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 2.6.1
Last checked for updates: Aug 2, 2026 23:05 UTC
What's new in version 2.6.1
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 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.
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 2.6.1.
What changed in Leica M EV1 firmware version 2.6.1?
Leica M EV1 firmware version 2.6.1 includes the following changes: 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 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.
How do I update the Leica M EV1 firmware?
To update the Leica M EV1 firmware, download the latest version (2.6.1) from Leica's website. Follow Leica's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from Leica's support page.
Where can I download the latest Leica M EV1 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Leica M EV1 firmware (version 2.6.1) are on Leica's official release page: https://leica-camera.com/en-int/photography/cameras/m/m-ev1-black/downloads
How do I check for Leica M EV1 firmware updates?
You can track Leica M EV1 firmware updates automatically on LatestUpdate.io. We monitor Leica's releases and notify you when new firmware versions are available, so you never miss an update.
Who makes Leica M EV1?
Leica M EV1 is manufactured by Leica. Visit the official product page for more information.