Double Negative Posted June 17, 2011 Share #221 Posted June 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...I can't say I've yet noticed any difference in the lcd or waking-up times though. Me either; seems the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 Hi Double Negative, Take a look here The old 1.162 firmware (changed title). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
luuca Posted June 17, 2011 Share #222 Posted June 17, 2011 To me it seems that zoomed previews of high iso shots have less chromatic noise... Maybe it's the "effetto panacea" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted June 17, 2011 Share #223 Posted June 17, 2011 To me it seems that zoomed previews of high iso shots have less chromatic noise... Maybe it's the "effetto panacea" I may well be mistaken here, but I'd imagine if there were other issues they'd addressed in the update they would have mentioned them. I wouldn't expect them to mention the Italian translation improvements but not mention things like this, and the start-up times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted June 17, 2011 Share #224 Posted June 17, 2011 I may well be mistaken here, but I'd imagine if there were other issues they'd addressed in the update they would have mentioned them. I wouldn't expect them to mention the Italian translation improvements but not mention things like this, and the start-up times. Agreed... The list of updates is pretty terse, but I'd think they'd at least mention something like this. Though vendors have "snuck in" changes in the past, so called "quiet tweaks." Reminds me of the "OMG, high ISO is better!" response after an M8 firmware update in the past... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindolfi Posted June 17, 2011 Share #225 Posted June 17, 2011 I may well be mistaken here, but I'd imagine if there were other issues they'd addressed in the update they would have mentioned them. I wouldn't expect them to mention the Italian translation improvements but not mention things like this, and the start-up times. Well they didn't tell us about the code reading of the apo 135/3.4 they sneaked in either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted June 17, 2011 Share #226 Posted June 17, 2011 Well they didn't tell us about the code reading of the apo 135/3.4 they sneaked in either. OK thanks, I didn't know that. Strange, isn't it? Maybe there will be some more pleasant surprises then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted June 17, 2011 Share #227 Posted June 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Didn't they say something about optimizing code? If they tightened the startup sequence, that would be included under that rubric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted June 17, 2011 Share #228 Posted June 17, 2011 Can any of the beta testers perhaps shed some light on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgay Posted June 17, 2011 Share #229 Posted June 17, 2011 Use of the term "top level" by Leica should have been "root directory" and telling someone that the top level is what you see when when you "double click" on the card get's one looking at the DCIM folder. As mjh pointed out it may have been clearer if Leica had simply said to drag the file to the card and not into any files on the card. People doing customer support are always in the difficult position of having to first determine the level of familiarity with the subject, device, what have you, of the customer requesting assistance and then pitching a response to that level. Don't agree with the latter: It's a simple test: can someone, who doesn't know what I know, understand my instructions? Those who can imagine another person as if it was themselves - sorry, that's unusual. Maybe it's just laziness (it's for me to know, for you to find out) but I suspect that writing good instructions requires conceptual thinking. Anyone who's assembled flat pack furniture, let alone tried to follow a software manual, knows that's rare. Back on track: anyone else using a 15mm f/2.8? My guess is that given the lukewarm response to the 12mm profile, I may be disappointed. (Can't test it myself. Left the lens in Russia). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotCapture Posted June 17, 2011 Share #230 Posted June 17, 2011 I successfully got my up date into the camera BUT Now my M9 says "the update file is incompatible with your camera. Then it goes blank. After a wait I can get it to ask me if I want to update again, but YES produces the same result. Help please. Again, I''m on XP pro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2011 Share #231 Posted June 17, 2011 In my past life, I did computer support. Trust me, he speaks the truth. I wouldn't wish this job on anyone. No wonder we outsource it all. I read in an article some time ago that the most common question asked on the UK PC World helpline was " where is the Any Key " Brian:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 17, 2011 Share #232 Posted June 17, 2011 I successfully got my up date into the camera BUT Now my M9 says "the update file is incompatible with your camera. Then it goes blank. After a wait I can get it to ask me if I want to update again, but YES produces the same result. Help please.Again, I''m on XP pro. Download the file again from Leica's site, format your card in the camera if it still does that, otherwise in the computer, then unzip the file and put the .upd file on the card in the root ( that is next to the DCIM folder, not in it (if you formatted in the camera)) or just on the card if you had to do so in the computer, and reinsert the card in the camera. Do wait the three seconds before hitting "yes" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted June 18, 2011 Share #233 Posted June 18, 2011 I read in an article some time ago that the most common question asked on the UK PC World helpline was " where is the Any Key " Consult the keyboard guide: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydenjr Posted June 18, 2011 Share #234 Posted June 18, 2011 Variation between the sensors of different M9 bodies remains open to investigation, but I don't think that the variation between lenses of the same type (for instance a summicron 35/2.0) can be responsible for reported differences: the tolerances of fabrication are so tight, that the bundle of incoming rays can hardly vary between lenses of the same type. Furthermore: The problem with forum reported results is that many things may vary among which the M9 bodies. It would be very interesting to have 5 M9 bodies available and leave all factors the same during testing. Could it be that the sensors of some more extensively used M9's cause the variations versus, say, a slightly used M9? I doubt it's the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydenjr Posted June 18, 2011 Share #235 Posted June 18, 2011 OK thanks, I didn't know that. Strange, isn't it? Maybe there will be some more pleasant surprises then! Classic "Under promise- Over deliver" approach to customer relationship! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydenjr Posted June 18, 2011 Share #236 Posted June 18, 2011 I successfully got my up date into the camera BUT Now my M9 says "the update file is incompatible with your camera. Then it goes blank. After a wait I can get it to ask me if I want to update again, but YES produces the same result. Help please.Again, I''m on XP pro. That happened to me before as well. What I did us I wrote to Leica software support and in less than a day they send me the unzipped file (.upd) which is simply clicked and dragged into the memory card icon. That worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted June 18, 2011 Share #237 Posted June 18, 2011 Well they didn't tell us about the code reading of the apo 135/3.4 they sneaked in either. Can any of the beta testers perhaps shed some light on this? I can confirm: 1/ the Apo-Telyt 135 is now recognised automatically if you have a mount that is coded (mine was machined by Malcolm Taylor). Leica informed me that this would happen some months ago but I didn't comment until now because of the NDA. I was delighted as I'd been banging on about this for years. Interested to see if they now start to offer new lenses with coded mounts. 2/ my understanding is that a LOT of work went into improving overall performance (start up / write times and the like. I think it's also fair to say I was very impressed by the way in which Leica responded to feedback during the beta testing process. It was thorough. While I know that non-Leica lens users may have been hoping for me, overall, I think they've done a good job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted June 18, 2011 Share #238 Posted June 18, 2011 Chris, Congratulations and thanks for the 6-bit code for the APO-Telyt 135. You certainly have been vocal about that issue for some time. Too bad there isn't a 6-bit code for the Tele-Elmat 135/4 - or is there? Now, couldn't I use the APO code and use it on the TE? Then, at least I would have a 135mm Exif marking with the correct frame lines - it seems. All on auto of course. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted June 18, 2011 Share #239 Posted June 18, 2011 K-H - I see no reason why you couldn't do this. At the moment in LR you only get the 135 focal length - Adobe haven't been told the specific lens name by Leica as yet, so that level of Exif isn't available for the moment. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Qtr Posted June 18, 2011 Share #240 Posted June 18, 2011 Problems with Firmware upgrade.....I loaded the new Firmware what i thought was successfully, WHen i go into the Menu on my M9 it references the new Firmware, However, under "Info" i notice my all my lens say Uncoded. Now i find out that i cannot take any picture at all, The shutter will not fire....Anyone else having problems or suggestions? My M9 after update also said uncoded lens so I removed the lens and reconected it and its now fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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