사실은 미국의 라이카 클럽에서는 엇그제부터 말이 많았습니다..
누군가의 웹사이트에 엠8 업그레이드에 관한 이야기가 나와서 였습니다..

오늘 라이카로부터 이메일이 왔는데 그 루머가 사실이었더군요..
간략한 내용은

이미 엠8을 사용하는 사람들 중에 원하는 사람에게 엠8업그레이드 상품권을 팔도록 하겠다..(가격은 이야기 하질 않았으나, 라이카 미국클럽에서는 1500유로정도 $1800불정도라고 합니다..)
업그레이드 내용은
1)뒤에 엘씨디 스크린 커버를 흠집생기지않는 사파이어 유리로 교체
2)셔터소음을 줄인 세로운 셔터유닛으로 교체, 최고 셔터속도는 1/4000초.
3)이것저것 체크하고, 펌웨어 업데잇 해주고, 깨끗하게 해서 2년 워런티 준다..

입니다..

예전부터 엠8이 부품들을 모듈화 설계를 해서 앞으로 향후 업그레이드에 맞도록 설계를 했다는 말이 있었습니다.. 근데 오늘 메일을 받고보니 그 말이 사실이었던듯 해서 향후, 정말 씨씨디도 바꿀수 있겠구나 하는 생각에 기분이 좋긴합니다만,

개인적으로는 엘씨디 커버유리와 소음줄이면서 지금보다 느려진 셔터로 바꿔주면서 $1800 내는일은 없을것 같습니다.. 그돈으로 차라리 요즘 사고싶어하는 ZM 18mm를 영입하겠다는 소견입니다..

밑줄 밑에 영어로된 전문을 붙여놓을께요.. 참 그리고 이번 금요일날 새로운 펌웨어 나온답니다.. 자동 화잇발란스를 손봤다는데 일단 전 기대해 봅니다...


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Dear LEICA M8 customers,
The desire to own a digital camera manufactured by Leica, possessing the identical lifelong value retention associated with every Leica product, was brought to us by many of our customers. Leica Camera AG has now configured the LEICA M8 to meet this demand. With today’s newsletter, we would like to inform you exclusively and in advance of an outstanding innovation regarding your cherished LEICA M8.



Subjects
LEICA M8: An investment in the future

What does the first upgrade kit include?

Firmware update 1.201 available

How do I get the upgrade for my M8?



LEICA M8: An investment in the future



With the introduction of a perpetual upgrade program, every LEICA M8 will forever be a state-of-the-art digital camera. Today’s and tomorrow’s users will always be able to incorporate the latest refinements and developments in handling ease and technology. It is our aim to secure your investment in the LEICA M8 for the future. “While other digital cameras quickly become outdated and are replaced by newer models, our new concept extends the value retention and resistance to obsolescence embodied in the Leica ethos. Over time, we will gradually offer new product features and developments as upgrade options,” declares Steven K. Lee, CEO of Leica Camera AG. “Our customers can therefore still invest in the photographic tools they need without worrying that they will miss out on improvements and technological developments alo ng the way.
This information will be presented during the PMA fair in Las Vegas, beginning January 31st.



What does the first upgrade kit include?



• Scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor.
• Noise-optimized shutter with a fastest speed of 1/4000s.
• If so desired, the camera will be picked up at your home and sent directly back to you, without any intermediary stage in the process.
• Health-check and complete adjustment of the camera, testing all its functions.
• Installation of the newest relevant firmware.
• New factory warranty of two years covering the same conditions as for a new camera.



Firmware update 1.201 available
In keeping with the overall sustainability of the concept of the rangefinder camera system, Leica Camera AG is now offering all LEICA M8 users an updated version of the camera firmware, which can be downloaded free of charge from Friday, February 1st from our website. Among other things, the new firmware version contains new, substantially improved automatic white balance algorithms for natural color rendering in nearly all light conditions. We will send you special information via e-mail which contains a direct link as soon as we post the firmware update on our website.



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.



We would feel very honored if you would be amongst the first to participate in our new program for the lifelong value retention of your M8.

Yours Sincerely,
The Leica internet team

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