Leica M8 Firmware Update Instructions

Instructions for updating the LEICA M8 & M8.
2 Firmware
1. Format an SD memory card in your LEICA M8.
2. Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD card reader – either integrated or connected to your
computer. (A reader is required for Firmware updates).
3. Download the Firmware file from the Leica M8 site using the “UPDATES” link and unzip the file.
4. Save the unzipped file m8-2_004.upd at the top level of the card’s folder structure.
Illustration example: Top level of card’s folder structure
5. Remove the card properly from your card reader, insert the card into the camera and close the bottom cover.
6. Turn on the camera using the main switch and wait for at least 3 seconds before continuing with step 7.
7. Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to whether you want to update the firmware on the camera
to version 2.004.
The update process takes around 180s. You will then be prompted to restart the camera using the main
switch.
8. Turn the camera off and back on again.
Note: If the battery does not have sufficient charge, you will see a corresponding warning message.
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Leica M8 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.31 MP
Camera type	MILC Body
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	- \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2
Digital SLR	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	139 x 37 x 80 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	-
Camera shutter speed	32 - 1/8000 s
Effective sensor resolution	10300000 pixels
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP, Vista, 7 Mac OS X +
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	- mm
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity	160
Light exposure modes	Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Manual
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Self-timer delay	- s
Product color	Chrome, Silver
Storage temperature (T-T)	3936 x 2630 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	37 mm
Width	139 mm
Height	80 mm
Weight	545 g