Fujifilm launches 8K GFX Eterna 55 large-format cinema camera

Fujifilm has unveiled the 8K GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera for filmmakers wanting high-quality images, expressive depth-of-field, and 35 mm film color simulations. The camera has an MSRP of $16,499.95 and is scheduled for release in October 2025. Pre-orders will begin on September 15, 2025. It can be fitted with most of the expected mounts, adapters, connectors, and accessories for a production camera at this price.

The camera uses a 102 MP large format 43.9 x 32.9 mm large format sensor similar to that used in the company's other GFX series cameras, like the GFX 100RF or the GFX 100S sold on Amazon. A large sensor not only allows more light capture per pixel for lower image noise, but also enables creative lensing effects including deep bokeh.

The sensor supports multiple capture formats, from the full-frame 4:3 Open Gate format to the crop-frame Super 35 DCI format, allowing for the use of anamorphic lenses and Super 35 format lenses. It has an ISO range of 400 to 12,800, with dual-base ISOs of 800 and 3,200, and a dynamic range of 14+ stops. The shutter can be set from 1/8 sec to 1/8000 sec or 5.6° to 360°.

G-mount lenses can be attached to the GFX Eterna 55, while hybrid AI phase and contrast autofocus with subject tracking operates down to -2 EV. An electronic ND filter provides variable light blocking from ND 0.6 to 2.1 in 0.015 steps.

The GFX Eterna 55 has a variety of 8K ratios and resolutions, including 17:9 at 8192 x 4320 pixels, 16:9 at 7680 x 4320 pixels, and 2.76:1 at 8192 x 2968 pixels. Videos are recorded in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, base) or HEVC/H.265 format at up to 720 Mbps to SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC) cards, CFexpress Type B cards, or SSD drives.

Filmmakers can select among twenty Film Simulations when adjusting the image look, including Velvia and Astia, while F-Log2 C/F-Gamut C log format recordings help preserve image tonality and dynamic range for post-production. Videos can be viewed on the 5-inch 6.22M-dot display with 2,000 nits of brightness, while 3-inch LCD displays on both sides are used to monitor settings and camera operation.