While clearly more toy than tool, it taps into the same playful spirit that made Fujifilm’s Instax line a global hit and the Fujifilm X half a bestseller in some countries.
The question is whether this pocket-sized novelty can truly challenge Instax and X half as the go-to “fun camera.”
Now, my big question (and hope) has so far remained unanswered due to the lack of any sort of reviews on the GFX Eterna.
But there are other interesting tidbits we find out about it over time. And some of them have been shared by Fujifilm managers to PetaPixel. The manager says:
by announcing early, Fujifilm gathered more industry feedback, gauged reactions to the specs, and refined the camera’s features throughout development
the Eterna 55 challenged Fujifilm with its unique design and a completely reworked interface and menus
beyond features like open gate, ND filter, and a fan, the key change is a fully redesigned interface tailored to filmmaking, unlike X and GFX cameras
since 1934, film and color science have been in Fujifilm’s DNA, with lasting impact on cinema through lenses like Cabrio and Premista
the GFX Eterna 55 finally marks Fujifilm’s entry into filmmaking, backed by 90 years of innovation
Fujifilm aimed to make the camera attainable for smaller studios and individuals—professional-grade with premium features, yet priced within reach
“We see GFX Eterna 55 as the first digital camera dedicated to filmmaking. Our intention is to expand the product offerings available to current and emerging filmmakers“
The GFX Eterna 55 is Fujifilm’s first digital filmmaking camera, offering signature color and 10 film simulation 3D-LUTs, with more solutions to follow
Fujifilm GFX Eterna 28
I remember when we first discussed the Fujifilm GFX Eterna here on FujiRumors, many wondered why Fujifilm didn’t just use their excellent APS-C X-Trans sensor: faster readout, less rolling shutter, lower heat, and plenty of other advantages for filmmakers.
Perhaps the comment from a Fujifilm manager about “expanding” their offerings for filmmakers hints at exactly that—a potential APS-C film camera, possibly named Fujifilm X Eterna 28.
Why 28?
The “55” in GFX Eterna 55 refers to the diagonal of the medium format GFX sensor. By the same logic, an APS-C filmmaking camera could be named X Eterna 28, reflecting its 28 mm sensor diagonal.
