Fujifilm Updates 'Hands-On with GFX ETERNA 55' Video Series

The latest video in Fujifilm North America's series looking in depth at the workings of the GFX ETERNA 55 has just dropped.

The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 seems to be making a decent impact in the market. Given that it's a $16,000+ investment, people fairly obviously have a load of questions about it, which Fujifilm North America is addressing in its latest series of videos. Think of it as an in-depth trade show presentation without the crowds and the queues.

These aren't flashy to say the least, but they are extremely information dense.

Video #3 examines the camera's Project Setting menu. Here's how the company describes it: "This tutorial details image format, resolution, and frame rate options, impacting final video quality. Learn about F-Log, HLG, and media recording settings for optimal results."

Chapters 1 & 2

Here are the previous entries in the series. 

Chapter 1 looks at the physical layout of the camera and what's included in the box.

Chapter 2 guides you through the basic functions of the camera and its menu structure.

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Specifications

Sensor & Processor

• Sensor: GFX 102MP CMOS II HS (Bayer Filter Array)

• Dimensions: 43.8 × 33.9 mm

• Processor: X-Processor 5

• Native sensitivity: Dual-base ISO 800 & 3200

• Dynamic range: 14+ stops

• Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF)

Variable Electronic ND Filter

• ND density: ND0.6 – ND2.1

• Adjustment: 0.015 F-stop increments

Power

• NP-W235 allows for hot swapping external camera power source without
  need to power down camera body – reducing potential for clip corruption on
  accidental power loss.

• NP-W235 enables the potential for low-profile and agile camera build

• NP-W235 battery is automatically charged via external power source

Media

• CFexpress Type B and SD card support

Autofocus & Audio

• AF type: Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast & TTL phase detection)

• Subject detection: Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle & Bike, Airplane, Train

• Audio: Support for TASCAM XLR Microphone Adapter

• Expanded audio input compatibility via hot shoe handle

Connectivity & Cloud

• Support for Adobe Frame.io Camera to Cloud

• Remote Multi-Camera Control via web browser (wired or wireless network)

• Bluetooth Low Energy (v4.2) for ATOMOS AirGlu™ and FUJIFILM TG-BT1

• External timecode supported via:

  • TC In/Out (BNC)

  • ATOMOS AirGlu

  • USB-C with Ambient devices

Recording Formats

In-Camera Codecs

• Apple ProRes 422 HQ – Linear PCM stereo (24-bit / 48 kHz)

• Apple ProRes 422 – Linear PCM stereo (24-bit / 48 kHz)

• Apple ProRes 422 LT – Linear PCM stereo (24-bit / 48 kHz)

• Apple ProRes Proxy

• HEVC/H.265 (4:2:2, 10-bit) – Linear PCM stereo (24-bit / 48 kHz)

• H.264 Proxy

External via HDMI

• 4:2:2 10-bit uncompressed

• 12-bit RAW

Sensor Formats

• GF 4:3 Open Gate

• GF DCI

• Premista DCI

• 35 mm DCI

• 8K DCI (dot-by-dot)

• Super 35 DCI

Film Simulations & LUTs

Film Simulations (20 types)

• PROVIA/Standard

• Velvia/Vivid

• ASTIA/Soft

• Classic Chrome

• REALA ACE

• PRO Neg.Hi

• PRO Neg.Std

• Classic Neg.

• Nostalgic Neg.

• ETERNA/Cinema

• ETERNA Bleach Bypass

• ACROS (Standard, +Ye, +R, +G)

• Black & White (Standard, +Ye, +R, +G)

• Sepia

LUT Support

• 16 custom 3D LUT slots

• Fujifilm will release downloadable LUTs (F-Log2 / F-Log2 C) for:

  • ETERNA

  • ETERNA Bleach Bypass

  • PROVIA

  • Velvia

  • ASTIA

  • REALA ACE

  • Classic Chrome

  • Classic Neg.

  • ACROS

Displays

• 5.0″ Touch LCD Monitor

  • Max brightness: 2,000 nits

  • Resolution: ≈6.22M dots (1920×1080×3)

  • Aspect: 16:9

• 3.0″ On-board Menu Display

  • Max brightness: 700 nits

  • Resolution: ≈1.04M dots (720×480×3)

  • Aspect: 3:2

Input / Output

• Ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack (mic)

• Ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack (headphones)

• Ø2.5 mm remote connector

• TC In/Out connector

• Genlock connector

• 12G SDI Out (max 4K59.94p, 12G/6G/3G)

• 12-pin lens connector (14V / 0.5A)

• DC Out: 12V @ 3A

• DC In: Lemo connector (FGJ.1B.304.CLLD)

Networking

• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

• Encryption: WPA2 / WPA3

• LAN (RJ45): 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T

• Bluetooth: v4.2 BLE (2402–2480 MHz)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm / 4.36 × 5.44 × 6.96 in

• Weight: ~4.41 lbs / 2.0 kg (excluding battery & media)

• Operating temperature: 14–104°F / –10–40°C

• Operating humidity: 10–80% (no condensation)

Power

• Nominal consumption: 21W

• Max consumption: 49W

• DC input: 12–16V

• V-Mount input: 11–16.8V

• Accessory power:

  • 2-pin Lemo 12V @ 3A

  • 12-pin Hirose lens connector 14V / 0.5A

Included Accessories

• NP-W235 Li-ion battery

• AC-15VS power adapter + AC cable

• Body cap

• Handle

• LCD monitor + hood + mounting bracket

• PL-mount adapter