your camera.
Where can I download the latest Leica M EV1 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Leica M EV1 firmware (version 2.6.4) are on Leica's official release page: https://leica-camera.com/en-int/photography/cameras/m/m-ev1-black/downloads
How often does Leica release firmware updates for Leica M EV1?
We have tracked 2 firmware versions of Leica M EV1.
Is Leica M EV1 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Leica M EV1 received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2.6.4.