So I finally pulled the trigger on the Fuji X-T5 after lugging a heavy full frame kit around for a decade and man it feels so light lol. I am heading to Iceland next month and I have got about $800 left in my budget for the finishing touches but I am weirdly stumped. I know I need a solid L-bracket but are there specific brands that dont block the battery door on this body? Also since the sensor is X-Trans do I need to be picky about my ND filters to avoid that weird color cast? Looking for the essential landscape bits that specifically make the Fuji experience better because I dont want to get there and realize I am missing a tiny adapter or something...
Man, the X-T5 is such a beast for its size. Honestly, switching from full frame is the best move for your back. I have spent a lot of time testing different rigs over the years and here is what you actually need for Iceland. First off, the L-bracket situation. I have gone through three different ones for my Fuji bodies and the SmallRig L-Bracket for Fujifilm X-T5 4137 is the winner for me. It fits the body like a glove and the side piece actually slides out so you can still plug in your cables. Battery door access is totally clear too, no issues there. It is much cheaper than the boutique brands but the machining is top notch. About the color cast... honestly, it isnt the X-Trans sensor causing that, its just low-quality glass in the filters. If you want neutral colors without spending an hour in Lightroom fixing weird magenta shifts, look at the Kase Wolverine K9 100mm Entry Kit. These things are basically indestructible which is great for Iceland, and the magnetic circular polarizer system is a lifesaver when your fingers are freezing in a gale-force wind. A few other bits to think about:
@Reply #1 - good point! Stumbled upon this discussion today and figured I would share my experience from a few years back in the Highlands. Iceland is basically a torture test for gear so I tend to be pretty conservative with what I trust. When I moved to the X-T5 I compared a few L-brackets because battery access is a pain if it is not perfect:
I am literally dealing with the same L-bracket headache right now!! Finding one that doesnt mess with the battery door or the screen articulation on the X-T5 is surprisingly difficult. It is honestly the most annoying part of setting up a new body for landscape work. I have been obsessing over the technical tolerances because I need every millimeter of clearance for those side ports when I am shooting long exposures. Couple quick tips for the Iceland trip:
Honestly, Iceland is gonna throw everything at your gear so you really need to prioritize build quality. Since you mentioned being picky about color casts on the X-Trans sensor, I would suggest being very careful with your glass choice. Here are a few reliability-focused bits I would look into:
Facts.