FUJIFILM GFX 100 and GFX 100S medium format cameras will get a firmware update in October 2021 that unlocks the raw video output for Blackmagic RAW up to DCI 4K 30fps when paired with a compatible recorder such as the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G. The Japanese camera company FUJIFILM recently held an online event called X Summit PRIME 2021 where their representatives announced new and upcoming products in both medium format GFX and APS-C X line. When it comes to the large sensors, FUJIFILM announced the new GFX 50S II camera. As this new camera is mainly targeted at photographers and only features 1080p video, we decided to focus rather on other GFX-related news which is the upcoming video-related firmware update for both GFX 100 and GFX 100S cameras. FUJIFILM GFX 100 and GFX 100S cameras – medium format for filmmakers I think it’s safe to say, that FUJIFILM GFX 100 was the first FUJIFILM medium format camera that really did not only focus on photographers but introduced useful video features for filmmakers as well. Announced in May 2019, the camera offered a 4K video with IBIS and other useful features for filmmakers. Make sure to check Johnnie’s two-part documentary about the birth of this remarkable camera in case you missed it: Birth of a Camera: FUJIFILM GFX 100 – Part 1Birth of a Camera: FUJIFILM GFX 100 – Part 2 In June 2020, the GFX 100 received a firmware update that introduced compatibility with the Atomos Ninja V for...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 September, 2021