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.
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.
Master Flash LCD display
Remote Flash LCD display
Dust-resistant and water-resistant capabilities expanding the scope of photographic fields when used with X Series cameras
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.
Type
Hot-shoe mount flash
Model number
EF-X500
Compatible cameras *1
FUJIFILM GFX50S, X-H1, X-Pro2 *2, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1 *2,X-T20, X-E3, X100F
*Other X series cameras with hot-shoe, FinePix HS20EXR, HS30EXR, and HS50EXR are compatible with some of the function.
Flash head
Guide number
approx. 50 (ISO100·m) / 164 (ISO100·ft)
Flash coverage
24mm-105mm *3, Auto Zoom function, Approx. 20mm when using the Wide Panel *3
Bounce
90°up, 10°down, 135°left and 180°right
Color temperature
Approx. 5600K (at full output)
FP (high speed flash sync) mode
Supported *4
Exposure control
Exposure control system
TTL, Manual, Multi-flash (Manual)
TTL compensation
-5.0EV - +5.0EV at 1/3-step increments
*This setting may not be reflected in some shooting conditions.
Manual flash power
1/1-1/512 at 1/3-step increments
*Flash settings become slightly restricted in the FP mode.
Multi-flash power
1/4-1/512 at 1/3-step increments
Charge
Firing interval (at full power and full charge)
Approx. 2.5 seconds (Nickel-hydrogen battery)
Number of flashes (at full power and full charge)
Approx. 170 times (Nickel-hydrogen battery)
Wireless multi-flash system
Communication method
Optical transmission
Operation modes
Master (TTL / Manual / Multi-Flash / OFF)
Slave (TTL / Manual / Multi-Flash / OFF)
Communication channels
Ch1 - 4
Slave unit groups
Up to 3 groups (A / B / C)
Other functions
Wireless slave flash
Supported (P-MODE /N-MODE)
LED video light
Supported (built-in)
LED AF assist light / catchlight
Supported (built-in)
Reflector panel
Supported (built-in)
Diffuser
Supported (included)
Included items
Soft case
Mini stand
Diffuser
Power source
Power source
Four AA batteries (LR6, or Ni-MH)
External power source
Battery Pack EF-BP1 (optional)
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions
Approx. 124.0mm (H) x 67.2mm (W) x 107.3mm (D)
Weight
Approx. 380g (excluding batteries)