Leica M8 Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 2

This effect can be avoided by formatting the card in "FAT" standard instead of in "FAT32" standard.
Windows users can proceed as follows:
- Insert the card into a card reader
- Click on the respective drive in the Windows Explorer
- Click the right mouse button on the respective drive letter to select the item
"Formatting"
- Select "FAT" instead of "FAT32" under "File System"
- Click on "Start"
Another way of avoiding the effect is to simply keep the camera switched on when changing cards.
We will correct this fault as soon as possible.
1.5 Why is RAW data stored in the 8-bit format?
The LEICA M8 is equipped with a nearly loss-free compression of the image data in the case of files
in DNG format. This doubles storage speed while requiring only half of the storage capacity. During
the prototype phase, tests were performed with a 16 bit version, but they did not reveal any image
quality advantages. As a result, Leica opted for the 8 bit technology.
2. Compatibility
2.1 Why can't SDHC-standard memory cards be used in the LEICA M8?
The SDHC standard is an extended type of SD standard. This takes very extensive updating of the
camera's SD driver to accommodate them. Leica is working on such updates and will supply them
in future firmware versions.
2.2 Can I use SD cards other than those listed on the Leica Camera homepage?
Basically, Leica Camera AG can only guarantee operations with the cards listed as compatible.
Other cards may also be used and damaging the card or the camera does not have to be feared.
Problems may however be encountered with "no-name"cards.
2.3 When using one of the external viewfinders mounted on the hot shoe, a flash unit
cannot be triggered due to the missing sync socket.
Remedy: In specialist stores adapters featuring a sync socket are available (e.g. from Hama, art.
no. 00006951, for approximately € 12.50), thus allowing flash units to be triggered. It is not
planned to include the socket in the LEICA M8.
2.4 Is the software delivered with the camera, i.e. Capture One LE (RAW data converter)
and LEICA Digital Capture (for remote control) compatible with Windows Vista?
Capture One LE is Vista compatible. More information is available on the Phase One homepage
under :
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