The FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 massive format cinema digicam provides recording modes as much as DCI 8K at 30fps and 4K open gate 4:3 at 48fps. There’s a built-in variable ND, enhanced connectivity, an inside battery for decent swap, and extra. The transport ought to begin in October 2025, and the pricing within the US has been set to $16,499.95.
We first began following the event of this cinema digicam again in November 2024. Final updates occurred in June in the course of the Cine Gear expo in LA, when FUJIFILM disclosed many of the specs and options and promised a launch later in 2025. At present, the Japanese firm proclaims the total specs and options of the GFX ETERNA 55, together with its transport begin and worth. Let’s take a more in-depth look.
By the way in which, FUJIFILM additionally launched a brand new GF 32-90mm T3.5 lens to go together with the ETERNA 55. You possibly can examine the lens on this separate article.
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / Christian Sorensen Hansen
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
The corporate’s first devoted cinema digicam is constructed across the GFX 102MP CMOS II HS Bayer filter array sensor (43.8 × 33.9 mm) with a twin base ISO of 800 and 3200. Mixed with the X-Processor 5, FUJIFILM claims the digicam delivers 14+ stops of dynamic vary. We are going to, in fact, put the ETERNA 55 by its paces in our lab check as soon as we get a check unit. The sensor additionally options an optical low-pass filter (OLPF).
There’s an inside variable ND filter constructed into the ETERNA 55. It provides ND Density of ND0.6 – ND2.1 (.015 F-stop increments). In terms of autofocus, the ETERNA will supply clever hybrid AF (TTL distinction AF / TTL section detection AF) with topic detection (FACE/animal/chicken/vehicle/bike & bike/airplane/practice) for GF lenses.
Obtainable sensor codecs (GFX ETERNA 55 Sensor 43.8 x 32.9mm):
- GF 4:3 Open Gate
- GF DCI
- Premista
- 35mm DCI
- 8K DCI, dot by dot
- Tremendous 35 DCI
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 video recording codecs (Gadgets in Orange are distinctive to GFX Eterna 55). Supply: FUJIFILM
As proven within the desk above, the GFX ETERNA 55 provides recording modes as much as DCI 8K at 30fps or 4K open gate 4:3 at 48fps. Based mostly on the GFX100 II, the ETERNA 55 helps the next codecs for inside recording:
- Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24-bit / 48KHz sampling)
- Apple ProRes 422, Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24-bit / 48KHz sampling)
- Apple ProRes 422 LT, Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24-bit / 48KHz sampling)
- HEVC/H.265 (4:2:2 10bit), Linear PCM (Stereo sound 24-bit / 48KHz sampling)
- Apple ProRes Proxy
- H.264 Proxy
Exterior video output by way of HDMI options both a 12-bit uncooked or a 4:2:2 10-bit uncompressed sign.
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / Timur Civan
Connectivity, audio
By way of connectivity, ETERNA 55 options the next ports:
- ø3.5mm,stereo mini connector (Microphone)
- ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Headphone)
- ø2.5mm, connector (Distant Launch )
- TC IN/TC OUT connector
- GenLock connector
- 12G SDI OUT connector – max 4K59.94p 12G/6G/3G
- LENS connector(12-pin) :Energy provide 14V-0.5A
- DC OUT 12V connector :12V 3A
- DC IN Lemo connector (FGJ.1B.304.CLLD)
Relating to audio, the ETERNA 55 provides assist for a TASCAM XLR microphone adapter on the recent shoe of the digicam deal with for expanded audio enter compatibility.
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / John Blackwood
Shows, LUT, simulations
On prime of the on-board menu show situated on the aspect of the ETERNA, the digicam additionally comes with a big 5” touchscreen LCD monitor on the versatile mount. It incorporates a most brightness of two,000 nits, 6.22 million dots (1920x1080x3), together with operate buttons.
The on-board menu show on the aspect is 3” with a most of 700 nits and a 3:2 side ratio, 1.04 million dots (720x480x3).
There are customized framing guides, and the digicam can show as much as three of them concurrently (2.39:1, 17:9, 16:9, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, or customized). You possibly can set scaling, colour, and line width for these guides.
The digicam helps 20 sorts of movie simulations. On prime of that, FUJFILM claims it would develop new 3D LUTs for choose movie simulations for F-Log2 / F-Log2 C (with ITU-R BT.709), which will probably be downloadable from the online. These will embrace ETERNA, ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS, PROVIA/Normal, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Gentle, REALA ACE, Traditional Chrome, Traditional Neg, and ACROS. The ETERNA 55 helps importing and storing as much as sixteen 3D LUTs.
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / Ryan Tuttle
Community, C2C, timecode
Community connectivity contains:
- WiFi – IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (customary wi-fi protocol), encryption: WPA2, WPA3, entry Mode: infrastructure
- Terminal: RJ45 LAN – 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
- Bluetooth: v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Power) – working Frequency: 2402~2480MHz
Like many present FUJIFILM cameras, the GFX ETERNA 55 helps the Adobe Body.io Digicam to Cloud workflow.
GFX ETERNA 55 helps an internet browser-based distant management utility that runs domestically on a wired or wi-fi community. It additionally helps BLE reference to ATOMOS AirGlu and FUJIFILM TG-BT1.
Exterior timecode will probably be supported by way of Timecode In/Out connector (BNC), Atomos AirGlu, and by way of USB-C reference to Ambient units.
- ATOMOS AirGlu UltraSync Blue
- Tripod Grip TG-BT1
- Sensible Telephone Browser Distant Rec FunctionTG-BT1
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / Christian Sorensen Hansen
Energy, media, bodily
FUJIFILM claims the digicam’s nominal energy consumption is 21W, whereas the utmost energy consumption reaches 49W. The digicam provides DC enter (12-16V) or V-Mount enter (11-16.8V). Accent energy is on the market by way of a 2-pin Lemo 12V @ 3A, and a 12-pin Hirose lens connector 14V .5A.
Speaking about energy, the digicam contains an inside slot for an NP-W235 battery pack. This enables for decent swapping the exterior digicam energy supply (V-mount battery pack) with out the necessity to energy down the digicam physique. This reduces the potential for clip corruption on unintended energy loss. The inner NP-W235 battery is mechanically charged from the linked exterior energy supply.
The ETERNA 55 helps CFexpress Kind B media in addition to SD playing cards.
The digicam’s type issue is a primary for FUJIFILM, and it accommodates workflows for each single operators and digicam crews. The scale are about 110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm (4.36 × 5.44 × 6.96 in), and the burden is round 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs), (excluding NP-W235 & media).
Working temperature is 14-104°F and humidity 10%~80% (no condensation).
GFX ETERNA 55 cinema digicam. Picture credit score: FUJIFILM / Timur Civan
Worth and availability
As I already talked about at the start of the article, the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 digicam ought to begin transport in October 2025. The value has been set to $16,499.95 within the US. For this cash, you’re going to get the digicam physique plus the next equipment:
- Li-ion battery NP-W235
- AC energy adapter AC-15VS
- AC cable
- Physique cap
- Deal with
- LCD Monitor
- LCD Monitor hood
- LCD Mounting Bracket
- PL-Mount Adapter
What do you consider the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55? Contemplating its worth and have set, is it a superb worth for owner-operators? Tell us your ideas within the feedback part beneath the article.
