The hipster in me is tempted by the Fuji x100...

Yes, I also use my iphone when I dont have my dslr. I dont carry my dslr around my neck but I would do it with a x100. It's a lot smaller and you can use a very thin strap. That way, no problem with the pockets!

I hope the Fuji XE-1 price will be just alright!

I'm just not the type to walk around with a camera strapped to my neck at all times. If I'm doing so with the intention of taking photos, it doesn't matter to me if it's a bigger dSLR. I could see a lot of people buying this in lieu of a dSLR though.

I was tempted by the looks of the x100, but couldn't afford it during the initial "rush" when it was way overpriced due to availability issues. Now I'm glad I didn't buy it; fixed lens, large, poor AF, buggy UI, a smaller compact fits my needs far better and my wallet is much happier for it.

But I dont think your small compact have the same IQ though... Not big deal of course as it didn's cost a grand.

I am in the same situation. I love the design but it's too expensive. Rather put the money toward a 5D mark II or even the new Nikon D600 if it's revolutionary.

I have had my X100 for 1 1/2 years... Love it... works out great when I do not want to carry my 5DMIII, 5DMII or 5D around....

Here they say a price for the new X-E1.

http://nofilmschool.co​m …or-digital-cinema-camera/

1000$ for the body, 1400$ with a lens... quite expensive.

Earwax69 wrote in post #14955048
But I dont think your small compact have the same IQ though... Not big deal of course as it didn's cost a grand.

It most definitely has better IQ at anything other than 35mm

But yes, the x100 beats my s95 handily in IQ. However, my s95 goes with me in my pocket almost everywhere; I get shots with it that I would otherwise have missed.

The point however, is that the x100 has a different purpose to compacts like the s95, and you have to figure out why you want a smaller camera than your DSLR, otherwise you could end up buying twice.

Earwax69 wrote in post #14954015
I dont use my older point%shoot because the IQ is crap and the cam is slow.

I have fun when I bring only 1 prime lens with me on my dslr. I believe the x100 would feel roughly the same.

Is the AF on the x100 that bad?? I though the new firmware had fixed that...

Latest firmware made the focus on the X100 a non issue. Excellent camera for just taking along with you anywhere you go. I travel a lot for business and take the X100 with me without even knowing I have it. Images from it are DSLR quality.

cdifoto wrote in post #14954035
I simply use my phone because it's always with me. I feel like even the point & shoot requires a deliberate effort since it takes up the other pocket and leaves no room for my keys. Since I hate stuffing my pockets, we're in bag territory and once we're in bag territory we may as well carry the dSLR.

I put mine into a jacket pocket and have no issues. No way I could do thst with a DSLR.

Hogloff wrote in post #14963552
I put mine into a jacket pocket and have no issues. No way I could do thst with a DSLR.

I don't wear a jacket in the summer. I do wear pants though and the phone fits in their pockets.

cdifoto wrote in post #14963667
I don't wear a jacket in the summer. I do wear pants though and the phone fits in their pockets.

I have an iPhone and never use the camera. For me, pushing a shutter should result in a photo I would like to print. I just don't see this quality from an iPhone, so for me, why bother if the resulting photo will be subpar?

Hogloff wrote in post #14964438
I have an iPhone and never use the camera. For me, pushing a shutter should result in a photo I would like to print. I just don't see this quality from an iPhone, so for me, why bother if the resulting photo will be subpar?

I never print my snapshots. It's just fun sharing stuff.

The primary reason why I would want a vintage looking small cam is for Street Photography. Right now I use my t3i with a big 15-85mm in front of it. It do the job well but people notice me a lot. Maybe more because I am a white boy in Japan though. There's also always the risk (quite high here) to pass for a pervert. If you have what's look like an old camera, they understand that you are in "arty photo" stuff right away. They tag you in a safe way. Not same thing with a dslr or a modern point and shoot.

That was the main reason. Now I have another one: Did you see that swivel screen on the Olympus OM-D? Brilliant! Way better than my t3i swivel screen for street photography. (the t3i swivel LCD go on the side of the cam when pointed upward. People can see it).

However I am waiting photokina to see if a cheaper Full Frame cam will be announced for Canon. If that can drive the 5D mark ii price lower, I might put my money on that.