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Must-have street photography accessories for the Fuji X-E4?

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What accessories do I actually need to make the Fuji X-E4 usable for a whole day of street shooting because right now I am literally losing my mind with how uncomfortable this thing is to hold? Look, I love the sensor and the film sims are gorgeous but the ergonomics are just... they are nonexistent. I feel like I am going to drop it every time I try to do a one-handed shot while walking through Camden or Soho. It is basically a slippery soap bar. I bought it because it looks cool and its small but man, my hand starts cramping after twenty minutes and the thumb rest situation is a joke. I have been looking at grips but there are like fifty different brands and I dont know if I should go with the official Fuji one or if those cheap third party ones are actually better?

And dont even get me started on the battery life. I went out yesterday and it died before I even finished my first coffee. It is so frustrating because I want to love this camera so much. I have a big trip to Tokyo coming up in three weeks and I really need to get this rig sorted before then because I dont want to be faffing around with chargers and hand cramps while I am trying to enjoy my vacation. I have about 350 pounds saved up to basically fix this camera and make it a street beast. Here is what I think I need but I am lost:

  • a grip that doesnt block the battery door
  • a thumb rest that actually feels secure
  • some kind of strap that works with the tilt screen
  • extra batteries that wont explode

Should I get a thumb grip or a full bottom grip? Are there any specific straps that dont get in the way of the tilt screen? I keep getting the strap caught when I try to do low angle shots and it drives me crazy. Also maybe a lens hood that doesnt make the whole thing massive? I am using the 27mm pancake mostly but even that feels weirdly unbalanced without some kind of extra weight or grip. Honestly just tell me what you guys use because I am about five seconds away from selling it and going back to my bulky DSLR even though I hate the weight... just need some real world advice on what actually works and what is just fluff for the aesthetic crowd.

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I would suggest you consider these:

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To add to the point above: I'm super satisfied with these for reliability.




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I literally had the same meltdown with mine last year. Its a gorgeous camera but the ergonomics are a total disaster for anyone with adult-sized hands. I was getting those same cramps after ten minutes of street shooting. It really is like trying to grip a wet piece of soap. To deal with the strap snagging the screen, I compared a few options in my experience:

  • Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap: This is what I use now. It never blocks the screen, though you lose the ability to hang it round your neck for a break.
  • Peak Design Leash Camera Strap: Good for carrying all day, but I found it still gets in the way of the tilt mechanism way too often for low-angle shots.
  • Haoge LH-X27W Square Metal Lens Hood: Added this to my 27mm. It gives the front some weight and protection without being bulky. Ngl I still find it a bit fiddly compared to my old gear, but these made it at least usable for a full day.




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