FujiFilm EF-X500 Flash User Manual
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Appendix
8
Troubleshooting/FAQ
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The master fl ash
fi res when off .
Even when
E
(off ) is selected for
N
MASTER
, the master fl ash
still fi res at low intensity to control the remote fl ash units
(
P
Pictures are too
bright.
•
Check camera exposure settings, including whether the lim-
its of the camera exposure system have been exceeded. See
the camera manual for details.
•
Reduce fl ash compensation (TTL mode;
P
61) or fl ash
output (manual mode;
P
69). Note that in TTL mode,
some subjects may appear bright due to their refl ectivity
or color. If reducing fl ash compensation does not have the
desired eff ect, try moving away from the subject, reducing
ISO sensitivity, or reducing aperture by choosing a higher
f-number. See the camera manual for details.
Pictures are too
dark.
•
Check camera exposure settings, including whether the lim-
its of the camera exposure system have been exceeded. See
the camera manual for details.
•
Increase fl ash compensation (TTL mode;
P
61) or fl ash
output (manual mode;
P
69). Note that in TTL mode,
some subjects may appear dark due to their refl ectivity or
color. If increasing fl ash compensation does not have the
desired eff ect, try moving closer to the subject or increasing
ISO sensitivity. See the camera manual for details.
•
Pictures taken with the fl ash at shutter speeds faster than
the camera fl ash sync speed may be underexposed. Choose
a slower shutter speed as described in the camera manual.
Battery Packs
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The fl ash does not
turn on.
•
If the battery-pack ready lamp does not light, check that
the batteries are fresh and correctly inserted.
•
Confi rm that there are batteries in the fl ash unit and that
they are fresh and correctly inserted (
P