stunsworth Posted June 21, 2011 Share #301 Posted June 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I don't think SD cards are as readily available today as they were five years ago Maybe not in retail outlets, but there are still lots available... Amazon.co.uk: sd card -sdhc MultiMedia & SD Cards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Hi stunsworth, Take a look here The old 1.162 firmware (changed title). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted June 21, 2011 Share #302 Posted June 21, 2011 I think it's a big deal whether you or I use it or not. I don't think SD cards are as readily available today as they were five years ago. SDHC cards are all we really need; prices have dropped and capacities and speeds have increased. In five years when we really need a card, we may find that the only type readily available is SDXC. SD cards are still used in many devices,from cell phones to washing machines, car navigation and vacuum cleaners. I doubt they will disappear anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted June 21, 2011 Share #303 Posted June 21, 2011 Mark, I don't understand it either, but this happens every time. Maybe we can figure out what common step is being screwed up and come up with a better way for the next update. Maybe some sort of check in the software or onscreen instructions that walk people through it. I'm just listening trying to figure out what is the point that people are screwing up. They could make it about 85% idiot proof if Leica created two applications, one for Mac and one for Windows. It would have to be a small application and it would not be zipped, it would be downloaded ready to use. Unzipping is too confusing for the computer illiterate. Then, an illustrated, step by step web page should be created, with cartoon characters. The cartoon characters would show how to find the downloaded file on the computer (this is usually a real puzzler and head scratcher), how to click on it etc. An SD card would have to be put in a card reader. The app would then reformat the card, place the upd file on it, and then the cartoon character would appear and say: "Take the card out of the reader and put it in your camera." A little clown man or a smiling rabbit could show how to take the SD card out of the reader and put it in the M9. Then, in giant flashing letters, with hip-hop music playing, "MAKE SURE YOU WAIT THREE SECONDS, ONE TWO THREE..." Leica could hire some Japanese animators to produce this automated app. They need to take a cue from Apple, who assumes most end users to be semi-moronic concerning matters of firmware updates, installations, etc. When the firmware is successfully installed, the cartoon people, cute rabbits, hip-hop players could all blow Vuvuzelas, wear birthday hats, clap, smile....CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU'VE DONE IT!! ENJOY YOUR NEW FIRMWARE!!! YAAAYYYYYY!" . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted June 21, 2011 Share #304 Posted June 21, 2011 It would have to be a small application ... Beware your wishes! They might come true ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Marks Posted June 21, 2011 Share #305 Posted June 21, 2011 Damn, so Ben Marks you still need cornerfix for the Voigt 15mm even with the new firmware? Thats too bad I was hoping for the best there, but then again 15mm is insanely wide. What are manually coding the lens as? 16, 18 or 21 WATE? I tried both 16 and 18 WATE. I think the angle of the light hitting the sensor is just too steep. Not a problem for Cornerfix, to deal with though and the effect is less than it was before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 21, 2011 Share #306 Posted June 21, 2011 Keep in mind the CV 15mm has a high level of inherent vignetting - how could it not for such a small lens? It's an inexpensive lens but severely compromised on an M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roey Posted June 22, 2011 Share #307 Posted June 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not sure whether this has been reported yet: With firmware 1.162 I have noticed an old bug again that had been fixed for a while. Occasionally, when zooming in on an image using the wheel the image would zoom out instead. Has anybody else noticed this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted June 22, 2011 Share #308 Posted June 22, 2011 Not sure whether this has been reported yet: With firmware 1.162 I have noticed an old bug again that had been fixed for a while. Occasionally, when zooming in on an image using the wheel the image would zoom out instead. Has anybody else noticed this? I think this is more a function, or should I say a dis-function, of the wheel itself. It is in the M8 and the M9. If you can downgrade to an earlier firmware you will find the wheel, at times, will do the exact same thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted June 23, 2011 Share #309 Posted June 23, 2011 NEW FIRMWARE 1.162 ACCEPTS 64 GB SDXC CARDS!!!!GOD BLESS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE... Could anybody confirm this? - According to the SD Card FAQs, this seems not to be possible (FAQs - SD Association). Best, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted June 23, 2011 Share #310 Posted June 23, 2011 does anyone know what "optimisation of internal processes", actually refers to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted June 23, 2011 Share #311 Posted June 23, 2011 Could anybody confirm this? - According to the SD Card FAQs, this seems not to be possible (FAQs - SD Association). Best, Michael I don't know if this is true, but I cannot imagine a situation where I would want 64GB of my photographic work all on one card. Perhaps if I am shooting HD video, but, of course, I won't be doing that with the M9. For me that is asking for heartbreak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted June 23, 2011 Share #312 Posted June 23, 2011 It does make sense to buy big cards. You don't have to fill them before you empty them. I will usually empty after each event, or minimum once a day, but later when larger file cameras come about it makes sense to have them. They last some years, and within that time range you may find use for larger cards. Remember when 512KB cards and 2MB cards were "huge." I still have them, but for no use these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 23, 2011 Share #313 Posted June 23, 2011 They should have just done it with a series of pictures. I already did that to help out an X1 user who was having trouble. When I have got over this diabolical 747-virus, I will do it again, and post it as a sticky in each digital sub-forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted June 23, 2011 Share #314 Posted June 23, 2011 It does make sense to buy big cards. You don't have to fill them before you empty them. I will usually empty after each event, or minimum once a day, but later when larger file cameras come about it makes sense to have them. They last some years, and within that time range you may find use for larger cards. Remember when 512KB cards and 2MB cards were "huge." I still have them, but for no use these days. Perhaps, but with a wife and 4 kids running around with cameras, computers, and other gadgets, my cards seem to disappear before I get those 'years' on them. Also, I can't use the SD type cards in my DSLR where I use video and can fill one up, so I still prefer more of the less expensive smaller ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 23, 2011 Share #315 Posted June 23, 2011 And lose EXIF? And how do you suppose I'll know which corrections to apply afterwards if I don't know which lenses were used? You do not lose EXIF with manual lens selection. Nor anything else I can think of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted June 23, 2011 Share #316 Posted June 23, 2011 It does make sense to buy big cards. You don't have to fill them before you empty them. I will usually empty after each event, or minimum once a day, but later when larger file cameras come about it makes sense to have them. I don't know about this... it forces you to be extra careful, I think, about not shooting with a really low battery, and maybe exposes you to more loss... I like using 2 GB cards. That way, I only ever have a couple hundred (RAW) shots per card and so can only lose a couple of hundred (!!) if it comes to card failure. The other reason I like them is that they're pretty much full after half a "safe" battery charge has gone (if I'm shooting continuously). That way, I shoot 2 cards, pull the battery, start again Can anyone say if there's also a speed / overhead issue with larger cards? I would think (but I'm not sure why) smaller cards should be faster...Though I guess I"m formatting them more which might wear them out faster? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted June 23, 2011 Share #317 Posted June 23, 2011 ^ Exactly my feeling too, James. Since you have to replace the battery anyway, might as well throw in a fresh SD card as well. Keeps any potential damage/loss to a minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted June 23, 2011 Share #318 Posted June 23, 2011 does anyone know what "optimisation of internal processes", actually refers to? Yes. Refers to start up time, format time , and image playback, all are better (esp hi iso preview). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted June 24, 2011 Share #319 Posted June 24, 2011 Yes. Refers to start up time, format time , and image playback, all are better (esp hi iso preview). thanks, charles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted June 24, 2011 Share #320 Posted June 24, 2011 You do not lose EXIF with manual lens selection. Nor anything else I can think of. I have an uncoded 50mm cron and I have to manually put it in and the one thing that I noticed not being recorded is the f stop used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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