GFX ETERNA 55 — My First Impressions 336 hours later

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Today's sponsor is MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=mar:us|cam:fy26q3|pub:cinedailies|bsb:Buy More footage: https://youtu.be/5K1tsSFpauw How to use 645 lenses and Adapter for the GFX system: https://youtu.be/uELuwMuWie8 GFX 100 II Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIhUeju5Xv71qyyRRD4VnvONymWHqi8F2&si=WBDIPjxMQKf8aHbS Fujifilm just entered the cinema world—for real this time. The ETERNA 55 is their first dedicated cinema-style camera, and I’ve been using a pre-production model for a full shoot. In this video, I’ll walk you through my honest first impressions, real-world footage, and why this camera might (or might not) be for you. From lighting setups to rolling shutter tests, battery life, menu system, and run-and-gun shooting—I cover it all. If you’ve been curious about the GFX ETERNA 55, or just want to see what large format can do outside of Arri and RED, this one’s for you. Please feel free to comment below if you have questions or want a follow-up video on anamorphic on GFX ETERNA 55. Support my channel! - GET 15% off using code CINEDAILIES15 on CRDBAG's website: https://bit.ly/3QhqbBs - Use code ‘cine70’ at https://audiio.com/cinedailies for 70% off your first year ($59). Wooden/smallhd/teredak camera gear: use CINEDAILIES10 for 10% off - Elite Accessory System for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55: https://bit.ly/499sPCO - Studio Handgrip Kit: https://bit.ly/495pMvk - Ultra Handle 5" NATO Kit: https://bit.ly/44FxdIh - Cine Mag Ties (Pack of 5): https://bit.ly/4pReW38 - Director's Monitor Cage v3: https://bit.ly/4pTIbm5 - Monitor Hinge (SmallHD Smart 5, 3/8"-16): https://bit.ly/4p9qPR2 - tilt hinge mount (v1): https://bit.ly/4iIywv9 - Ace 750 Set: https://bit.ly/42Avtjs - PL to Fujifilm Xmount: https://bit.ly/3DX2qfV - PL to Fujifilm GFX mount: https://bit.ly/4iJqFxm - SmallHD ultra 5: https://bit.ly/4jaMXYJ - SmallHD ultra 7: https://bit.ly/4l4sN4h Gear in this video: - Antifog: https://amzn.to/41cMFK3 - Silicone caps: https://amzn.to/4mfcNfG - tilt hinge mount: https://bit.ly/4iIywv9 - tilt hinge mount for smart 5 series: https://bit.ly/3DJK1TQ - Manfrotto cineloader (medium) : https://bhpho.to/40Berjg - Manfrotto cineloader (small) : https://bhpho.to/4kYwjMe - core snap swx: https://bhpho.to/4feDTRO - Kipon 645 0.8 reducer: https://bhpho.to/3GUy4w8 - Kipon 645 dummy adapter: https://bhpho.to/45jBYrB - smallrig GFX 100 ii cage: https://bhpho.to/46Vy4X5 - smallrig arca vmount: https://bhpho.to/4o5UGud - moment VND -2-5 stops: https://bhpho.to/4omrhfF - MK400 mic: https://bhpho.to/3TWecM4 Cameras: Adorama - Fujifilm GFX 100 ii: https://bit.ly/4l99Qxr - Fujifilm Xh2s: https://bit.ly/3XCz9hi Moment: - Fujifilm GFX 100 ii: https://bit.ly/4i22wAW - Fujifilm Xh2s: https://bit.ly/4cdcdeB Cage and parts for GFX 100 ii: - Mid49 cage: https://bit.ly/3FaewTs - right bracket side: https://bit.ly/4kknvAi Lenses: B&H: - DZO Arles Primes: https://dzolink.com/42qlyMR - Thypoch Simera-C 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens (Leica M): https://bhpho.to/4jGhygU - Metabones Leica M Lens to FUJIFILM G-Mount (GFX) Adapter: https://bhpho.to/3EfA7cU - voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 lens vm iii Adorama - DZO Arles Primes: https://bit.ly/42t4iq4 Camera adapters: Amazon - PL to Fujifilm Xmount: https://amzn.to/41LjEG7 - PL to Fujifilm GFX mount: https://amzn.to/42GyME7 Audio: Adorama - DJI Mic 2: https://bit.ly/43Ab1Qb - Deity VO-7U: https://bit.ly/42rh4Fu Amazon - DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/429BnpO - Deity VO-7U: https://amzn.to/41NBgBl B&H - SmallHD ultra 5: https://bhpho.to/4cHDdDc - SmallHD ultra 7: https://bhpho.to/4io8zja Adorama - SmallHD ultra 5: https://bit.ly/3DYEbht - SmallHD ultra 7: https://bit.ly/4iNTPLz B&H - Dji focus pro creator combo: https://bhpho.to/41rXpoP - Nisi C5 mattebox: https://bhpho.to/3RXofPE Adorama - Dji focus pro creator combo: https://bit.ly/4hQfEsB Amazon - Dji focus pro creator combo: https://amzn.to/3Rks1Cm 00:00 - Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 01:13 - Disclosure: Working with Fujifilm 01:26 - Indy set: vintage lenses + studio look 02:35 - Lens Choices & My Setup 02:51 - Recording Modes & Slow Motion Explained 03:37 - The GFX Legacy That Led to ETERNA 04:29 - MPB Gear Tip: Buying Smart 04:54 - Studio Tests & Image Quality 05:28 - Exposure Tools and What’s Missing 06:07 - Big 6 Menu: A Cinematographer’s Dream 07:00 - Menu Deep Dive & LUT Loading 08:05 - Run-and-Gun: Rolling Shutter Impressions 09:44 - Battery Life & Power Management 10:29 - Not-So-Hot Hot Swapping 13:51 - Chicago set: Native Lenses + Autofocus 16:25 - Dual Native ISO: Night Test at 12,800 17:45 - Rig Talk: Wooden Camera Cage Breakdown 18:39 - Monitors: Native vs SmallHD 19:28 - South Bend set: Cloudy Conditions 20:03 - Who This Camera Is (And Isn’t) For 21:20 - Large Format and Anamorphic Potential 22:10 - Final Thoughts: Know What You Want 23:56 - Wrap-Up #Fujifilm #cinematography #cameragear