[Leica] 6-bit codes

[pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)]

Has Steve Gandy's "Photokina Ramblings" been posted here? I haven't seen it. 
Stephen, has it been posted here? Did I hit delete too early??

Anyway he reckons that except for flash and software compensation for 
vignetting 
on wide-angles (though he doesn't say how wide) he says it is marginal as to 
whether it is necessary.

Peter Dzwig

Brian Reid wrote:

> Gulp. I took two of my three M lenses in to K&S today to be sent off to 
> have 6-bit codes put in them or on them or whatever. My third (and most 
> frequently used) lens is the 50mm collapsible Elmar that oughtn't be 
> used in an M8. I wonder whether I'll get my lenses back before or after 
> Leica actually delivers M8's to people?
> 
> The service desk at K&S told me that Leica isn't planning to start the 
> 6-bit coding work until November 1, but that by sending my lenses in a 
> few weeks early I'd ensure a place in line. We shall see.
> 
> Brian Reid
> 
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