SmallRig X-M5 Accessories Solve Two Problems with the Fujifilm X-M5
SmallRig has just released a range of accessories for the Fujifilm X-M5:
- L-Shape Mount Plate with Silicone Handle for X-M5
includes windshield with built-in a cold shoe mount - Retro Cage for Fujifilm X-M5
- Thumb Grip for Fujifilm X-M5
- Camera Leather Half Case Kit for Fujifilm X-M5
These accessories solve two problems we can encounter on the Fujifilm X-M5.
First, its very compact size, which may be uncomfortable for those with medium or large hands—something some early reviewers mentioned. Fujifilm’s design philosophy was clear: make the X-M5 as small as possible, knowing it can always be expanded with accessories.
Second, the tripod mount is positioned very close to the battery door, making it impossible to access the battery while mounted on a tripod and even blocking the battery door when a simple Anchor Mount is screwed on it as demonstrated by Thomas B. Jones in his X-M5 video.
SmallRig’s accessories, like cages and plates, solve these issue.
For those looking to bulk up the camera for better handling, SmallRig’s options (and other forthcoming accessories from other brands) offer a practical solution. But if you prefer to keep it ultra-compact, as the X-M5 was designed, you might choose to work with its original form (which is what I personally would do).
If I was a vlogger, the one accessory I’d likely consider is the windshield for the microphones. It would help me make the most of the X-M5’s new three-microphone setup and hopefully allow me to rely on the built-in mics as much as possible, reducing the need for external microphones.