[Leica] Firmware upgrade for M8

[mark.teampope at ntlworld.com (Mark Pope)]

I have heard/read that new firmware will be released for the M8, hot on 
the heels of the M8.2
I noticed the 8.2 allows the user to change the exposure compensation by 
applying first pressure on the shutter button then rotating the control 
wheel on the back of the camera.

IIRC it also has a mode to automatically alter the ISO setting, which is 
apparently available in the 'all modes', not just the new 's' (snapshot) 
mode.

I wonder whether these features as well as SDHC support will be 
available on the original M8?

I for one would welcome the ability to quickly alter exposure 
compensation without having to delve into the menu.  Personally, I'm 
less bothered about being able to have the camera change the ISO as 
conditions change.

Has anyone seen/loaded the new firmware yet or know when it might be 
released?

All the best


Mark

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