Very good. Your video told me all that I needed to know about the battery grip. The plus is with the grip charger is you get to charge two batteries at the same time.
Glad I could help! I have later learned that the 3rd battery can be charged via the USB-C connection on the camera, so you can actually charge all 3 batteries without taking them out of the camera at all! I love USB-C! It has made my life so much more simple! I look forward to the day when all gadgets can be charged via USB-C! (no, not a USB-C salesperson, but just a happy end user! - my next iPhone hopefully has USB-C!)
Thanks! I did not switch to Fuji and APS-C, I simply added the Fuji to my portfolio. I still have my D750 for shooting in low light situations (it is KING of darkness focus) and I also have a Sony A7 for landscapes, bot FF. But I was attracted to Fuji because the street photographers I follow produced some pictures that to me looked really "clean" and so I was attracted to Fuji. I got a XT20 and it confirmed that the pictures were more "clean" or tight than my Nikon D5600. So I continued with Fuji, and it has now replaced my D5600. My Sony is still my preferred camera for landscapes, the Nikon for low light situations, but my Fuji is the "jack of all trades". I have later invested more in Fuji, as I found that the lenses - although not cheap - are absolutely stellar, which several reviews from Ken Rockwell and others also would hint.
Please let me know if this is the bit you are after: frederikboving.com/charging-the-fujifilm-xt-3-vertical-battery-grip/ Happy to add more if I missed the mark.
@@frederikboving Thx for the info in reference to the weight. You can charge the X T3 without the battery grip, using an external power bank such as the an ANKER Powercore+ 26800PD, the 20000PD version or any similar USB C external charger. You can find this info on the FujiAddict website. I use the Poweradd EnergyCell 5000 Power Bank and install it on a cold shoe. Works great! You can see the charge icon on the camera display indicating that the battery is receiving a charge from an outside source. As far as the grip, there are options for very well made grips that not only give you a better hold, but will protect your camera as well for around $30.
@@Vikingdescendent Thanks for sharing! Yes, I use my 20W charger for my iPad to charge the XT3. I am impressed that the XT3 will accept that much muscle when charging, but it does! Btw, if you really want to go nerdy about the XT3 and charging, this link has all the details: domvarney.com/2018/11/22/powering-the-fuji-x-t3/ - stay safe!
I find the X T3 is heavy enough without the grip. In Canada, the grip is $400. plus the cost of the two extra batteries, plus 15% tax. Ouch! But there are third party alternatives.
Hi Vikingdescendent, yes the Fujifilm price policy for accessories is the steep kind. I wonder if they sell their bodies at low prices, the lenses fair prices and then make all the money on accessories? I seem to remember that there was a SMASH offer on the XH1 with a grip combined some time ago. Maybe that is the way to get a grip without feeling robbed - simply buy a grip as a part of the kit deal when upgrading the body next time? Alternatively buy used. I have a used grip for my Sony and it saved me 50% and works like a charm.
The manual gives absolutely NO help at all here! I tried to take out all the batteries, and only have the adaptor mounted, and the camera switches on, and then flashes a red signal indicating it misses the batteries and shortly after it shuts down. So the camera cannot work just with the adaptor. If I put the battery in the body, and no batteries in the adaptor as such, it seems to work fine, but it is difficult to see if it runs on the batteries or on the power supply. If I insert all batteries, then it also works with the adaptor, but what happens is that the 3 battery indicators drop to one battery indicator as soon as I insert the adaptor. So my guess is that is starts charging the 2 batteries in the grip when they are less than 100%, irrespective of the use of the camera or not. I will need to do some more through testing to answer if the batteries are being charged with the adaptor mounted and at the same time using he camera. I guess the latter was really the answer you were looking for?
@@frederikboving many thanks for testing this. I will only be using the camera plus grip in the studio for video interviews and just have the single battery that came with the camera so was hoping not to have to buy more batteries. It would be good to know whether I can still do this either with the battery in the body or in the grip but obviously not with no batteries following your test!
Yes. However, the main reason for me buying the grip to the X-T3 was the shallow grip and the short battery life - both problems the D750 does not have, even without a grip.
@@frederikboving I am so doubting to buy the X-T3 OR the deal on the X-H1. Now, I sold my Nikon D600 and holy trinity, as I did not take it with me anymore, nowhere... I have now a little X-E3, and take it with me allways. It boosted my photography again, but... I also want to upscale again, with heavier lenses 23 1.4, 56 1.2,... I am afraid the X-H1 is again too big and will leave it at home again as my NIKON...
Hi Raf, your concern is very valid IMO. The f/2 lens lineup from fujinon is quite strong, so if you can live with a little less fast lens, the f/2-ish lenses (I have the 50 mm and 27mm) are light and excellent value for money. As soon as you go to 1.2 and 1.4, the lenses become heavy, the camera becomes "nose heavy", you need a larger body to keep it in control, and you quickly slide into buying a grip with even more weight etc. So a XT20/XT30 with no grip and the f/2-ish lens lineup would be my suggestions for a "go anywhere" light setup.
I can only guess but video is very taxing for the camera as it involves a lot of CPU work to constantly read the sensor content 25 times per second and translate the data to the memory card. So when shooting for extended periods of time it generates a lot of heat that the camera needs to pass on somehow to avoid overheating. Not sure if there is a solution, unfortunately.
Hi, sorry, I have only used the xt3 for pictures so I am not able to answer. Have sold the xt3 now so I cannot test if the grip helps when shooting video.
Hi, I have only used the original fuji batteries (NP-W126S) for all 3 positions (1 in the camera, 2 in the grip). Links to batteries and grip now added to the video description.
Hi Evan, I took out the battery in the body, so only the two in the grip were left, and it booted and worked fine. It seems like boost mode also works with 2 batteries only. If this helps reduce heat I am not sure. Hope this helps.
Nope is the short answer. The D750 has a deeper and wider grip that fits my big hands better. Also, the distribution of weight is better in the d750 IMO. The xt3 is not bad, the D750 is just better. Very subjective. Very dependent on personal preference so please do not see my answer as more than just one guy's opinion - I'm sure you can find the exact opposite opinion if you look for it.
frederikboving I see thanks I also have large hands and am thinking of making this exact same switch. I have really been loving the ergonomics of the d750. But traveling with a large camera and lenses is so impractical! The thing is, I actually do shoot in portrait quite a lot so I can see the portrait with a grip being better then the d750 with no grip.
Right. The portrait mode of the Xt3+grip works really well IMO. The buttons sit where you'd expect them to and the quality is as you would find on the camera itself. If your goal is to travel lighter, then be warned that the fast fujinon glass is quite heavy and if you want to travel light (and not burn all your budget on glass), then see if the f/2 glass from fujinon suits you. It is SO much lighter - both in terms of weight and budget. I have an "ergonomics" review/compare of 3 light lenses here: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoV5LwhKaTS44/edit Hope it is useful. Best Frederik
That's a really good question! I have googled and consulted the manual with no luck. And I cannot test it as I have sold my XT3. Hopefully someone else can give it a quick test.
@@frederikboving thanks for your quick reply, I’ve purchased one on eBay so I can try it out shortly once it arrives. The main reason I purchased it was for the ergonomics rather than battery life so I was not initially planning to buy additional batteries, though I will eventually I would rather purchase the official batteries down the line
@@eoghanhennessy15 Good one. You will love to have 3 batteries loaded at the same time - it gives you one less thing to worry about when out and about.
@@frederikboving I have the xt3,( bought in november 2021). In november I could take about 500 shots with turned on display. Now I can take about 400 with lcd off. My xt3 have about 3000 total photos taken to now. Don't know what is problem battery is draining so fast 😭
@@AdilBaralijaVideography It could just be a case of a bad or collapsed battery. I had a battery for my flash that collapsed. It still worked, but just acted "funny" and did not give me many shots and quickly died. I have 2 of the same flashes, and the other flash had a good solid battery and never gave me a problem. So maybe it is the battery that is the problem. See if you can borrow one and find out if it is the battery. If the problem persists, then you know that the camera drains the batteries for some reason. Hope this helps!
@@frederikboving I have 3 original batteries and every of them is draining. For recording is okay I use 1080p 60fps it can record about 50 min. But for photos I don't know what is problem, turned off bluetooth, geotag, wifi, lcd brightness is -2. Thanks for advices.
@@AdilBaralijaVideography it sounds to me like you are doing all the right things! Turning of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth would be my next suggestions, so I am sorry that I cannot come up with something better than what you already do!
Answered all my queries. Really helpful, thanks!
Thanks - very helpful video. Didn't realise about the space to store the rubber cover. Also found the suggestion to rotate batteries useful.
Thank you Dave - much appreciated!
one point, additional lighting would help since we are dealing with a black-colored body and grip...overall very complete review.
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Thanks for very good review! You covered everything that I am looking for :)
My pleasure!
Very good. Your video told me all that I needed to know about the battery grip. The plus is with the grip charger is you get to charge two batteries at the same time.
Glad I could help! I have later learned that the 3rd battery can be charged via the USB-C connection on the camera, so you can actually charge all 3 batteries without taking them out of the camera at all! I love USB-C! It has made my life so much more simple! I look forward to the day when all gadgets can be charged via USB-C! (no, not a USB-C salesperson, but just a happy end user! - my next iPhone hopefully has USB-C!)
Thank you for taking your time and going in depth
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Excellent video - it really covers everything thoroughly
Glad you enjoyed it
Really a complete review!
Very informative, thank you!
Thank you!
Very good review, thank you!
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Very informative video… Thanks
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nice review... What made you switch to the Fuji and back to APS-C?
Thanks! I did not switch to Fuji and APS-C, I simply added the Fuji to my portfolio. I still have my D750 for shooting in low light situations (it is KING of darkness focus) and I also have a Sony A7 for landscapes, bot FF. But I was attracted to Fuji because the street photographers I follow produced some pictures that to me looked really "clean" and so I was attracted to Fuji. I got a XT20 and it confirmed that the pictures were more "clean" or tight than my Nikon D5600. So I continued with Fuji, and it has now replaced my D5600. My Sony is still my preferred camera for landscapes, the Nikon for low light situations, but my Fuji is the "jack of all trades". I have later invested more in Fuji, as I found that the lenses - although not cheap - are absolutely stellar, which several reviews from Ken Rockwell and others also would hint.
@@frederikboving I can totally understand adding those to your collection... make it count out their!!!
I wonder if this enigmatic and reputed 16mm f1.4 is also good for landscape low light. Especially compared to wide-angle lens on a Nikon D750 FX
Great review!
11:46 mark...I doubt that very much! You should post a link on the subject.
Please let me know if this is the bit you are after:
frederikboving.com/charging-the-fujifilm-xt-3-vertical-battery-grip/
Happy to add more if I missed the mark.
@@frederikboving Thx for the info in reference to the weight. You can charge the X T3 without the battery grip, using an external power bank such as the an ANKER Powercore+ 26800PD, the 20000PD version or any similar USB C external charger. You can find this info on the FujiAddict website. I use the Poweradd EnergyCell 5000 Power Bank and install it on a cold shoe. Works great! You can see the charge icon on the camera display indicating that the battery is receiving a charge from an outside source. As far as the grip, there are options for very well made grips that not only give you a better hold, but will protect your camera as well for around $30.
@@Vikingdescendent Thanks for sharing! Yes, I use my 20W charger for my iPad to charge the XT3. I am impressed that the XT3 will accept that much muscle when charging, but it does! Btw, if you really want to go nerdy about the XT3 and charging, this link has all the details: domvarney.com/2018/11/22/powering-the-fuji-x-t3/ - stay safe!
I find the X T3 is heavy enough without the grip. In Canada, the grip is $400. plus the cost of the two extra batteries, plus 15% tax. Ouch! But there are third party alternatives.
Hi Vikingdescendent, yes the Fujifilm price policy for accessories is the steep kind. I wonder if they sell their bodies at low prices, the lenses fair prices and then make all the money on accessories? I seem to remember that there was a SMASH offer on the XH1 with a grip combined some time ago. Maybe that is the way to get a grip without feeling robbed - simply buy a grip as a part of the kit deal when upgrading the body next time? Alternatively buy used. I have a used grip for my Sony and it saved me 50% and works like a charm.
Now, the grip is payable for $ 150.-- in Switzerland by digitec
Nice review thank you!
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Great review but can you power the camera from the wall in the studio using the ac adaptor without worrying about batteries?
The manual gives absolutely NO help at all here!
I tried to take out all the batteries, and only have the adaptor mounted, and the camera switches on, and then flashes a red signal indicating it misses the batteries and shortly after it shuts down. So the camera cannot work just with the adaptor. If I put the battery in the body, and no batteries in the adaptor as such, it seems to work fine, but it is difficult to see if it runs on the batteries or on the power supply. If I insert all batteries, then it also works with the adaptor, but what happens is that the 3 battery indicators drop to one battery indicator as soon as I insert the adaptor. So my guess is that is starts charging the 2 batteries in the grip when they are less than 100%, irrespective of the use of the camera or not. I will need to do some more through testing to answer if the batteries are being charged with the adaptor mounted and at the same time using he camera. I guess the latter was really the answer you were looking for?
@@frederikboving many thanks for testing this. I will only be using the camera plus grip in the studio for video interviews and just have the single battery that came with the camera so was hoping not to have to buy more batteries. It would be good to know whether I can still do this either with the battery in the body or in the grip but obviously not with no batteries following your test!
You should of course also add a grip to the Nikon for comparing weight....
Yes. However, the main reason for me buying the grip to the X-T3 was the shallow grip and the short battery life - both problems the D750 does not have, even without a grip.
@@frederikboving I am so doubting to buy the X-T3 OR the deal on the X-H1. Now, I sold my Nikon D600 and holy trinity, as I did not take it with me anymore, nowhere... I have now a little X-E3, and take it with me allways. It boosted my photography again, but... I also want to upscale again, with heavier lenses 23 1.4, 56 1.2,... I am afraid the X-H1 is again too big and will leave it at home again as my NIKON...
Hi Raf, your concern is very valid IMO. The f/2 lens lineup from fujinon is quite strong, so if you can live with a little less fast lens, the f/2-ish lenses (I have the 50 mm and 27mm) are light and excellent value for money. As soon as you go to 1.2 and 1.4, the lenses become heavy, the camera becomes "nose heavy", you need a larger body to keep it in control, and you quickly slide into buying a grip with even more weight etc. So a XT20/XT30 with no grip and the f/2-ish lens lineup would be my suggestions for a "go anywhere" light setup.
When I shoot an hour-long video with the battery grip, the camera gets hot. Do you know what the solution to this problem is?
I can only guess but video is very taxing for the camera as it involves a lot of CPU work to constantly read the sensor content 25 times per second and translate the data to the memory card. So when shooting for extended periods of time it generates a lot of heat that the camera needs to pass on somehow to avoid overheating. Not sure if there is a solution, unfortunately.
Hello Curious what eye piece is that on the X-T3 camera you have ?? Thanks!
Sorry- sold the xt3 years ago and no longer remember. I do not recall it as being anything extraordinary though.
My xt3 keeps resetting while shooting 4k 60 so is this grip give enough power to prevent reset automatically
Hi, sorry, I have only used the xt3 for pictures so I am not able to answer. Have sold the xt3 now so I cannot test if the grip helps when shooting video.
Ohh its okay...
Can u plz give a link to both batteries on amazon so if I do get the camera I get with those batteries
Hi, I have only used the original fuji batteries (NP-W126S) for all 3 positions (1 in the camera, 2 in the grip). Links to batteries and grip now added to the video description.
frederikboving thanks
Can you use this grip without a battery in the body? For example as a way to help reduce heat during video recording?
Hi Evan, I took out the battery in the body, so only the two in the grip were left, and it booted and worked fine. It seems like boost mode also works with 2 batteries only. If this helps reduce heat I am not sure. Hope this helps.
@@frederikboving Very helpful thank you!
There are great, well made and cheap X T3/4 grips on Amazon.
Does the xt3 plus battery grip match the ergonomics of the d750 for you?
Nope is the short answer. The D750 has a deeper and wider grip that fits my big hands better. Also, the distribution of weight is better in the d750 IMO. The xt3 is not bad, the D750 is just better. Very subjective. Very dependent on personal preference so please do not see my answer as more than just one guy's opinion - I'm sure you can find the exact opposite opinion if you look for it.
frederikboving I see thanks I also have large hands and am thinking of making this exact same switch. I have really been loving the ergonomics of the d750. But traveling with a large camera and lenses is so impractical! The thing is, I actually do shoot in portrait quite a lot so I can see the portrait with a grip being better then the d750 with no grip.
Right. The portrait mode of the Xt3+grip works really well IMO. The buttons sit where you'd expect them to and the quality is as you would find on the camera itself. If your goal is to travel lighter, then be warned that the fast fujinon glass is quite heavy and if you want to travel light (and not burn all your budget on glass), then see if the f/2 glass from fujinon suits you. It is SO much lighter - both in terms of weight and budget. I have an "ergonomics" review/compare of 3 light lenses here: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoV5LwhKaTS44/edit
Hope it is useful.
Best
Frederik
Can it be used without batteries? ie. with one battery in the body?
That's a really good question! I have googled and consulted the manual with no luck. And I cannot test it as I have sold my XT3. Hopefully someone else can give it a quick test.
@@frederikboving thanks for your quick reply, I’ve purchased one on eBay so I can try it out shortly once it arrives.
The main reason I purchased it was for the ergonomics rather than battery life so I was not initially planning to buy additional batteries, though I will eventually I would rather purchase the official batteries down the line
@@eoghanhennessy15 Good one. You will love to have 3 batteries loaded at the same time - it gives you one less thing to worry about when out and about.
@@frederikboving To confirm, it does work without batteries
@@eoghanhennessy15 Thank you for getting back to me - much appreciated!
Is it possible to charge 3 batteries with powerbank?
Hi Reyhan, sorry, I am not able to answer.
@@frederikboving Thank you
I think it only charges the one in the camera. The grip has a separate charge port I believe
Hello everyone, just want to ask how many photos you can take with one battery ( not with the grip) ?
Hi, sorry, no idea. But it is many! Especially if you refrain from using the rear LCD to review the images while shooting.
@@frederikboving I have the xt3,( bought in november 2021).
In november I could take about 500 shots with turned on display. Now I can take about 400 with lcd off. My xt3 have about 3000 total photos taken to now. Don't know what is problem battery is draining so fast 😭
@@AdilBaralijaVideography It could just be a case of a bad or collapsed battery. I had a battery for my flash that collapsed. It still worked, but just acted "funny" and did not give me many shots and quickly died. I have 2 of the same flashes, and the other flash had a good solid battery and never gave me a problem. So maybe it is the battery that is the problem. See if you can borrow one and find out if it is the battery. If the problem persists, then you know that the camera drains the batteries for some reason. Hope this helps!
@@frederikboving I have 3 original batteries and every of them is draining. For recording is okay I use 1080p 60fps it can record about 50 min. But for photos I don't know what is problem, turned off bluetooth, geotag, wifi, lcd brightness is -2.
Thanks for advices.
@@AdilBaralijaVideography it sounds to me like you are doing all the right things! Turning of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth would be my next suggestions, so I am sorry that I cannot come up with something better than what you already do!
I was about to buy the grip but it's just a 300€ plastic adaptor for 2 batterys you have to buy extra...come on Fuij!
I just got it free with the camera. Even found generic batteries (two for $25 including charger) that work in it with no errors.
@@CrispyOkra Where did you (buy) find the extra batteries & charger from?
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Ebay, I went with the Wasabi Power brand. As far as I can tell they're the same as the Fuji's with different labeling.
@@CrispyOkra aren't those fakes? how is the battery quality?
I just found a seller for wasabi batterys, less than 30$ for 2 batteries and the charge port. Should I go for it?
I just like how it looks 😭
Nothing bad with that if you ask me! :-D
Great review! Exactly what I was looking for...
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