MASSIVE Fuji-X announcements: X100T, XF 56mmAPD, XF50-140, silver X-T1 (LIVE BLOGGING, refresh this page)

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PRE-ORDERS

X100T: USA: BHphoto  / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE /  AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
Graphite Silver X-T1: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE /  AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 56mm f/1.2 APD: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE /  AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE /  AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE:

FUJIFILM PRESS RELEASES

Fujifilm X100T / Fujifilm Graphite Silver X-T1 / Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 APD / Fujifilm XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR

 FIRST LOOKS and SAMPLES

FUJIFILM X100T: Dedicated Fujifilm Website / Fuji’s sample images / Zack Arias first look at dedpxl / First look at the-owl / Promotional Video /

FUJIFILM Graphite Silver X-T1: Promotional Video /

FUJINON XF 56mm f/1.2 APD: Dedicated Fujifilm Website / Fuji’s sample images / Nathan Elson image samples / Patrick La Roque image samples /

FUJINON XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR: Dedicated Fujifilm Website /

DECEMBER FIRMWARE

10 further improvements coming soon via a planned firmware update*** [ELECTORNIC SHUTTER: This functionality will be installed via a firmware update planned for December, 2014, for both the X-T1 Black and the X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition.]

1. (1) Direct selection of AF Area
   The update will let users select the focus area using the 4-way controller, without pressing the Fn key.
2. (2) Unlocked AE-L/AF-L buttons
   The function of the AE-L/AF-L button is currently locked, but will be interchangeable, depending on the user’s preference.
3. (3) Variable Focus Area during MF
   When working in Manual focus mode, the update will enable changing the size of the focus area during Instant AF with the AF-L button.
4. (4) Direct selection of Macro mode
   In Autofocus mode, the update will enable the Macro function to be turned on or off, without accessing the pop-up menu screen.
5. (5) Q Menu customization
   To make the Q Menu (used for quick access of frequently-used items) even more efficient, the update will allow its items and layout to be changed to the user’s preference.
6. (6) New video frame rates
   As well as the existing 60fps and 30fps selections, 50fps, 25fps and 24fps options will be available with the update. 50fps and 25fps allow video editing in the PAL regions, such as Europe, without converting the frame rate. 24fps offers a cinema-like view.
7. (7) Manual shooting in Video mode
   The update will enable ISO sensitivity selection prior to shooting videos, as well as the ability to adjust aperture and shutter speed during movie recording.
8. (8) Phase Detection AF support for Instant AF
   In Instant AF mode, which is operated by pressing the AF-L button during manual focusing, the update will enable Phase Detection AF, providing faster focusing speeds.
9. (9) Interlocking of Metering and Focus areas
   Users will be able to interlock the AF area position with the Metering area when Spot Metering mode is selected.
10. (10)   Expansion of shutter speed in Program Shift mode
    In the current Program Shift mode, the slowest-speed setting is 1/4sec, but this will increase to a maximum of 4secs.