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The 90% is the frame lines. The viewfinder extends beyond that and encompasses more than the sensor captures.

At least so I've been told by x100 owners. I was waiting for a corrected manual...

No, the Fuji press release said it was the new PDAF (Phase Detection AutoFocus) sensors that are built into the new X-sensor that enabled them to do the DSIF (Digial Split Image Focus).  Now the...

So long as it can be turned off I wouldn't care about its presence or lack.   I just don't want the camera focusing on faces (or a different face then the one I want) without my choice.  Part of...

I'm not seeing a 12:30 lightning deal. Just one at 11:00 and another at 3pm.

It is highly dependent on your camera.  You can find posts about many of the higher end cameras that last a long time with no degradation. For a Panasonic Example see this FZ30 thread:...

I think it still fares well.  For me the handling and usability of the rings combined with just enough of a zoom range is a match that I haven't found a replacement for yet.I've taken my FZ30...

If you or anyone else ever finds a source to replace the rubber pieces they really need to share it.  My FZ30 isn't as worn as I only have a tenth of the pictures you do but I've had to concoct a...

My FZ20 is still going strong in my brothers hands and it has 16K shots through it.  The rubber bits are starting to get a little loose and stretched but I haven't figure out a good way to replace...