Essential travel accessories for Fujifilm X100V owners?

> I'm particularly stuck on whether to get a thumb grip for better handling or if it just gets in the way when sliding it into a bag. Saw this earlier and wanted to chime in since I'm pretty cautious about gear safety and budget. Honestly, the metal body is sooo slick that a grip is highkey necessary, but u don't have to buy the expensive folding one mentioned earlier. I use a Haoge THB-X2B Thumb Up Rest which is solid and way cheaper. It adds a tiny bit of bulk in ur bag, but dropping ur camera is a bigger risk imo. For power, I skip the pricey OEMs and use the Wasabi Power Battery 2-Pack and Dual USB Charger for Fujifilm NP-W126S. It’s worked fine for me and is way more cost-effective. My 3 essentials? 1. A Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap for drop protection, 2. the Wasabi battery kit, and 3. a ULBTER Screen Protector for Fujifilm X100V. Cheap insurance for an expensive camera! gl!

In my experience, battery life is TRASH. get extra Fujifilm NP-W126S Li-Ion Battery units and a Nitecore FX3 Dual Slot USB Travel Charger. also Lensmate X100V Folding Thumb Grip is essential tho.

In my experience, prioritizing the safety and reliability of the camera body is way more important than just adding cool-looking gadgets, especially when youre on the move all day. That slick metal finish is a total drop hazard, but i actually find that a leather half-case is a safer bet than a thumb grip. I’ve seen those thumb grips snag on bag linings or even put weird leverage on the hot shoe if you bump it hard, which is basically a nightmare repair. A case gives you a solid grip and protects the bottom from scratches, right? For your travel kit, here is what i recommend: * Ditch the external charger and just grab a reliable portable power bank (like an Anker). Charging via USB-C is super safe and saves tons of space. Plus, it's more reliable than carrying multiple chargers.
* Instead of a wrist strap, get a thick rope neck strap. If you slip on a cobblestone street, you want that camera attached to your body, not just dangling from a hand. * Use a padded camera wrap rather than a dedicated bag. It lets you toss the camera into any backpack safely without worrying about the dials getting crushed or scratched up. Basically, i'm pretty conservative with my gear—i'd rather have fewer points of failure. Just keep it simple and you wont have to stress about the gear failing you mid-trip. gl!!

so i remember my first big trip with the x100v... i was obsessed with keeping it as slim as possible so i skipped the grip. big mistake lol. i almost dropped it twice on a crowded train because the metal body is just so slick. ngl, i was highkey stressed. For your situation, here's what I recommend:
- a fixed thumb grip. it provides better torque for one-handed shooting. i would suggest making sure it doesn't block the rear command dial tho.
- a compact power bank. tbh, charging via the internal usb-c port is way more efficient than carrying a separate charger for all-day walking.
- a soft shutter button. it really helps with the tactile response during long shoots. lesson learned: don't prioritize "slimness" over ergonomics. if you're uncomfortable holding the camera, you won't use it. anyway, be careful with the grip's fit... gl!!