Fujifilm announces firmware roadmap for GFX Eterna

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Firmware v1.1 for medium format cinema camera arrives today, with further updates over the coming year

FUJIFILM Eterna 55 with its sensor showing

Fujifilm has released updated firmware for its GFX Eterna 55 medium format cinema camera, and set out a roadmap of additional updates that will follow over the next year.

Firmware v1.1 promises improved stability and usability but future updates include support for desqueezed previews of additional anamorphic lens ratios, improved SDI and HMDI latency, with LANC control and variable electronic ND arriving later.

Press release:

Fujifilm Announces Firmware Roadmap for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera

Enhanced usability and operability that expands the possibilities of creative work

TOKYO – July 15, 2026 – FUJIFILM Corporation today announces a firmware roadmap designed to further expand the applications of the “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55” (GFX ETERNA 55), Fujifilm’s first dedicated filmmaking camera. The latest update expands the possibilities for creative work and further enhances expressive capabilities.

Ver.1.10¹– Available July 15, 2026

The camera’s overall operational stability and usability have been updated to provide a refined
shooting experience.

Ver.1.20 or later – Availability later in 2026

Features to include:

Support for in-camera playback of MXF (Material eXchange Format).
Back-up and restore of camera settings via a dedicated App.
Further improvements to the enhancements made by firmware version 1.04 to SDI and HDMI video latency.
Additional anamorphic “desqueeze” options will be made available, which will include Open Gate 4K 4:3.

Ver.1.30 or later – Availability January 2027 or later

Features to include:

Additional preset options for coarse adjustments with the “Electronic Variable ND Filter.”
Automatic, in-camera adjustment of ND filter density, while maintaining constant values for iris,
shutter angle, and ISO sensitivity.
LANC (Local Application Control Bus System) support for enhanced operation.
Remote control of “Duvo Series” lenses through the Multi-function dial located on both the camera body and the “handle”.

For more information, or to download the latest firmware, please visit:
https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/support/download/firmware/cameras/gfx-eterna-55/

¹ Please note GFX ETERNA 55 Recording Media Compatibility Chart for this and future updates – https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/support/compatibility/cameras/gfx-eterna-55-recording-media/

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