Fujifilm EF-X500 TTL Speedlight


Vendor: Fujifilm


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Fujifilm EF-X500 TTL Speedlight

Fuji SKU: 16514118 | Helix SKU: FJ16514118

  • Low-profile, premium design that is perfectly suited to compact and lightweight X-Series cameras.
  • High-speed synchronization (FP) that supports the 1/8000 sec. shutter found in the FUJIFILM X-Pro2.
  • Multiple flash-unit TTL auto function unleashes users' creativity by allowing them to control any lighting conditions.
  • Weather and dust resistant making it the perfect companion for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and X-Pro2, which have the same levels of protection.

FP flash (high-speed flash sync) freeing photographers from worrying about shutter speed

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 freely controlling light on subject and background to enable creative photography

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.

This is the first Fujifilm flash that is dust-resistant and water-resistant. Use it with the weather-sealed X Series cameras to broaden your photographic fields.

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 creating a perfect harmony with the lightweight and compact 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.


Other product features

  • Maximum guide number approx. 50 (ISO100·m) / 164 (ISO100·ft)
  • Zooming the illumination angle for the focal lengths of 24mm - 105mm*, and covering the illumination angle of around 20mm* when the wide panel is used
  • Flash head that can be tilted up by 90 degrees, down by 10 degrees, to the left by 135 degrees and to the right by 180 degrees for bouncing light
  • Equipped with LED video light that can also be used as AF assist light and catchlight
  • Registers up to ten combinations of various settings. Register settings to suit a specific shooting condition in advance, so that they can be activated quickly when required.

Optional accessories

The external battery pack "EF-BP1" takes eight AA batteries to shorten charging time and improve the number of flashes per charge.

Type
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)

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