Peter_S Posted April 22, 2014 Share #21  Posted April 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The message I am getting from this thread is that there are some features of the X2 and X Vario that aren’t implemented in quite the way some owners wished they were. Maybe if Leica received lots of mails complaining about the same issues then they might be prompted to update the firmware; otherwise … why bother indeed?  Possibly. I wrote them about the wish for a long-term exposure option (can that be implemented with FW? No idea.) and a higher (usable) Auto-ISO speeds for X1/2. No response. I presume the same will be the case for any FW update. None. But hey, I would appreciate if others would write Leica as well. Who knows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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colonel Posted April 22, 2014 Share #22  Posted April 22, 2014 The message I am getting from this thread is that there are some features of the X2 and X Vario that aren’t implemented in quite the way some owners wished they were. Maybe if Leica received lots of mails complaining about the same issues then they might be prompted to update the firmware; otherwise … why bother indeed?  I am not the complaining type, unless something is broken, and there is nothing broken on the X-Vario that I have spotted!  The two big things for me would be: 1. Be able to define an AEL button (the down button on the direction button could be used, as its unused at the moment!) 2. Fix the bug where even if you turn off preview, the last shot is always shown whilst writing to the card  rgds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imants Posted April 22, 2014 Share #23  Posted April 22, 2014 Maybe if Leica received lots of mails complaining about the same issues then they might be prompted to update the firmware; otherwise … why bother indeed? Probably never sold enough to warrant a update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted April 23, 2014 Share #24  Posted April 23, 2014 Probably never sold enough to warrant a update  What are the sales figures ? What is Leicas threshold for not doing firmware updates? More details please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imants Posted April 23, 2014 Share #25 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Use your logic there is no way that Leica will receive thousands of emails unless you are sending them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 23, 2014 Share #26 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Logic without data?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imants Posted April 23, 2014 Share #27  Posted April 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I doubt if you guys will be able to prove that thousands of emails are flooding in to Leica for the update. .....no data offered on your side of the argument   other than that the T will probably wipe out the X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 23, 2014 Share #28 Â Posted April 23, 2014 The only one arguing are you- you are just having your usual tilt at the X series. As far as I can see the only one calling for thousands.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imants Posted April 23, 2014 Share #29 Â Posted April 23, 2014 The camera sure needs an update to bring it line with what other makers are offering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted April 23, 2014 Share #30  Posted April 23, 2014 The camera sure needs an update to bring it line with what other makers are offering  Why ???  The whole point about Leica is that you are on a completely different branch of the evolutionary tree ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weltraumpräsident Posted April 23, 2014 Share #31  Posted April 23, 2014 Why ??? The whole point about Leica is that you are on a completely different branch of the evolutionary tree ...... True- but that should not end in doing pointless and counterproductive things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted April 23, 2014 Share #32  Posted April 23, 2014 The camera sure needs an update to bring it line with what other makers are offering   I'll jump in on this senseless discussion. I bought recently the Leica X1. If you believe the hype, it is WELL overdue for "an update to bring it in line with what other makers are offering".  I knew this at the time, and know it now, but it didn't stop me buying it, nor has it stopped me enjoying it.  The latest and greatest sometimes isn't what I want, however, YMMV. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imants Posted April 24, 2014 Share #33 Â Posted April 24, 2014 It's not about latest greatest it is about refining a product and not accepting mediocrity. Updating software is no big deal and is integral in research and development even if the product is superseded. The fuji x100 is a great example of this, years on from 2010 software update plus a TCL-X100 Teleconverter........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjohn Posted April 24, 2014 Share #34 Â Posted April 24, 2014 Providing updates is a way for a manufacturer to say: Â 1. We want our products to deliver the best they can given their technology so we can refine and improve it as we learn more. 2. We appreciate your business and want you to come back to us when you are ready for the next step up, and 3. This is a good value proposition because we will keep it performing at its best even as new cameras are introduced. We want you to receive value for your money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgenD Posted April 28, 2014 Share #35 Â Posted April 28, 2014 Regarding firmware updates. Does a firmware update reset the picture numbering? I guess not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted April 29, 2014 Share #36 Â Posted April 29, 2014 Regarding firmware updates. Does a firmware update reset the picture numbering? I guess not? Â There was a M240 one which did reset my numbering by adding to a 8000 post fix. I have seen some others note this but it was not consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
euston Posted April 29, 2014 Share #37 Â Posted April 29, 2014 Regarding firmware updates. Does a firmware update reset the picture numbering? I guess not? Â It can do but there is a simple work-around. See: Â http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/248591-instructions-updating-leica-camera-firmware-2.html#post2136863 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgenD Posted April 29, 2014 Share #38 Â Posted April 29, 2014 It can do but there is a simple work-around. See:Â http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/248591-instructions-updating-leica-camera-firmware-2.html#post2136863 Â This also applies to the X1? Does all Leica firmware updates reset the file numbering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdannn Posted July 22, 2014 Share #39 Â Posted July 22, 2014 I'm wondering if the X series will be discontinued now that the T is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 22, 2014 Share #40 Â Posted July 22, 2014 Highly unlikely. Different product range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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