Fujifilm EF-42 Shoe Mount Flash

If you don't mind carrying another piece of equipment and have the proper Fuji camera ( X or HS series), this unit will reward you with great flash pictures over an extended range and enhanced control of the quality of the lighting. The head swivels in two directions (great for portraiture) and a red focusing light extends focusing accuracy. The unit offers auto power zoom with the HS series cameras to get the most light output. The LCD back panel buttons let you fine tune the light output with the TTL metering for the best results. I recommend high-power (at least 2000 MAH) rechargeable batteries for the most economical operation as the unit does draw power. Several people have mentioned that this is a SUNPAK flash. That may be true as SUNPAK is a large OEM flash manufacturer, but you MUST purchase this particular model to get all the features to work with your camera and not damage it! My only quibble (and this applies to ALL shoe-mount flash units from any manufacturer regardless of price) is that they mount a top-heavy flash with a plastic foot. Spend a few dollars more and supply a metal foot to minimize the cost of any future repairs (maybe they are counting on this!). Otherwise, a great flash to own if you have proper Fuji camera model that will provide you with quality flash results!

I was impressed with the quality of the construction, very accurate automatic mode, even with close-ups. Like the built in diffusor, nice feature. The swivel head in all directions provides tremendous scope for getting the lighting right – plenty of power, it is simply a brilliant flash in combination with the amazing x100S.

The first one I bought stopped working in 2 days. I returned it and got another. I've used the second one around no more than 15 times. In-between uses I store it on a shelf in my closet inside a padded camera bag. It wouldn't turn on today so I replaced the batteries. It still won't turn on. I will never buy another of these.

I use this flash with my X-Pro2, and used it briefly with my X-Pro1 before upgrading. Focusses fast, and provides good exposure. It's easy to manage and does a great job. One thing I wish it had integrated into the pull-out is a bounce card in addition to the diffuser that flips down. Two weeks after purchasing this unit, it fell out of my bag. The flash itself doesn't show any significant scratches and looks like it's in perfect condition. However, the red, plastic lens cover popped off with the impact and one of the legs that holds it in broke off. I tried to contact Fuji for a replacement piece and had nightmares with their customer service department. LOOOONG hold times, then they refused to send me a new piece. It is a simple snap on piece, and it's a joke that they won't replace it without sending the whole unit in. 4 stars for the flash, 1 star for the customer service for an average of 2.5 stars. I gave them 3 hear because I'd rather round up. It's a great little compact flash if you want to use a separate diffuser or don't mind more direct flash.

A disclaimer: I don't shoot with a flash much, so this is entirely rooted in my needs and experiences with lighting. The EF-42 isn't a bad flash for what it is- it talked with the camera and lighting wasn't a problem. That said, the build quality is abysmally bad. The features and controls also leave a little bit to be desired (for the price). Fuji is a little thin on flash controls on the X Pro 1 which I bought this flash for, and as I'm more comfortable shooting in full manual mode, especially with a flash, I found it a pretty difficult rig to work with on the fly. I'll be returning it and buying a used Nikon speedlight for a fraction of the price, which I'll be able to shoot in manual and use with my other cameras. Again- the EF-42 isn't a BAD flash. It's just not very good either. Certainly not worth the price. Do yourself a favor and buy a used pro flash like a Metz or even an old Sunpak that's sturdier and has more manual controls on it. This is an overpriced cheaply built add on that is not up to the same standards of manufacturing or quality as Fuji's cameras. Not by a long shot.

I purchased the Fuji X100 camera and Fuji EF-20 flash last summer. The EF-20 is way better than the camera flash and highly recommended. The EF-20 looks and handles great on the X100. It is a thing of beauty and has enough power for most use including flash inside a house. In default mode, the X100 utilizes flash as a fill flash which doesn't take a lot of power. A limitation is the EF-20 swivels for landscape ceiling bounce but doesn't work so hot for portrait shots. I took some pictures in a retail establishment a a few days ago and decided I could have used more power so bought the EF-42. It has more power but most of the time you don't need it. But sometimes you do. Also the EF-42 swivels for portrait shots. The AF assist still comes from the camera, not the EF-42 since the EF-42 is a rebranded and slightly modified Sunpak flash and not fully integrated with the Fuji X100. The EF-42 looks like an elephant on the X100 and you hope no one you sees you using it strictly on cosmetic grounds. I give the EF-42 4 stars since it does what it says but it is marketed by Fuji as top of the line for X100 and it is very top heavy so deduct a star. I use the EF-20 for most flash purposes since it is so handy and only use the EF-42 for rare occasion when I need more power or need ceiling bounce for portrait shots.

This is the same flash as the Sunpak PZ42x, except it has the proprietary Fuji TTL hotshoe connection instead of the Canon or Nikon hotshoe. The price difference from the Sunpak PZ42x has been steadily narrowing, and currently the Fuji EF-42 is only about $30 more than listed prices for the Sunpak. I got this flash for my HS-20. The flash has auto and manual features, and auto-zooms with the camera in the range of 24mm-105mm (35mm format). As long as you stay in this range, the flash has great coverage. For instance I can take pictures of my neighborhood at nighttime and get perfectly illuminated shots of houses over 200 feet away (at ISO 3200). The TTL sensing can get confused from nearfield reflected light (especially in wide angle shots) and if there are any strongly reflective objects in the field, such as windows or street signs. That's probably more due to the camera auto exposure settings - if you use a manual camera mode and set it on Spot auto exposure instead of Multi or Whole field sensing, it seems to do better. One other thing I noticed, the flash works in Macro mode, but will not fire when the camera is in Super Macro mode. You can take nice close up Macro shots of small objects with the head swiveled around as a bounce flash. If you want to get a better idea of how this flash works, there are Youtube videos posted for the Sunpak PZ42x you can check out. They are the exact same flash. All in all, it's great to finally have a TTL dedicated flash for the HS-20.

Knowing that this is a re-badged and slightly altered Sunpak, I had no hesitation ordering it to compliment my X-S1. Don't get me wrong, the on-camera intelligent flash is excellent but your range is obviously limited. The EF42 does away with the limitations. Set to auto it has done everything I have needed it to do. A nicely balanced light that gives a perfect exposure every time. Definitely worth the price.

Acheter en cadeau pour mon père qui possède un Fuji X-Pro 1. Il n'aimais plus trop son flash EF-X20 car ce dernier n'est aucunement orientable. Il aurait pu prendre le EF-20 qui est orientable vers le haut, mais il aurait été redondant avec la version X. Le EF-42 est totalement compatible avec le X-Pro 1. Il fonctionne aussi avec le X100 que je possède et le X-20 qu'a aussi mon père (mais là c'est bien trop gros - un peu comme Nikon SB800 et un Coolpix P5000 ou 7000). La fabrication n'est pas comparable à Nikon, elle est bine plus plastique et moins "pro", mais connaissant la gamme Fuji et pourquoi le EF-42 a été mis sur la marché, ce n'est pas un soucis. L'important pour mon père (et mois) était d'avoir enfin un flash cobra orientable et puissant pour le X-Pro 1. L'EF-42 fait parfaitement son job, très bonne balance de lumière même en direct. Qualité Nikon on pourrait dire. Sur le X-Pro 1, le grandeur de l'EF-42 ne se sent pas (j'ai essayé) et la manipulation du X-Pro 1 accroché avec reste très agréable. Il n'y a pas d'instabilité manifeste.De ce fait l'EF-42 est l'ajout indispensable pour celui-ci qui cherche un flash cobra pour son X-Pro 1 ou son EX-1. Pour les X100/X100s je préfère largement l'EF-20 qui reste très compact et orientable vers le haut. Mon père et moi déconseillons à l'usage de l'EF-X20 malgrés sa construction, sa compacité et son utilisation que de 2 batteries AAA au lieu de AA. A noté que comme l'EF-20, l'EF-42 n'offre pas de gestion d'énergie des plies. Donc faire attention aux accus rechargeables et avoir toujours un jeu de batterie en réserve. On attend une version X du produit respirant une peu plus la résistance et le pro (en rapport au X-Pro) et la gestion d'énergie. D'où la perte d'une étoile, mais compensée par l'excellent prix auquel Amazon le vend et par le fait que l'EF-42 a le mérite d'existé et d'être compatible avec la gamme X.

Compré este flash para disparar de noche aprovechando la luz de ayuda que dicen que tiene este flash para el enfoque. Tristemente hasta que lo tengo en mis manos y leo el manual, dice con un asterisco que la luz de ayuda para el enfoque no funciona con todas las cámaras. No dicen que cámaras son compatibles. yo tengo XT1 y XM 1, con ninguna de las dos funciona. He leido que muchos dicen que con sus cámaras de gama alta no funciona la luz de ayuda. Que mal que no den informacion ni en la misma página web del flash. Falta información o no quieren decir que su luz no funciona. Por lo demás todo bien, tal cual lo haría un flash de mil pesos.

I have been using this flash gun now for six months and can tell you that the capabilities of this gun are amazing. I have taken photos in many situations with it and it has performed every time flawlessly. Using it's rotating head to bounce the flash of walls has given me some beautiful soft light that in turn has produced some natural looking photos. I rarely use the pop up now unless I don't have my gun with me. It is expensive though compared to other flash guns, but your stuck to buying this one as it is the only one that will work fully automatically with the Fuji's for example adjusting output to the settings you have made, matching ISO and aperture settings and so on. mine is the HS20. Now Is it worth it? answer - Yes it is depending on the use you will give it, I would not buy it if you are on a tight budget and the use was going to be minimal, but if you have the money available go for it you will love it.

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I received this product in less than 36 hours on my order, tested the Fuji EF-42 TTL flash system right after - the best native flash currently available in the market for my Fuji X-e2 camera. Very simple to use menu system, with an option for either 35mm or a digital (aps-c) camera - the zoom adjusts accordingly. Powerful, with a quick recycle time, size not too bulky & looks good on the XE-2. The coolest part is that the LCD display panel light is bright red.