I know what you mean about the viewfinder. The X100/X-Pro 1 hybrid finder doesn't offer quite the immediacy of using a Leica (perhaps because of the sense of direct control over focus?), but it's the next-best thing, in my opinion. I really like the X100 and I rather like that you can compose via the the rear screen if you want or, at least, set the AF point and everything else simply before pulling the camera to your eye.

I'd appreciate that, Mark. Cheers.

Like you say Richard, it is hard not to like Sony's Sweep Panorama. In fact, it is the main reason why I still have my NEX-5N, as I've found none of the available lenses with OIS/VR/VR/SR (aka anti-shake) as good as those without (mainly the Zeiss 1.8/24 & Sigma 19/2.8).

Royi - I agree.  I shot with Olympus film cameras for many years but could not make my self stay with them when I switched to digital.

I miss Yokohama... :)