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I have recently bought X100F and use card reader only the first time. Now i tried the usb cable that was shipped with the camera. It charged the camera but it didn't connect. Because i have had this issues before with other things, i can give my solution. 1. It is rarely a driver issue, don't go there first! 2. Use a good thick cable with a RF-filter on. It wasn't on the cable i got but it is a cable with a visible outgrowth, usually on one side only. 3. Don't use a USB3. Use USB2.0 (the one without the blue inside) 4. Don't connect to monitor or a hub. Connect directly to MAC/PC/Laptop 5. Connect to camera first, then to PC and last turn on the camera. And reverse this order when the camera is going to be de-attached. I hope it helps!

I have 6 traditional camera bags but sometimes it is more convenient to take a neutral bag or back pack and use what is called a "padded insert". Google that and you may find something you like. Some of them have a handle and a zip so you can move all the gear out. It is good on vacation when you can just pull all out after a walk and put the towel in and go to the beach. Often you have to have a bottle of water and other things you have to have in there as well and this insert protects a bit better than a regular camera bag.