Just searched the forum, and didn't come across a Fuji X100S thread. Has anyone pre-ordered the camera? I did on the first day, and it should be arriving sometime during March. Can't wait!
I really like the idea but I found the original X100 a bit frustrating when I tried one in a shop. The difference between the optical and electronic viewfinder FoV was really annoying, the menus were terrible. And for what it is it's too big. It's almost as big as an M9 and that has a full-frame sensor and a lens mount!
I hope the X100S won't disappoint. I loved the hybrid VF on the X-Pro1, which I used to own. Haven't seen an X100 or M9 in person before, but I have to agree that the M9 is an absolute marvel of engineering. Very nice piece of equipment, but it does cost MUCH MORE than the Fuji.
It does cost much more but I feel the X100 (and s) could be smaller and more pocketable. Look at the (again much more expensive) RX1. It has a much larger sensor (which is where the price is), a comparable lens and is much smaller.
I've got it preordered. Going to use it for my street photography cam. I usually use a DSLR but now I think my D800 is way too big to be "in the shadows" and an observer of a scene. It also be my everyday cam as well. I wish Sony made the RX1 with a viewfinder. That would have been it for my Nikon gear.
You can buy a OVF or EVF attachment for the RX1 but they are very expensive.