H6X vs XF debate will go on ... but as original poster of this thread, I wanted to state that I’ve bought a pre-owned XF after some deliberation.
It was a surprisingly hard choice to make but the factors I considered are:
1) Phase One currently has a much better lens portfolio and I am particularly interested in the 150/2.8 LS lens, mainly for portraiture, but landscape as well. I got some first hand owner commentary about it and there is some very very high praise for it.
2) XF has built in Profoto interface and I am interested in Profoto B2 kit (one less thing to buy and carry).
3) XF has focus stacking ability. I am intrigued by this and want to give it a shot.
4) XF has timelapse capability and I want to try it as well.
5) In this day and age, cameras can be transformed via firmware updates. Fuji has done it and even Phase One’s update for IQ3-100 backs brought us electronic shutter, one of its best features. So, upgradeability is something that has influenced my decision. XF body is a new platform and I think is much more receptive to transformations via firmware updates. I can not overlook that.
6) I did not want to spend $8K on ANY camera body, so I’ve bought a pre-owned XF for much less. So, with the money I did not spend, I’m in a better position to get a 150/2.8.
7) I would not need to carry a different set of batteries, chargers etc.
All of the above is obviously my personal reasoning and thought process and applies to me.
Someone else might come to the opposite conclusion based on their own rationale.
My gratitude to all who shared their thoughts, opinions and experiences.
Cheers!