So in the viewfinder my subjects are dark and I can't see their expressions.

It would be understandable with a moving object to be searching all the time, but not for a static subject (until it actually moves)

I recently bought and used the X-T1 for two major trips comprising around 4000 shots of mostly static subjects

Even with that set there is often a perceptible lag (quarter-second?) between button press and "click" when the subject is dark

this continues to be my favorite APC-S camera of all I have bought recently and will remain in my collection.

The "look" settings have matches for all the Fuji films -- which are the only ones easily available nowadays anyway -- as well as B/W with auto Y, R, G filters and sepia

Additional;I strongly recommend the use of a protective lens filter or UV filter (I've used the B+W 58mm XS-Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating) and an LCD screen protector to save the the screen from scratches--I've used the ExpertShield available on AMZ for about $11Overall: very happy with the fujifilm camera despite the minor incident.