Leica today issued the following media release in response to problems with early versions of the Leica M8:

LEAF Aptus 75 and Aptus 65 Backs Coming
The latest LEAF Aptus digital backs for medium- and large-format cameras will become available in Australia in the first quarter of 2006.
LaserSoft Releases SilverFast 6.5
The latest version of LaserSoft Imaging’s SilverFast scanner software offers improvements to existing facilities plus several new features for improving users’ productivity and creativity.
LaserSoft Imaging Cuts SilverFast Prices
LaserSoft Imaging is offering a 20% reduction in the price of selected SilverFast products.
LCD Monitor for Imaging
LaCie Australia has just released a special LCD monitor for digital imaging professionals that features a patent-pending anti-glare surround.

LaCie’s Ultra-Portable Storage Solution
LaCie has released details of its new Little Disk, a 1.8-inch, pocket-sized storage solution with a capacity of 60GB.
Large Format Flatbed Scanner
Epson’s new Expression 10000XL A3 flatbed scanner is designed for demanding graphic art and business users and combines 2400 dpi resolution with an optical density of 3.8 to produce high-resolution scans with an extended tonal gamut.

LaCie’s New Rikiki Ultra-compact HDDs
LaCie’s Rikiki series of hard disk drives claim to be the most compact 2.5-inch portable HDDs currently available.

LaCie’s Rugged XL 1TB Drive
LaCie has added a new high-capacity model to its award-winning Rugged portable hard disk drives.

LaCie’s New Network Space
LaCie’s new Network Space networked attached storage (NAS) and media server was designed by Neil Poulton specifically for easy home and small office use.
