First off, thanks a lot to an anonymous source, who gave me the hint about the time of the Firmware release. I’ve put my alarm clock at 01:55 AM MEZ thanks to your hint ;)

So here it is, the new Fujfilm X-T1 FW 4.20. It brings all the improvements tha leaked FujiUSA announcement promised.

Special note to the Video Button becoming a function button: I’ve shared this rumor already back in October, and it comes from the same source, who told us that “there is an internal fujifilm lens roadmap that includes a 8mm, a 200mm and the 33mm.”

Happy Download here :)

P.S.: There is also an announcement of support for Microsoft Windows 10 (Digital camera) – Read here

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1. Using a flashgun in Bracketing/Continuous shooting

Optional flashguns can now be used for bracketing and burst photography. When using the EF-X8, which is bundled with the X-T1, the flash fires in ISO, FILM SIMULATION and WHITE BALANCE BKT modes.

2. Instant AF Setting in manual focus

Focus and exposure can now be locked when the AF-L button is used in manual focus mode. You can shoot after locking AF and AE with your thumb.

3. AF+MF operation with AF-L button

The AF-L button can be used to lock focus in AF+MF mode and you can adjust the focus more accurately using the lens’s focusing ring.

4. Focus zoom in AF+MF

The FOCUS ASSIST button can be used for focus zoom and you can fine tune focusing using the lens’s focusing ring with focus zoom activated.

5. Additional Custom Display options

Functions have been added to the DISP. CUSTOM SETTING option in the setup menu. Choose the information you want, then concentrate on shooting.
(Additional items)
Focus frame/Shooting mode/ Information background/Focus mode/Shutter type/Continuous mode/Dual IS mode/Movie mode /Blur warning

6. The Fn7 Button

The movie-record button now doubles as an Fn button (Fn7). Press and hold DISP/BACK to select what it controls.

Images of Mayo‎: Took this yesterday evening in Clew Bay, Co Mayo ,Ireland. Fuji XE1 18-55mmlens @f16 and Lee small stopper.

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook photostream… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from December 5!

Enjoy the X-shots

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Hitesh Soni‎:  Mumbai, India · X100s

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Eric Anderson: Karakol Peak from Karakol Valley, Kyrgyzstan. Many tourists start to head up Karakol Valley but turn towards Ala Kol Lake before getting up the valley far enough to see this view. If you come this way, keep heading up the valley to see the biggest peaks in the area. Fuji X-E2, 14mm, f 2/8, 35 stacked exposures. www.ericandtaylor.com.

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Rızacan Kumaş‎: X-T1 /// XF 14mm F/2.8R /// www.instagram.com/rizacankumas

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Modula Optica CM33

Modula Optical just launched a Kickstarter campaign to their newly developed lens, the CM33, a pancake style 33mmF2 lens.

The CM33 also has a range of modular upgrade options, like the one they call “Mods” — special optical elements (filters, lenses, etc.) that can be inserted into the middle of the lens near the aperture stop, rather than screwed on the front ring.

If you’re interested, you can take a look at their Kickstarter campaign page, as well as a press release. Modula Optical is offering a very limited number of CM33 lenses at a significant “earlybird” discount for those who back them early.

Zonlai 25mmF1.8

Did you ever hear of the [shoplink 40649 ebay]Zonlai 25mmF1.8 lens[/shoplink]? Me neither. Mirrorlessrumors spotted this Mini-Review (just a short list of Pro’s and Con’s) about the it. The [shoplink 40649 ebay]Zonlai 25mmF1.8 lens[/shoplink] is available also [shoplink 40649 ebay] for Fuji X Mount here on eBay[/shoplink]

Features:
Focal Length: 25mm
Aperture Range: F1.8-16
Focusing Range: 18cm-Infinite
Dimensions: Ф60mm X 33mm
Weight: 142g
Materials: Multi-coated Optical Glass / Metal body
Color: BLACK/SILVER

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Just like last year, Fujifilm won’t even have a booth at CES, just 2 meetings rooms upstairs (the very same rooms of last year). That’s what we can read in the official Exhibitor list.

The real party will be on Jan.15, when the X-Pro2 will be announced… hey, Fujifilm, I’m still waiting for the invitation to the party ;)