[Leica] 8 or 8.2

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey at mchsi.com)]

Ric,


I would recommend ?updating the firmware, the latest (2.004) is found on the 
Leica web site. ?follow the directions exactly and you should have no 
problem. ?Use a standard sd card to do this, then you can use the sdhc 
cards. ?If the M8 already has the current firmware you are all set to go. 
?The other tip is buy a extra battery or two. ?Have fun with the new M8. 
?Also use the dng raw format and forget the jpegs, you have more control 
when post processing.


Gene -------------- Original message from Ric Carter <ricc at 
embarqmail.com>: --------------


> Thanks for all the help on this question.
> 
> I took delivery on a black M8 demo today. Comes complete with a couple  
> of scuff marks so I won't be branded as a newbee;^) No box and no free  
> filters or lens coding.
> 
> Still lust for the black paint 8.2, but can't justify paying more than  
> twice as much. Leaves me room in my work budget for upgrading to CS4.  
> and some other goodies over the next couple of years.
> 
> The 1/8000 shutter speed will be nice with the Noctilux and Nokton.
> 
> While a little louder than my M6, I don't find the sound all that  
> troublesome.
> 
> I know I'll have a million questions over the next couple of weeks.  
> Wish I had assembled M8 tips from the list.
> 
> If anyone has helpful hints, or must dos, please share them.
> 
> Is there any reason to produce JPEGs to go with the DNG?
> 
> Photos soon
> 
> ric
> 
> 
> 
> On May 1, 2009, at 6:47 PM, Ric Carter wrote:
> 
> > Is there any REALLY good reason to pass on an M8 demo and hold out  
> > for the 8.2?
> >
> > ric
> >
> >
> >
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