Grip for Fuji Fujifilm X-T3 XT3, includes Arca-Swiss mount

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The Fuji X-T3 is a great little camera, but lacks an Arca-Swiss mounting plate.  Also, the grip is a tad small, would benefit from a bit more beef.  This newly designed grip provides both features, yet doesn't block access to any of the camera buttons, display, battery and controls.You will need a ¼-20 x 3/8" slotted head (or Philips) screw to attach this grip to your camera. Alternatively you can use this specialty screw, no tool required (also shown in one of the photos): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KI3J7G2I used 20% infill, black PLA.  I like the fact that the plastic doesn't seem so cold to the touch, compared with the typical aluminum ones you can buy.Three versions are provided.  In one the grip is a bit shorter (Grip), but more pointed, in the second the grip is more rounded and taller (Grip V4) with a hole for a heat-insert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VGTS2D5 .  In the third version (Grip V5) there's also a recess for textured adhesive rubber sheeting, similar to what's on the camera (see photo). That sheeting is available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5PB8Q9All three work fine, it's a matter of taste.  I like the more rounded one with the rubber insert. One note, you won't need to use supports – there's a designed-in easy break-away support on the bottom for the large screw recess.  Once it's printed, simply break it off with a pair of needle nose pliers.Enjoy, let me know how it works for you!Postscript – I accidentally dropped my X-T3 a few days ago onto a wooden deck.  Scared the *&% out of me, but after careful examination there was NO damage.  Incredibly, the grip took the abuse, saving the camera from the brunt of the impact.  The only breakage was one of the tiny locating pins that are part of the grip got sheared off.  Whether I would have had more damage without the grip is never to be known, but my guess is that the grip really helped.  I'm printing another one now at the cost of around 50 cents of plastic.  Nice!