Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As I understand it, Leica did not write the firmware, it was contracted out to a German software company. Gene -------------- Original message from "David Keenan" <ausdlk@gmail.com>: -------------- > >better firmware > > That's a laugh. The firmware issues of the M8 is pretty strong evidence > that > Leica ain't so good at writing code. > > Frankly, I doubt that it (the firmware) is any different then what is in > the > Lumix. Why would it be? Why would Panasonic agree to market a camera with > "inferior" firmware. Ridiculous. > > I have strongly considered buying the Panasonic. And I just might soon > enough -- but I think anyone who likes the idea of this type of camera and > opts for the (much) more expensive Leica version instead is, well, a > little > bit daft. > > The ONLY reason I see if a preference for chrome over black. If someone > feels that strongly about having a chrome camera then what the hey? But > the > lenses are black... Doesn't a complete black kit make more sense -- and > flat > out just look better? > > Maybe it is brand loyality. Okay, fine. And a three-year warranty. Who > cares? The camera will be obsolete far sooner then that. > > Why a chrome version of a camera with a little red dot on it is worth a > $800+ premium over the same camera in black is beyond me. > > Maybe the theory of "the camera as jewelry" comes into play yet again... > > Dave. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information