Leica M8-2 rumour

[framus]

LEICA ANNOUNCEMENT

NO NEW M9: LEICA M8 UPGRADE

Leica have just announced that there will not be an M9 as previously thought. Instead they will offer an Upgrade on all existing M8 cameras with the following modifications.

1. New Saphire Viewing Screen (Virtually unscratchable)
2. Shutter to 1/4000th
3. Quieter actuation of Shutter mechanism
4. New Firmware
5. 2 Year Warranty with Upgrade

This modification will be available from March 2008 and will be booked through Leica Germany's Website at a cost to the owner of 1200 Euros. Leica see the M8 as being an ongoing camera that can be modified throughout its lifetime. Further News will be posted as and when we receive it

http://theleicaman.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/page5.html

 

[kross]

either way, i still cannot afford it.....sigh...

 

[nsng]

Hi,

The M8 upgrade is official. Check this thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/44519-no-m9-only-m8-2-a.html.

New firmware will be released on Feb.1.

N.S. Ng

 

[lokewl]

This is an extract from the newsletter send out by Leica.

Quote

" How do I get the upgrade for my M8?

• This offer applies exclusively to all registered M8 users.
• We will inform you shortly via e-mail when the website is updated with detailed information about the new M8 upgrade program, and will also inform you as soon as possible how to purchase the first upgrade certificates.
• The fact that you are registered as a M8 owner will give you guaranteed access to an exclusive online area where you will be able to purchase your upgrade certificate.
• Purchasing the upgrade certificates will be possible as of March 2008 - the actual upgrading will commence as of August 2008.
• The upgrades will be fullfiled in the same order as the upgrade certificates were purchased. It is therefore advisable to acquire the certificate as quickly as possible. "

 

[F5user]

1200 Euros to 'upgrade' this camera???!?!!!!

at least do SOMTHING to the sensor (HATE those filters, free or not.)

and i'm very sure that those who own and shoot with the M8, know that the noise comes from the re-cocking mechanism, and not the shutter...


sorry for the rant....

glad i sold mine...

 

[cocoa]

LEICA ANNOUNCEMENT

NO NEW M9: LEICA M8 UPGRADE

Leica have just announced that there will not be an M9 as previously thought. Instead they will offer an Upgrade on all existing M8 cameras with the following modifications.

1. New Saphire Viewing Screen (Virtually unscratchable)
2. Shutter to 1/4000th
3. Quieter actuation of Shutter mechanism
4. New Firmware
5. 2 Year Warranty with Upgrade

This modification will be available from March 2008 and will be booked through Leica Germany's Website at a cost to the owner of 1200 Euros. Leica see the M8 as being an ongoing camera that can be modified throughout its lifetime. Further News will be posted as and when we receive it

http://theleicaman.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/page5.html

for a moment, i thot it's 1st April already

 

[Hacker]

The "joys" of owning a Leica.:bsmilie:

 

[cocoa]

The jokes of owning a digital Leica.

Next upgrade: a manual "film" advance lever for Euro 500 :lovegrin:

 

[weekh]

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.u...e_digital_rangefinder_camera_news_177351.html

Guess I'll have to start saving up for the full-frame Leica now.