The EF-X500 is a hot-shoe mount flash with the maximum guide number of approx. 50 (ISO100·m) / 164 (ISO100·m) and EF-X500 also supports multi-flash lighting.
Its support for the FP mode (high-speed flash sync) means the flash can be fired at any shutter speed. This means you can concentrate on shooting when a faster shutter speed is required, for example, in order to use a near-maximum aperture to produce beautiful bokeh. Set up multiple flashes to freely control light on a subject and background for a creative result.
TTL lighting control is available with single flash and also in the multi-flash setup, so that you can start shooting without having to make cumbersome adjustments to light output.
FP flash (high-speed flash sync)
With cameras equipped with a focal plane shutter, when the shutter speed is high, the first and second shutter curtains move across at the same time, making the exposure through a narrow vertical slit between them. Because of this, light from a conventional flash can only reach a small section of the sensor. This is why a slower shutter speed must be used in flash photography, with the range of available shutter speeds severely limited.
EF-X500 supports the FP mode (high-speed flash sync), in which the flash outputs continuous light while the first and second curtains travel across the sensor, thereby enabling flash photography at any shutter speed.
When shooting with a near-maximum aperture to create beautiful bokeh, the shutter speed tends to go higher. This flash mode frees photographers from having to be conscious about shutter speed limitations, and instead allows them to focus on shooting.
Wireless multi-flash TTL
EF-X500 can be used in multi-flash setup to freely control light on a subject and background for a creative result. TTL lighting control is available with single flash and also in the multi-flash setup, so that you can start shooting without having to make cumbersome adjustments to light output.
Multiple flashes can be controlled in up to three groups, each of which can be set up to have different light output, allowing you to fine-tune the space of light. As the light output can also be adjusted from the camera, you don’t need to set it down for lighting control.
Dust- and water-resistant
Dust-resistant and water-resistant capabilities expanding the scope of photographic fields when used with X Series cameras.
Innovative design with low center of gravity
The front side of EF-X500’s main body is applied with leather texture to compliment the design of the X Series cameras. It is designed with low center of gravity to maintain ease of operation when mounted on the X Series cameras, known for their lightweight and compact bodies.
| COLOR TEMPERATURE | approx. 5,300K (at full power) |
| MAX. GUIDE NUMBER | approx. 50 (ISO 100·m, 105 mm coverage) approx. 60 (ISO 100·m) |
| COVERAGE (ZOOM) | 24 mm - 105 mm with Auto Zoom, approx. 20 mm with built-in wide-angle diffuser |
| BOUNCE POSITION | 90° up, 10° down, 135° left, 180° right |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL, FLASH METHOD | TTL, manual, strobe (manual) |
| EV COMPENSATION | Up to ± 5 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
| MANUAL MODE | 1/1 - 1/512 of full power in 1/3 EV increments combining low values with FP power may exceed the selected value |
| STROBE FLASH | 1/1 - 1/512 of full power in 1/3 EV increments |
| RECHARGE TIME | approx. 2.5 sec. |
| NUMBER OF USES | Approx. 170 |
| POWER SUPPLY | 4 AA batteries (NiMH batteries, Alkaline batteries) |
| DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) | approx. 124.0mm x 67.2mm x 107.3mm |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | From -10°C to +40°C |
| WEIGHT | approx. 380 gr |
WIRELESS FUNCTION |
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| TYPE | Optical pulses |
| ACTION MODE | Master (TTL, manual, strobe, off), Remote (TTL, manual, strobe, off) |
| CHANNELS | 1-4 |
| REMOTE GROUP | Maximum 3 (A, B, C) |
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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| SLAVE FLASH | Supported (P-MODE, N-MODE) |
| LED VIDEO LIGHT | Built-in |
| IAF ASSIST ILLUMINATOR LED/CATCHLIGHT | Built-in |
| CATCHLIGHT PANEL | Built-in |
Source: Fujifilm Official