9 Must-Have Fujifilm X100VI Accessories

With the Fujifilm X100VI finally filling orders, it’s time to start looking at some accessories. I own three different X100 series cameras, and during that time, I’ve learned a lot about them and what accessories work best. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what I think are some of the best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI.

Before starting, here are the best memory cards for the Fujifilm X100VI. Check out those recommendations so you don’t waste your money.

1. Screen Protectors

I would always recommend starting with a screen protector. I’ve had screen damage in the past from not using screen protectors, and it sucked. There are a lot of choices out there, but they are mostly the same: either 9H glass screen protectors or sometimes you can find some anti-glare models; ExpertShield still makes those.

Screen Protector For Fujifilm X100VI

There are many brands out there with random names, but one I’ve been buying recently is ULBTER. They offer glass screen protectors, which add great defense against dirt, scratches, and fingerprint smudges. Made from tempered glass with a 0.3mm thickness, they provide a crystal-clear viewing experience with ultra-low reflection, preserving sensitivity. Other brands offering glass are great as well, but I do recommend the glass screen protectors for this camera unless you want something special, like an anti-glare protector. But those are hard to find these days.

2. Batteries

After screen protectors, you will almost certainly need extra batteries.

While Official NP-W126s Batteries are the way to go, there is a little bit you need to know about using third-party batteries. First, here is the official battery for the Fujifilm X100VI.

Official Fujifilm Battery: FUJIFILM NP-W126S Battery Pack

I’ll post the official batteries in case you need a few extra for important work.

The FUJIFILM NP-W126S Battery Pack is engineered for optimal heat management. The official Fujifilm batteries are the most dependable, so if you’re shooting professionally or just want a near guarantee that your battery will never have problems, stick with them.

However, After a few years and a lot of use, these batteries do wear out, and you should probably replace them every 5 years if you’re shooting a lot. Because of age, some of my older official batteries are performing worse than my good third-party batteries.

Battery Life Tip For The Fujifilm X100VI: If you’re struggling with battery life or you are frustrated with how short the battery life is on the Fujifilm X100VI, turn off all those JPG effects; they seem to really drain the battery. I thought something was wrong with the camera at first, or maybe IBIS was killing the battery, but when I turned off all the JPG effects my battery life returned to what felt normal.

Third-Party Batteries For Fujifilm X100VI

Suprisingly some third-party brands are really good now. So if you love your JPG effects grab some third-party batteries.

The only catch with good third-party batteries is it’s still usually a good idea to break them in a few times. This involves fully cycling from full power to empty around 3 to 5 time. You dont have to be super specific here but its generally a good idea to first full charge your battery when you get it, then do a good job of wearing it mostly down before recharng it full again.

As far as what the best third-party brand batteries are for the Fujifilm X100VI, I’ve been using Wasabi, specifically the one with the USB-C charge port built in. It’s been working absolutely great. I have some of their other batteries as well and they also work very well.

Wasabi Power NP-W126S WITH USB FAST CHARGING

Here is the Wasabi USB-C battery. Compared to the NP-W126S series of batteries, these USB-C versions hold less charge, 1050mAh compared to 1400mAh, so keep that in mind.

Part of the Ginger Series, it’s USB-C rechargeable. Crafted from premium Grade-A cells, it maximizes battery longevity and is backed by a 3-year warranty. Fully compatible with Fujifilm’s original equipment and chargers.

Note: This battery does have a smaller capacity than the official Fujifilm batteries and the standard Wasabi Power NP-W126 Batteries.

Includes One NPW126S Third-Party Battery for Fujifilm cameras and one USB-C Cable For Fast Charging.

Battery Capacity: 1050mAh / 7.2V

Wasabi Power NP-W126S Third-Party Batteries

Wasabi Power NP-W126 batteries and chargers are compatible with Fujifilm’s original batteries and chargers, featuring built-in protection against overcharging and short circuits. If you just want a bunch of extra batteries to throw in your bag as backup, these are great, and I’ve used them for years. Technically, these have a higher capacity than the battery with the built-in USB Charger, but I haven’t really noticed a huge difference.

Includes two Batteries and one dual USB charger.

Battery Capacity: 1400mAh / 7.2V

3. Lens Filters & Hoods

The Fujifilm X100VI can be weather-sealed using a UV filter that protects the lens’s front element. But you can’t just put a UV filter on the Fujifilm X100VI lens; you need to use an adapter, and there are a few great options, including some official options by Fujifilm.

Before you use an adapter – To install the UV filter adapters, there is a little ring on the front of your lens that you must unscrew to expose the filter threads for these adapters.

JJC LH-JX100 II Lens Hood/Adapter Ring

This lens is affordable and practical since it allows you to use the hood without blocking the flash or OVF. Check out my LH-JX100 II review. As shown in their pictures, the Fujifilm lens hood will not fit over this. It technically fits, but it’s too loose to stay on. With the kit included, you also get the adapter ring that allows you to use UV filters. A much less expensive option than the official Fujifilm adapter ring, and it works great.

Most people I know, including myself, just buy these kits for the adapting a UV filter or soft mist filter and leave the hood portion off.

Haoge Square Metal Lens Hood + Adapter

Some have reported that the Haoge Square hood doesn’t perfectly fit the X100VI because there is a small gap left after screwing the hood on. But it still works fine for me. Look for any updates on this filter before ordering to see if they can get more precision with the new camera.

There are two Hoage Square hoods: the flared-out and the tapered-in. Both come with an adapter ring for using UV or Black Mist filters.

This squire hood that tapers in is nice because it won’t cause any shadow if you use the camera flash.

SquareHoods MK III For Fujifilm X100VI

Square hoods, which take UV filters, also make excellent square hoods for the X100V, although they are a bit expensive.

I don’t own this one, but some friends do, and they seem to like it, so I thought I would list it as an option for those who want ultra-high quality.

Just keep an eye on that shipping price. It can be a bit expensive if you’re out here in Asia like I am. You’ll also want to grab the new MK 4.

Nisi Filter For Fujifilm X100VI

I mostly use this Nisi filter and lens protector when I’m not using any soft mist filter simply because it’s an all-in-one solution with no additional parts. the UV filter is built into the mount, so all you have to do is screw it on, and it looks great.

4. Diffusion Filters

Once you have your filter adapter, you can adapt a 49mm diffusion filter.

I have a review comparing the top three best diffusion filters: the Glimmarglass, Black Pro-Mist, and Moment Cinebloom.

If you want to take the edge off and give your film simulators a more cinematic feel, I recommend a Glimmerglass at 1/4 power. It creates the film look without adding a lot of mist. Many people like the Cinebloom or Black Pro-Mist at weaker powers, and for the mist effect, they are great, but to simulate film, I think the Glimmerglass is the way to go.

Here is a sample of the Firecrest Gold Bloom filter on the Fujifilm X100VI. I also like the Tiffen Pro-Mist, Black Pro-Mist, and Glimmarglass filters. If you find those a little expensive, try the K&F Shimmer 1 filter.

5. Soft Shutter Release Buttons

Next, we should look at Soft Shutter buttons. Before buying soft shutter release buttons, you must know a few things.

• First, ensure they have rubber washers so they don’t vibrate off.
• Second, pay attention to the size. They typically come in 10mm or 12mm. Sometimes, the 12mm can look weird on the X100VI.

Here are a few photo samples of the different soft shutter buttons on these little X100 series cameras.

Lensmate Soft Shutter Button

This Lensmate Soft Shutter button is my daily driver for my Fujifilm X100 cameras.

Although a little bit expensive, these little Lensmate soft shutter buttons are great. I own several of these on my different cameras with different colors and designs. The aluminum models have been color-anodized and are 10mm in size. These include the rubber ring so they won’t easily vibrate off your camera.

There are also a few brass versions available.

VKO Soft Shutter Release Button – Wood

If you want a slightly larger button, this wood grain option by VKO looks great and feels great.

It has a 12mm concave surface, which contours nicely with your fingertip, and it includes a rubber ring that helps the button stay firmly connected to the camera.

Made of high-quality wood and brass thread screw. This is probably one of the best feeling buttons I have, and I always use it on at least one of my cameras.

JJC Soft Shutter Release – Black & Red

This JJC 12mm soft shutter button is a little bigger and bulkier than the VKO Soft Shutter Release Button, but if you have big fingers, that could be useful.

It’s made of copper and has a little leather top.

It comes with a Rubber Ring, which makes the installation secure and prevents the camera from vibrating loose. There are also multiple color options, which helps when you’re designing the look of your camera for matching accessories.

6. Grips & Thumb Grips For The X100VI

I love thumb grips and recommend them if you’re not using an external flash.

I always use Lensmate thumb grips. They are slightly more expensive than generic ones but are always perfectly designed to fit the X100 cameras. They make specific thumb grips for each camera, but my X100V thumb grip works fine on my X100Vi.

Lensmate Thumbgrip for Fujifilm X100VI

The Lensmate Thumbgrip is a must-have accessory, in my opinion. I use this brand of thumb grips on several of my Fujifilm cameras, and I’ve been using them since my first Fujifilm X100T.

These are built camera-specific to ensure all the controls are still accessible, and they are designed with support fittings so you don’t torque the hotshoe when pressing hard against it.

There is a silicone tab to keep it firmly in place and a silicone insert to add grip. I highly recommend these.

SmallRig X100VI L-Shaped Handgrip

Another accessory I like is the SmallRig grip. This is my first time using one of these on the Fujifilm X100 series, and I’ve come to like it. I’ve used leather cases traditionally, but this has been my go-to on the X100VI.

It is custom-designed for the camera and gives you everything you need without altering the overall style of the camera body.

The handgrip is fastened using a single 1/4″-20 screw located at the bottom. The grip handle uses a silicone coating, and a silicone material is also integrated into the bottom to prevent scratches on the camera body. This is actually pretty important; I’ve had some bad grips mess up the bottom of my cameras before.

The bottom includes a quick-release plate for Arca, so you can quickly switch to tripod shooting if you have tripods that use this mounting style.

7. Fujifilm X100VI Leather Cases

The Fujifilm X100VI is not compatible with cases made for the X100V because they moved the tripod mount, and the body has slightly different dimensions.

Kaza Deluxe Leather Half Case Fujifilm X100VI

There are a few brands out there that make leather cases for the Fujifilm X100VI, but my favorite is the Kaza cases. I’ve used them on a few of my X100 cameras and my Fujifilm X-Pro2. I usually get the combo, or sometimes they send me these for review, and I also use their included strap a lot.

It is made from premium leather with a fiber inner lining featuring a sleek finish. It is custom-designed for Fujifilm X100VI Series cameras, ensuring a secure fit.

Features a bottom cut-out and a quick-release screw for easy battery changes and includes a tripod screw for easy attachment without removing the case.

8. Camera Straps

There are a lot of great straps out there—leather straps, rope straps, tiny straps, long straps. There are the peak design straps, but I wouldn’t say I like those for the X100-style camera—they are too modern and clash with the aesthetics of the X100VI.

Here are a few of the straps that I like.

Luigi’s Straps by Luigicase

Italian leather company, and probably the best leather straps. I recommend the Deluxe strap. The Italian Approach to Leatherworks.

• Soft Italian Leather, extremely high quality
• Made in Italy

LuigiCases

Tap&Dye

Great leather straps, Full Grain, Vegetable Tanned, and Chromexcel (Some of the best leather on earth). The American Approach to Leatherworks.

• Full Grain or Chromexcel Leather
• Made in USA

TAP&Dye

HardGraft

Made in Italy with the best European materials. Extreme high quality, straps bags, lifestyle products.

• Italian, German, and British Wools
• Made in Italy

HaRDGRAFT

9. Mic Accessories

The Fujifilm X100VI has IBIS and 10-bit video, making it a fantastic vlogger travel video camera. What’s more cool is its 2.5mm Submini TRS Stereo Microphone Input, which allows you to use a mic.

Rode VideoMicro / VideoMicro II

You probably don’t want to get an on-camera mic that is too big for the X100VI since it might block some of the lenses, so here are some tiny options. I have both of these mics and like the way they sound.

WarmStor 3.5mm to 2.5mm Mic Adapter

To use a mic, you’ll need this adapter or a new 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable. Buying a new cable is probably a better option if you’re using a 3.5mm mic since it eliminates one more connection point of failure.

This conversion lets you utilize your 3.5mm plug mic with the 2.5mm Fujifilm X100VI.

If you know precisely what mic you’re going to use, you can also get this Foto&Tech 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable and save yourself from using the Adapter – Amazon