My take... using the Haoge LH-X54B Square Metal Lens Hood means you can change lens filters without needing to fiddle around with a screwdriver - it’s a much better design than the Squarehood (but looks the same). The JJC Aluminum Arca-type camera hand grip, all metal and cheaply available on Amazon provides a much, much better grip than standard and negates the need for a thumb-grip that hinders access to controls, hinged or not.
Fair point for folks looking to change filters regularly. I didn’t consider a filter for anything other than weather sealing so mine has stayed on there. If I’m removing the hood I just screw it off with the filter and put the original ring back on. Hand grips could be a good option for some people too. Especially if there’s a lot of rear dial usage.
+1 for the JJC handgrip ... it also has a small hole on the bottom right which I use to attach my Peak Design Cuff anchor to. The buckle is then out of the way of my right hand. With the handgrip installed, I see no use for a thumb grip as it seems it would be a nuisance when accessing the buttons on the back of the camera.
Peak design straps are great. Clever supply actually makes leather straps with peak anchors too... I still have a peak strap on my xt2 but personally I didn’t really like it on the X100, I just wanted a fixed strap for it :)
I just ordered the lens mate thumbrest and the Strap in the chestnut color, 40 inch, sadly the lens hood company does NOT ship to the USA which sucks, I really wanted that lens hood, now I am just waiting for the Camera to be back in stock at B&H, they are local to me so I will have to patiently wait. 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice one! Hope it comes into stock for you soon. They just recently stopped shipping to the US due to inflation and mailing issues or something like that. You can now order the squarehood through popflash.com which is based over here somewhere and think postage is free.
I have the Lensmate thumb rest and splurged on the Squarehood Model V lens hood. It hurt a little paying what was around £70 total including delivery for a lens hood, but oh my does it complete the look. My X100V now looks like a mini Leica. So beautiful.
I agree to everything but I'll change that leather strap to something from Peak Design beacuse its easy to removed and much more comfortable. Good video as always! 👍🏼
It’s always good to find what works best for you. I had a peak design leash strap on this camera at first. Then I removed it for the standard strap because the clips kept getting in my way. Then I eventually found this nice leather strap which I find more comfortable than the peak design one. Clever supply co actually make peak design compatible leather straps, which is kinda cool.
@@TheLiamGordon this makes sense to me. I usually use peak design but in this case I like your idea. I just got the same clever supply strap and am happy with it
Another great video. I just received my lensmate thumb rest, and love it. I have the silver x100V and the color is so close to the new finish off the camera. So well made, and took it out for a test drive yesterday and for me it definitely adds great stability (I have long fingers so this makes for a great grip) I also have a convex soft release, but opted for a leather wrist strap from b&h who's is so comfy
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Agree the Lensmate thumbrest is brilliant and adds to the comfort and security of holding the camera. Another good soft shutter is the JJC... flat leather top with ribbed metal sides. The black button with blue leather looks great on the black X200V. Wrist straps are great for this small camera. Add a Gordy Sling strap with tripod screw attachment for quick on/off and all bases are covered. Weather-sealing is a must; the Fuji adapter, filter and lens hood work fine. The Gariz half-case gives a little extra front grip, helps protect the camera, and is comfortable. Too bad they didn't make the accessory cover large enough to fit a weather-sealed camera (per reviews, it only fits the camera as sent from the factory). Finally, the Nicore FX-1 battery charger with usb plug charges 2 batteries at once, has an LCD screen showing status of both batteries and is very compact.
Thanks for the comment and extra info! There’s lots of good accessories out there. Everybody can figure out what works best for their way of shooting :)
Suggestion for easy removal/attachment of strap - attach one end of double “s” small metal spring clip (key dept. of hardware store) to cam O ring (or cam body eyelet) and attach strap O-ring to the other end of the spring clip; strong, secure, easy to put on and off. Clips sold in different colors (including black) to match your personal preferences.
Paul M good idea, Paul. Now that that leather strap is on there, I hope to not need to remove it again for a long time. Might use that method on other cameras though
I'm amazed how almost all straps truly fail to create an easy, minimalist on-off strategy for connecting to the camera. I've also visited the hardware store many times to jerry-rig my own solution, and I'm still not perfectly satisfied. It seems like something that could easily be manufactured, to clip seamlessly into those small eye-mounts.
Hi Liam - Your accessory choices are great. Liam can I ask you a question please. Does the rear of your X100V by where the D pad used to be on the X100F get somewhat warm when camera is in use. Thanks everso much. Adam
Adam Lucas Hi Adam! It gets hot when shooting video and a little warm if I shoot a lot of photos in a short period of time. Under normal use I haven’t noticed it getting warm, yet.
Hi Liam - Another fascinating presentation. Thank you. I am awaiting my Fuji X100V and have also ordered the Fuji adaptor and filter. May I please ask you a couple questions. 1. Will the square hood mark ii fit on the fuji adaptor / filter ? 2. I am also thinking of buying the Fuji WCLii and wonder if the square hood will fit on this and crucially whether it's likely to cause vignetting on the 28mm equivalent adaptor. Thanks a lot. Kind regards, Adam.
Adam Lucas Hey Adam! The squarehood should technically fit with the Fuji adapter, but it might look a little odd. Their own adapter conforms to its proportions so it looks flush. The squarehood almost certainly won’t work with the wcl though, it’s made for the original focal length :(
It will fit the Fuji adapter too but it probably won’t look very good. That being said, I think squarehood have updated their designs so I’m not sure if the new versions attach differently.
Nice video! Could you tell me if the square hood screws fix on the both sides of the filter will damage the frame of it, or leave some scratches on the filter?
I just went to their website (Squarehood) but I only see the lens hood for the X100 cameras, I’m looking for a shorter lens hood (not necessarily square) for the XF 55-200, any suggestions? I’m sure someone is going to say that it was engineered that way by Fuji to work with the lens, I just want a shorter one. Stay safe Liam.
Enrique yeah squarehood only makes them for a limited selection of primes. The only thing I can think of is finding a Fuji lens with the same front diameter and seeing if the hood for that is shorter.
Yes, it’s the convex walnut one. Although after I filmed this video I ended up switching it for the smaller concave one as I preferred the way it felt.
What’s so good about a lens hood that needs a tool to attach/remove it? In most situations you can manage without one with this camera and embrace it’s compact design. I would also comment that the Lensmate thumb grip is very expensive and hard to purchase here in The UK.
I don't really need to remove the hood. That being said, it attaches to the filter so can be screwed on and off easily... You don't NEED any accessories but as I mentioned, it makes my shooting experience better for the way I use the camera. Theres about 300 days of sunshine here and a hood is actually pretty handy. There are lots of cheap thumbrest options out there that are decent if the lensmate one is too pricey in the UK.
Very helpful, thanks! I know this camera was not made for video, however I already have the camera and I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for external mics that are compatible with X100V?
I’ve actually never used the video mode. Most external mics should be compatible I think. I have a ride video mic pro that works well on my other camera. I think any rode mic should work with it... A heads up though, the x100v will probably get hot when using video mode.
Technically yes, but it will leave an odd space as the hood will just grip onto the outermost filter and it will most likely start to vignette too. Some filters will also be too fat for the squarehood though. Such as the moment Cinebloom filter.
The lens adapters weren’t particularly important to me. I have interchangeable lens cameras if I want focal length variety. The x100 was for simplicity, EDC, and street. That being said they probably would warrant their own video reviews and from what I’ve heard they are both great on the x100v
@@TheLiamGordon Also the V100F is so commonly compared to the Ricoh GR III which is tiny and pocket friendly. The V100 series is always larger and really portable but not pocket-y. That said I think Fujifilm really made some smart concessions to reduce the size of the camera. If they made all of these creature comforts there from the factory, we'll you have yourself a larger mirrorless or SLR-like frame that is "good design" as Richard said. This is a travel, compact and street camera. Its not and IMO should not have those features by design but allow you to add them as an option if you want. Its perfect. I'd argue that the V100 series exemplifies the term "good design", and that extends outside of photo gear. Its a work of art and excels at most what it strives for.
Plenty other options out there that do the job. This is a local artisan, near me, I like his work and would rather promote him than a generic factory made product.
My take... using the Haoge LH-X54B Square Metal Lens Hood means you can change lens filters without needing to fiddle around with a screwdriver - it’s a much better design than the Squarehood (but looks the same). The JJC Aluminum Arca-type camera hand grip, all metal and cheaply available on Amazon provides a much, much better grip than standard and negates the need for a thumb-grip that hinders access to controls, hinged or not.
Fair point for folks looking to change filters regularly. I didn’t consider a filter for anything other than weather sealing so mine has stayed on there. If I’m removing the hood I just screw it off with the filter and put the original ring back on.
Hand grips could be a good option for some people too. Especially if there’s a lot of rear dial usage.
+1 for the JJC handgrip ... it also has a small hole on the bottom right which I use to attach my Peak Design Cuff anchor to. The buckle is then out of the way of my right hand.
With the handgrip installed, I see no use for a thumb grip as it seems it would be a nuisance when accessing the buttons on the back of the camera.
@@Mr_Spock512 I also have the JJC handgrip. It looks awful but there camera is so much better to hold!
Great looking camera, pretty much how I would like my x100v. I would stay with my peakdesign straps though.
Peak design straps are great. Clever supply actually makes leather straps with peak anchors too... I still have a peak strap on my xt2 but personally I didn’t really like it on the X100, I just wanted a fixed strap for it :)
The Liam Gordon totally understand. Looks amazing too. Thanks for the tip
I just ordered the lens mate thumbrest and the Strap in the chestnut color, 40 inch, sadly the lens hood company does NOT ship to the USA which sucks, I really wanted that lens hood, now I am just waiting for the Camera to be back in stock at B&H, they are local to me so I will have to patiently wait. 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice one! Hope it comes into stock for you soon. They just recently stopped shipping to the US due to inflation and mailing issues or something like that. You can now order the squarehood through popflash.com which is based over here somewhere and think postage is free.
I have the Lensmate thumb rest and splurged on the Squarehood Model V lens hood. It hurt a little paying what was around £70 total including delivery for a lens hood, but oh my does it complete the look. My X100V now looks like a mini Leica. So beautiful.
Nice one!! 🙌📷
I agree to everything but I'll change that leather strap to something from Peak Design beacuse its easy to removed and much more comfortable. Good video as always! 👍🏼
It’s always good to find what works best for you. I had a peak design leash strap on this camera at first. Then I removed it for the standard strap because the clips kept getting in my way. Then I eventually found this nice leather strap which I find more comfortable than the peak design one. Clever supply co actually make peak design compatible leather straps, which is kinda cool.
@@TheLiamGordon I prefer the Peak Design wrist strap for the X100V.
@@glennmitchell6696 peak wrist straps look good too 👍
@@TheLiamGordon this makes sense to me. I usually use peak design but in this case I like your idea. I just got the same clever supply strap and am happy with it
@@JPs_Music_Channel wait until it breaks in a little. Mine is starting to feel really nice :)
Another great video. I just received my lensmate thumb rest, and love it. I have the silver x100V and the color is so close to the new finish off the camera. So well made, and took it out for a test drive yesterday and for me it definitely adds great stability (I have long fingers so this makes for a great grip)
I also have a convex soft release, but opted for a leather wrist strap from b&h who's is so comfy
Ed Quilty Goad you’ve found a set up that works well for you, Ed 👍
That camera just need the filter and lens hood ! And the amazing leather case !
All these accessories made my user experience better. They aren't necessarily what will work for everyone.
This is the EXACT video I needed bro! Cheers...and loving the hot shoe and button. Been looking at the Ace of Spades button they do myself 📸
Yeah I love Artisan Obscura’s stuff. It’s a totally indulgent accessory but is a nice touch :) cheers, mate!
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Adding a JJC hand grip too makes it better to hold... It's a great companion to the thumb rest
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I can see how a grip could help too 👍
Consider switching out the UV filter with a Tiffen Black Pro Mist. I have both the 1/8 and ¼ strength.
I’ve been thinking about getting one of them for a while. They look especially good for shooting at night.
google Haoge LH-X51W or the nisi 49mm with integrated Uv filter ,this lenshood are smaller ;-) and the original lenscap from fuji fits
Agree the Lensmate thumbrest is brilliant and adds to the comfort and security of holding the camera.
Another good soft shutter is the JJC... flat leather top with ribbed metal sides. The black button with blue leather looks great on the black X200V.
Wrist straps are great for this small camera. Add a Gordy Sling strap with tripod screw attachment for quick on/off and all bases are covered.
Weather-sealing is a must; the Fuji adapter, filter and lens hood work fine.
The Gariz half-case gives a little extra front grip, helps protect the camera, and is comfortable. Too bad they didn't make the accessory cover large enough to fit a weather-sealed camera (per reviews, it only fits the camera as sent from the factory).
Finally, the Nicore FX-1 battery charger with usb plug charges 2 batteries at once, has an LCD screen showing status of both batteries and is very compact.
Thanks for the comment and extra info! There’s lots of good accessories out there. Everybody can figure out what works best for their way of shooting :)
Suggestion for easy removal/attachment of strap - attach one end of double “s” small metal spring clip (key dept. of hardware store) to cam O ring (or cam body eyelet) and attach strap O-ring to the other end of the spring clip; strong, secure, easy to put on and off. Clips sold in different colors (including black) to match your personal preferences.
Paul M good idea, Paul. Now that that leather strap is on there, I hope to not need to remove it again for a long time. Might use that method on other cameras though
I'm amazed how almost all straps truly fail to create an easy, minimalist on-off strategy for connecting to the camera. I've also visited the hardware store many times to jerry-rig my own solution, and I'm still not perfectly satisfied. It seems like something that could easily be manufactured, to clip seamlessly into those small eye-mounts.
Very helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video!. Thanks!!.
Thank you too! :)
Great video as always mate
Much appreciated 🙏
Hi Liam - Your accessory choices are great. Liam can I ask you a question please. Does the rear of your X100V by where the D pad used to be on the X100F get somewhat warm when camera is in use. Thanks everso much. Adam
Adam Lucas Hi Adam! It gets hot when shooting video and a little warm if I shoot a lot of photos in a short period of time. Under normal use I haven’t noticed it getting warm, yet.
Filters adds reflection of lights.
Only in certain conditions. I never had that issue with my filter.
Check out the NEW Hoage LUV-X54B (black) or LUV-X54W (silver) Lens Hood and Filter! It's well made and minimalist...
Looks like a nice alternative! And it’s pretty small. There seems to be new options being released all the time now.
Hi Liam - Another fascinating presentation. Thank you. I am awaiting my Fuji X100V and have also ordered the Fuji adaptor and filter. May I please ask you a couple questions.
1. Will the square hood mark ii fit on the fuji adaptor / filter ?
2. I am also thinking of buying the Fuji WCLii and wonder if the square hood will fit on this and crucially whether it's likely to cause vignetting on the 28mm equivalent adaptor.
Thanks a lot. Kind regards, Adam.
Adam Lucas Hey Adam! The squarehood should technically fit with the Fuji adapter, but it might look a little odd. Their own adapter conforms to its proportions so it looks flush. The squarehood almost certainly won’t work with the wcl though, it’s made for the original focal length :(
Did you need the squarehood adapter or does it screw onto any for example the Fuji weather sealing adapter? Thanks
It will fit the Fuji adapter too but it probably won’t look very good. That being said, I think squarehood have updated their designs so I’m not sure if the new versions attach differently.
Hey! Great video, sorry if this was answered but did you say what size/type of the soft shutter button you got?
I think it was the 11mm & it’s concave.
Nice video! Could you tell me if the square hood screws fix on the both sides of the filter will damage the frame of it, or leave some scratches on the filter?
it has left 2 small dots on the sides of the filter. It has not damaged the filter at all.
@@TheLiamGordon thank you so much!
I just went to their website (Squarehood) but I only see the lens hood for the X100 cameras, I’m looking for a shorter lens hood (not necessarily square) for the XF 55-200, any suggestions? I’m sure someone is going to say that it was engineered that way by Fuji to work with the lens, I just want a shorter one. Stay safe Liam.
Enrique yeah squarehood only makes them for a limited selection of primes. The only thing I can think of is finding a Fuji lens with the same front diameter and seeing if the hood for that is shorter.
Are you using the walnut shutter button here?
Yes, it’s the convex walnut one. Although after I filmed this video I ended up switching it for the smaller concave one as I preferred the way it felt.
@@TheLiamGordon that’s super helpful thank you!
What’s so good about a lens hood that needs a tool to attach/remove it? In most situations you can manage without one with this camera and embrace it’s compact design. I would also comment that the Lensmate thumb grip is very expensive and hard to purchase here in The UK.
I don't really need to remove the hood. That being said, it attaches to the filter so can be screwed on and off easily... You don't NEED any accessories but as I mentioned, it makes my shooting experience better for the way I use the camera. Theres about 300 days of sunshine here and a hood is actually pretty handy.
There are lots of cheap thumbrest options out there that are decent if the lensmate one is too pricey in the UK.
Does the square lens hood obscure the OVF ? I’ve read this can be an issue with certain hoods.
Great question! It creeps into the corner just a little. However, from the way it is shaped, it is the least obtrusive hood I've seen.
@@TheLiamGordon thanks for the input.
Very helpful, thanks! I know this camera was not made for video, however I already have the camera and I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for external mics that are compatible with X100V?
I’ve actually never used the video mode. Most external mics should be compatible I think. I have a ride video mic pro that works well on my other camera. I think any rode mic should work with it... A heads up though, the x100v will probably get hot when using video mode.
Can you fit 2 filters and squarehood?
Technically yes, but it will leave an odd space as the hood will just grip onto the outermost filter and it will most likely start to vignette too. Some filters will also be too fat for the squarehood though. Such as the moment Cinebloom filter.
Liam do you use polarizers or black pro mist filters on your x100v?
I don’t have any filters like that currently. I’m not against trying them at some point though.
The Liam Gordon just bought a tiffen black pro mist 1/4 for night street x100v photography and I love it! Highly recommended
@@BimblorBingus definitely think I'll give it a go soon
I have the fujifilm brand lens hood, and it annoyingly blocks the built-in flash. Does the squarehood brand hood alleviate this issue? Thanks! :)
If you are very close it may still cast a shadow at the bottom of the frame but from 2-3 feet away or more, it shouldn't cause you any problems :)
I can't find the one for the X100v? On the website it says for the X100f. Which one is it? Thanks!
@@ifyouseekpoppy squarehood.se/products/squarehood-mk-ii
Thank you!! Does any one know if there is a faux leather case? At all? Searched high and low and can't find anything nice that isn't real leather. X
@@ifyouseekpoppy sorry man. I’ve got no idea about cases :(
your accessories are for convenience, what about more important accessories, e,g, WCL and TCL etc.
The lens adapters weren’t particularly important to me. I have interchangeable lens cameras if I want focal length variety. The x100 was for simplicity, EDC, and street.
That being said they probably would warrant their own video reviews and from what I’ve heard they are both great on the x100v
Your face and great video
Thanks! Yeah I made a bad call cutting my face out.
Excellent taste. Red buttons are tacky, wood looks much better.
Thank you kindly! Agreed. I think black or wood buttons look best.
7.58 minute you say strap-on. haha
I did, indeed 😂😂😂
Liam, why are you in the States? where is home for you?
My wife is American. Home is Colorado for the next few years at least :)
Now, you just need a rainbow 🌈 wrist band to go with it. 😂
Lend me yours to try on?
The hood didn't work well with my filter. Such a waste of time and money. Took a fat L with that one.
Hmm that’s weird. I guess the brand of filter has a thicker frame. My one is B&W if that’s of any use
Is it just me but you need to add so many extras to cameras nowadays to make them usable. What ever happened to good design.
Richard Walker Mo’ features mo’ problems 😂
@@TheLiamGordon Also the V100F is so commonly compared to the Ricoh GR III which is tiny and pocket friendly. The V100 series is always larger and really portable but not pocket-y. That said I think Fujifilm really made some smart concessions to reduce the size of the camera. If they made all of these creature comforts there from the factory, we'll you have yourself a larger mirrorless or SLR-like frame that is "good design" as Richard said. This is a travel, compact and street camera. Its not and IMO should not have those features by design but allow you to add them as an option if you want. Its perfect. I'd argue that the V100 series exemplifies the term "good design", and that extends outside of photo gear. Its a work of art and excels at most what it strives for.
Good review, but... soft shutter button for 30USD? Nope, thank you...
Plenty other options out there that do the job. This is a local artisan, near me, I like his work and would rather promote him than a generic factory made product.
Kid just lost all credibility here.
It's easier to go ahead and pronounce your "t"s. . .
Not if you’re Scottish...