A roundup of the best and must-have accessories for the Fuji X100V.
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1. Batteries For The Fuji X100V
If you’re just getting into the Fujifilm system, especially the X100V, you will definitely need an extra battery.
I’ve found that I can get by in most situations with just two batteries and often I will only need one battery for an evening of shooting.
There have been a few changes to the Fujifilm batteries over the years and there is a new NP-W126s battery that ships with the X100V. If you decided to buy an official spare or a third-party battery, you’ll want to make sure it has the (s) at the end of the model number.
Here is a list of batteries including my favorite third-party battery, the Wasabi.
| Fujifilm NP-W126S
The NP-W126s is the latest battery from Fujifilm and offers the most efficient discharge profile. You will get the best performance with this battery compared to older batteries or third-party batteries. |
| Wasabi 2-Pack 1450mAh
Wasabi makes the best third-party battery for the Fujifilm X100V in my opinion. You can buy this battery by itself as an individual or as a two-pack that comes with a charger. |
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2. Memory Cards
The X100V like the cameras before it is using UHS-I U3 memory cards.
You can now shoot 4k video now at 200Mbps, so you might want to upgrade your card if you have some older U1 cards. You will need U3 class cards to shoot 4k on the X100V.
You don’t need to go crazy buying expensive memory cards for the X100V, I’ve put together a nice list of recommended cards that explain SD cards in a little more detail.
Best Memory Cards For The Fuji X100V
3. Screen Protectors
In order to protect the camera’s rear display, it’s generally a good idea to have a nice screen protector. While there are many great brands out there, the best screen protectors for the Fuji X100V are made by Expert Shield.
Expert Shield is my personal favorite brand that makes screen protectors. The reason is, they make three different options, Glass, Anti-glare, or Crystal Clear. Each one does something a little different and you can pick and choose based on your situation. If you’re shooting a lot of your screen outside, you may like the Anti-Glare screen protector, although it does reduce the clarity of the image some. On my X100 cameras I usually just go for crystal clear since the cameras usually have pretty robust screens already. I’ve linked you to the glass, but you can choose crystal clear or anti-glare.
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4. Soft Release Buttons
I’ve tried many different soft shutter buttons for the Fujifilm X100 series of cameras and ultimately it comes down to two options.
Cheap or expensive. You can get by with either if you know what to look for, mainly, you want a soft shutter that has a rubber washer on the bottom. This helps keep the shutter from vibrating loose and falling off.
Lensmate Soft Shutter
I’ve owned several of the Lensmate soft shutters over the years for my different Fujifilm cameras, I’ve only ever lost one. These soft shutters have a little rubber seal that keeps them from vibrating. Just every few days before you take the camera out give it a good twist to make sure it’s snug. |
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QiangNi Soft Shutter
With this Soft Shutter, you get a 2-pack and they are still cheaper than the Lensmate soft shutters. The design is simple and clean. These are likely now mass-produced out of China and you can find them under several different company names. |
Foto&Tech Soft Shutter
Foto&Tech has started including the rubber washer on their soft shutters. What’s nice is these come in a two-pack so you always have a backup if one does fall off, and they are cheap enough to try out to see if you even like the feel of the shutter. It is a different feel and some people don’t like it. They also make these in a few different shapes, concave or convex. |
VKO Wood Soft Shutter
VKO has a few nice designs for its soft shutters made with wood. You can mix and match these with your other accessories to really stylize your camera. They have two styles available as concave or convex in several different colors. These also include the rubber washer so you don’t have to worry about it vibrating off your camera. |
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5. Thumb Grips
There are a lot of thumb grips out there, but most are not designed specifically for the X100V. Sometimes they work fine, sometimes they don’t. But did you know you can buy thumb grips designed specifically for this camera?
Here is what I use.
Lensmate Thumb GripI like the Lensmate Thumb Grip because it extends all the way to the wheel so you don’t have to reach with your thumb to use it as a rest. Then, it has a hinge built into it so that you can fold it back if you need easy access to the rear thumbwheel on the back. Not only that, there is rubber on the bottom of the soft shoe mount to help it stick in place, and a rubber pad where the thumb grip connects to the back of the camera for extra protection and support, so less pressure is put on the hot shoe mount. This design is a little expensive, but it’s the only one with a hinge that lets you use that rear wheel easily. If you have small and nimble fingers or don’t use the rear wheel, you might be able to get away with some other brands.
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5. Grip & Leather Cases For The Fujifilm X100V
There are quite a few cases out there for the Fuji X100V, some leather and some synthetic. Then there is genuine leather which can be really good or really bad depending on the brand, since “genuine leather” can almost mean anything.
I won’t get into the crazy expensive cases in this list, but you can check out Artedimano or Luigiscases if you want something more premium with very high-quality leather.
| Official Fujifilm Leather Case
– Black Leather Case – Amazon |
| Kaza Deluxe
Kaza Deluxe is usually my go-to for the leather case. They make great cases at really good prices and offer a few styles. These are definitely the coolest-looking cases for the price and you can get them bundled with a strap and leather case which ends up being a pretty good deal. I still use the Kaza strap on my X100V. I’ve also posted a full review of this case with more sample images. Note, they sent me this case for free for review. But I have purchased their cases in the past. They are nice and generally make a great strap/case combo. |
| Gariz
Gariz leather half-cases are also great. This is what I used on my X100T for the years I had that camera. These come with an aluminum base plate on the case which is nice if you like mounting to a tripod. The Gariz half-cases feel a little slimmer than the Kaza cases but still, add some nice grip and camera protection. It feels a little like the case uses a slightly cheaper genuine leather but I’ve never had any durability problems with Gariz cases over the years. |
Fujifilm has actually released a pretty nice black leather case for the X100V. With this case, you can still access the bottom door to remove your battery and you still get access to the autofocus modes.
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6. Lens Accessories – Hoods & UV Filters
This is a massive section but there is so much to go over.
How To Weather Seal Your X100V
To weather seal your camera, you need to get a filter with the hood adapter.
It doesn’t need to be an official Fujifilm hood adapter, and there are a lot of options out there.
But note that this won’t make your camera completely weatherproof, there is still side door compartments and battery door that don’t have any rubber sealing and you do need to be a little careful in harsh weather. A filter adapter will at least protect your camera from any moisture seeping into the front element of the lens.
Filter And Hood Adapters
If you want to attach a UV filter to your lens, you will need an adapter. Technically you can fit a UV filter to the naked lens, but don’t do this, it will interfere with the camera’s ability to autofocus.
There are a lot of options for various types of hoods suited for different photographers. I’ve gone through them all, and don’t really have a favorite style, however, I do prefer the hoods that don’t block the flash. All of these hoods come with a UV filter adapter.
| Fujifilm AR-x100 Adapter Ring 49mm+Lens Hood
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| Fujifilm AR-X100 Adapter Ring 49mm
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| JJC LH-JX100 Lens Hood/Adapter Ring
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| JJC LH-JX100 II Lens Hood/Adapter Ring
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| Haoge Square Metal Lens Hood Shade + Adapter
There are now two versions of the square hood. The LH-X200s, which is the standard version, and there is an LH-ES3 that has a cutout in the corner so as to not block the OVF view. Also, you can use UV or Soft Mist filters with these. Note: I would be a little worried about this style of filter blocking some of the flash if you use the flash. I do, so I go with the other style that tapers in. LH-X200S Black – Amazon LH-ES3 Silver – Amazon |
| Haoge Square Metal Lens Hood + Adapter
This squire hood is nice because it won’t cause any shadow if you’re using the camera flash. LH-X54B Black – Amazon |
| SquareHoods
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The official AR-X100 adapters with a lens hood by Fujifilm work for all the X100 cameras and are reasonably priced. Once upon a time, they were over $100 dollars.
If you don’t want to mess around with a lens hood, then all you need is this filter adapter for a UV filter and weather sealing. This is how most people use their Fujifilm X100 cameras including myself. I rarely use the hood since I don’t mind a little flare. Also, the new lens produces a much prettier flare.
A great lens hood, you can also remove the hood and use just the filter adapter. Like all these adapters, it takes a 49mm filter. I have this hood for my X100F but I actually prefer the one below, version II since it doesn’t block the flash which I do use sometimes.
This lens hood doesn’t look as cool as the JX100, but it’s much more practical since it allows you to use the hood while also using the flash. Check out my 
This is a pretty cool square metal lens hood. It’s a different style and a different look.
If you want to use a lens cap on any of these, you can just use a Fujifilm 49mm plastic lens cap – Amazon
How To Use Your X100V Original Lens Cap With A UV Filter Adapter
The big problem with using UV filter adapters is you can’t use your original lens cap which is well-designed.
I’ve tried several of the different brands above, and I’ve tried UV filter adapters that say you can use your original lens cap, but none of them have worked for me.
I ordered a Nisi filter that I was using for a while, and it does fit the original Fujifilm lens cover. I actually really like this lens filter because it’s an all-in-one piece and it’s just simple and sleek. It also goes well with the new X100V design.
The problem with this adapter is the filter is built-in, so you can’t swap out the UV filter for a black mist filter.
Nisi X100V Lens Filter
Nisi has custom-made a UV filter built into a lens hood that allows you to use the original lens cap. At least this is what I’m told. This is my favorite UV filter/lens hood that I use when I’m not using a black mist filter. I believe they now offer this with a black pro mist style diffusion filter incorporated into it. |
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UV Filters
For the above filter adapters, you will still need a UV filter to ensure the camera is weather-sealed, any 49mm UV filter will work with these.
I usually like B+W filters personally. Hoya and Tiffen also make some nice filters, but keep an eye on the light transmittance properties. You want as high of a number as possible and while Tiffen does make some high-end stuff, they also make really cheap stuff, so be careful and don’t use a really cheap filter on your X100V.
| B+W 49mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating
B+W makes the best UV filters in my opinion. The reason is, they give you some nice options that make sense. You can go Nano, Multi-Coated, Slim, or non-Slim. A Nano Slim would probably be the best option but they are a little more expensive and may be overkill for a lot of people. The nice advantage of the nanocoatings is they stay clean a little bit better. Made by the Germans. |
| Hoya 49mm HMC UV Multi-Coated Slim Frame Glass Filter
Over in Japan, Hoya is still producing some really nice filters. |
Black Mist Filters For The X100V
Black mist or soft filters are getting very popular with street photographers. If you’re interested in the softer more ‘cinematic look’ these filters are definitely fun.
There are basically two different types here, diffusion filters that use white particles and black particles. The black particles create an almost Cinestill film-type halation over highlights and keep the glow more contained. The white particles will create more of a diffusion to the whole image.
Check out these reviews and sample images to see the different looks they generate.
Black Mist Filter Review
Diffusion Filter Reviews
Moment CineBloom Filter Review
Lens Converters
A few years ago Fujifilm updated the lens converters which now electronically communicate with the camera. This allows the camera to know when the converter is attached so that it can automatically apply the profile corrections for it. With the older adapters, you had to manually tell the camera you had the converter attached and if you forgot to switch it on, or to turn it off when not using it it would apply the wrong profile correction to your lens.
If you have the old versions and they are working fine, not much has changed optically.
| Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x II Conversion 50mm Equivalent
See The Fuji TCL-X100 Review – to help you decide if this converter is even worth it. Compatibility X100F / X100T / X100S / X100 / X100V |
| Fujifilm WCL-X100 II Wide Conversion Lens 0.8x 28mm Equivalent
Silver – Amazon Compatibility X100F / X100T / X100S / X100 / X100V |
These are very nice lens converters. It will give you a field of view of 50mm on your X100V. It’s a little heavy and bulky and ultimately will reduce image quality ever so slightly. So sharpness and micro-contrast will fall off a little bit and but you may not even notice. You do need to be careful with this adapter when screwing it on or off of your lens, and make sure you baby it a little when attached. I had one once destroy the filter threads on my X100T, and it jammed on the camera so I had to send my camera in.
The wide-angle conversion lens gives you a crop down to 28mm. If you’re familiar with the 18mm pancake lens for Fujifilm’s X-Mount cameras, this gives you almost the same field of view as that lens. When using this adapter you will get a slight reduction in overall image quality compared to the built-in lens of the X100V. These adapters are very nice for expanding the capabilities of your X100V.
7. Camera Straps
There are so many different brands of wrist straps that are great, but I’ll list you a few you’ve probably never heard of that are nice for the price.
Fuji X100F With Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap
Gordy’s Camera Straps
Gordy’s makes some great full straps as well as leather wrist straps. The Gordy’s strap has more of a handcrafted sturdier feel. It’s a very high-quality strap and will not break on you like with some cheaper factory-made straps. |
Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap
The Hard Graft Slide wrist strap is a very high quality, very well-made strap. This is probably the best wrist strap you can buy. And it’s simply beautiful. I wrote up a small review on this strap you can read about – Hard Graft Slide Camera Strap Review The only problem with this strap is it can get tight around your wrist since there is no resistance to the slide. This is what I use on my X100 cameras. |
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Full Strap
I’ve found some really nice leather straps that would go very well with the Fuji X100V.
Some of them are a bit expensive but they are genuine leather and should last you a lifetime if you take care of them.
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Rope Camera Straps
I don’t actually use any of the Rope or Cord camera straps since I like straps that can be adjusted. But I see so many people using them. B&H has a lot, and Amazon has a lot. Just do a search if that’s the kind of strap you like.
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Cases & Bags
There are a lot of great options for little camera cases and bags for the Fujifilm X100V, here is what I have.
You can actually perfectly fit an X100V in the Mirrorless Mover 5 perfectly and snuggly, but if you want to carry around the X100V with some extra accessories the Mirrorless Mover 10 is what you will need.
| Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 5
The Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 5 is the perfect little snug case for the X100V. The camera fits perfectly in this case. It’s actually a little tight but it works. You’ll probably not want to use a massive lens hood to make sure it fits. You even have a front zipper pocket for an extra memory card or battery. |
| Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 10
The Mirrorless Mover 10 is a great case if you want to carry the X100V with a few accessories, like some cleaning supplies, batteries, or memory cards. I use these cases so much just for everything. I don’t often like carrying camera bags so I use this kind of case to carry smaller lenses in regular backpacks. They are just nice to have and mine have been lasting me for years. |
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Flashes For The X100V
Shooting flash on the X100V is a ton of fun. You can get a lot of cool effects with just the on-camera flash, but it does lack a bit of stopping power. I like using flashes with a slow shutter for a cool ghosty effect.
Here are a few Fujifilm flashes that you can mount to the top of the X100V. The Fujifilm EF-X20 and the EF-20.
The main difference between these two flashes is the Fujifilm EF-X20 is smaller, takes AAA batteries, and does not tilt or swivel. It also has a manual control dial on the top. The EF-20 takes AA batteries and can tilt but has a slightly cheaper build quality.
The EF-X20 eats through batteries pretty quickly and the recycle time is about 5 seconds. The EF-20 is slightly better with the AA batteries and you’ll be able to use it as a bounce flash which is pretty nice.
Fujifilm EF-X20 – TTL
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Fujifilm EF-20 – TTL
The EF-20 is a fairly large flash, but it allows you to tilt the head to fill a room by bouncing the light off the ceiling. It also has a fairly slow recycle time but takes AA batteries. You can choose the type of AA batteries that are more suitable for speed lights. |
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Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning accessories are must-have items for any photographer. Micro cloths and rocket air blasters are two items you’ll use all the time.
(6 Pack) MagicFiber® Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
Microfiber cleaning cloths are an essential accessory that just must be in your bag. Sometimes you get oil or grit on your lens, and there is no way to clean it off unless you have a new and clean cloth. And yes, you can just use your shirt, and I do this a lot, but still, you get in situations where the shirt doesn’t cut it, or if you live in a hot and humid climate, your shirt will just create a mess. |
Rocket Air Small
Air blasters are another must-have accessory. They are not as important with fixed lens cameras, but I still use these a lot with my X100V when I’m changing UV filters and some dust or something gets on the lens. I often go back and forth between UV filters and Soft filters so this is the quickest and easiest way to clean the filters and lenses from dust. |
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Must-Have Accessories For The Fuji X100V | Conclusions
The Fujifilm X100 series of cameras is one of the best and most interesting customizable cameras on the market. You can really configure this camera to enhance the shooting comfort or build it out with very personalized accessories to make it your own.
These are cameras I always buy and test and configure so I’ll definitely be keeping this list updated. If you find something you love and can recommend, let me know in the comments.
