Atomos Ninja TX Firmware 12.2.1 Adds Open Gate 48P RAW for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 & More

Atomos Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders have just unlocked Open Gate 48P RAW recording with the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 filmmaking camera via a firmware update.

Atomos is the latest company to add to the momentum behind the launch of the GFX ETERNA 55. A new firmware update for its Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders enables the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 to record external RAW at 4:3 Open Gate, 4K, and up to 48fps for the first time. Additionally, support for RAW output allows for broader use across various filmmaking environments.

Key Update Features

• New firmware enables Atomos Ninja TX or Ninja TX GO monitor-recorders to record RAW output over HDMI or SDI from the FUJIFILM ETERNA 55 filmmaking camera.
• Supports external recording of 4:3 Open Gate, 4K RAW up to 48fps over HDMI, up to 29.97fps over SDI.
• The Open Gate format captures the full sensor readout, preserving the camera’s native dynamic range and color science for true cinematic expression.

Camera Control to Come

Atomos recently announced camera control for Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX. That allows users to manage key camera functions from its large touchscreen monitor interface, including starting and stopping recording, as well as adjusting essential settings like ISO, shutter, and white balance. Atomos plans to add camera control for the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 camera in a future firmware update.

Handily, both the GFX ETERNA 55 camera and the Ninja TX series use CFexpress Type B media, ensuring ultra-high-speed data transfer and sustained recording performance for 48P RAW cinematic productions. This shared media standard should help provide filmmakers with a streamlined, robust, and reliable workflow, from capture to edit, without compromising speed, durability, or capacity.

“We are delighted to see the GFX ETERNA 55 paired with the Atomos Ninja TX series in a way that fully unlocks the camera’s cinematic potential,” said Yujiro Igarashi, General Manager of Professional Imaging Group, FUJIFILM Imaging Solution Division. “Open Gate 48P RAW represents an exciting step forward for filmmakers who want to capture the full depth, detail, and character of our large-format sensor.”

Other Firmware Improvements

As well as the GFX ETERNA 55 features, AtomOS 12.2.1 also adds:

• Canon EOS R6 Mark III RAW support
• Sony FX3A camera control support
• Support for 47.85 and 48 fps SDI RAW and HDMI RAW modes

USB-C Ethernet performance has also been significantly improved, while a Sigma RAW lock stability issue resolved

Availability

Firmware version 12.2.1 is available immediately as a free-of-charge, over-the-air update for the Atomos Ninja TX and Ninja TX GO monitor-recorders. Head to Atomos Support to download