The latest LUF newsletter provides some more information about the upcoming firmware for Leica M8+M9 rangefinders:
- The Leica M9 firmware beta test is now complete.
- The main purpose in this firmware update was to minimize “red corners” in certain situations.
- The first beta version (1.158) had an overcorrection for some lenses and a second version (1.160) was released.
- The final version (1.160) should be released in the next few days.
- The Leica M8 firmware test is still ongoing.