so i finally pulled the trigger on the xt5 for my tokyo trip next month but honestly im kinda frustrated with the ergonomics right now. it feels so tiny in my hands and my pinky just hangs off the bottom which makes it feel like im gonna drop it every five seconds. i was thinking about getting a smallrig grip or maybe the official fuji one but the prices are all over the place and i dont want to add too much bulk. plus the battery seems to drain way faster than i expected so my logic was i definitely need spares but which ones? i spent my whole $2k budget on the body and lens so i need to be smart here. what are the actual essentials because right now im just annoyed holding it...
Regarding what #2 said about "just adding my two cents while i have...", I totally get the frustration with the X-T5 size. I remember my first big trip with a small mirrorless body and no grip—by day three, my hand was basically a permanent claw from the cramping. You are gonna be walking like 20k steps a day in Tokyo, so comfort is actually a safety thing so you dont drop the thing when you're tired. Since you are on a budget after that big purchase, skip the official Fuji stuff. I have tested a few alternatives over the years and these are the most solid:
Yeah the pinky dangle is real with fuji bodies lol. I was pretty annoyed until i picked up the SmallRig L-Shape Grip for FUJIFILM X-T5 4136. Honestly its a lifesaver for the ergonomics and way better value than the official fuji version. It has a built-in arca-swiss plate which is nice for tripods, and it only adds about 79g to the total weight. For the power issue, the 2200mah capacity sounds like plenty but the processor draws a ton in boost mode... basically you need spares. Since you spent your budget already, these work well:
just adding my two cents while i have a minute... i've been shooting with fuji for a decade and i'm honestly so satisfied with the xt5 but yeah the grip is tiny. i had the same pinky dangle problem and i found that a thumb grip actually solved it better for me than a bottom plate. i use the Lensmate Fujifilm X-T5 Folding Thumb Grip and it completely changes the ergonomics by giving your thumb a solid place to rest. it makes the whole camera feel balanced even with heavier lenses. quick tip: set your auto power off to 30 seconds and turn off pre-af in the settings to save a ton of battery life. as for the power stuff... i've had no complaints using a compact charger in my bag. the Nitecore FX3 Dual Slot USB QC Battery Charger for Fujifilm NP-W235 is great because it shows you the battery health and charging speed on a little screen. it's super helpful when you're on the move. also if you're worried about security in tokyo crowds i'd suggest the Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap SLL-BK-3. it's thin enough to not be annoying but the quick-adjust handles are a lifesaver when you need to pull the camera tight to your body. works well for me and doesn't break the bank like some of the official fuji gear... anyway enjoy the trip, you're gonna have a blast.