Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]So I did that, I put the M8 firmware upgrade on the card while in the M9 was set up as a Mass Storage device. I put the card back in the M8, and it asked if I want to upgrade. Said it was successful. Restarted the M8, it's now on Firmware 2.014. I notice a problem with the new firmware, at least for me. After I took a shot, before the upgrade, I was able to scroll the thumbwheel and zoom into the image. Now, after the upgrade, I take a shot and wait for the screen to go black, and then have to press play in order to zoom in. Seems like a downgrade to me! Still, it's amazing how sharp images seem on the M8 screen compared to the M9 screen. Different story once uploaded to the computer, of course. Ahh, now I notice something. When set to JPG, I cannot zoom in on the first preview image (the one that displays automatically after the shot is taken). But back in DNG mode, I can zoom in with that first image preview. Not sure if zooming in on that first, automatic, preview was possible before the upgrade, but it isn't possible now. I only ever use/used DNG. It was on JPG because Frank suggested I Reset the camera. I'll be trying to sell the M8 on Yahoo Auction as soon as a friend can help me do a write-up for it in Japanese. I like the camera, but I have an M3, M6, M7J, and M9. The M8 never gets used these days. It has Leica warranty until mid-August, so it should be a good buy for someone here in Nippon. Peter