I've been looking for a grip/case and thumb grip for the X-E5, and so far, I've only seen accessories from SmallRig. Nothing from JJC, Haoge, or Megagear yet that I have seen.
I received both the metal plate/ grip and the leather case. Both seem very well designed and made for reasonable prices.
DavidZvi wrote:
I've been looking for a grip/case and thumb grip for the X-E5, and so far, I've only seen accessories from SmallRig. Nothing from JJC, Haoge, or Megagear yet that I have seen.
Only saw those from smallrig yet, the price is reasonable and they look nice (even if I’m affraid the thumb grip is a bit too long).
I’m expecting to get te thumb grip and half case at some point, but the stock at Amazon Spain is gone. I’m not in a hurry and probably will wait for the offer of other manufacturers, it’s inevitable they will start to show up soon.
Until then, I’m using a generic thumb grip with a spacer and found out that the half case of my Olympus E-M5 III fits the X-E5 (I can’t screw it in the bottom, but it fits snugly and it’s ok as long as I’m careful). Not perfect solutions but they do make the camera much better to handle.
I've been in touch with SmallRig. I couldn't understand why they didn't offer just the black half case without the strap, since Fuji is including a nice premium strap. It makes sense if you want the brown half case, but not the black.
Well, the fine people at SmallRig have a solution,
Hello David, the material code has been entered into our system and is S4113-P187. Hi. If you need to purchase something separately, please email xxxxx and specify what you require. It is better to attach the picture and material code for them, and they will guide you on how to buy.
Hi. The retail price for this item is USD 22. Since the purchase process requires collecting some additional details from you, we recommend reaching out to our team directly at xxxxx
They’ll be happy to guide you through the steps and ensure a smooth transaction.
You’re welcome to share this information with others on the forum. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support in spreading the word!
If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to let us know. We’re here to help!
Here is their image, you can download and crop just the case:
I don’t understand the appeal of the so-called “half cases.” Back in the day cases had two parts — teh part that fit the body itself (roughly equivalent to to the half cases) and a larger attached part the completely covered the camera, including a standard lens. These cases provided enough protection to teh whole camera that they made some sense, even if they were cumbersome to use.
But the half cases (barely) cover only parts of the camera body, and must be largely open to leave access to battery compartments and control functions. It doesn’t seem that they actually have a lot of value at that point…
gdanmitchell wrote:
I don’t understand the appeal of the so-called “half cases.” Back in the day cases had two parts — teh part that fit the body itself (roughly equivalent to to the half cases) and a larger attached part the completely covered the camera, including a standard lens. These cases provided enough protection to teh whole camera that they made some sense, even if they were cumbersome to use.
But the half cases (barely) cover only parts of the camera body, and must be largely open to leave access to battery compartments and control functions. It doesn’t seem that they actually have a lot of value at that point…...Show more →
They provide a hand grip and protect the bottom and sides of the camera from abrasion and knocking around. I don't know about this one but they usually have a door in the bottom to access the battery so it is not open.
TENOG wrote:
They provide a hand grip and protect the bottom and sides of the camera from abrasion and knocking around. I don't know about this one but they usually have a door in the bottom to access the battery so it is not open.
That.
I would also add that they make the camera a bit taller, so the pinky doesn’t go under the camera. It’s a good solution for a bit of protection and better grip without adding too much bulk or weight compared to some other regular grips.
TENOG wrote:
They provide a hand grip and protect the bottom and sides of the camera from abrasion and knocking around. I don't know about this one but they usually have a door in the bottom to access the battery so it is not open.
I understand that this is the explanation for them. But having used case-free cameras from Fujifilm and others for several decades, I virtually never see the problems that these cases supposedly address.
They feel to me a bit like some of the other accessories that vendors sell to new and first-time buyers that they dont’ really need — things like shutter button “inserts,” thumb rests, UV filters, LCD protectors, and the like.
I’d urge new buyers to not buy a bunch of those unnecessary extras at the time they purchase the camera. Use the thing for a month or two and see if you still think you really need them. You likely do not.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I understand that this is the explanation for them. But having used case-free cameras from Fujifilm and others for several decades, I virtually never see the problems that these cases supposedly address.
They feel to me a bit like some of the other accessories that vendors sell to new and first-time buyers that they dont’ really need — things like shutter button “inserts,” thumb rests, UV filters, LCD protectors, and the like.
I’d urge new buyers to not buy a bunch of those unnecessary extras at the time they purchase the camera. Use the thing for a month or two and see if you still think you really need them. You likely do not....Show more →
User experience and comfort level vary. Some also like those accessories for cosmetic effects.
In my case, just handling the X-E5 made it clear it needs to be taller and have a thumb grip to be comfortable for me (as it happens with most smaller cameras that I use).
gdanmitchell wrote:
I’d urge new buyers to not buy a bunch of those unnecessary extras at the time they purchase the camera. Use the thing for a month or two and see if you still think you really need them. You likely do not.
You can generally figure out quite quickly when you need extras such as grips, thumb rests etc.
They make all the difference to cameras like the X100VI and the X-E5.
The half case is a good compromise - providing some protection and just enough grip without too much extra bulk or weight.
DavidZvi wrote:
I've been looking for a grip/case and thumb grip for the X-E5, and so far, I've only seen accessories from SmallRig. Nothing from JJC, Haoge, or Megagear yet that I have seen.
With the X-T5 I bought from you I actually had the opportunity to try three grips from different manufacturers.The SmallRig that came with the camera, a used mint condition Fujifilm grip, and now a Haoge version. This was just an experiment after watching several YouTube videos. Actually settled on the Haoge for two reasons. The first was the fit of the Haoge with a much thinner overlap of the flap on the grip (hard to describe) and the that it has a QD socket on the grip and I use QD straps on all of my other grips. Also the Haoge branding is inside the bottom and not displayed. The Fuji grip happens to hide its branding. That is in no way a requirement but nice to know it’s something they thought about.
All this said I’m just waiting a little while to if any other grips come out but it’s nice that SmallRig has support for the X-E5 available pre launch.
The idea that one would add a case to make a smaller camera bigger and heavier, when the main selling point of the camera is its small size and light weight is… puzzling.
Why not just get the XT5 at the same price, with the dual card slots, and full manual controls, built-in grip, etc.?
gdanmitchell wrote:
The idea that one would add a case to make a smaller camera bigger and heavier, when the main selling point of the camera is its small size and light weight is… puzzling.
Why not just get the XT5 at the same price, with the dual card slots, and full manual controls, built-in grip, etc.?
The grip with support for Arca Swiss clamp is a the only thing I’m personally looking to add and right now I have some kind of AS platte on everyone of my camera bodies. I do typically buy the smallest / lightest one I can find that does the job. In the past I used to only look at plates from RRS or Kirk Photo but the ones from SmallRig and Haoge and a few others are smaller and lighter so for Fuji and Sony I look toward those. Unfortunately for full size full frame bodies with or without battery grips are heavier but typically their lenses are even bigger.
So when I decide to buy a new camera like X-E5 its weight is still the lightest for me. Maybe not as l light as an m4/3 class camera or even an older Fuji X-E body but small enough for me.
Because you can add more grip when using bigger lens, stay small with smaller lenses. It's nice to have that choice. Base plates have tripod compatibility. There's many reasons to add a grip.
gdanmitchell wrote:
The idea that one would add a case to make a smaller camera bigger and heavier, when the main selling point of the camera is its small size and light weight is… puzzling.
Why not just get the XT5 at the same price, with the dual card slots, and full manual controls, built-in grip, etc.?
gdanmitchell wrote:
I understand that this is the explanation for them. But having used case-free cameras from Fujifilm and others for several decades, I virtually never see the problems that these cases supposedly address.
They feel to me a bit like some of the other accessories that vendors sell to new and first-time buyers that they dont’ really need — things like shutter button “inserts,” thumb rests, UV filters, LCD protectors, and the like.
I’d urge new buyers to not buy a bunch of those unnecessary extras at the time they purchase the camera. Use the thing for a month or two and see if you still think you really need them. You likely do not....Show more →
I purchased a grip and plate for my X-T5 before I even received the camera. My decision was based on 5 minutes with the X-T4 body and knowing I need a larger grip. I have big hands, fat fingers, and instantly knew I needed more grip. I would put a shutter release button in the "must have" category as well.
gdanmitchell wrote:
The idea that one would add a case to make a smaller camera bigger and heavier, when the main selling point of the camera is its small size and light weight is… puzzling.
Why not just get the XT5 at the same price, with the dual card slots, and full manual controls, built-in grip, etc.?
A X-E5 with a half case will still be lighter and with a smaller footprint than the X-T5. And I always have the option to take it out to make it smaller when I want/need.
Where I live the X-E5 is almost 300 eur cheaper than the X-T5. And I actually got mine even cheaper because of a deal with the store where they took the kit lens off to sell separately
gdanmitchell wrote:
The idea that one would add a case to make a smaller camera bigger and heavier, when the main selling point of the camera is its small size and light weight is… puzzling.
Why not just get the XT5 at the same price, with the dual card slots, and full manual controls, built-in grip, etc.?
I don't think it is puzzling at all. The whole attraction of the Xe5 for me is one camera body that can do everything I want. That was the whole reason I switched from Nikon to Sony back in the day. I can always make a small body bigger but I can't make bigger body smaller. For landscapes a base plate with a grip makes prefect sense to me. Especially on a smaller body camera like this one. But if I want go small with a pancake lens I can do that with the same body. No need for multiple cameras. Personally I don't really see why anyone would buy an XT5 when I could have an A7RV. That is a puzzle to me.
nhsonyshooter wrote:
I don't think it is puzzling at all. The whole attraction of the Xe5 for me is one camera body that can do everything I want. That was the whole reason I switched from Nikon to Sony back in the day. I can always make a small body bigger but I can't make bigger body smaller. For landscapes a base plate with a grip makes prefect sense to me. Especially on a smaller body camera like this one. But if I want go small with a pancake lens I can do that with the same body. No need for multiple cameras. Personally I don't really see why anyone would buy an XT5 when I could have an A7RV. That is a puzzle to me....Show more →
If you shoot telephoto, the rig size and weight of X-T5 + 70-300 compared with A7R5 and 100-400 is significant. That said, I thought the X-T5 was too conspicuous (for me) to use casually in mixed environments like I would an X-E5, X-M5, or X100VI. X-T5 still looks like every other DSLR with a viewfinder hump in the middle. 20th century tourist cameras that every dad carried
