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Can't say more but i asked if they can put a description of what is in the update , so there is no guessing

 

Unless their Babelfished description is as vague and confusing as it typically is :confused:

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http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/forum-zur-leica-m8/37929-firmwareupdate-1-110-a.html

 

Haven't read much of the thread, but this was posted in german forums.

 

Rough translation:

 

- 6bit codes for Summarit 35, 50, 75, 90 added

 

- time frame between pre-flash and main-flash shortened in M-TTL mode with SF 24D and SCA compatible flashs

 

- function of the menu wheel improved (skipping of menu should be gone)

 

- battery life display accuracy improved

 

- text in french version changed

 

That's it, should be available today.

 

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http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/forum-zur-leica-m8/37929-firmwareupdate-1-110-a.html

 

Haven't read much of the thread, but this was posted in german forums.

 

Rough translation:

 

- 6bit codes for Summarit 35, 50, 75, 90 added

 

- time frame between pre-flash and main-flash shortened in M-TTL mode with SF 24D and SCA compatible flashs

 

- function of the menu wheel improved (skipping of menu should be gone)

 

- battery life display accuracy improved

 

- text in french version changed

 

That's it, should be available today.

 

Dirk

 

 

hmm, according to my german, it doesn't actually say 'skipping should be gone', it says 'running through menus now prevented' whatever that means...

surprise, surprise some of the rest of the thread is about 8 bit vs 14bit! you have to laugh

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Guy,

 

that is correct - but tbh, I don't know what they mean by "running through the menus", so I took they meant the skipping thing. :D

 

90% of understanding their publications is done by interpretation - something, that would be prevented by clearly acknowledging problems and actually naming them.

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Just in case you forgot how to do this

 

 

Instructions for updating the LEICA M8 Firmware

 

1. Format a memory card in your LEICA M8.

 

2. Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD card reader – either integrated or connected to

your computer. (A reader is required for Firmware updates).

 

3. Download the Firmware file from the Leica M8 site using the “UPDATES” link and unzip the file.

 

4. Save the unzipped file m8-1_xx.upd at the top level of the card’s folder structure. xx stands for

the version.

 

 

 

 

 

Top level of card’s folder structure

 

5. Remove the card properly from your card reader, insert the card into the camera and close the

bottom cover.

 

6. Turn on the camera using the main switch and wait for at least 3 seconds before continuing

with step 7.

 

7. Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to whether you want to update the Firmware

on the camera to version 1.xx.

 

The update process takes around 180s. You will then be prompted to restart the camera using the

main switch.

 

8. Turn the camera off and back on again.

 

 

Note:

If the battery does not have sufficient charge, you will see a corresponding warning message.

 

 

 

Firmware version 1.110 - The update adds these improvements to your camera:

 

6 Bit lens codes for Summarit-M lenses 35, 50, 75 and 90 mm

Time shortened between pre-flash and main flash in M-TTL mode with flashes LEICA SF24

D and SCA compatible flashguns

function of the central setting wheel on the camera back improved (unintentional scrolling

of the menu now prevented)

battery capacity display improved

Change in the French menu: «Marche +UV/IR» instead «Marche avec»

 

 

 

 

I think they are referring to venetion blind effect and also fast scrolling on it' own

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