[Leica] Memory cards for M8

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

Given that the latest cameras (M-E and M (240)) have no USB fittings I guess 
they do not see it as the one true way....

john

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> I doubt people in Solms are soooooooo stupid these days.
> 
> Cedric
> 
> 
> 2013/4/1 Bill Pearce <billcpearce at cox.net>
> 
> > Nathan is SOOOOOOO right!
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Nathan Wajsman
> > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:19 PM
> >
> > To: Leica Users Group
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Memory cards for M8
> >
> > Connecting the camera to the computer is just about the most stupid
> > thing you can do. Two simple rules will serve you well:
> >
> > - always use a card reader to get the images from the card onto the
> > computer
> > - always format the card in the camera when putting it back in.
> >
> > If you still have problems with the card after following these two
> > simple rules, then sacrifice a goat and see if things get better. If
> > they don't, buy a new card.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Nathan
> >
> > Nathan Wajsman
> >
> > On Mar 31, 2013, at 10:24 PM, Cedric Agie wrote:
> >
> >  Leica Solms in their users manual (English issue of 2011) furnished
> > with
> >> the M-9 say cit.; "... they don't sell memory cards (SD/SDHC e.i.
> >> Secure Digital and SD High Capacity) because the range is too
> >> extensive to test..." and also...".... take no responsability with
> >> some unbranded cards......"....&...".... therefore we recommend for
> >> example the 'Extreme III' or 'Professional' cards from the leading
> >> brands 'SanDisk' and 'Lexar'.
> >>
> >> In private they recommend (re)formatting the card in the choosen
> >> Leica camera before you start a new card and do it again from time to
> >> time. Do not put the card in other cameras between shots. I
> >> understood these cards don't have a super long life. I also heard
> >> several sceptic remarks about so called high capacity cards.
> >>
> >> I had some problems when I copied a card outsid of the camera instead
> >> of using the usb connection. Afterwards the camera didn't recognise
> >> the contents anymore, but it was still there when I checked again in my
> PC.
> >> When you have troubles of any kind simply cut the power, wait a few
> >> minutes, even take the battery and memory card out of the camera and
> >> then try to start again or even reformat the card. I alway have other
> >> cards with me + a spare fresh reloaded battery.
> >>
> >> In practice (in my opinion) I didn't see much difference with so
> >> called highspeed cards. And it doesn't justify the differences in
> >> prices I saw. I only use the DNG/RAW standard at 160 ASA. In practice
> >> allways keep such cards in decent containers to protect them for
> >> static electricity and never touch the contacts!
> >>
> >> Recommendations with the M-8 are probably the same. Most cards I've
> >> seen have a security lock.
> >> You can certainly find a copy of their manuals on the Leica site in
> >> Germany. The contents of the manual and the translations from German
> >> to English and French are perfect this time. The texts in Geman and
> >> the English and French translations of the users manuals for the R-8
> >> and R-9 were ridiculous at best.
> >>
> >> Regards & good luck.
> >> Cedric
> >>> GB or 8 GB sizes. I buy the fastest cards available.
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Nathan
> >>>
> >>> On 31 Mar 2013, at 19:50, Richard Endress wrote:
> >>>
> >>>  Hi All,  I am making the move from Epson R-D1 to Leica M8 this week.
> >>>>
> >>> What does this group recommend for memory cards?  Brand and how
> big?
> >>> Any particular problems with any type or size?
> >>>
> >>>>