If you own the X-T1 you will get a nice Christmas present from Fuji. On December 17 they will release a new firmware update. All info is available in the press text below:

FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR THE X-T1

New firmware V.4.20 delivers updated Auto Focus system features, along with several other key upgrades for longer camera lifespan

Valhalla, N.Y., December 11, 2015 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation announced a new Firmware Update V.4.20 for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition X-Series digital cameras that includes updated auto focus system features. Users will also experience instant auto focus that can now be locked when using manual focus for still images and video, Optional Flashgun in Bracketing/Continuous shooting, Focus Zoom, additional Custom Display options, and the movie-record button now doubles as an FN button – all for enhanced visibility and image composition, and longer camera lifespan.  The new firmware will be available for free on December 17.

Firmware update coming December 2015 (X-T1 Graphite Silver and X-T1 Black)

The free, comprehensive firmware update coming on December 17 is specially designed for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and FUJIFILM X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition, and will give users thrilling new features and controls to dramatically enhance their X-T1 shooting experience, including:

1. 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.

2.  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.

3.  Focus zoom in AF+MF – The FOCUS ASSIST button can be used for focus zoom and fine tuning focus using the lens’s focusing ring with focus zoom activated.

4.  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.

5. Additional Custom Display Options – Functions have been added to the DISPLAY CUSTOM SETTING option in the setup menu.  Users can choose what they want, then concentrate on shooting.  Additional options include:  Focus frame/Shooting mode / Information background /Focus mode/Shutter Type/Continuous mode/Dual IS mode/Movie mode /Blur warning

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

The FUJIFILM X-T1 firmware will be available on December 17.

via Fujirumors.

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Kipon-Baveyes today announced the development the first medium format to Sony E-mount lens reducer adapter!

It’s the BAVEYES HB-S / E 0.7x adapter. You can now mount Hasselblad C Series – F Series – CF series lenses on Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras. You keep the original focal length and gain 1 stop aperture by using the adapter.

There is no word on pricing and shipment at Kipons site.

I don’t know who designed this lens but the Vietnamese site Keh.vn posted a review of the E-mount version of the new Zonlai 25mm f/1.8 E-mount lens. And the site mentions that the lens is available for X-mount and MFT too. The MFT version is already on sale on eBay (Click here).

Image samples shot on the E-mount version can be seen on Flickr.

Features:
Focal Length: 25mm
Aperture Range: F1.8-16
Focusing Range: 18cm-Infinite
Dimensions: ?60mm X 33mm
Weight: 142g
Materials: Multi-coated Optical Glass / Metal body
Color: BLACK/SILVER

Epson announced that it started to mass produce the new 4.4MP EVF. Plenty of companies like Sony and Olympus use Epson EVF. And DC.watch speculates the Epson 4.4MP EVF is the one used by the new Leica SL. It’s highly likely that we will see the same EVF in some of the 2016 new mirrorless cameras.