Fujifilm has announced development of the new Fujifilm EF-X500 flashgun with tilt and swing head.
The EF-X500 is a high-end, weather-sealed model with a guide number of 50m at ISO 100, the ability to control up to three sets of TTL off-camera strobes, and a high-speed sync mode that supports the X-Pro2’s maximum 1/8000 sec shutter speed. The zoom head range is 24-105mm equiv., and can go as wide as 20mm with the wide panel pulled into place.
The flash can tilt and rotate – 10° down, 90° up, 135° left and 180° right. It uses four AA batteries and also supports Fujifilm’s EF-BP1 external battery pack.
The flashgun has TTL / Manual / Multi.(repeating flash) modes and will be available in May, with the price yet to be confirmed.
FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW HOT-SHOE MOUNT FLASH FOR X-SERIES CAMERAS
A new high-end external flash is being developed to complement FUJIFILM X cameras with high-speed synchronization and multiple flash TTL auto functions
Valhalla, N.Y., January 14, 2016 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a leader in premium mirrorless cameras, today announced that it is developing a new high-end external shoe mount flash, the FUJIFILM EF-X500. The EF-X500 allows users to expand their photography with high-speed synchronization and multiple flash TTL auto functions. It will be added to the premium X-Series camera accessory line-up in May 2016. Price to be confirmed.
Designed with FUJIFILM X cameras in mind
The new FUJIFILM EF-X500 external flash will feature a low-profile, premium design that is perfectly suited to complement the style of the compact and lightweight X-Series cameras.
With high-speed synchronization (FP), the new EF-X500 supports the 1/8000 sec. shutter speed featured in the new, flagship model FUJIFILM X-Pro2, as well as other Fujifilm X cameras.
The multiple flash-unit TTL auto function unleashes users’ creativity by allowing them to control any lighting conditions so it will accompany their X-Series camera in all low light and studio applications.
Fujifilm has added a weather and dust resistant build making the EF-X500 flash the perfect companion for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and X-Pro2 to further enhance their rugged, weather resistant capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Hot-shoe mount flash |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | 50/164 (ISO100･m/ft.) at 105 mm zoom head position, equivalent to 35mm format. |
| Zoom | 24mm-105mm equivalent to 35mm format. When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is approx.. 20 mm. |
| Bounce capability | Flash head tilts down to 10° or up to 90° and rotates horizontally 135° to the left and 180° to the right. |
| Color temperature | Approx. 5600K |
| Flash modes | TTL / Manual / Multi.(repeating flash) |
| Flash exposure compensation | -5.0 – +5.0, 1/3 step (The available range and step depend on camera models) |
| High-speed synchronisation (FP) | Capable (supported camera only) |
| Manual | 1/1 – 1/512, 1/3 step |
|
Multi.(repeating flash) |
1/4 – 1/512, 1/3 step, 1-500Hz, 2 – 100 flashes |
| Wireless communication type | Optical pulse communication (in multiple flash-unit photography operation) |
| Wireless modes | Master and Remote |
| Communication cannels | From 1 to 4. |
| Remote groups | Up to three groups (A/B/C) |
| Power source | Four LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries, four FR6 (AA-size) lithium batteries, or four HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional). |
| External Power Source | BATTERY PACK EF-BP1 (optional) |
| Dimensions | W67.5 x H123.9 x D106 (mm) |
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
