Leica Q read Leica M memory cards?

[elviskennedy]

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Those of you with access to both a Q and an M -- Could you please see if the Q can read the memory card used in an M?  Sony cameras can do this.  Nikon cameras cannot.  It would be a nice feature to be able to Wi-Fi M images via the Q.  Thanks!

[Guest jvansmit]

I loaded a 32GB Sandisk into my Q for reformatting yesterday, and could view photos taken on my M9. 

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[cookedart]

I can confirm that I can both view M240 files on the q's screen, as well as use the app to transfer files to my phone. To be honest I find an eye fi card simpler but this does work.

 

Keep in mind I do shoot dng+jpeg on the M240 though.

[otto.f]

Those of you with access to both a Q and an M -- Could you please see if the Q can read the memory card used in an M?  Sony cameras can do this.  Nikon cameras cannot.  It would be a nice feature to be able to Wi-Fi M images via the Q.  Thanks!

Nice price too for such an easy to implant feature on the M

[jaapv]

Never switch cards between camera models - it is asking for trouble even if it appears to work initially. Reformat before use at the very minimum.

I see the WiFi argument, but would not advocate reusing such a card back into the M240 without format. The Ms are picky in that respect, even if the Q may be more stable.

Better to use a WiFi card on the M240, it has a dedicated window in the baseplate for the purpose.

[elviskennedy]

Thanks for the responses!  Jaap makes a good point, but it seems that just reading an M card in the Q for transfer purposes should not change any bits on the card (no writing taking place).  Then again, Leica and computers can sometimes be a volatile mix.

[microview]

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Slightly off-topic but inadvertently I once swapped M cards for X113: no harm done but the small camera just listed the DNG numbers but you could not 'see' the images. (Did not try looking at 113 card in my M240.)