{"id":56668,"date":"2016-12-20T19:53:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T22:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/stories\/ef-x500-testing-on-location-by-max-de-martino\/"},"modified":"2024-05-02T05:29:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T20:29:22","slug":"ef-x500-testing-on-location-by-max-de-martino","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-ie\/stories\/ef-x500-testing-on-location-by-max-de-martino\/","title":{"rendered":"EF-X500 testing on location by Max De Martino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following the first overview of the flash EF-X500, I met with my colleague and X-Photographer Simone Raso to put the new flashes to the test on location by photographing the basketball player Tommy Marino.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe id=\"fitvid909331\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_1-4c8BMhBk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1022\" class=\"wp-image-56669\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg?width=1500 1500w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg?width=300&amp;height=204 300w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg?width=768&amp;height=523 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_01.jpg?width=1024&amp;height=698 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tommy is a great model: aside from being a good looking guy, he is at ease in front of the camera. To take these shots, Simone and I used a X-T2 and, for lenses, the XF16-55mmF2.8, XF56mmF1.2 and XF10-24mmF4. All the shots were taken in High Speed Sync with times between 1\/800 and 1\/2000 to block the movements of action in the shots, and above all, to eliminate the ambient light of the hall that we were working in. Another reason for using the High Speed Sync was to use the XF56mmF1.2 wide open, to have a creamy bokeh, but without having the disruption of the ambient light that was present.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56670\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_03.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56671\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_04.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56672\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_05.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We used some Rogue Flashbenders to control the light; in some cases as a softbox to soften the light and in other cases as a snoot to avoid the light from going to places where we didn\u2019t want it. The results are those which you see and in my opinion it\u2019s very interesting that all the shots were taken in TTL with a completely automatic light control.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-56673\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg?width=1500 1500w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg?width=300&amp;height=200 300w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg?width=768&amp;height=512 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_02.jpg?width=1024&amp;height=683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The EF-X500s are easy to use and have an excellent automatic control. If, however, you were to find yourself in difficult situations and had the time to work calmly, obviously you can choose to switch to manual and control the light to the finest detail.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-56674\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg?width=1500 1500w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg?width=300&amp;height=200 300w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg?width=768&amp;height=512 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_06.jpg?width=1024&amp;height=683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56675\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg?width=1500 1500w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg?width=150&amp;height=150 150w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg?width=300&amp;height=300 300w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg?width=768&amp;height=768 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/max_de_martino_flash_2_09.jpg?width=1024&amp;height=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56676\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_07.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56677\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_08.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-preload-after-window-load=\"preload\" data-preload-delay=\"300\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-56678\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg?width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg?width=200&amp;height=300 200w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg?width=768&amp;height=1152 768w, https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/max_de_martino_flash_2_10.jpg?width=683&amp;height=1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"c72070\" class=\"csc-default\">\n<div id=\"c46886\" class=\"csc-default\">\n<div class=\"csc-header csc-header-n1\">\n<h5 class=\"csc-firstHeader\">Continue to read:<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-ie\/stories\/ef-x500-overview-by-max-de-martino\/\">#1 EF-X500 Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-ie\/stories\/ef-x500-testing-on-location-by-max-de-martino\/\">#2 EF-X500 Testing on Location<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-ie\/stories\/ef-x500-testing-on-location-pt2-by-max-de-martino\/\">#3 EF-X500 Testing on Location Pt2.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the first overview of the flash EF-X500, I met with my colleague and X-Photographer Simone Raso to put the new flashes to the test on location by photographing the basketball player Tommy Marino. Tommy is a great model: aside from being a good looking guy, he is at ease in front of the camera. 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