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FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Receives Major Firmware Update With Atomos RAW Recording, Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes

FUJIFILM has released firmware version 1.02 for the GFX ETERNA 55, its large format cinema camera that made waves when announced last month. This substantial update adds external RAW recording to Atomos devices via both HDMI and SDI, improves menu response times, refines the side monitor experience, and addresses numerous bugs reported since launch. The GFX ETERNA 55 marks FUJIFILM’s first dedicated cinema camera with SDI connectivity, and this firmware update (v1.02) expands its professional capabilities significantly. Beyond the headline Atomos integration, the update touches nearly every aspect of the camera’s operation, from faster menu navigation to corrected default settings and resolved recording issues. External RAW recording unlocked The most significant addition in firmware 1.02 is support for external RAW recording to Atomos Ninja TX and Ninja TX GO monitor-recorders. The GFX ETERNA 55 can now output RAW data in 4:3 Open Gate and 4K resolutions at up to 48fps over HDMI, with SDI supporting frame rates up to 29.97fps. FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55. Image credit: FUJIFILM This capability preserves the full sensor readout from FUJIFILM’s large format sensor, maintaining the camera’s native dynamic range and color science for maximum flexibility in post-production. The Open Gate format captures everything the sensor sees, giving filmmakers room for reframing, stabilization, or creative cropping in the edit bay. FUJIFILM notes that both the GFX ETERNA 55 and Atomos Ninja TX series use CFexpress Type B media, creating a unified workflow where the same cards can move between camera and recorder. Users must update...

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