A New Filter Mount For Compact Cameras

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Freewell Gear just released a new accessory called the Real Lens Hood, for photographers using fixed-lens cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, Leica Q3 43, Fujifilm GFX100RF, and Ricoh GR III/GR IIIx. The hood attaches directly to the built-in lens and supports 49mm filters, but its main trick is a flip-down design that should make adjusting filters quicker and easier.

The design varies slightly depending on the camera, but all versions share some common features: a CNC-machined aluminum body, flip-to-access mechanics, and an NFC-enabled lens cap that links to manuals and support via smartphone. For the GFX100RF, Freewell is also offering a silver version to match the silver body option of that camera. The company positions the Real Lens Hood as a way to make filter use less fiddly for compact camera shooters, especially those who rely on polarisers or mist filters.

The hoods are available, with pricing that changes depending on the model. The X100VI version costs $70, the Ricoh GR III/IIIx hood is $100, and both the Leica Q3 43 and Fujifilm GFX100RF versions are $130. Those higher-end models also ship with a hybrid CPL/Black Mist filter included in the box. Freewell has also been building out related accessories for these same cameras, including wooden L-brackets for the X100VI and GFX100RF and a thumb grip with a cold shoe mount for the Leica Q3 43.

You can see full details on Freewell’s website here