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Good enough an idea that Olympus offers something similar as a camera accessory.

Which, for me, would take the spontaneity and much of the fun out of shooting with instant film.

It is disappointing that someone who is presumably a visual artist should come up with such a visually boring way to destroy his kit.

I'll be sticking with my X100T (and X-T1) and looking to see what follows the X100F.

Sounds dull. Lay 'em out on a shooting range instead.

What I have now - 18mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.2. I've had nothing but fun with these lenses.

My solution is a Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Adaptall-II (model 72B) which gives me 1:1 magnification and a comfortable working distance for just under £90. Doesn't have the same reputation as the earlier 90mm f/2.5, so prices tend to stay low. (Edit: some details here) On my X-T1: strawberry by Jean-Yves, on Flickr greenongreen by Jean-Yves, on Flickr

I needed a low-profile lens hood for my X100T (so that it'd fit in a Black Rapid SnapR 35 without getting stuck): hood by Jean-Yves, on Flickr 27-49mm step-up adapter stacked with a 49mm filter rim, reverse-mounted on the lens thread. Looks crap, works just fine; and I finally found a use for a UV filter.

Billingham 445. It'll swallow anything from a Ricoh GRD4 to a Mamiya RZ67 (with extra film backs and change of lens) with ease and and let me carry it in comfort and in any weather; looks good; and will probably outlive me.

The only thing I find interesting about this, is the film itself. I'll have to find a way to use it in a real camera.

I turned an old Leica neck strap (14312) into a couple of quick-release wrist straps: Wrist Strap by Jean-Yves, on Flickr The main benefit is having a strap which can be mounted or removed in seconds, and which doesn't leave anything attached to the camera when removed. Oddly enough, the only cameras I don't use these on are my Leicas (the strap lugs are brass and aren't guaranteed to support the weight on just one lug).

Add a thumbs-up or similar. The problem goes right away.

Same problem with my X100T. I just got into the habit of double-checking it whenever I put the camera away.

It uses Instax Mini film packs. It's a pity Fuji doesn't make a 'serious' camera for Instax film. I would love an Instax wide camera with a decent fast lens, accurate autofocus, and a competent metering/autoexposure system.

X-T1 (with 18mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.2, and 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8; plus the Leica M adapter and a Nikon G speedbooster) and X100T, after moving away from Pentax (ending with a K5). Fuji X is an astonishingly accomplished camera family.