You guys tried in stores before buying?

I bought my X-E1 based only on research. You do what you can... I grew up in Hawaii and now live in Mexico so I've not really ever had the luxury of trying cameras before buying. It was awesome checking out cameras in the flesh at B&H the one time I went.

I was able to try my camera bag at B&H before buying, that was an exciting new experience for me! Brilliant bag too- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/829791-REG/Domke_700_80A_F_8_Small_Shoulder_Bag.html

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A decent camera that is with me always, is much better than precision tool that I leave at home.