I had a Lowepro Fastpack 250 for my Nikon D90 with multiple lenses, etc. Even after I downgraded to X-T1 with one lens, still use the same bag, but was a pain using it as a carry-on during flights.

Now with my X70, I use a Lowepro Viewpoint CS60, dump into my 5.11 Rush 12 for flights. When jalan-jalan, I carry it with my Peak Design Field Pouch. Never been happier with my setup, cut down my gear and still able to take great photos.

Yeah, not for X-T1 and lenses.

Peak Design has the Everyday Messenger, and they are Kickstarting their Everyday Backpack, which are quite pricey but they seem to have great quality bags to cater photography gear.

That's a nice looking bag. Where did you buy that? Price? Might get that as well.

I love these "clam styled opening" for the main compartment. My Rush 12 saved me some time one in Bucharest at the security check point, got stopped for carrying too many electronics (2 GDrive HDD, X70, Macbook, etc) and I just open the main compartment and everything was clearly displayed for the security officer.

To answer your question regarding X70 vs X100T.

The X70 is a small camera and it's quite handy for travels. You can fit it in your pocket and doesn't even take space in your bag. X100T is bigger. Still doesn't take much bag space but you'll have to hang it around your neck.

You'll have a large articulating touchscreen which is perfect for selfies, but what interest me more is the ability to select AF points on the go. Personally, I feel it's quite handy that you don't have to press any button or rotate any dial to select focus points. Advantage against the X100T? Yes, for touchscreen. Negligible for the articulating screen.

Plus, it comes with Classic Chrome, which I love to death when I had the XT-1.

You'll have a wide fixed lens which is perfect for landscape, a tad too wide for street, I guess the X100T would be a better choice for street. For both cameras, it's quite restrictive in terms what you can shoot, but in a good way, it helps train your composition skills. Also, with the fixed lens, you'll most likely avoid having Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS), and spend less. There are lens converter but I've never find any need to purchase one.

Regarding the lack of viewfinder, I was worried that this could be a turn down, but it turned out fine transitioning from the XT-1. It didn't bother me to see everything through the screen, by the way it drains your battery. You would need extra batteries or a powerbank to charge on the fly. I have 2 additional Wasabi batteries and a separate charger. I've gone on commercial sets, taking "behind the scenes" photos and videos with the X70 and I ended up using all three batteries. A disadvantage, but still you can workaround it.

Is the X70/X100T, a good beginner camera? I don't see why not. you'll still be able to do everything manually for you shutter speed and aperature. You'll have the ability to do manual focus (FYI on the X70, the focus ring is quite small and could be troublesome sometime, but I rely on the camera's AF). ISO, you'll have to go through the "Q" menu.

Lastly, the X70 is way cheaper than the X100T.

This post has been edited by xXDeaDXR3dDXx: Oct 2 2016, 05:09 PM

Articulating screen for hip shots, yes. I just don't like the idea of using the screen for selfie.

1. Bokeh - Till now, I have not taken any shots that matters in terms of bokeh. Honest opinion between both, it's negligible since it's, 0.8 difference, but I could be wrong. Comparing this to my 23MM F1.4, then I would say big different. Keep in mind that the camera has a cropped sensor (F2.0 = F3, F2.8 = F4.2). If you're talking about the "bokeh-ness" while doing product/food shots, I think it's good enough at F4. I based this on a conversation I had with one director of photography, he usually use F4 (Full Frame) for portraits, which give him a nice sharpness of the subject's eye, keeping the front of the nose and ears in focus. Anything lower, you could lose some facial features. This is subjective though, some like it softer, but he added that you could make it softer in post.

2. Not sure about the dedicated auto dial, or lever. You'll have to research about that. The X70 also has wireless connection, not just to transfer photos from camera to phone, etc., you can control the camera. Change shutter speed, aperature, focus point, ISO, etc.

3. Roughly about 270 shot. Get a couple of spare batteries. Bare in mind as well, the X70 doesn't come with a proper battery charger. You would have to plug the micro USB in to a wall adapter. I highly recommend getting those Wasabi battery packs (2 batteries + a charger).