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Earlier this year, I was looking for decent point and shoot camera to throw in my bag. Something lightweight and definitely portable. I had purchased a Nikon P7800 which I absolutely enjoy shooting with. My P&S was limited in image quality. While I do own a full frame Nikon DSLR, there are times when I don't have the need or feel for lugging around heavy equipment with me. I started looking around for another type of camera and saw the APS-C compact cameras. I mainly shoot in Aperture mode and just about take pictures of everything that catches my eye. I enjoy taking pictures of people, animals, gardens, food/restaurants, buildings/architecture, landscapes, etc. Okay, I've mentioned I'm a Nikon user now let's move on to my experience with this wonderful Fujifilm camera. I originally looked at getting the previous model, X100s. Then I saw rumors that a new model would be coming out later this year. I decided to "wait and see". I'm glad I did. I ordered this camera from my local big box store (as Amazon was sold out of the silver model). In the meantime, I ordered an extra battery, an adapter, and a 49mm B+W Clear Nano Coating filter here on Amazon. Yes I'm a big fan of B+W filters. After receiving and unboxing the camera...I was surprised how good it felt in my hands. It's definitely a beautiful camera. It has a solid feel. The buttons and dials are well placed. To me...very intuitive. The silver is a nice change for me and really stands out from my other black cameras. I charged the battery and the initial charge was around 2.5 hours. My back up battery took the same amount of time. There is a learning curve in using this camera. For me it's with the menu system. While the menus are intuitive, I still have to get out of the Nikon-menu mode I'm so familiar with. Not a big issue. If I'm not mistaken, this camera has a lot of settings and user configurations and that's a good thing to have. I've taken a few test shots (when time allows) and I'm still doing a bit of "learning" with this camera. Did I mention that this is my first Fujifilm camera? I'm glad I made this purchase. I'm going to enjoy growing with this camera and learning it's capabilities. I've been looking for a wrist strap and a fun bag to carry this in. I will be back to update my review as I uncover additional accessories and camera usage. I do know some of you would like to see pictures as well. Stay tuned! ** 11/19/14: Using the Remote Control via iPhone ** I downloaded the Fujifilm Camera Remote app for IOS. I was able to sync/connect my iPhone 5s with my camera. In the camera menu, go to the WiFi Connection setting to turn on. On the iPhone go to WiFi settings and the FujiFilm X100T will appear. Make the connection. I went into the FCR app and I was able to use the remote control feature from my iPhone and take pictures with the camera. In remote control on the iPhone you can see what the camera can see. When I pressed the shutter release on my iPhone, I could hear the camera focus and then take the picture. Other options in this app includes Browse the Camera, Receive, and Geotagging. I'll be back to update my findings. ** 11/20/14 ** I was looking for decent wrist strap that was durable, functional, and be able to thread through the camera's eyelet. I found a Joby JB01271-PWW DSLR Wrist Strap (Charcoal) here on Amazon. It's a braided nylon cord with a "stopper" that automatically adjusts around my wrist. The cord loosens when needed and when I pull up my wrist away from the camera, the stopper automatically tightens around my wrist. I was able to thread the flat part of the cord through the camera's included metal triangle strap clip and protective leather cover. Unfortunately, I'm having an issue with uploading pictures here in this camera's gallery. Will keep trying.... ** 11/21/14 ** The battery that came with the camera is white. The battery (backup) I ordered here on Amazon is a light gray color. They are both Fujifilm brand and both say "NP-95". Amazon carries the two Fujifilm batteries (light gray and white). They call the white battery a newer model. Not sure what the real difference is. Update: the gray Fuji brand battery I've purchased through Amazon is starting to separate at the top. Not good for a Fuji product. I suspect is was a really old battery. I went ahead and ordered the white Fuji brand battery. Initial charge took 3 hours. I would highly recommend ordering the newer white Fuji brand battery over the older gray version. Plus the newer battery comes with a vinyl type case that protects the battery when traveling. ** 11/23/14 ** I'm still enjoying my new camera. Still have a bit of learning curve to go through (buttons and menu). Learning the "Q" button and the quick configurations I can make versus going through the menu. Getting used to the EVF/OVF which I enjoy using. I plan on taking some time and go on an adventure with this camera. That's the only way I can test, learn, and do any tweaks to the camera settings that I need to make. That's the process I've used with my Nikon cameras. Overall, I haven't had any issues with focus. It's quite fast and accurate. My experience so far? The camera is a joy to use. :) ** 11/25/14 ** I was able to customize the "Q" button to include certain menu settings I would change often (e.g. face detection, AF mode, silent mode, etc). This is a great feature on the camera when I need to make adjustments on the fly and not have to go through the menu and try to remember where things are. Learning more and more about the camera and liking the results I'm seeing in my pictures. ** 11/30/14 ** I'm finding my average battery life is around 200 pictures. That includes reviewing pictures, making menu/configuration changes, and using the wifi and the Fujifilm PhotoReceiver app to transfer pictures to my iPhone/iPad. BTW, this is another great app from Fujifilm. I do expect my battery life to improve as I become more confident in using the camera and know what to expect. I've used the Velvia mode with beautiful results. The colors are vibrant and pop out! I've been using this camera in low light situations with great results. The focus is fast. I've also turned on face detection with wonderful results. ** 12/05/14 ** I had an opportunity to take my camera on a trip. It takes beautiful landscape pictures captured during the day and night time. The camera did not hesitate on focusing in low light. The camera feels great in my hands and the menu system has become intuitive to me. A joy to use. Update: for this trip I had my Nikon D600 DSLR and my Fujifilm X100T with me. I shot mainly with my D600 and then captured a few shots with the X100T. The pictures from my X100T were impressive. This is a fun camera to use. BTW, the Fujifilm PhotoReceiver is a great iOS app. I like the ability to pick a few pictures and download them to my iPad/iPhone. I'm spoiled. ** 12/10/14 ** Since I carry this camera everywhere I go, I've been looking for a case. One that I can throw in my purse. I've added close to 1/2" to the lens area by installing the adapter and the B+W Clear Nano filter. I had my eye on the Fuji Leather case that fits the X100S version, but decided to wait and see if they come out with one for the X100T. In the meantime, I've ordered an Op/Tech soft case/pouch here on Amazon. I will be back with an update on this case and the specifics. Update: I've ordered an Op/Tech Soft Pouch-Photo/Electronics in size: wide body medium. It fits my camera with accessories mentioned in the paragraph above. It's a snug fit, but the material (neoprene) is stretchy and fits around the camera nicely. The camera slides in sideways into the case and the side flap buckles into the base of the case. My wrist strap can be tucked inside the case or left out to carry my camera inside the case. The back of the case has a belt clip for those who would like to wear this at their waist. This is the smallest form fitting case I've found so far. Nice that I can drop this into my bag or backpack. Not as bulky as some of the other cases I've seen at my local camera shop. ** 12/19/14 ** I wanted to comment about the on/off switch on my camera. It does move easily. Sometimes a bit too easy. I notice it more when I place my camera into or remove it from my case. Removing it from my case is not an issue as I would want the camera on to take a picture. I'm more careful to check the switch after I place it into my case. It's not a big issue for me as I will also accidently brush against my Nikon DSLR's on/off switch when I place that camera into my camera bag. I just make a point to check when I use both cameras. ** 01/23/15 ** I've taken this camera with me on a cruise. It did a beautiful job capturing images of the different venues on the ship, sunsets, people-watching pictures, and signage. It was great to take a small camera with me and be able to photograph events and surroundings without other people being cognizant I was taking pictures. It was also nice to take it along while in port as well. I mostly left the camera in Chrome mode and enjoyed the results. ** 05/01/15 ** I have found another wonderful camera bag that allows me to carry my Fujifilm and important essentials. It's the Lowepro StreamLine 150. I can wear this bag across my body or on my shoulder. I can carry my camera (w/lens adapter and filter), extra battery, cleaning cloth, myCharge portable battery to recharge my iPhone, iPhone 6 (slim cover case), keys, small wallet, small bottle of sanitizer, and my earphones. The main compartment can be expanded, if needed, by unzipping around the sides and bottom of the bag. There's also a soft lightly padded interior pocket to hold an iPad mini or Kindle Fire 7". It might be a bit snug, but as with any new bag once you start using it the fabric/bag will start to relax a bit. ** 05/02/15 ** I've uploaded some sample pictures that I've taken over the last few months to show the capabilities of this wonderful camera. This camera does a beautiful job with low light indoor scenes. Enjoy!