New M8 Firmware (2.0) !!!!!!!

[Fuchs]

The new version 2.0 M8 firmware is available for download at Leica's site
Leica

let's give it a try !!!!

 

[Fuchs]

It looks it adds:
1- the very much asked for support for SD-HC cards up to 32GB
2- the ? Auto ISO function, I suppose very similar to the "S" shutter position in the M8.2

In the accompanying PDF is it clearly stated you cannot revert to previous firmware versions after having updated to 2.0.... scary

Not a word about better noise management at high ISOs or a better JPEG compression algorythms, etc etc, but I suppose it's OK to see upgrades a step at a time.

I'd wished it included the mapping of the EV compensation to the rear dial

Any braves out there to test drive it?

 

[nanthor]

From what I read on another forum, I think it was Leica users forum, the new firmware allows auto ISO, the use of sdhc cards, a faster download speed, a higher capacity buffer, and some early adopters are reporting better looking high ISO pics and a cleaner jpg. There are some other rumored improvements but they have yet to be confirmed. Bob.

 

[dcsang]

From what I read on another forum, I think it was Leica users forum, the new firmware allows auto ISO, the use of sdhc cards, a faster download speed, a higher capacity buffer, and some early adopters are reporting better looking high ISO pics and a cleaner jpg. There are some other rumored improvements but they have yet to be confirmed. Bob.

I'll be happy to wait for others to try it out first especially if reverting back to the previous firmware is a big no go...

Dave

 

[user237428934]

Changes sound good. You try it first? Perfect

 

[Fuchs]

I'll be happy to wait for others to try it out first especially if reverting back to the previous firmware is a big no go...

Dave

Me too
I'm just waiting and reading the other forum users comments about it. So far, no lock ups, no strange sounds, no explosions....

 

[tmfabian]

i'm downloading it now and gonna try it out in about 2 minutes
i'll keep ya'all posted.

edit:and here it goes....green bar progressing

 

[tmfabian]

done
it's pretty much exactly what it says...it adds compatibility for sdhc and auto ISO...nothing else I can determine...

But it does get rid of all your custom profiles.

 

[Fuchs]

done
it's pretty much exactly what it says...it adds compatibility for sdhc and auto ISO...nothing else I can determine...

But it does get rid of all your custom profiles.

Do you notice any changes in noise reduction at the highest ISOs?

 

[dcsang]

If this helps with high ISO's.. it will be worth it

Dave

 

[tmfabian]

Do you notice any changes in noise reduction at the highest ISOs?

actually i was just getting ready to comment on that....it seems to be better, but i need to do more tests....i'll get back to ya in a few minutes

 

[dcsang]

Thanks for all the work Thomas; I know I appreciate it!!

Cheers,
Dave

 

[dcsang]

Well.. I'm happy... now all I have to do is wait till I get home and download it and upload it..



Thanks again Thomas!!!

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Fuchs]

ok...ISO performance is definitely improved as is AWB....this is 2500 ISO on AWB with a wild mix of sun, tungsten and fluorescent light shot in jpeg mode with no noise reduction done.

not the greatest image, but it was as tricky a lighting condition i could find while unpacking from my move.


edit....this sucks...i need a new workflow getup now...i may actually shoot jpegs.

Thank you Thomas, it looks like they actually improved iso 2500 performance. Could you please post a 100% crop of the image with some shadows in it?

 

[Uwe_Nds]

$h!t,
I was just going to enjoy and exploit the grainy high ISO!
What now?

Best regards,
Uwe

 

[tomasis]

it makes me want M8.2 FINALLY!

 

[Olsen]

My compliments to Leica designing a simple and straight forward way of firmware updating. It took me less than 2 minutes and it was working! I spent most of a day to find out how to up-date my 1Ds III - struggling with an illogical and idiotic procedure, very Japanese, like 'how to perform harakiri without a sword' - type of a thing. You Canon-guys go f... yourself!

And now I have this 18 months old and quite worn,- but loved, M8, - now with an AUTO ISO! Amazing!

To you guys down there in Solms; thanks!

 

[nanthor]

tmfabian, you wouldn't happen to have a similar picture pre-upgrade? That's a nice high ISO image. It looks like the only thing missing in this update is a harder LCD and a quieter shutter thunk/wiz. Bob.

 

[tmfabian]

tmfabian, you wouldn't happen to have a similar picture pre-upgrade? That's a nice high ISO image. It looks like the only thing missing in this update is a harder LCD and a quieter shutter thunk/wiz. Bob.

I've got a ton of iso 2500 shots over in the post your iso 2500 shots thread (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62047) but nothing similar to what i just posted.

Although I'm quite eager for night time to roll around so I can take this puppy on a real workout stroll.

 

[nanthor]

Tmfabian, just saw the 2nd pic with crop, wow! Thanks, Bob.