Leica M8 Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 3

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The current version of LEICA Digital Capture is not compatible with Vista. Leica is working on a
compatible version and will supply it to M8 users upon request as soon as it becomes available.
2.5 When will the 6 bit coding of the new Summarit-M lenses, along with the respective
data files, be included in the LEICA M8 firmware?
A new firmware version will be available before delivery of the Summarit-M lenses commences (as
of the end of November 2007)
2.6 Some of the SUMMILUX-M 35mm/f1.4 models (built from1961-1995, non-aspherical,
Made in Canada) cannot be mounted on the LEICA M8 or cannot be focused to infinity.
In certain cases, these lenses' rear baffle may collide with internal camera parts. These lenses can
be modified by Leica Camera AG's Customer Service, allowing them to be used on the LEICA M8.
2.7 Rechargeable batteries of other makes are now being offered for the LEICA M8. Can I
use them without hesitation in my camera?
Tests with these batteries have revealed that they sometimes have considerably less capacity than
the original Leica battery 14 464 (e.g. 1400mAh instead of1900mAh as in the case of the original).
The other make battery is not equipped with the charging circuitry dedicated to the camera
electronics, therefore malfunctions may occur, such as a false indication of the remaining capacity,
or the camera may switch itself off suddenly and unexpectedly. Above all, the camera's warranty
expires if malfunctioning is caused by the use of none-dedicated accessories (see warranty
conditions in the Warranty Card).
The mandatory protective measures for Li-ion batteries may be different from the original and
therefore insufficient in the case of these other make products. As a result, Leica will not accept
any liability concerning any damage caused by using these batteries, including damage occurring
during charging and transportation.
3. Rangefinder/ Bright-line frames
3.1 Why do I get considerably larger images with my LEICA M8 than indicated by the bright-
line frames?
In the LEICA M8's range-/viewfinder, the bright-line frames for 24 to 90mm are mirrored in
automatically upon attaching the respective lenses. A lens' absolute angle of view changes slightly
though, depending on the distance set, this effect is termed image field loss. On the other hand,
the bright-line frames are adjusted to a certain distance meaning that the frame's size will match
only this one setting.
In the case of the analogue Leica M models, at a setting of 2 metres, the frames show exactly the
image field visible in a mounted slide. The inner frame edges correspond to the common near
setting limit of 0.7m, the outer edges approximately to a setting of infinity.
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