This is a roundup of the best accessories for the Fuji X100V. I’ve tried most of these accessories on my X100V, as I’ve been shooting on this system since the X100T and have tried so many different accessories now.
These are the accessories that I like.
Fujifilm X100V – Amazon
The latest camera has changed a few things, so check out the Best Accessories Fujifilm X100VI to see what’s different.
1. Batteries
A spare battery is essential if you’re new to the Fujifilm system, particularly the X100V. I’ve found that managing most situations with just two batteries is feasible; sometimes, even one battery suffices for a single night of shooting. However, I frequently rely on two batteries.
Fujifilm batteries have been updated over the years, and the X100V now comes with the new NP-W126s battery. Whether you opt for an official battery or a third-party one, ensure it has the “(s)” at the end of the model number.
Below, I’ve compiled a list of the best batteries for the Fujifilm X100V, including third-party options.
Important: When using Third-Party Batteries for the X100V, you need to cycle them at least 5 times before they start performing closer to the original official batteries.
Fujifilm NP-W126S  Available At: AmazonThe NP-W126s is Fujifilm’s latest battery and offers the most efficient discharge profile. Compared to older batteries or third-party batteries, this battery offers the best performance. |
Wasabi NP-W126S 2-Pack 1450mAh  Available At: AmazonIn my opinion, Wasabi makes some of the best third-party batteries for the Fujifilm X100V. You can buy this battery by itself as an individual or as a two-pack that comes with a charger. You can also check out all their different battery configurations for the NP-W126S batteries on their website – Wasabipower.com |
2. Memory Cards
Like its predecessors, the X100V utilizes UHS-I U3 memory cards. With the capability to shoot 4K video at 200Mbps, upgrading your card is advisable if you’re still using older U1 cards. For 4K shooting on the X100V, U3 class cards are essential.
While top-of-the-line V90 UHS-II cards aren’t necessary for the X100V, consider your shooting style. If you frequently use film simulators or adjust settings like Clarity and Grain, your processor speed may become the limiting factor when writing images to memory cards.
I’ve curated a helpful list of recommended SD cards that delve into more details about their specifications. See the Best Memory Cards For The Fuji X100V
3. Screen Protectors
 Expert Shield is my favorite brand for screen protectors. The reason is that 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 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. While I list Expert Shield, if you just want a 9H glass screen, check out some other brands as well; you may find some cheaper options that are just as good in quality.
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A good screen protector is usually a smart idea to keep the camera’s back screen safe. Many excellent brands are available, but Expert Shield offers one of the best screen protectors for the Fuji X100V.
4. Soft Release Buttons
I’ve tested various options for soft shutter buttons for the Fujifilm X100 series of cameras. Ultimately, there are two choices: low-cost or high-end.
Regardless of your preference, there’s a key feature to consider: look for a soft shutter button with a rubber ring at the bottom. This design helps prevent the shutter from loosening and accidentally falling off during use.
Also, consider the size of the soft shutters. Some are 12mm wide, and some are 10mm wide. In my opinion, the smaller Soft shutters usually look a little nicer on the X100 cameras.
Lensmate Soft Shutter  Available At: AmazonI’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. |
Other brands have finally caught on to the superior design of the Lensmate soft shutter releases and have started to include the rubber washer that keeps it from vibrating loose. Here are a few that I’ve tried.
QiangNi Soft Shutter  Available At: AmazonWith 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  Available At: AmazonFoto&Tech has started including the rubber washer on their soft shutters. What’s nice is that 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 shutter’s feel. These have a different feel, and some people don’t like them, but they also make them in a few different shapes, concave or convex. I prefer these in the concave version, as seen in the photo here. |
VKO Wood Soft Shutter  |
5. Thumb Grips
While numerous thumb grips are available, most are not tailored specifically for the Fujifilm X100V, and their performance can be hit or miss. However, did you know that you can purchase thumb grips designed exclusively for this camera model?
Here is what I use.
Lensmate Thumb Grip  I like the Lensmate Thumb Grip because it extends to the wheel, so you don’t have to reach it with your thumb to use it for 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. Also, 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 allows you to easily use that rear wheel.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
There are quite a few cases for the Fujifilm X100V, some of which are leather and some synthetic. Then there are genuine leather cases, which can be really good or bad depending on the brand since “genuine leather” can mean almost 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.
Here is a short list of some of the best cases for the Fuji X100v.
Official Fujifilm Leather Case  Fujifilm has released a pretty nice black leather case for the X100V. In this case, you can still access the bottom door to remove your battery, and the autofocus modes. – Black Leather Case – Amazon / B&H |
Kaza Deluxe  Available At: Kaza Website 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 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 that they sent me this case for free to review, but I have purchased their cases in the past. They are nice and generally make a great strap/case combo. |
Gariz Half Case X100V  Available At: Amazon 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 them to a tripod. The Gariz half-cases feel a little slimmer than the Kaza cases, but they 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. |
6. Lens Accessories – Hoods & UV Filters
This is a massive section, but there is so much to cover since you will need a UV filter to weather-seal your camera properly.
How To Weather Seal Your X100V
To improve your camera’s weather resistance, get a UV filter and a hood adapter. You don’t need the Fujifilm brand adapter; there are many third-party options.
But remember, this won’t make your camera completely waterproof. The side slots and battery cover don’t have rubber gaskets, so you’ll have to be careful in extreme weather. However, a filter adapter will protect your camera from water and dust entering the lens’s front part.
Filter And Hood Adapters
You’ll require an adapter to put a UV filter on your lens. Although you could technically attach a UV filter directly to the bare lens, I wouldn’t recommend it because it can mess with your camera’s autofocus.
Numerous hood options are available to cater to different photographers. I’ve explored them all, and I don’t particularly favor one style. However, I lean towards hoods that don’t obstruct the flash. Luckily, all these hoods come with a UV filter adapter.
Fujifilm AR-x100 Adapter Ring 49mm+Lens Hood  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. |
Fujifilm AR-X100 Adapter Ring 49mm  If you don’t want to mess around with a lens hood, all you need is this filter adapter for a UV filter and weather sealing. Most people, including myself, use their Fujifilm X100 cameras this way. I rarely use the hood since I don’t mind a little flare. Also, the new lens produces a much prettier flare. |
JJC LH-JX100 Lens Hood/Adapter Ring  This is 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 prefer the one below, version II since it doesn’t block the flash, which I do use sometimes. Silver – Amazon |
JJC LH-JX100 II Lens Hood/Adapter Ring  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 LH-JX100 II review. By the way, the Fujifilm lens hood will not fit over this, as shown in their pictures. I mean it technically fits, but it’s too loose to stay on. Silver – Amazon |
Haoge Square Metal Lens Hood Shade + Adapter  This is a pretty cool square metal lens hood. It’s a different style and a different look.There are now two versions of the square hood: the LH-X200s, which is the standard version, and the LH-ES3, which has a cutout in the corner to not block the OVF view. You can also 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  There are two types of Hoage Square hoods: the flared-out (above) and the tapered-in. Both come with the adapter ring so that you can also use UV or Black Mist filters. This squire hood is nice because it won’t cause any shadow if you’re using the camera flash. LH-X54B Black – Amazon |
SquareHoods  Square hoods also make nice square hoods for the X100V that take UV filters. They are a little expensive, but the quality is nice. Just keep an eye on that shipping price. Available At: SquareHood.de |
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 main challenge with UV filter adapters lies in their compatibility with the original lens cap. Despite trying various brands, including those claiming to work with the original cap, most just don’t work well.
However, I’m now using the Nisi filter that perfectly matches my original Fujifilm lens cap. It’s a single-piece design, which is both neat and straightforward. Moreover, it complements the sleek appearance of the new X100V.
Keep in mind that this adapter has a limitation: the UV filter is permanently attached, preventing you from swapping it out for a black mist filter. But Nisi does now offer an X100V UV filter with a built-in soft mist effect, which looks to work a little more like a glimmer glass filter instead of a Black Pro-Mist.
Nisi X100V Lens Filter Available At: Amazon Nisi has custom-made a UV filter built into a lens hood that allows you to use the original lens cap—at least, that’s what I’m told. This is my favorite UV filter/lens hood, which 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. |
UV Filters
To make your camera more weather-resistant with the filter adapters I suggested before, you’ll also need a 49mm UV filter, and any of them will work.
I have preferred B+W filters. Hoya and Tiffen also have good choices, but watch out for their light transmission qualities. Go for the highest number you can. Tiffen makes high-quality filters, but they also have some low-cost options, so be careful and don’t use a very low-priced filter on your X100V.
B+W 49mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating B+W makes the best UV filters, in my opinion. They give you some nice, sensible options: 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 many 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 or Diffusion Filters For The X100V
Black mist or soft filters are becoming very trendy with street photographers. If you like the softer, more ‘film-like look,’ these filters are nice.
There are two different kinds here: diffusion filters using white and black particles. The black particles produce a Cinestill film-like effect over highlights and limit the glow. The white particles will make more diffusion to the entire image.
Look at these reviews and sample photos to see the different effects they create.
Black Mist and Diffusion Filter Review
Tiffen Black Pro Mist Filter Review
Tiffen Glimmer Glass Filter Review
Moment CineBloom Filter Review
Lens Converters
In recent years, Fujifilm enhanced its lens converters to enable electronic communication with the camera. This advancement allows the camera to automatically recognize when the converter is attached and apply the appropriate profile corrections. In the past, with older adapters, you had to manually tell the camera you were using the adapter every time. Failing to turn the converter on or off as needed could result in incorrect profile corrections for your lens; it was very annoying.
If you’re still using the older versions and they’re working for you, there haven’t been significant optical changes, and upgrading won’t be necessary.
Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x II Conversion 50mm Equivalent  Available At: B&HThese 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, 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. 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  The wide-angle conversion lens allows you to 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 here are some of the best straps for the Fujifilm X100V.
Fuji X100F With Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap
Best Wrist Straps
Gordy’s Camera Straps Available At: Gordyscamerastraps 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 StrapAvailable At: HardGraft The Hard Graft Slide wrist strap is very high quality and well-made. It is probably the best wrist strap you can buy, and it’s simply beautiful. I wrote a small review on this strap, which you can read about here: 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. |
Best Full Strap
I’ve found some 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 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 search if that’s the kind of strap you like.
More Great Accessories
Cases & Bags
When it comes to small camera cases and bags for the Fujifilm X100V, there are plenty of excellent options. Let me share my recommendations:
- Mirrorless Mover 5: This case provides a snug fit for the X100V.
- Mirrorless Mover 10: If you need to carry additional accessories, this one is ideal.
Below, I’ve compiled some of the best cases and bags I’ve come across for the Fuji X100V.
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 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 nice to have, and mine have lasted for years. |
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, ghostly effect.
Fujifilm has discontinued many of its compact flashes. You can find them new, but it’s better now to go with third-party brands. I’m using the Godox Lux Junior and like it a lot. It’s not TTL, so it’s a little more difficult to use, but it’s still a great flash.
Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning accessories are must-haves for any photographer. Microcloths and rocket air blasters are two items you’ll use constantly.
(6 Pack) MagicFiber® Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloths  Available At: Amazon Microfiber cleaning cloths are an essential accessory that must be in your bag. Sometimes, oil or grit gets on your lens, and you cannot clean it off unless you have a new, clean cloth. And yes, you can 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 Blaster Available At: Amazon 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. |
Best Accessories For The Fujifilm X100V | Conclusions
The Fujifilm X100 series is one of the best and most appealing customizable cameras on the market. You can tweak all your accessories to really customize your shooting experience or personalize the look of the camera.
These are cameras I will always own, and I’ll continue to update and share my favorite accessories and recommendations.
