Well ladies and gentlemen, this looks like excellent news. With Mr Daniel's permission, I'm quoting below the results of our email communication.
Awaiting forthcoming firmware updates with interest. To me, this is real evidence of Leica's commitment to the M8. I already have a camera that is giving me the IQ that I want - and I've bought it from a company that is committed to making it better.
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Dear Dr. Tribble,
I cannot confirm that it will be in the next FW update, but we are checking it. If you communicate it this way, you can share this information.
Best regards to the UK!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Kind regards
Stefan Daniel
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Dear Mr Daniel - this is indeed excellent news. Would it be acceptable to you if I share this information with other members of the Leica User Forum?
With very best regards
Chris Tribble
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel, Stefan [mailto:Stefan.Daniel@leica-camera.com]
> Sent: 03 March 2008 08:06
> To:
ctribble@clara.co.uk
> Subject: AW: Quiet mode for upgraded M8
>
> Dear Mr. Tribble,
>
> Thank you for your friendly words. We are convinced that these
> release/cocking modes will be very helpful, when quiet operation of
> the camera is important. We will check the integration in one of the
> next firmware updates.
>
> Thanks again. Please let me know if there is something else I can do
> for you.
>
> Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Kind regards
>
> Stefan Daniel