Essential Fujifilm X100VI Accessories
Today I’m going to tell you about the essential Fujifilm X100IVI accessories that I use. Once you (finally) get hold of your long awaited camera you’ll spend quite a bit of time admiring it and swooning over its gorgeous retro looks, but to further enhance both it’s aesthetics and functionality you can add a few things without breaking the bank. These are the ones I’ve personally bought, so I can give real world feedback about how they perform.
So these first 2 accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI won’t enhance the performance of the camera, but they will increase your enjoyment when using it.
SmallRig Thumb Grip
This not only increases your comfort when holding the camera, especially as the X100VI has quite a small hand grip, but also adds to the cool retro aesthetic.
I went for the SmallRig Thumb Grip because it had great reviews and also came with a red shutter button. It fits onto the camera by sliding into the hot shoe mount and feels surprisingly solid while in place. It has a brushed chrome feel to it which makes it feel like a quality product.
Patikil SHutter Button
I didn’t realise I needed a shutter button until I actually used one on this camera, I used the Fujifilm X-T3 for years without adding one. They make the process of pressing the shutter button so much more pleasant, especially with this camera which is a joy to use anyway.
As I stated above the SmallRig thumb grip came with a red shutter button which works really well and just screws into the existing shutter assembly. Be careful though, they can come loose quite easily and I’ve nearly lost mine on a number of occasions! For that reason I’ve also purchased these shutter buttons which come in a pack of 3, I’ve used the black one on my X-T3.
Peak Design Leash Neck Strap
I’ve always used a neck strap when carrying a camera, I can see the benefit of using a wrist strap too, but I just prefer to have both of my hands free when I’m not using the camera. The Fujifilm X100VI comes with a neck strap, but for me it’s too thin and too short. I like to carry a camera in two ways, when I’m taking shots I have the camera at the front resting on my stomach area. The strap that comes with the camera is fine for this, however I also like to have it over one shoulder then resting it on my left side so it’s out of view, I tend to do this if I feel I’m walking through an area where I feel less comfortable. The original neck strap is too short for this second option.
I’ve used a Peak Design Slide neck strap with my Fujifilm X-T3 for years and it’s been a joy to use and has always felt comfortable and strong. It has the same feel as a car seat belt and feels just as strong.
For the Fujifilm X100VI I decided to use Peak Design again, but this time I opted for the slimmer Peak Design Leash due to the X100VI being quite a bit lighter. I couldn’t be happier with it, the thickness is perfect for this size camera and it feels very comfortable even after a few hours. It comes with the standard Peak Design system whereby you leave the toggles on the camera and the strap just clips in and out very easily, while still feeling solid when in use. So if you did want to use a Peak Design wrist strap as well it would be easily interchangeable.
Whilst you shouldn’t treat your camera with kid gloves, there are still some basic accessories which will greatly protect the vulnerable areas of the camera.
JJC Screen Protector
We all use a screen protector on our smart phones so why would you not protect another expensive and vulnerable screen, the one on the back of your camera! You don’t have to spend a fortune and the benefits of having one of these speaks for itself. This JJC Screen Protector is very easy to apply and comes with 2 pieces.
JJC Compact Camera Pouch
When I’m out with the X100VI I tend to be carrying a large rucksack so when I’m not using the camera I’ll just have it in there along with whatever else is in my bag. I therefore like to have it protected in one of these JJC Compact Camera Pouches which fits the X100VI very snugly. It also fits well if you’ve added the adapter ring and lens filter.
The Fujifilm X100VI doesn’t come with weather sealing by default which I think is pretty outrageous considering the price of these cameras, Even more ridiculous is that the official Fujifilm weather sealing kit for this camera will cost just shy of £100! This kit comprises of just an adapter ring and lens filter. You’ll be glad to know that there are cheaper alternatives to these.
Adapter ring
After a lot of deliberating I decided to go for the Squarehood Adapter Ring to keep a minimalistic look, in my opinion some of the other 3rd party weather sealing options are too bulky. This one attaches to the camera seamlessly and feels like a solid product. It’s also available in black
JJC 49mm Lens Filter
If you combine the above Squarehood Adapter Ring with this JJC 49mm Lens Filter, you have a great combination which isn’t going to break the bank. This lens filter is advertised as being compatible with Sony and Canon, but it works just as well with the X100VI. This also feels like a quality product and like the Squarehood Adapter Ring it’s available in black.
SPare NP-W126S Battery
When the Fujifilm X100VI was released it was criticised for shipping with the old NP-W126S batteries, bearing in mind these were used in the X-T1 and X-Pro1 which were released well over ten years ago. These batteries are renowned for draining quickly so you’re going to need at least one spare when out on the streets. I personally prefer to use the original Fujifilm ones rather than 3rd party batteries, just for peace of mind. I’ve heard stories of bad things happening to batteries that are not manufactured by Fujifilm, they’re a lot cheaper for a reason!
SAN DISK SD CARD
Another limitation of the X100VI is that it’s single SD Card slot can only read/write at UHS-1 speeds. While you can use UHS-II cards, the camera will not utilize the full speed capabilities of the UHS-II card. The read/write speed will be limited to the UHS-I standard. I therefore use these SanDisk 128GB Extreme memory cards which have served me very well up until now.
JJC Compact Camera Pouch
When I’m out with the X100VI I tend to be carrying a large rucksack so when I’m not using the camera I’ll just have it in there along with whatever else is in my bag. I therefore like to have it protected in one of these JJC Compact Camera Pouches which fits the X100VI very snugly. It also fits well if you’ve added the adapter ring and lens filter.
COnclusion
So there you have it, these are my essential Fujifilm X100VI accessories. It’s a great camera that just works great out of the box, but these will definitely complement your camera when out on the street!
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