7 MUST HAVE accessories for the Fuji X100V

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

NiSi now have a mini round lens hood with a filter... brilliant, completes the camera and make it dust and weather proof. Also the original lens cap still fits.

[@Uaintdown]

This is the best accessories recommendation video I’ve seen for the x100V thank you for this!

[@BoorayPerry]

Thanks for watching!

[@skiiizo]

I've put on my X100V the WCL-X70 which gives me a 21mm field of view and it's fantastic, besides it's very cheap

[@mackayal]

Just picked up the 100V yesterday. Loved this video and have subscribed.

[@DragonEye1911]

As an owner of the original X100, the F, and soon the V- I’d say I have my fair share of accessories over the years. Like you I prefer to have round lens hoods to follow the profile of the lens (JJC and Haoge). I only use Gordy’s lug wrist straps for the Fujis. And I found that using a soft shutter button provides a better tactile interface with the camera.

[@KristiGay1973]

another round lens hood fan here - I have the X100T.

[@pattyconnelly8823]

Any tips for making sure you soft shutter button stays put? I'm always losing mine.

[@DragonEye1911]

@@pattyconnelly8823 Clear nail polish, used very judiciously (like a fraction of a drop) on the shutter button’s thread. Never lost any of mine.

[@patrickiredale4359]

Useful tips for when I eventuality get my hands on one of these elusive cameras!

[@Lysander-Spooner]

Along with the Lensmate, I added the Really Right Stuff Arca Swiss plate an grip. Now the camera feels solid in one hand.

[@piotrnosoff7519]

By far the best lens hood available - genious!!!

[@nerwin]

Actually you can go wider with the X100, the X70 WCL fits on the X100 cameras too. Although, it isn't supported by software but it gives you a 26mm full frame equivalent field of view.

[@ChristinaSteed-f6t]

I just discovered your channel. I'm loving it! I just purchased the X100V - I can't wait to start using it. I'm starting all over with photography as a hobby, I stopped for over 10 years. I'm taking a trip to Africa this summer, I picked up the X100V for the close range stuff and landscape type photos. Do I need to get a SLR style for the animals? I'm trying to figure out what I need to take and be minimal at the same time. Any suggestions is much welcomed.

[@BoorayPerry]

Welcome to the channel! I can't imagine going to Africa without a big zoom lens.

[@113jvmpv]

I still shoot with the X100F. I, too, enjoy lens hoods. I couldn’t resist Square Hood MK II; love it!

[@kevinnewsome-recklessabandon]

This channel needs more subscribers. Great work!

[@GaryHughesOfficial]

The new setup looks great!

[@InstructorWest]

I heard you mention on your podcast that you rarely plan to use your XT30. You also mentioned shooting with primes- that’s when you’ll be glad you have the second body. I’ll bring an TX30 with a 56mm and the X100V to shoot an event- small, lightweight, and all the power and clarity of primes.

[@ronmiller7248]

get rid of the bag for a daypack backpack to free up your hands and not have something swinging. That is if your doing anything but walking down streets. Get a good UV filter if your at high altitude(only one you'll need). Wear a hat and you'll never need a hood (it's been used for over 100 years and it works).

[@paulthelefty]

I have the F, the thumbrest, the round lens shade, the UV filter, a similar strap, plus a homemade wrist strap from paracord, and I love my silver soft release shutter button on the black camera. I love my thinktank retrospective 5 in olive, very hipster (totally not me) but a damn good bag.

[@rudypol]

I have to tell you I enjoy listening to you. We think alike. It’s so nice when I hear someone who knows what he’s talking about. It’s refreshing.

[@BoorayPerry]

Well that's a wonderful thing to say although I frequently have no idea what I'm talking about 🤣

[@imAnsar]

thanks for sharing your fav accessories for the V - i need to give the WCL converter a shot. cheers and happy new year !

[@clintwood1983]

Nice video. I've got the x100s but have ordered an x100v, can't wait to have a camera that focuses faster then a toaster! So many missed shots of my son! I started watching the podcast this year, I'm up to 2016 live from tappa. it's gonna be real weird by the time I get to 2020 and all the covid stuff is on topic, hopefully it'll all be done and dusted by the time I get to those podcasts. Cheers.

[@BoorayPerry]

Oh man I feel sorry for you if you have had the list all the early shows!

[@360cent]

Can we have an update videos on the accessories in 2023?

[@BoorayPerry]

I've been meaning to do that but the accessories haven't really changed. :)

[@pattyconnelly8823]

Love this channel, such helpful content. Can't wait to listen to the podcast. Question - how do you attach the UV filter to the x100V?

[@BoorayPerry]

It screws on to the font with a special adaptor

[@richardnugent7035]

Hey BP: regarding the filter: It seems to me that keeping a filter on the camera all the time would prevent dust from getting onto the sensor, would it not? As the lens moves in and out during focusing, isn’t a bellows effect produced that could suck dust inside? What is your experience in this regard?

[@BoorayPerry]

Many people keep a filter on the camera for that reason. I owned three of these cameras and never had a dust problem but that doesn't mean that it's not a good idea to be precautious.

[@mbottambotta]

Nice video! I have a lot of what you list here - the lens hood, the strap (I use a wrist strap, because I like to walk the streets ready to snap photos), the flash. However, I can’t get myself to buy the lens converter because to me (important part of this sentence!) the x100v is a fixed lens camera. It comes with a 35mm equivalent and the moment I add the converter, I add choice. Before getting out the door, I will be asking myself, am I going to go 35 or 28? So I’ll leave any other focal length to a future interchangeable lens camera. In June, no earlier - is what I keep telling myself. Anyway, yes. Nice video!

[@BoorayPerry]

I put off getting it for many years for the exact same reasons that you just listed 😁

[@R8135003]

For me the idea is to challenge myself with a wide-ish fixed focal length. Having used many long focal length lenses it takes me out of my normal comfort zone. For now that will be where I stay. Great videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@kvtsui]

Love the new channel look!

[@ianmasters8344]

Another great review Booray. I use a Peak Design Slide Lite strap on my x100V as it is then easy to swap to their wrist strap from time to time. I also watched your 100F digital zoom episode with interest and would be pleased to have your comments on using it on the V or an updated episode.

[@BoorayPerry]

I struggle with the idea of basically remaking all of my x100f videos for the x100v. The only reason I would do it would be so that people could more easily find the videos because the information really hasn't changed. 🙂

[@colinv4528]

And the engineer in me understands square hoods, but I prefer round on the X100V.

[@RandyPollock]

So with the thumb rest...you don't do back button focus?

[@BoorayPerry]

No. I never have and I've never really understood why people do. 😁

[@Lucamitm]

Hi, can you attach the filter directly or you need the arx100 adapter ring ? Im confused. Thanks

[@BoorayPerry]

You need an adapter ring.

[@nathanwabre]

Cool! But what about that half case?

[@BoorayPerry]

It's not "must have" :) It's listed with all my other stuff on my gear page. boorayperry.com/boorays-gear/

[@nathanwabre]

@@BoorayPerry thanks man! Definitely not a must have but I had a half case on my X100T which I liked because of the added grip it provided.

[@JayGrapherTh]

the flash looks great - can you comment about the built in X100V flash? For flash im personally a fan of the idea of that one brand where you can pull the flash off making it wireless and use your other hand to direct the light at different angles as you please. have you used the tele conversion lens as well? is it possible for budget reasons get a 100F or older version to have left over budget for the conversion lens (S II)??

[@BoorayPerry]

There's a video on my channel where I show how I use the built-in flash but the bottom line is I never use it unless I have no choice. I just don't like flat non-directional light. The x100f is a fine camera and buying that so that you save money for other things is a solid choice. But for me, the super sharp focus on the x100v and the tilt screen which enables me to shoot more easily from waste levels or over my head are such fantastic improvements that it's worth the upgrade. I have a video about it on my channel 😁

[@JayGrapherTh]

@@BoorayPerry thank you very much

[@torinsall]

Always look forward to your videos. I totally agree with the Lensmate thumb grip and love that hinge. Also went with the Gariz half case...really nicely made. Disagree with you on filters...why does everyone who complains about filters say they " don't want to put a cheap filter over expensive glass". Nor do I...that's why I use a quality filter for my expensive glass. Also, it's much cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a scratched lens. ;-} Straps seem to depend on the use that day...I like good sling straps and wrist straps. Artisan & Artist silk straps and Gordy's leather straps are favorites. Peak Design is good. Have way too many bags, probably because the "perfect bag" hunt continues...the Think tank 30i you have looks good, so just ordered it. :-) And of course a soft shutter button is really nice to use...current favorite is JJC black metal w/blue leather top. Tried the jjc hood shaped like yours, but returned it bcs it requires the proprietary jjc adapter and won't work with the normal 100v adapters. Too bad, because I liked the hood.

[@donm60]

What - no love for he soft shutter release button? :-)

[@BoorayPerry]

I waffle on it 😁

[@poutineitup9510]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@hubertcole1645]

How about the flash card for the flash which you recommended on one your videos with the x100f which you loved before the V. By the way I use that card and it works great just like you said.

[@BoorayPerry]

I tried to keep the video down too just things that I thought were absolutely essential. That card is fantastic but I can get by without it.

[@roberto66956]

Soft shutter button

[@cmar6268]

Booray with the thumb rest in the unfolded position do you have sufficient access for operating the rear command dial? Thanks

[@BoorayPerry]

No. You have to flip it to really get a grip on the dial.

[@cmar6268]

@@BoorayPerry the link you provided for the thumb grip on Amazon is the for the x100f and not the x100v.

[@BoorayPerry]

@@cmar6268 I'll fix that! Thanks!

[@viktornoren4324]

Hey Perry. Great video. I’ve just bought a x100v and was looking for some good accessories. But I do not dare to buy any, just yet. I seem to have some kind of problem with my x100v. After about 10 seconds after turning the camera on or the last shot I take the display and the evf gets all laggy/choppy. Is that normal?

[@BoorayPerry]

That doesn't sound normal at all.

[@viktornoren4324]

@@BoorayPerry good to get an actual answer from someone using the camera. Thanks. When using boost mode this seems to go away. But don’t wanna go boost mode all the time. Do you use normal or boost mode?

[@BoorayPerry]

It depends. Everyday, around the house sure because I'm not gonna run down the battery anyway. In vacation or someplace where I'm going to be shooting all day? No, safe the battery life.

[@viktornoren4324]

@@BoorayPerry and you have never experienced any stuttering in normal mode. It’s like when I dont touch anything for like 10-15 sec, it’s starts to lag. Thanks for all your replys :).

[@BoorayPerry]

It's hard to say that I have never experienced it because it's possible I have experienced it and then just ignored it and since forgotten about it. But I want to believe that if it was happening all the time I would certainly notice it. 🙂

[@MrMeddlinG]

Have you seen the model M squarehood from Squarehood? I've got it and it is beautiful.

[@BoorayPerry]

The jury is still out for me on square lens hoods. I can't decide if it's the coolest thing ever or a gross monstrosity that must be destroyed. :)

[@riggerjeff]

@@BoorayPerry If you wanted to give square a try there’s an alternative available: Haoge LH-X54B Square Metal Lens Hood (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B56YSK2). I alternate between it and Haoge’s round ultra-slim hood - their version of the hood on the camera in this video. I’m mostly in the “cool to be square” camp, but I also appreciate the low-profile hood at time. I really like the analogy you make to neck ties when it comes to accessorizing the X100. There’s a part of me that feels I should just find the perfect set up and leave it - but I enjoy dressing it according to the days plan.

[@BoorayPerry]

@@riggerjeff EXACTLY. It makes me happy so I do it. :)

[@The_Essential_Light]

I saw the official case for the X100V at my local camera store and noticed that the upper half of the case does not connect to the bottom half when it is unsnapped. This is useless because you now have a detached upper half that you have to deal with.

[@BoorayPerry]

Yes. Everyone complains about that

[@iRabb]

Booray, will the same thumb rest work on the X100T?

[@BoorayPerry]

No, you need to buy one specifically made for that camera. they were a few tiny changes in the body with the x100v which is why I had to get a new one and couldn't use my old one.

[@iRabb]

@@BoorayPerry Thank you, Booray.

[@FlorianCortese]

@Booray Perry Is the Good TT350F also compatible with the XT3?T350F

[@BoorayPerry]

It should work with any Fuji camera..

[@donho6523]

Would someone please invent a thumb grip with a pass through hotshoe on top so I could use my godox tt350 on camera and also have a thumb grip. Oh and keep the price in the $50.00- $70.00 range. I'd be all over it.

[@BoorayPerry]

I'll be first in line. :)

[@KristiGay1973]

You just switched to the X-T4? Welcome to Fuji, fellow former Canon guy!

[@BoorayPerry]

Thank you! :)

[@KristiGay1973]

@@BoorayPerry I'm a former Canon 5D's and 6D's wedding/portrait shooter. I remember when you considered the X-T3 and didn't jump ship yet. I'll be interested to see how you deal with the CaptureOne vs Lightroom issue. I've been converting to DNG with iridient X-transformer a la Thomas Heaton advice (another youtube guy - landscape and travel stuff). But even then, I still get better results with RAF files in CaptureOne. Which is a bummer because I'm a ninja in LR and I love all the organization features that allow me to sort my wedding files so easily.

[@BoorayPerry]

@@KristiGay1973 for me it's another issue entirely because I am not a Lightroom user. I have always just used bridge. So for me I am jumping to something that is much more complicated and involved than what I'm used to .

[@KristiGay1973]

@@BoorayPerry so are jumping to Capture one? It isn't that bad but I miss the extreme organization features of Lightroom because i mesh files from two cameras for weddings and force a metadata overwrite to put them in chronological order. I can always use LR to do that on the combined raw files and then export in a renumbered sequ3nce for further editing in C1. More steps... but my body thanks me for the lighter weight gear and it sure is a joy to use...

[@BoorayPerry]

@@KristiGay1973 Yes. Just bought it today. I've never felt the organizational ability of LR outweighed the extra steps required and how everything has to be done inside the program. I'm switching to Capture One for the RAW conversion and color science.

[@joshk2294]

Prefer bags that open with zip. No flapping. 😸

[@philipzwick]

You did not mention the case, which is an accessory. And the flash trigger, which you advocate using. Also, your audio is very different with the new camera, lower and less quality.

[@Nelsonng6688]

👍

[@glennsak]

Oops! Did you forget to mention the half case?

[@BoorayPerry]

No. I mentioned it it's just not on the list.😁

[@huanpham2618]

@@BoorayPerry Please tell us where did you find the case.

[@BoorayPerry]

@@huanpham2618 There's a link in the description. I got it on Amazon. 😁

[@dominicknapoli8918]

When i go to your Gear Page I get a window with many pains showing sad faces????? I follow you but find this frustrating.

[@BoorayPerry]

Are you in Europe? My page is Amazon links and I think they don't work outside the U.S.

[@dominicknapoli8918]

@@BoorayPerry I’m a neighbor of yours in South Florida. There are no Amazon links below your video. This I went to your gear link looking for producers of the goods you liked.

[@BoorayPerry]

@@dominicknapoli8918 Hmmm... everything shows up for me. boorayperry.com/boorays-gear/

[@dominicknapoli8918]

@@BoorayPerry Links are up now. Thank you.

[@dominicknapoli8918]

The links showed for a while but it appears that they have again been turned off.

[@robertbellomy2]

I just use something that’s practical. 😂😉

[@Battery-boy1]

Why don’t people who do this type of video mention a second memory card, they can fail and if it does you are boned, it would be my first thing in the bag after the camera. And then 2 batteries.

[@BoorayPerry]

That's a good point. I guess the reason I don't mention it is that I don't think of those things as accessories. For me they are standard. However, I can see that there would be people watching my video who have such little experience with cameras that it wouldn't occur to them that their card could fail or their battery would go dead.