kbg32
neo-romanticist
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M8 Firmware Update 2.002
M8 Firmware Update 2.002
The new firmware version 2.002 for the LEICA M8 & M8.2 is available on the Leica homepage under the link "UPDATES". Please read the instructions on how to update your camera.
NEW FUNCTION: Detection of 6-bit coding for new M lenses
The 6-bit coding and the correction profiles of the new Leica M lenses LEICA SUMMILUX-M 21mm/f1.4 ASPH., LEICA SUMMILUX-M 24mm/f1.4 ASPH. and LEICA ELMAR-M 24mm/f3.8 ASPH. have been implemented. The profile of the lens LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm/f0.95 ASPH. will be implemented in a later firmware version before the first shipments will start.
“BUG FIXES“:
a.) If LEICA M8.2 cameras are set to the “Discreet” option and to single exposures, an unintended “black image” may have occurred when the finger was not completely lifted from shutter release button before pressing it down again for the next shot. (Not valid for LEICA M8 Cameras)
b.) Setting “AUTO-ISO” in combination with lens dependent setting of the slowest shutter speed: the camera will switch to the higher ISO when the shutter speed corresponding to “1/focal length” is reached (was 1/focal length + 1 f-stop).
c.) Correct display of image numbering.
d.) Correct display of the fastest sync speed in the menu (1/180s on upgraded M8 and M8.2, 1/250s on M8).
NOTES:
a.) It is not possible to “downdate” LEICA M8 and M8.2 cameras to previous firmware releases, once the version 2.002 has been installed.
b.) Saved User Profiles will be deleted during the update process and have to be set again after updating the camera.
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M8 Firmware Update 2.002
M8 Firmware Update 2.002
The new firmware version 2.002 for the LEICA M8 & M8.2 is available on the Leica homepage under the link "UPDATES". Please read the instructions on how to update your camera.
NEW FUNCTION: Detection of 6-bit coding for new M lenses
The 6-bit coding and the correction profiles of the new Leica M lenses LEICA SUMMILUX-M 21mm/f1.4 ASPH., LEICA SUMMILUX-M 24mm/f1.4 ASPH. and LEICA ELMAR-M 24mm/f3.8 ASPH. have been implemented. The profile of the lens LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm/f0.95 ASPH. will be implemented in a later firmware version before the first shipments will start.
“BUG FIXES“:
a.) If LEICA M8.2 cameras are set to the “Discreet” option and to single exposures, an unintended “black image” may have occurred when the finger was not completely lifted from shutter release button before pressing it down again for the next shot. (Not valid for LEICA M8 Cameras)
b.) Setting “AUTO-ISO” in combination with lens dependent setting of the slowest shutter speed: the camera will switch to the higher ISO when the shutter speed corresponding to “1/focal length” is reached (was 1/focal length + 1 f-stop).
c.) Correct display of image numbering.
d.) Correct display of the fastest sync speed in the menu (1/180s on upgraded M8 and M8.2, 1/250s on M8).
NOTES:
a.) It is not possible to “downdate” LEICA M8 and M8.2 cameras to previous firmware releases, once the version 2.002 has been installed.
b.) Saved User Profiles will be deleted during the update process and have to be set again after updating the camera.
Download
Yours Sincerely,
The Leica internet team
yanidel
Well-known
Let's hope they introduced a new bug in this version : activation of the discreet mode on the M8.1 
kipkeston
Well-known
heh I threw it on last night for fun. seems the same to me
user237428934
User deletion pending
I would only benefit from the correct display of image numbering.
Would also appreciate the discreet option for free.
Would also appreciate the discreet option for free.
kbg32
neo-romanticist
I may be crazy, but I shot some images at ISO 1250 and they look much smoother then before. Incredibly smooth. Only thing that pissed me off in installing this new firmware, it reset my continuous numbering from the beginning.