FUJIFILM Corporation has announced the availability of its high-end multi-function external flash called Hot-shoe mount flash EF-X500 for X Series digital cameras. The EF-X500 is a hot-shoe mount flash with the maximum guide number of 50. The EF-X500 support for the FP mode (high-speed flash sync) means the flash can be fired at any shutter speed. Now photographers can concentrate on shooting when a faster shutter speed is required, for example, in order to use a near-max aperture to produce beautiful bokeh. The EF-X500 also supports multi-flash lighting.

The EF-X500 also features wireless multi-flash TTL auto function. So setting up multiple flashes and freely controlling light on a subject and background provide a creative result. The TTL auto function is available with multi-flash setup as well as single flash, so which you can just start shooting without making additional adjustments to light output.

Multiple flashes can be controlled up to 3 groups, each of which can be set up with different light output, allowing you to fine-tune the light. The light output can be also adjusted from the camera.

The front side of the EF-X500’s main body is applied along with leather texture to compliment the design of the X Series. It’s designed with low center of gravity to maintain ease of operation when the mounted on the X Series of cameras, known for their light weight and compact bodies.

This is the first Fujifilm flash with weather-resistant and dust-resistant. Using it with the weather-sealed X Series of cameras can broaden your photographic fields.