jaapv Posted April 28, 2016 Share #321 Posted April 28, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) You said you were a school teacher before... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leonil Posted April 29, 2016 Share #322 Posted April 29, 2016 You said you were a school teacher before... I am both. When I shoot for the school, I charge if they want specific photos. I invoice them. This was ANZAC day and there were a few shots we had to get because it was our school's turn to have a student deliver a speech to the town. Some events, I dont invoice the school, like events that need to be captured on school grounds etc for the news letter and all that. EDIT: To clarify, I run a business during breaks and summer, and use it to train kids at the school on how to use the school gear so they can do the school photography, but when it comes to events, like the ANZAC day or the school formal (prom) or graduations, I will invoice if they ask me to do so. I was also a full time professional in the 5 years before I was a teacher 6 years ago, so I have been making money with a camera for 11 years (shooting amaturely 14 years before that) I hope this clears things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonM Posted April 29, 2016 Share #323 Posted April 29, 2016 New firmware has been released, so maybe this thread will (finally) end! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted April 29, 2016 Share #324 Posted April 29, 2016 At least the reason for the thread has ended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soden Posted April 29, 2016 Share #325 Posted April 29, 2016 Well, the problem has anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted April 29, 2016 Share #326 Posted April 29, 2016 I'm wondering if I should delay loading the upgrade until I get this infamous message. Otherwise I feel a bit left out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted April 29, 2016 Share #327 Posted April 29, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm wondering if I should delay loading the upgrade until I get this infamous message. Otherwise I feel a bit left out No need to delay... I will sell you my special edition battery for only $999 which is guaranteed to delight you with the message. Free shipping if you respond within next 5 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted April 29, 2016 Share #328 Posted April 29, 2016 You're all heart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 29, 2016 Share #329 Posted April 29, 2016 But have they fixed all the remaining warning messages in the pipeline, to be displayed at 3 month intervals: "Get paranoid about your battery spontaneously ingniting" "Look for hidden signs of sensor corrosion" "Have you checked your lugs recently?" and finally: "Be afraid, be very afraid" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhirota Posted April 30, 2016 Share #330 Posted April 30, 2016 I loaded 2.0.3.0 and it fixed the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted May 1, 2016 Share #331 Posted May 1, 2016 Turned the camera on this morning and got the message so I think I shall load the update after all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted May 1, 2016 Share #332 Posted May 1, 2016 Turned the camera on this morning and got the message so I think I shall load the update after all There goes my $999 business opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 1, 2016 Share #333 Posted May 1, 2016 Turned the camera on this morning and got the message so I think I shall load the update after all Chinese cracker quote: All things come to him who waits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted May 1, 2016 Share #334 Posted May 1, 2016 All updated and profiles reloaded. 'Til the next time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgross Posted May 17, 2016 Share #335 Posted May 17, 2016 my question is how long will the battery last (240) M-P before it needs replacement? Also, does Leica support older models that are no longer made- are the batteries for these cameras no longer available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 17, 2016 Share #336 Posted May 17, 2016 M8 batteries are still available. I am still using my original M8 batteries from 2006 and 2007. Capacity has dropped to about 80%. In contrast, my DMR batteries were nearly dead. So I had three of them refurbished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 17, 2016 Share #337 Posted May 17, 2016 I heard a rumor there will be a biometric reader on the new M. It will flash a message to check YOUR age. Jaap and some others here will be the first ones to see the message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted May 17, 2016 Share #338 Posted May 17, 2016 I know my Age -- how about my Blood Pressure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted May 17, 2016 Share #339 Posted May 17, 2016 M8 batteries are still available. I am still using my original M8 batteries from 2006 and 2007. Capacity has dropped to about 80%. In contrast, my DMR batteries were nearly dead. So I had three of them refurbished. But are they fresh stock, or have the 'new' batteries been sitting on the shelf since 2006, or whenever production ceased (2010?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted May 17, 2016 Share #340 Posted May 17, 2016 my question is how long will the battery last (240) M-P before it needs replacement? Also, does Leica support older models that are no longer made- are the batteries for these cameras no longer available? Approximately 1000 charge/discharge cycles under normal use, ie no abuse in terms of deep discharge, and of course being a chemical process, rates of reaction are temperature dependant, so use within the prescribed parameters. You ask a very good question about obsolescence - I have no idea but I would like to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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