oscillik

Somewhere to be by oscillik, on Flickr

Some shots where I'm pleased with the rendering.
 
                   

Honestly, it looks like you like Leica a bit too much.

I hate to break it to you, but Blackberry encryption is worth nought.
 
Leica have fallen far from the tree with regard to camera design, even hardcore Leica fans can agree on that. Their ergonomics are terrible. But then again, Leica fans bicker over the red dot so less said about them the better.
 
Apple. Google. Both companies that arguably have horrible design. Google can't even stay consistent.
 
As has already been mentioned in this thread, and also by Fujifilm themselves no less - this camera was designed so that you can operate it without having to take your eyes from the viewfinder, and with one hand supporting & operating the lens controls. The current design encourages that.
 
I think you have a valid point with regard to placement of the AF-L / Q buttons, however there really isn't anywhere else they could've put them without affecting the way users hold the camera when 'idle'.

So I just called Fuji UK again today, quoting part number BB24156-100 and they still do not have this part available. They've kindly offered to send me one in the post if they can procure one from returns, etc. However I have suggested that this issue be raised with corporate or something, as there is clearly a problem with getting hold of these and I'm sure I will not be the last one to lose one of these.

I'm not sure why everyone is confusing the sync cover with the hotshoe cover. They're completely different things, and menphrad makes it completely clear what he is referring to:
 

I'm not sure why everyone is confusing the sync cover with the hotshoe cover. They're completely different things, and menphrad makes it completely clear what he is referring to:
 

You're coming across as a typical whining internet forum user.

You're coming across as a typical whining internet forum user.

You're coming across as a typical whining internet forum user.

Serious issues are quite rare. I'm entertaining Fuji workshops that are pretty intense (they go over 2 days), so there's plenty of time to talk about any serious issues delegates may have with their cameras or lenses or workflow. While there is plenty to learn, there aren't many things that are seriously broken. If there were, my delegates would surely mention them.
 
Forums are cesspools of discontent. Instead, just go to a real-life meeting with actual Fuji users (I'm hosting one this Sunday here in Schwabach, as folks asked me to see and try the X-T2), and you'll feel a very different and constructive vibe.

2 x street shots from Liverpool a month or two ago. (X-T1 & 27mm).

Mother & Daughter by Pierre Pichot, on Flickr

Midnight football @Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X100s

into the light by Mota Boy, auf Flickr

Please provide source for all that. Otherwise, you're just speculating.

Well, my XF35mmF2 works just as designed, with a close focus range of 35cm.

sounds like you simply had your hand too close to the lens.
 
Exactly what distance did you have your hand from the lenses?

sounds like you simply had your hand too close to the lens.
 
Exactly what distance did you have your hand from the lenses?

by oscillik, on Flickr