Has enough weight to feel good in the hands and the size is perfect to moi -- not too big, but not overly tiny, as some cams being released of late

I like the size of the Fuji and find it comfortable, but it is much larger than the NEX 5n, which is pocketable, at least with certain lenses

I find the shape and size comfortable for easy handling

I found the size and weight offered little advantage over a small DSLR such as a Pentax.

I never feel that I'm trading off image quality for compact size

If you're coming from a heavy DSLR camera, you're gaining high ISO performance and a lot of weight advantage

Compared to my micro 4/3 E-P2 (which I love dearly), I get cleaner photo's at ISO 3200 than I do with the E-P2 at ISO 800 -- same thing with my old Canon 50d

want amazing high ISO performance particularly for landscape and portraits3

The high ISO performance of the sensor is remarkable, that and the depth of field were major factors in my ditching micro four thirds

So to buy or not?In my opinion, if you're coming from the best Micro Four Thirds camera, you're gaining high ISO performance, colour rendition and a huge step in image quality

I have been searching for a digital replacement for my G2 for system, at the moment this is it, I love the IQ, the handling, the lenses, and the future lens road map

Despite some negative about the AF in this camera, I am Very happy with it, excellent IQ with a 23mm or 56mm lens

: The IQ is GREAT but the optical viewfinder with autofocus misses alot because of the correction and found I used the EVF more often which isn't great by ANY means

I've been using Nikon DSLRs (still do), but the IQ and ease of use was amazing, especially for portraits.

This is not possible (it is possible to set a fixed shutter speed and let the ISO vary).Shutter lag is minimal--not DSLR-quick, but much faster than p&s cameras

AF speed isn't terribly fast but has proven to be very accurate even shooting at f/1.4.

I can't comment much since I don't shoot a lot of RAW.After a series of firmware updates, latest being 2.0, AF speed for the three prime lens have improved

I expected X-Pro1 to have faster AF speed, so it's slightly unsatisfactory in that sense

For example on the GF1 & X100, I expected them to be slow, so their speed is satisfactory

All of the available lenses are world-class in both quality and precision

The excellent sensor and sharp lenses are sweet, but only in specific situations

The lenses are excellent, and should be praised on a league of their own

Build quality was very good for the camera body while the lenses did not feel as solid

Sharp lenses, a metal body, cool retro design -- a beautiful object that could potentially take beautiful shots

The Image quality is great but not compared to some SLR's or even some micro 4/3rds

Image quality-----------------Fuji has not surpassed the X-Pro1's image quality because it is using basically the same sensor in the XT-1

I love the image quality, and I love this camera, even with all its hunt and peck focusing

The image quality, accuracy of focus, exposure and color rendition are wonderful

Overall image quality at low ISO (say 100 - 800) is indeed inspiring -- virtually noise free images from ISO 100- 400 -- the output from this sensor matches or outperforms nearly all of the creme de la creme of current crop sensors and arguably surpassing the whole lot of them -- I haven't discerned any camera, from any manufacturer, that produces a finer photo with this sensor size -- and I've compared LOTs of photos and peeped more pixels than I should ever be peering into

that in the most flattering way however), but if you've gotten to my review and this far in my review, it's probably well worth your time.

There are certainly much cheaper ways to rediscover the joy of manual photography but the body of this system is pretty good.

Either way, having nearly noise-free images at ISO 3200 is a technological marvel (and no full-frame w/

It's beautifully designed, well made, and it's got that retro vibe that I love, but it does it in a pure way

Either way, having nearly noise-free images at ISO 3200 is a technological marvel (and no full-frame w/

People don't feel as intimidated in front of it - which also makes for great photos

Don't count on the Fuji in fast moving situations where a second's delay may lose you the photo

There are times, especially outdoors, that you have two options either have a photo of your kids look very dark with the 'backlit' area behind them very bright - or you can overexpose to get the kids looking good but whitewash the background.

Fantastic photos with that great Fuji color and depth are possible over a wide range of conditions

The photos are clear and crisp and look great in most cases

Only downside to this camera is that the viewfinder had be slightly delayed if you have it set to preview after an image is taken - the first video that pops up in the viewfinder using the EVF after is actually slightly delayed (enough if shooting that what you've seen has come to already have past) but turning the review after each shoot and being aware of this helps solve the problem (word is the xpro2 does even better)

(Yes, I realize that most people would think X-Pro should be compared with the Sony NEX 7 instead, but I found the 5n was a more desireable camera in the NEX line, smaller than the 7 and missing mainly the Electronic Viewfinder, which I tried but didn't like.

Either way, having nearly noise-free images at ISO 3200 is a technological marvel (and no full-frame w/

But DSLR is still a superior viewfinder for most purposes

Overall, the X-Pro viewfinders are difficult to use and reminded me why SLR replaced the Leica M fifty years ago

On 14 June I placed the order for the "used-like new" body from Amazon Warehouse for $1274, as well as for the Fujinon XF 35mm "used-like new" lens from Amazon Warehouse for $533 and the XF 18mm lens "used-like new" for $521 (also from Amazon Warehouse).

Compared to my micro 4/3 E-P2 (which I love dearly), I get cleaner photo's at ISO 3200 than I do with the E-P2 at ISO 800 -- same thing with my old Canon 50d

(Hereafter referred to as LRDS.)I bought my wife a D-lux 4 which she loves if anything for the beautiful Leica case that, of course, comes extra

However, I get the feeling that Fuji's repair tech didn't even bother to figure out WHY the switch jams or even to duplicate the issue -- since it only fails in sub zero weather; they just marked "impact damage" due to the scratch on the glass, and wanted to charge me almost as much as a new camera to repair it

On 14 June I placed the order for the "used-like new" body from Amazon Warehouse for $1274, as well as for the Fujinon XF 35mm "used-like new" lens from Amazon Warehouse for $533 and the XF 18mm lens "used-like new" for $521 (also from Amazon Warehouse).

Compared to my micro 4/3 E-P2 (which I love dearly), I get cleaner photo's at ISO 3200 than I do with the E-P2 at ISO 800 -- same thing with my old Canon 50d

I considered the X-Pro 1 assist grip, but I think I'll instead purchase the X-Pro 1 leather case for the protection it offers when using a standard or WA prime lens, but also because the lower case less the lid allows full access to all camera functions while providing a larger form factor when holding the camera while decreasing the likelihood of inadvertently pressing the Q button with one's thumb.*I am amazed and disappointed that such a technically advanced, near-perfect camera does not have a OVF diopter adjustment.

It particularly doesn't work well with the 60mm lens in low light; hunts but does not find

Although it can certainly shoot video, it is a camera for shooting really nice still images and does not try to be everything for everyone

Brightness is quite good but the it does get a bit sluggish / laggy when viewed in dim light or panning the camera very fast

But, fact is, the AF of the XP1 is faster and more accurate by far than my abilities to manually focus Leica rangefinders...or manually focus SLR lenses.

Macro is great and consisten but with slightly slower AF but GREAT for portraits+Film simulations are fun to use and the Velvia really makes the colors "pop"+Quality feels great in my opinion+Aperture control on the lens makes me feel "involved" with the picture and allows more

Besides, Fuji has improved the AF performance with firmware updates over the years and, really, the AF now ain't bad.

the focus was off and the image was blurred!""The AF is slower than in my P&S""firmware update . .

It has real limitations like slowish AF (better than at launch due to various firmware updates), limited (by today's standards