Er..how come my M8 (upgraded) dial is different

[bennyb]

its been to schmidt for upgrade. how come 8000 is gone and I have a 8s on the dial?

Experts please advise

 

[Cactus jACK]

not an expert, but just to share...

part of the M8 upgrade programme was the change to a slightly quieter shutter (the same as the one in the M8.2). however, the downside to the new quieter shutter was that the max speed is reduced to 1/4000 sec from 1/8000. correspondingly, the max flash sync speed is also reduced from 1/250 to 1/180.

difference in dials
M8 - 1/8000, flash sync 1/250, slowest speed 4s (and B)
M8.2 - no 1/8000, flash sync 1/180 (between 1/250 and 1/125), slowest speed 4s (and B), additional S (Snapshot mode)

other upgrade offered was on the sapphire glass rear LCD screen. hope this helps.

your dial looks distinctly like the M9 dial... :think:

 

[bennyb]

ya man....i bette call schmidt and check tomorrow. thanks for info

 

[nsng]

Hi,

If he had opted for the complete upgrade package, the bright line frames in the viewfinder will be changed for more precise viewing at longer distances as well.

N.S. Ng

not an expert, but just to share...


part of the M8 upgrade programme was the change to a slightly quieter shutter (the same as the one in the M8.2). however, the downside to the new quieter shutter was that the max speed is reduced to 1/4000 sec from 1/8000. correspondingly, the max flash sync speed is also reduced from 1/250 to 1/180.

difference in dials
M8 - 1/8000, flash sync 1/250, slowest speed 4s (and B)
M8.2 - no 1/8000, flash sync 1/180 (between 1/250 and 1/125), slowest speed 4s (and B), additional S (Snapshot mode)

other upgrade offered was on the sapphire glass rear LCD screen. hope this helps.

your dial looks distinctly like the M9 dial... :think:

 

[bennyb]

thanks for replies. i think its nothing wrong. just an upgraded dial from m9

 

[rageon09]

thanks for replies. i think its nothing wrong. just an upgraded dial from m9

I dunno if its a M9 dial or not but my upgraded M8 also have the same dial. Don't worry dude, you didn't get conned.

 

[bennyb]

thanks bro

 

[Yatlapball]

Out of curiosity, how long did it take for the upgrade?

 

[nordleadx]

how much was the upgrade???

thinking of the upgrade too.

 

[bennyboey]

upgrade was done by previous owner.. hehe

 

[rageon09]

Out of curiosity, how long did it take for the upgrade?

Same like bennyboey, previous owner did the upgrade. No idea how long it takes. Can call Schmidt and ask them. They are quite helpful with enquries.

how much was the upgrade???

thinking of the upgrade too.

From what the previous owner told me, it cost him USD$1900 for the full upgrade package i.e change viewfinder, change to low noise shutter and sapphire crystal lcd cover + they will give the camera a quick check-up to see if its working well. Cost does not include the freight to Solms! :bigeyes:

upgrade was done by previous owner.. hehe

Same same... hee

 

[nordleadx]

Somehow still love the feel of film. minus the trouble to send here and there plus the huge cost from Leica.

My m6 ws drop , knocked and traveled all over the world on my business trips still takes great pics. Most importantly ,has never fail . Shoot at 1/15, 1/8 no problem.