EF-X500 - full functionality with X-T1 ?

[heliosfan]

Hi everybody!

I have a question:

In the press release from Fujifilm announcing the EF-X500, the X-T1 is listed as being compatible, but requiring a firmware update.

I assume this will be the last update we'll see for this camera, but does anyone know if this will allow HSS and all the remote/multi-flash functionality on the X-T1?

I remember when the X-Pro2 was released that it was said that HSS would only work with the X-Pro2 and the X-T2, so I thought it was related to the new shutter mechanism.

However, in the press release materials, the X-T1 is given the same "status" as the X-Pro2, namely just "needing a firmware update" for full functionality.

The X-Pro1, for instance, is listed as having "some functionality" only, I guess for hardware reasons.

So, is it just a matter of adding new menu options or is there a hardware issue that will make the EF-X500 less useful in combination with the X-T1?

 

I can't see this being mentioned on any web site, of course with only a press release being released it's hard to know.

Very few of the "beta testers" seems to have been given a flash also, so I guess we will have to wait just to be 100% sure.

 

[Tikcus]

I'd be interested to know what the limitations are per camera.

 

The way I read it the XT1, XT2, and XPRO2 are fully compatible

All others X series are not fully compatible.

 

However if the X-T1 is fully compatible, why wouldn't the XT-10, X-E2(s)?
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[heliosfan]

However if the X-T1 is fully compatible, why wouldn't the XT-10, X-E2(s)?

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Unfortunately I think it is deliberate because the X-T1 is a flagship camera and the others not.....they need to draw the line somewhere to justify the higher price. Sad but true

[Adam Woodhouse]

I have not been able to find if the new flash has focus assist.  It looks like it might have a small focus assist feature on the front of the flash, below the LED for video ... but haven't been able to confirm that.  Anyone find confirmation?

[Tikcus]

Unfortunately I think it is deliberate because the X-T1 is a flagship camera and the others not.....they need to draw the line somewhere to justify the higher price. Sad but true

 

It is very sad when companies do this.

 

I may just but the nissin i40 as that works with HSS and X-T10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RLUuF_XG0A

[heliosfan]

I have not been able to find if the new flash has focus assist. It looks like it might have a small focus assist feature on the front of the flash, below the LED for video ... but haven't been able to confirm that. Anyone find confirmation?

Focus assist was specifically mentioned somewhere so -yes it has focus assist. However, I think it IS the video LED light

The way I understand, the AF on Fujifilm cameras won't work with IR alone.

Edited July 12, 2016 by heliosfan

[Adam Woodhouse]

The face I'm making right now is the same as your avatar.

 

 

 

Focus assist was specifically mentioned somewhere so -yes it has focus assist. However, I think it IS the video LED light
The way I understand, the AF on Fujifilm cameras won't work with IR alone.