FUJIFILM has released firmware version 1.04 for the GFX ETERNA 55, addressing external monitor display latency and critical stability issues. This update reduces display delay by approximately 40ms when using SDI or HDMI outputs under specific recording configurations, while fixing two significant bugs that could cause the camera to freeze during firmware updates or when powering on with certain settings. The GFX ETERNA 55 is FUJIFILM’s first dedicated cinema camera, built around a 102MP large format sensor measuring 43.8 x 32.9mm. The camera supports recording up to DCI 8K at 30fps and 4K open gate 4:3 at 48fps, with internal ProRes codecs and external RAW output capabilities. We examined the camera’s design philosophy and feature set in our first-look review and mini-documentary, which explores how FUJIFILM translated their film heritage into digital cinema workflows. Firmware version 1.04 follows version 1.02’s major update released in December 2025, which introduced external RAW recording to Atomos devices via both HDMI and SDI, alongside numerous menu improvements and bug fixes. You can read our coverage of firmware 1.02 for the complete feature set introduced in that release. The current firmware update delivers tangible improvements for cinematographers relying on external monitoring workflows, particularly when shooting at lower frame rates with specific recording formats. Beyond the latency reduction, version 1.04 resolves stability issues that affected camera operation during firmware installation and startup procedures with PL mount adapters. External monitor display latency reduced The headline feature of firmware 1.04 addresses a practical workflow concern for cinematographers using...
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