MID49 has simply launched a complete lineup of equipment particularly designed for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55. The Base Package features a high plate with quite a few 1/4″-20, 3/8″-16, and M4x20mm mounting factors, whereas nonetheless permitting you to make use of the digicam’s unique high deal with, in addition to a 15mm LWS baseplate. The Mid Package provides two cage NATO aspect arms, a Rainbow high deal with, a high 15mm rod bracket, and a set of 15mm rods. Lastly, an influence distribution field and a proper rear bracket can be found a la carte, whereas the corporate teased an upcoming TASCAM audio adapter mounting bracket. So, let’s take a better take a look at all of those bits and items!
Whereas preorders for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 begin on September fifteenth, third-party accent producers are already exhausting at work to suggest digicam rigging options for FUJIFILM’s first cinema digicam. If you wish to be taught extra in regards to the GFX ETERNA 55, we had in-depth conversations with John Blackwood from FUJIFILM about all of the digicam’s options, in addition to with cinematographer Oren Soffer, who has shot extensively with the medium-format cinema digicam.
So if you’re already ready in line to obtain your digicam, US-based digicam equipment specialist MID49 already has you lined with their complete lineup of attachments for the GFX ETERNA 55.
MID49 Base Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
The MID49 Base Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 consists of two items: a high plate and a baseplate. The highest plate itself consists of two items and attaches to the digicam’s high by way of a minimum of six screws!
The MID49 high plate for the GFX ETERNA 55. Picture credit score: MID49
This design lets you use the unique digicam’s high deal with if you happen to take away the rear left a part of the highest plate. The highest plate incorporates a plethora of 1/4″-20, 3/8″-16, and M4x20mm mounting factors with ARRI-standard finding holes far and wide to connect a number of sorts of equipment to the digicam. On the heart, you’ll additionally discover an ARCA dovetail clamp to connect a MID49 high deal with or gimbal adapter plate for the DJI Ronin 2 or Freefly Mōvi Professional.
The MID49 baseplate for the GFX ETERNA 55. Picture credit score: MID49
The baseline 15mm LW baseplate attaches securely to the underside of the digicam by way of three 3/8″-16 screws. This baseplate holds two 15mm rods on the right distance from the middle of the lens and incorporates a heart 1/4″-20 vertical help put up for a lens mount adapter.
On the backside of the baseplate is an ARRI dovetail slot, permitting for fast attachment, detachment, and balancing of your digicam on a tripod or gimbal. The included decrease ARRI mounting plate options 1/4″-20 and three/8″-16 mounting factors if you happen to use a quick-release plate completely different than an ARRI dovetail.
Lastly, there’s an ARRI M6 rosette on the appropriate aspect, in addition to an ARCA geometry hidden slot on the backside, which is appropriate with the MID49 Gimbal Backside ARCA Adapter (DJI S, RS2, RS3, RS4) and the MID49 Gimbal Backside ARCA Adapter (DJI Ronin 2/Freefly Mōvi Professional).
The MID49 Mid Package for the GFX ETERNA 55. Picture credit score: MID49
MID49 Mid Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
The Mid Package provides a pair extra equipment to additional lengthen the digicam’s usability with two cage NATO aspect arms, a high 15mm rod bracket, two 6″ 15mm rods, and a rainbow deal with.
The cage NATO aspect arms connect to each side of the highest plate by way of two 3/8″-16 mounting screws with ARRI finding pins to make sure a safe match. The cage NATO aspect arms present an ARRI Rosette adjustable NATO accent rail with security pins on every finish, and it additionally options 1/4″-20 and three/8″-16 mounting factors with accent pins.
The MID49 Mid Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 features a high deal with, NATO aspect arms, a 15mm rod bracket, and two 6″ rods. Picture credit score: MID49
The highest 15mm rod bracket is useful to connect two 15mm LWS rods on the entrance of the digicam so as to add a spotlight motor or a viewfinder mount. Lastly, the ARCA-Swiss fashion MID49 Rainbow Deal with provides you a bit extra versatility in comparison with the digicam’s inventory deal with. We extensively mentioned the Rainbow deal with right here if you wish to be taught extra about it.
The MID49 DB-13 energy distribution field. Picture credit score: MID49
Energy distribution field, proper rear bracket, and TASCAM mounting bracket
Whereas the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 incorporates a built-in V-mount battery plate, MID49 launched two DB-13 energy distribution packing containers to broaden the digicam’s capabilities additional. Accessible in two variations, V-mount or Gold mount, the DB-13 attaches on to the digicam’s V-mount plate.
The facility distribution field options two D-Faucet, two 3-pin (24V/2.5A with run/cease), two 2-pin, and one USB-C PD (5V/3A) energy outputs. Moreover, it comes with a LANC cable for distant begin/cease by way of a 3-pin Fischer machine.
The DB-13 energy distribution field for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55. Picture credit score: MID49
On the left aspect of the facility distribution, there’s a 12.5V 4-pin XLR DC enter (11-17V) to energy your digicam and equipment by way of mains energy. When a battery is put in, the DC enter takes precedence. The DB-13 incorporates a SMART FUSE design to keep away from brief circuits or present overdraw. As MID49 describes it, “the GFX ETERNA 55 makes use of roughly 2.0A at 14V, so when utilizing a 10A succesful battery, the remaining 8.0A is allotted for accent use. If an adjunct configuration exceeds the 8.0 restrict, accent energy is reduce off, leaving the digicam powered. The “SMART FUSE” LED will illuminate exhibiting the error, and as soon as the configuration has been adjusted to decrease than 8.0A, the RESET button may be pressed, and energy will probably be re-enabled to accent outputs.”
The MID49 Proper Rear Bracket. Picture credit score: MID49
MID49 additionally launched a proper rear bracket for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, which attaches instead of the digicam’s connector guard. This bracket gives a number of 1/4″-20 and three/8″-16 mounting factors, that includes ARRI finding pin holes and M4x20mm MAP holes.
MID49 TASCAM CA-XLR2d mounting bracket. Picture credit score: MID49
Final however not least, MID49 additionally teased a mounting bracket adapter particularly designed for the TASCAM CA-XLR2d audio adapter. This mounting bracket lets you reposition the audio adapter in a extra usable location.
The MID49 Base Package and Mid Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55. Picture credit score: MID49
Pricing and availability
The MID49 Base Package for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 is obtainable now for $749/€657.95, and the Mid Package for $1,250/€1,096.95. The appropriate rear bracket is $125/€109.95, and the DB-13 energy distribution field is $895/€785.95. The TASCAM CA-XLR2d mounting bracket must be accessible for preorder quickly.
For extra info, please go to MID49’s web site right here.
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