Mark Pope Posted July 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Oh dear oh dear - despite all of the feature requests that have appeared on the forum, it would seem that Leica have, as usual, missed more than a few tricks with the new firmware... Complete lack of a self-importance setting for jet-setting executives No bespoke leather goods setting to complement the self-importance-setting No new full-frame sensor. You would have thought that they could have written in a few more million pixels, but no. No underwater housing setting No Live view - so I'll just have to continue to use the visoflex that I haven't got. No make me a better photographer setting No wannabe menu - just think, by selecting from a menu, you could have been HCB, Winogrand, etc. No sync socket No hotshoe thingummybob for visoflex users On a serious note, I am quite happy that Leica continue to support the M8, even if this does turn out to be the final iteration of the firmware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 9, 2010 Posted July 9, 2010 Hi Mark Pope, Take a look here New firmware - what's missing?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Nicoleica Posted July 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2010 You forgot the autofocus and video functions that some have been holding their breath for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
okram Posted July 9, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2010 Iso pull 80 would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptarmigan Posted July 9, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2010 Ha Ha.... here we go again. Didn't take long did it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted July 9, 2010 Ha Ha.... here we go again. Didn't take long did it. Sorry, couldn't resist Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 9, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2010 :DWHAT?! No Auto HDR?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jark89 Posted July 9, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Its missing the "Super Auto" mode, where robotic legs (sold separately) sprout out and the camera will walk about the vicinity by itself, capturing photos automatically. If you use this in conjunction with the "HCB" mode on, you will get award winning shots. Otherwise, just average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grillo Posted July 9, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2010 No new full-frame sensor. You would have thought that they could have written in a few more million pixels, but no. This one is trivial! It's just chaging the MAX_WIDTH and MAX_HEIGHT constants and a recompile! My 4 year old nephew could do it in a couple of minutes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 9, 2010 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2010 Let's hope the Forum takes this thread as a bit of fun. Made me grin. Although you didn't get those wished for features, did you notice the menu item that selects 'Steel Grey' mode? I think it may only be enabled on the chrome models. You can select INFO mode too, which disables the frame counter/battery gauge on the top plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_newell Posted July 9, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 9, 2010 I do have a serious question, but I guess I'll try to find another thread to ask in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted July 9, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 9, 2010 I do have a serious question, but I guess I'll try to find another thread to ask in! Probably a good idea! :D (Unless it's a question regarding the firmware option to use the new Anti-matter battery pack?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted July 9, 2010 Share #12 Posted July 9, 2010 The installation notes say that underwater pix are made with the photographer under the water and the camera held above it. I feared they would add the audio clip that says, "No, stupid, that's not a good picture." Fortunately, the subcontractor didn't get the module completed in time. Perhaps it'll be available for the M9, first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimey Posted July 9, 2010 Share #13 Posted July 9, 2010 popcorn again... have feeling this will not turn to humorous in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted July 9, 2010 Probably a good idea! :D (Unless it's a question regarding the firmware option to use the new Anti-matter battery pack?) Yes, but there's a problem with it. If you use the anti-matter battery for pictures that are important (i.e matter), then the whole thing disintegrates in a blinding flash of pure energy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grillo Posted July 9, 2010 Share #15 Posted July 9, 2010 I like the new phone feature, and dialing with the click-wheel, but where are the instructions for the way to hold the camera for best reception? Is it the right hand or the left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 10, 2010 Share #16 Posted July 10, 2010 I like the new phone feature, and dialing with the click-wheel, but where are the instructions for the way to hold the camera for best reception? Is it the right hand or the left? You need to wear the iGlove. Made of poly-ethylene it comes in two colours transparent and transparent. Available now from your local Apple store at under £30. Being serious for a second, as an iPhone 4 user I've been more than happy with the phone and haven't had any reception problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted July 10, 2010 Share #17 Posted July 10, 2010 Basically, this firmware came HOURS before me leaving for vacations lol!!! I was actually packing my GoCycle ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl101 Posted July 11, 2010 Share #18 Posted July 11, 2010 No GPS function. I'm bitterly disappointed. K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted July 12, 2010 Share #19 Posted July 12, 2010 And no scenes. Like baby eating banana versus adult munching on spinach. Which are quite different,eh . . . Or snow with people or water without. or night and/or day . . . etc..... what a terrible disappointment. But for the record, I am happy with the old M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted July 13, 2010 Share #20 Posted July 13, 2010 What's missing?... Satisfied Customers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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