14 DAY TRIAL // After barely being introduced in the market, Fujifilm X-T1 users complained the device arrived with some nasty issues, including light leak and annoying D-pad buttons.
However, Fujifilm has been rumored to be working towards a new version of the X-T1, which should be made available without the pesky problems mentioned above. On top of that, the company is expected to throw in a new viewfinder equipped with higher-resolution.
The recent information coming to us courtesy of FujiRumors indicates that the announcement of the new camera will happen soon.
Sadly, no other major modifications will be bestowed on the device, except the new viewfinder. However, Fuji will rename the camera, marketing it under the X-T1b moniker.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the company will hold a press event to introduce the new device by the end of the month.
Fujifilm’s saga with the X-T1 problems started after it was revealed that when the flap hiding the audio jack, USB port and HDMI remains open, light will hit the image sensor causing the camera to shoot very low quality photographs.
On top of that, some units were found to be leaking through the autofocus assist lamp. Of course, the problems were fixable, but users had to send in their gear in to tech support, which meant they had to go without them for a while, which is always an inconvenience.
Anyway, as we expect the upgrade to arrive, Fuji continues to be selling the X-T1 for a price of $1,300 / €960.