Features

• Compact and lightweight, yet offers a strong light intensity of guide number 20.
• With the FUJIFILM’s unique flash control technology “i Flash technology”, it can automatically optimize the amount of light suitable to every shooting condition.
• Crafted from premium metal materials to compliment the design of the X-Series cameras.
• Ergonomic design for responsive dial control.
• Built-in wide diffuser can be selected by using lever on the side of the flash.
• Built-in “Slave Mode” for advanced photography.

Exposure setting dial

Enables flash compensation from -1EV to 1EV in increments of 1/3 stops in the TTL Auto mode.
Enables flash output levels of 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64 in the Manual mode.
Immediate visual confirmation of settings even when the unit is turned OFF.

Lever for setting wide panel

Raise the lever to support a focal length of down to 20mm (35mm film equivalent). *

• * The guide number becomes 12.

Mounting lock releasing button

Featuring a new mechanism that automatically locks the shoe-mount flash unit when it is placed on the hot shoe.
The mechanism firmly fixes the flash unit in place without operating the locking bar or tightening the screw, just easy attachment.

Wireless slave flash selector

To use the unit as a master flash, set the switch to X.
To use the unit as a slave flash, set the switch to N-MODE if the master flash is the “non-preflash” type, and P-MODE if the master flash is the “preflash” type.
The unit fires automatically upon detecting light from the master flash.

Compatibility

FinePix X100 / HS30EXR / HS33EXR / HS25EXR / HS28EXR / HS20EXR / HS22EXR / SL300 / SL305 / SL280 / SL260 / SL240 / FUJIFILM X10, FUJIFILM X-S1, FUJIFILM X-Pro1

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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.

Master Flash LCD displayRemote Flash LCD display

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.

Specifications

Notes

• *1See the latest list of compatible cameras on Fujifilm website
  http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/flash/index.html
• *2Firmware update is required for FUJIFILM X-Pro2 and X-T1.
• *335mm format equivalent
• *4Supported cameras only

Compatible with:

FinePix X100 / HS33EXR / HS25EXR / HS28EXR / HS20EXR / HS22EXR / SL300 / SL305 / SL280 / SL260 / SL240 / HS30EXR, FUJIFILM X10, FUJIFILM X-S1, FUJIFILM X-Pro1, FUJIFILM X-E1

For precise lighting, the flash can be moved 90° upward, 180° to the left and 120° to the right, flexibly supporting bounce shooting and other operations. Allowing reference by different values, the focal length display can be switched between the digital display (APS-C) and the 35-mm film size converted display on the LCD while the wide range of functions and user-friendly controls make the EF-42 easy to use.

The guide number of 24 to 42 changes automatically to the lens focal length while the flash will also zoom automatically between 24mm and 105mm (up to 20mm with the wide panel).

Allowing full manual control, the EV can be adjusted in 7 steps (-1.5, -1, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1, +1.5) while the power ratio can be adjusted in 7 steps (FULL,1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16,1/32,1/64).

When shooting in the dark or dimly lit places, the near infrared assist light is automatically illuminated to enable automatic focusing.

Recycle time on fully charged batteries: Alkaline batteries approx 3.5 seconds
2300 mAh Ni-MH batteries approx 3 seconds

Compatible with:

FinePix X100 / HS30EXR / HS33EXR / HS25EXR / HS28EXR / HS20EXR / HS22EXR, FUJIFILM X10, FUJIFILM X-S1, FUJIFILM X-E1