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M8 Officia lUpgrade Information
- Thread starter dfarkas
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35mmSummicron
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Thanks David.
Most of this seems pretty clear to me, however I am having trouble understanding what the difference is between the M8.2 and M8 with soon-to-be-released firmware update "Auto ISO" and "Snapshot mode".
does this imply that future firmware for M8.0 will disable 1/8000th shutter speed to allow some sort of switch for "Auto ISO"?
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Most of this seems pretty clear to me, however I am having trouble understanding what the difference is between the M8.2 and M8 with soon-to-be-released firmware update "Auto ISO" and "Snapshot mode".
does this imply that future firmware for M8.0 will disable 1/8000th shutter speed to allow some sort of switch for "Auto ISO"?
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Mark Gowin
Member
Its too bad the shortcut exposure compensation cannot be added via firmware or upgrade for that matter.
Chuck Jones
Subscriber Member
Thanks for posting this information David!
Cindy Flood
Super Moderator
I am not seeing anything about extending the warranty on the M8. Am I just missing it, or has that been deleted? That would be really important to me.
David, When do you expect to have more information on your trade-in program?
David, When do you expect to have more information on your trade-in program?
I think that the hardware required is the LED indicators in the viewfinder. On the M8.2, when you turn the dial with the shutter 1/3 pressed, the EV comp shows in the viewfinder. Perhaps the M8 doesn't have the correct LED display. A workaround might be to display the EV on the LCD instead. I can certainly pass this suggestion on the Stefan when I see him in a few days.
David
Cindy,
The warranty is extended 1 year from the original warranty expiration date when you get the camera upgraded.
Regarding the trade-in program... we are offering an average of $2800 for an M8 body towards the purchase of an M8.2. We expect to get the new M8.2 cameras in about two weeks.
Let me know if you need more info.
David
glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
David
Regarding the warranty extension. Initially it was one year from the date of the upgrade . If its now an extension of a year to the original warranty this would be better for most users . However, once the original warranties start to expire in November ..it could be worse.
Roger
John Black
Active member
The M8 used market took a serious price dip in the last 30 days with the Photokina hype. Now that the M8.2 is announced and the price know - $6295 (gasp!), I think we'll see the M8 used prices go back up to the $3500-$3800 range.
I think Leica should offer a simple trade-in program. If we do any of the upgrades, Leica incurs a labor cost. Whereas if we just swapped cameras, the labor cost in never incurred, so Leica could sell us a new M8.2 and then put our old M8 back on the market as a refurb. They didn't incur the labor expenses, so they probably would net more margin. $1500-2000 sounds fair to me, but that's just my $.02.
I think Leica should offer a simple trade-in program. If we do any of the upgrades, Leica incurs a labor cost. Whereas if we just swapped cameras, the labor cost in never incurred, so Leica could sell us a new M8.2 and then put our old M8 back on the market as a refurb. They didn't incur the labor expenses, so they probably would net more margin. $1500-2000 sounds fair to me, but that's just my $.02.
See our trade-in page:
M8.2 Trade-In Program
I think that from the response we've gotton so far, quite a few people are moving to the M8.2 and either trying to sell their M8 or take advantage of our trade-in program. So, I really don't see the market value of the M8 going back up. Truthfully, I would like it to, as we still have new M8 bodies in stock and I'm personally selling my black M8 to get an M8.2 black paint.
KEH is listing a few hundred higher than what M8s are selling for. Remember, just as with stocks, there is bids and asks. Where they meet and actually trade is the real market value. So, I've seen cameras selling for anywhere between $3000 and $3600.
Hope this clarifies.
David
M8.2 Trade-In Program
I think that from the response we've gotton so far, quite a few people are moving to the M8.2 and either trying to sell their M8 or take advantage of our trade-in program. So, I really don't see the market value of the M8 going back up. Truthfully, I would like it to, as we still have new M8 bodies in stock and I'm personally selling my black M8 to get an M8.2 black paint.
KEH is listing a few hundred higher than what M8s are selling for. Remember, just as with stocks, there is bids and asks. Where they meet and actually trade is the real market value. So, I've seen cameras selling for anywhere between $3000 and $3600.
Hope this clarifies.
David
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Artorius
Guest
Re: M8 Official Upgrade Information
When will the new firmware be available for download?
When will the new firmware be available for download?
thank you so much for that information, David!
as an M8-wannabe owner, it was particularly helpful to me. i thought that i might be able to do it in baby steps, get an M8 soon and save for the upgrade later. but nooooooo, one of the options i consider most important is on the M8.2 -- discreet advance :scry:
you saved me a lot of worry and bother, but there goes me ever owning an M8 of any flavour.
to torture me, though, i would like your opinion on how stealthy the new shutter and discreet advance is on the M8.2.
thank you.
as an M8-wannabe owner, it was particularly helpful to me. i thought that i might be able to do it in baby steps, get an M8 soon and save for the upgrade later. but nooooooo, one of the options i consider most important is on the M8.2 -- discreet advance :scry:
you saved me a lot of worry and bother, but there goes me ever owning an M8 of any flavour.
to torture me, though, i would like your opinion on how stealthy the new shutter and discreet advance is on the M8.2.
thank you.
robsteve
Subscriber
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Artorius
Guest
Thanks
I did the update about 230 this am. Works fantastic, no problems updating the M8.
I did the update about 230 this am. Works fantastic, no problems updating the M8.