FujiFilm EF-X500 Flash User Manual
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Appendix
8
Troubleshooting/FAQ
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
Pictures are too
bright.
•
Check camera exposure settings, including whether the
limits of the camera exposure system have been exceeded.
See the camera manual for details.
•
Reduce fl ash compensation (TTL mode;
P
29) or fl ash
output (manual mode;
P
32). 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
limits of the camera exposure system have been exceeded.
See the camera manual for details.
•
Increase fl ash compensation (TTL mode;
P
29) or
fl ash output (manual mode;
P
32). Note that in TTL
mode, some subjects may appear dark due to their refl ec-
tivity 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.
Some areas of the
frame are dark.
•
When using the fl ash at shutter speeds faster than the
camera fl ash sync speed, set the fl ash sync mode to FP auto
as described in the camera manual.
•
Check whether shadows are being cast by the lens or lens
hood.
•
Increase coverage (
P
•
For nearby subjects, tilt the fl ash head down 10°
(
P