Must Have Fujifilm X-T20 / X-T30 Accessories

A list of all the best Lens Hoods, Screen Protectors, Cases, Straps, Thumb Grips, Soft Shutters and more. For the Fujifilm X-T10 and X-T20.

These are the accessories I use on most of my cameras that also work great for the X-T10 and X-T20.

Fujifilm X-T20 / X-T30 Accessories | Camera Essentials

Fuji X-T20 / X-T30 Screen Protector

The Fujifilm X-T10, X-T20 and X-T30 all use the same size screen protector. Although the X-T10 didn’t have a touch screen protectors made exclusively for the X-T10 may have issues with the new cameras. However, all the latest screen protectors are backward compatible which is what I’m listing here.

I highly recommend a screen protector, I’ve already scratched a few of mine pretty bad and it wasn’t for the protector my rear screen would be scratched. 

There are a few types of screen protectors, Glass, Crystal Clear, and Anti-Glare. Glass screen protectors are the toughest but the corners and edges will eventually start to chip over time. Anti-Glare screen protectors are really nice for outdoor shooting, but they do degrade the image clarity just slightly.

• X-T30 Expert Shield Crystal Clear Screen Protector – Amazon
• X-T30 Expert Shield Anti-Glare Screen Protector – Amazon
• X-T30 Expert Shield Glass Screen Protector – Amazon

Fujifilm X-T10, X-T20 & X-T30 Batteries

There are a lot of options for third-party batteries for the X-T20 and X-T30. There is also a new version of the NP-W126 battery called the NP-W126s that you will see in the X-T20 ad X-T30.

Fujifilm NP-W126S 1260mAh

Available at: Amazon / Adorama / BHphoto

This is the new & more efficient battery which allows more current to be drawn without raising temperatures. These batteries have a completely different discharge profile than the older model. These are the batteries Fujifilm is shipping with their cameras now.

Wasabi (2-Pack) w/charger 1450mAh 

Available at: Amazon

I’ve been using these as a third-party alternative in all my Fujifilm cameras and they’ve been working great. This is probably your best deal.

Fujifilm BC-W126s Battery Charger

Available at: Amazon / BHphoto

The Fujifilm X-T30 and X-T20 do not ship with battery chargers and you will have to charge your camera via USB. To preserve the life of your camera and the charging ports it’s better to charge your batteries with an official external charger.

This is the new and official battery charger from Fujifilm for the NP-W126s. It will charge a battery in 150 minutes. This new charger comes with a right angle wall plug rather than a cable. (ignore the picture here)

Right Angle Wall Plug Adapter

Available at: Amazon

If you still have an older battery charger you can use a right angle wall plug instead of the cable that comes with the BC-W126 battery charger. It makes everything more compact.

Best SD Memory Cards For The Fujifilm X-T30, X-T10, X-T20

The X-T10, X-T20 & X-T30 cameras use UHS-I SD memory cards, nothing special here.

If you want to find the fastest memory cards for your XT10, XT20 or X-T30 then check out the speed tests below.

Best Fujifilm XT10 Memory Card

Best Fujifilm XT20 Memory Card

Best Fujifilm XT30 Memory Card

Body Accessories

Fuji X-T20 & X-T30 Soft Shutter Release

Fujifilm did something cool on the X-T30 & X-T20. They’ve allowed for a soft shutter release.

These are awesome and I use them on my X100T, here is what I use.

Neewer 10mm Diameter Red Metal Convex

Available at: Amazon

These are cheaper and not built as well. Sometimes they fall off because they don’t have a rubber washer like the Lensmate but they still work.

If you’re on the fence about using a soft shutter, try these out before spending the money on a more expensive one.

Lensmate

Available at: Amazon

Lensmate makes a really nice soft shutter release because it includes a little rubber washer that sits between the shutter release and camera. This reduces vibration so they are less likely to fall off.

I bought the Red Lizard but check out more options here

Gariz makes one as well but they put their giant logo on it. Not sure the logic in that. You can also find a bunch made from wood at BHphoto.

Thumb Grips

Lensmate makes the best thumb rest for the X-T20 and X-T30.

I personally buy these for all my cameras and couldn’t live without them. I have larger hands and they dramatically improve the ergonomics of the camera. I highly recommend.

X-T20 & X-T30 Thumb Rest Silver – Amazon

X-T20 & X-T30 Thumb Rest Black – Amazon

Fujifilm X-T30 | Grips And Cases

Leather Cases and Grip Cases

There are a couple of great cases and grips for the X-T20 and X-T30.

Gariz XT20 / XT30 Half Cases

Available At: Amazon

Gariz makes a really nice leather half-case for the X-T20 and X-T30.

This case allows for battery access as well as memory card access. Because of the metal base plate, these also work very well on a tripod. I’ve owned several of these for various cameras and have never been let down. Well . . . except their case for the Nikon Z6. It wasn’t designed right.

Fujifilm X-T10 / X-T20 & X-T30 Metal Hand Grip

Available at: Amazon

If you need some extra grip for the X-T30 (which you probably do) this is a nice addition to the camera. The big complaint with the X-T30 is it’s small and light. This will add more weight, size, and grip to the camera making it feel better in the hands. 

I was using one of these on my X-Pro 2 for a little while. They are built really well. It’s made of metal and is solid. But it does add a bit of weight to the camera compared to some of the wood or synthetic grips by JB Camera Designs.

Camera Straps

Leather Camera Straps

I’ve been on an eternal quest for the perfect leather camera strap.

So far I’ve found that LeicaTime really makes the best leather strap. They can’t be beaten. Those Italians, have a gift with leather. I know his site seems shady and 3rd world but I can assure you his products are not! He is 100% legit and makes the best leather products for cameras you’ll ever see.

LeicaTime Straps – Luigicases.com

Tap & Dye make a decent strap. LeicaTime might be better for the price.

Tap & Dye – TapandDye.com

Hard Graft – Hardgraft.com I’ve been using the Re-Process strap on my XT1. It’s amazing.

Gordy’s – Gordyscamerastraps

Gariz Leather Straps – Amazon

Standard Straps

There are so many options out there so I’ll list a few that I’ve seen or have tried out.

These straps allow you to connect to the tripod mount so the camera hangs upside down. It’s a different style and removing the strap very easy which is nice. A few of the leather companies do this like Gordy’s and Gariz but Black Rapid and C-Loop do this very well.

Black Rapid – Amazon

C-Loop – Amazon There are a few styles of C-Loop, the standard, and the mini. So I’ll link to Custom SLR’s main page. You probably only need the C-Loop Mini for this camera. But I’ve been using the standard size.

Fujfilm X-T20 & X-T3 Lenses And Lens Accessories

Fujifilm Lenses

I keep an updated list of all the available lenses that can be easily purchased for Fujifilm cameras.

See the Fujifilm X-Mount Lens List.

Fujifilm Macro Extension Tube

There are two Macro Extension tubes you can purchase from Fuji. The MCEX-11 and the MCEX-16. I own the MCEX-11 to use my 56mm f1.2 lens as a macro lens. This works great but there are some huge limitations. One is that your max focus will only be a few feet from the camera. When you have the macro extension tube mounted you really can only take photos of up-close macro photography. This works differently from real macro lenses that still have infinity focus.

Fujifilm MCEX-11 Macro Extension Tube – Amazon

Fujifilm MCEX-16 Macro Extension Tube – Amazon

Cleaning Supplies

This is the basic list of camera cleaning supplies, essentially must-have items.

Check out my guide to cleaning your camera sensor for more great accessories and cleaning tips.

6-Pack Magic Fiber Cleaning Cloths

Available at: Amazon

Having enough microfiber cleaning cloths is essential. Eventually, they collect body oil, dirt, grease, and no longer clean lenses efficiently. If you shot a lot near water your clothes will go bad even quicker. That’s why I recommend the 6-pack.

Rocket Air Blaster

Rocket Air Blasters are essential. They’re great for cleaning lenses and UV filters or even the sensor between lens changes.

Rocket Air Small: Amazon

Rocket Air Medium: Amazon

Sensor Brush APS-C

Available at: Amazon

Sometimes when the Rocket Air isn’t cutting it and you need to clean the sensor on your X-T20 or X-T10, the cleaning brush is one of the best ways to go about it. I carry one of these in my camera bag whenever I travel.

Fujifilm X-T20, X-T30 Camera Bags

I’ve been using the Mover 20. It’s been nice if you just have one lens the Mirrorless Mover 10 should work as well if you keep a smaller lens mounted to your camera

Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 10

Available at: Amazon

The Mirrorless Mover 10 is great for carrying an extra lens, or just the camera with a small lens, like the 27mm or the 18mm. These camera bags are nice because they come with a magnetic closing flap but also a durable zipper. Mine have held up for years.

Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20

Available at: Amazon

You can carry the X-T20 in the Mirrorless Mover 20 with a medium-sized lens like the 23mm or the 35mm and have room for an extra medium-sized lens. It also comes with a magnetic closing flap and a durable zipper.

External Flashes

Does the XT20 support an HSS flash? The answer is yes. Fujifilm offers the X500 that is HSS capable but also Godox and Nissin make some nice Speedlites that also support HSS. The Godox TT685F is the best bang for the buck when it comes to Speedlights for the X-T20 and X-T10.

Full-Size Flash

Fujifilm EF-X500 Flash

Available at: Adorama / BHphoto

This is Fujifilm’s best flash. It’s weather-resistant, TTL and HSS capable. It has a range of 24-105mm and a built-in diffuser can expand it to 20mm. (APS-C range is 16-70mm)

Tilts from -10 to 90° with a left rotation of 135° and right of 180°.

Fujifilm EF-42 Flash

Available at: Amazon / Adorama / BHphoto

The EF-42 is Fujifilm’s best medium-powered flash. It’s also TTL and HSS capable. It has a zoom range of 24-105mm and can be extended down to 20mm with the built-in diffuser panel. (APS-C range is 16-70mm) No HSS.

Nissin Di700A

Available at: Adorama / BHphoto

The Nissin flashes are actually very nice when used with Fujifilm cameras. This the biggest unit from Nissin and also the most capable. HSS and TTL capable and has the Nissin Air 2.4 GHz radio system. A zoom range of 24-200 and can be expanded to 16mm with the built-in diffuser panel. Flash duration – 1/800 – 1/30000 sec.

Nissin i60A

Available at: Adorama / BHphoto – HSS with a firmware update.

This is probably your best bang for the buck from Nissin. It’s a fantastic flash, smaller lighter and more powerful than the Fujifilm EF-42. HSS and TTL capable and has the built-in Nissin Air 2.4 GHz radio system. Range: 24-200mm or go down to 16mm with a diffuser panel. Flash duration – 1/800 – 1/20000 sec 

Nissin i40

Available at: Adorama / BHphoto – HSS with a firmware update.

The Nissin i40 is a smaller and more compact unit. Also TTL and HSS capabilities even with the X-T20.

It has a zoom range of 24 to 105mm. Or go down to 16mm with the built-in diffuser. The flash also has a small LED light for some very basic video work.

Metz mecablitz M400

The mecablitz M400 offers full TTL and HSS support, can tilt from -9 to 90° and rotation totaling a full 360°. Can zoom and cover 12 – 105 mm (Full Frame).

An OLED display with great controls and takes 4 AA batteries.

– BHphoto

Godox TT350F

Available at: Amazon / BHphoto

TTL and HSS capable with a built-in 2.4GHz radio system. It can be used as a radio TTL master/slave, or as an optical slave. Has an adjustable tilting head with a range from -7 to 90°. Rotates 270°.

Upgrade the firmware on both the flash and the Godox XT1-F radio trigger to get access to all the latest features.

Godox TT685F

Available at: Amazon / BHPhoto

The Godox TT685F is the all-around best bang for the buck and is probably the best flash for any Fujifilm camera at this price. This unit is the only unit that can pull off +- 5-stop of exposure comp with HSS. Build quality is good, but there are almost no instructions.

Small Flash

Fujifilm EF-X20 TTL

Available at: Amazon / Adorama / BHphoto

A very TTL capable unit with a built-in wide-angle panel. It can work as a wireless slave unit as well. 

Takes 2 AAA batteries but takes about 5 to 6 seconds to recycle.

Fujifilm EF-20

Available at: Amazon / BHphoto 

The EF-20 is a fairly compact flash for the Fujifilm X-T2. It is TTL capable and takes 2 AA batteries and has a fairly slow recycle time of 4-5 seconds. It’s a nice run and gun flash with the tilting head.

HSS Flash Adapters

A good flash commander is required if you want to use a third party Speedlight off-camera.

Nissin Air Commander 1

Available at: Adorama / BHphoto

Nissin Air 2.4GHz TTL transmission system for the Nissin Flashes. High-Speed Sync / HSS is fully supported. Runs on two AAA batteries.

Nissin Air10s Commander

Available at: BHphoto

Nissin Air 2.4GHz TTL transmission system for the Nissin Flashes. Same features as the commander 1 but a bit more capable. High-Speed Sync / HSS supported as well as TTL. Takes two AAA batteries.

Godox X1TF Transmitter

Available at: Amazon / BHphoto

The Godox X1TF Transmitter for Fujifilm works with the Godox speed lights. This unit plus the GodoxTT685F is the best bang for the buck. HSS and TTL capable. The unit is fairly large and takes 2 x AA batteries. It also has a minimum consistent operation range of about 2-3 feet. It can work closer than 2-3 feet it just will occasionally not fire.

Fujifilm X-T20 & X-T30 Accessories Conclusions

The Fujifilm X-T20 & X-T30 have been very well received and there is already a lot of great gear you can buy for these cameras. With just a few items you can enhance the camera’s comfort and usability as well as protect it for the years to come.

If I’ve missed anything cool that should be on this list, let me know in the comments.