Summary

My first impressions are as positive as I anticipated they would be. Fuji has done a fine job designing this camera. The camera controls are very logical, and since there is a dedicated knob/switch for everything, you hardly need to dive into the menu at all. There are dedicated controls for:

• ISO
• viewfinder mode
• shutter speed
• aperture
• metering mode
• focus mode
• drive mode
• exposure compensation

The only time you’ll really need to dive into the menu is to set your image size/format, as well as any Fuji color settings (Astia, Provia, Velvia, etc.).  Otherwise, the external controls should suffice. I have yet to crack open the manual, and don’t really think I’ll need to until I start fiddling with the wifi/remote app. Construction is reassuringly solid. This thing is a mini tank. The leatherette is quite soft and grippy.  The grip – while not as secure as a dslr – ads decent holding ability and the little thumb protrusion in the back helps. The only demerit to the construction is the flimsy doors for the SD card and battery. We’ll see how these hold up over time…….

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