Those are the official details of the previously rumored Leica M9 firmware update v.1.134:
“Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We would like to inform you that we will put a new Firmware-Update 1.134, for the LEICA M9, onto our homepage. The download, which is free of charge, is expected to be available by Thursday July 22nd, 2010. All new LEICA M9 are being shipped with the new firmware as well.
The improvements in the Firmware Version 1.134 are:
Camera Performance
Improved compatibility of SDHC cards. Therefore, we recommend for example the “Extreme III” or “Professional” cards from the leading brands “SanDisk” and “Lexar”.
Improved AWB in conditions with power saving lamps and tungsten lightBug Fixes
Saving user profiles has been improved (changing from one profile to another has sometimes caused problems)
Warning levels for battery capacity have been optimized
Time display in “American” format corrected
Auto power off bug fixed (camera doesn’t turn off automatically when using the gallery or scrolling through the menu when Auto power off is activated)We are convinced that the new firmware version will have a positive effect on the great popularity of the LEICA M9, and we are looking forward to your cooperation.”