Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna brings medium-format detail and classic film aesthetics to digital cinema.
Fujifilm’s announcement of its GFX Eterna, the company’s first dedicated cinema camera, marks an exciting expansion into the high-end cinema market. Slated for release in 2025, this camera combines Fujifilm’s expertise in color science and large-format imaging with features that cater to the needs of professional filmmakers. Positioned to compete with cinema giants like the ARRI Alexa LF, Sony Venice, and RED V-Raptor, the GFX Eterna brings a unique 102-megapixel medium-format sensor to the table, a rarity in cinema cameras.
Here’s how it should measure up against leading cinema cameras, and why its features—especially its modular, box-like design—could make it a key tool in future cinematography.
Fujifilm GFX Eterna: Key Technical Specs
102MP Medium-Format SensorThe GFX Eterna’s sensor is approximately 1.7 times larger than full-frame, delivering over 100 megapixels of resolution at 11648×8736 pixels. This high pixel count, combined with the sensor’s size, allows for deep color gra...
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