Leica DFC CAMERA RELEASE NOTES V7.3.0 User Manual

Leica DFC Camera

Software

Release Notes V 7.3.0

Leica DFC Camera
Release Notes V7.3.0

Abstract

This document describes the V7.3.0 release of the Leica Digital Camera Software for the Leica DFC range of
cameras. You should read this document before installing your copy of this software.

Leica DFC cameras use the FireWire interface and the Leica DFC Camera software package includes
software and user guides for setting up and using these cameras.

All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that this publication is correct and complete, but should any
user be in doubt about any detail, clarification may be sought from Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd, or
their accredited representative. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd. Leica Microsystems
(Switzerland) Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

© Leica Microsystems (Switzerland) Ltd, 2010.

All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form, or communicated to
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Due to a policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice.

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Part Number: 12879039
Date: October 2010
Issue: 29

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 4

2 Installation 4

3 Reason for this Release 5

4 System Requirements 5

5 Changes in This Release 6

5.1 Features in V 7.3.0 .............................................................................................6

5.2 Fixes in V 7.3.0....................................................................................................6

6 Changes in Previous Releases 7

6.1 Features in V 7.2.0 .............................................................................................7

6.2 Fixes in V 7.2.0....................................................................................................7

6.3 Features in V 7.1.1 .............................................................................................7

6.4 Fixes in V 7.1.1....................................................................................................7

6.5 Features in V 7.1.0 .............................................................................................7

6.6 Fixes in V 7.1.0....................................................................................................7

6.7 Fixes in V 7.0.1....................................................................................................7

6.8 Features in V 7.0.0 .............................................................................................8

6.9 Fixes in V 7.0.0....................................................................................................8

6.10 Features in V 6.12.1 ...........................................................................................8

6.11 Fixes in V 6.12.1..................................................................................................8

6.12 Features in V 6.12.0 ...........................................................................................8

6.13 Fixes in V 6.12.0..................................................................................................8

6.14 Features in V 6.11.0 ...........................................................................................9

6.15 Fixes in V 6.11.0..................................................................................................9

6.16 Features in V 6.10.1 ...........................................................................................9

6.17 Features in V 6.10.0 ...........................................................................................9

6.18 Fixes in V 6.10.0..................................................................................................9

6.19 Versions V 6.9.0 and earlier...........................................................................10

7 Known Limitations 11

7.1 Windows 7, Vista and 1394a cameras.........................................................11

7.2 FireWire controllers........................................................................................12

7.3 Leica DFC500....................................................................................................13

7.4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 + 1394b .................................................................16

7.5 Leica IC 3D & Leica Stereo Explorer ...........................................................16

1 Introduction

The following software versions are included on this CD:

This release supports the following Leica DFC Cameras on a Windows PC:

Leica DFC Twain – V7.3.0
Leica DFC500 Twain – V7.3.0

FireWire A (1394a) FireWire B (1394b)

DFC280 DFC295
DFC290 DFC290 HD
DFC320 DFC310 FX
DFC300 FX DFC345 FX
DFC340 FX DFC360 FX
DFC350 FX DFC400
DFC420 DFC425
DFC420 C DFC425 C
DFC480 DFC495
DFC490 DVM2000
IC D
IC 3D
DFC500

2 Installation

Please identify the type of camera that you are using before installing the software
from this release.

If in doubt, check for the software specific to your camera at the Leica Microsystems
website, www.leica-microsystems.com

Uninstall any previous version of Leica DFC Twain before installing a new version.

Installation and operation of the software is detailed in your Quick Start Guide and
Image Acquisition Guide and can be found in Start>Programs>Leica DFC Twain after
installation. (Requires pdf reader to open files, eg Acrobat Reader.)

Upon inserting the CD or DVD disk into your computer you should be presented with
your options to install the software or browse the disk.

However, if auto-run is disabled in your computer or the disk fails to run, open
Windows Explorer for the disk and double-click “LeicaApplicationSuite.exe”
(AutoPlay).

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3 Reason for this Release

This version releases new functionality and maintenance that has taken place since
the release of version V7.2.0.

4 System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Windows Vista (Business/Ultimate)

Windows XP Professional (minimum SP2) – 32bit - see

Windows 7 (Business/Ultimate) – see

Please use the latest Service Packs

Please Note:

We recommend a firmware update of older 1394a DFC cameras for use in Vista 64
and Windows 7 systems.
An upgrade software tool is included in this release - see

You will need Power User or Administrative rights for installation.
In addition, Vista & Windows 7 security requires you to start the installer by right­click and selecting “Run as administrator” even if you are logged on with
administrator privileges, or User Account Control (UAC) is disabled.

Computer

The recommended PC specification is as follows:

 Processor: Pentium 4 + 3GHz or Intel Core-Duo + 2 GHz

 Memory: 1GB RAM (2GB for Vista & Windows 7) - see

Known limitations

Known Limitations

Known Limitations

Known Limitations

 Graphics: 256Mb RAM supporting 32 bit

(shared memory is not recommended)

 Display Monitor: 19in @ 1280 x 1024

 4-pin or 6-pin or 9-pin FireWire OHCI port - see

or free PCI slot (for addition of FireWire interface)

Note: 4-pin FireWire ports require the Leica Laptop Power Kit to power Leica
DFC cameras (12730188)
FireWire B cameras can be connected to FireWire A ports using a bilingual
A->B cable. For high-speed applications, a dedicated FireWire B->B
connection is recommended.

DVD drive, or internet connection for download.

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Known Limitations

5 Changes in This Release

5.1 Features in V 7.3.0

Leica DFC Cameras: FireWire speed displayed in the camera info box.

5.2 Fixes in V 7.3.0

Leica DFC480: Multiple captures sometimes made LAS hang. This is fixed.

Leica DFC360 FX: Shading at some high exposure times caused the application to
hang. This is fixed.

Chinese & Japanese characters: These texts now display correctly in other
language Windows OS.

Leica DFC500: The image type was not remembered at close. This is fixed.

Leica DFC cameras: When the active camera is disconnected when more than two
cameras are connected in LAS, the remaining camera did not always start. This is
fixed.

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