Sony BURANO Cinema Camera Body (8.6K Full Frame, PL/E Mount)
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The all-new Sony BURANO features a Full Frame 8.6K sensor in a compact and lightweight design. Featuring a dual PL/E mount, built-in ND Filters, Dual Base ISO (800/3200), and 16 stops of Dynamic Range, the Sony BURANO is the newest addition to the CineAlta line. With In-body Image Stabilization and Advanced Auto Focus, the BURANO captures stunning images and weighs less than 7lbs.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Sony BURANO is a new concept in cinema cameras. It takes VENICE’s superior image quality and usability but re-imagines it for solo and small team productions. 33% lighter than VENICE 2, more power efficient and supporting CFexpress media – it’s not just Sony's smallest full-frame CineAlta camera, in many ways it’s their most technically advanced. Expect uncompromising image quality wherever you are, whatever the size of your crew.
BURANO has a large 36x24mm full-frame image sensor that delivers high-quality images and superb rendition with wide latitude and a rich colour gamut. It achieves the beautiful bokeh and dynamic wide-angle shooting that only a full-frame sensor can provide. 8K image quality with a maximum resolution of 8632 x 4856 and, through oversampling, it can output phenomenal looking 4K content.
Introducing the Sony Burano
KEY FEATURES
- Full Frame 8.6K (8632 x 4856) CMOS sensor - 35.9 x 24 mm
- 16 stops of Dynamic Range
- Dual Base ISO - 800/3200
- In-body Image Stabilization (Sony E-mount: 5-axis, PL mount: 3-axis)
- Electronic variable ND Filters (0.6 ~ 2.1)
- Advanced Auto Focus with Face/Eye tracking technology
- Phase detection AF (Max 627 points)
- Dual mount - PL and Sony E-mount (Detach PL-mount to reveal E-mount)
- Full Frame and S35 sensor modes
- FF 8.6K - up to 30fps, FF Crop 6K - up to 60fps, S35 - 5.8K, S35 crop 4K - up to 120fps
- Multiple resolution support
- Multiple codec support
- Magnesium alloy chassis and body
- Multiple Input/Output and Control interfaces
- CFExpress Type B media
Invent Yourself
Multiple Image Scan Modes
BURANO supports 16:9 and 17:9 readouts in full-frame (8.6K) and Super 35 (5.8K).
Image scan modes include full-frame and Super35 as well as finely optimized down sampled and high-speed
modes such as 6K 60p (FF crop), 5.8K 60p (S35), and 4K 120p (S35 crop*) catering to a wide range of production
requirements.
*Only 17:9 in Super 35 Cropped (S35c) mode
PL and E-Mount Flexibility
PL-MOUNT - BURANO comes with an industry-standard PL lens mount and is compatible with
Super 35 and Full Frame lenses (spherical and anamorphic). The lens mount features contacts that support
Cooke /i Technology, and lens information is recorded as metadata, frame by frame.
E-MOUNT - E-mount lenses can be fitted when the PL mount adapter is removed. E-mount (lever lock type) gives users the ability to
change lenses by rotating the locking collar rather than the lens itself, which means that in most cases lens support
rigs don’t need to be removed, saving time during a production. Sony’s ever-increasing range of E-mount lenses, from
ultra-wide to ultra-telephoto, are supported by the BURANO’s advanced image stabilization and AF capabilities – ideal
for mobile and single-operator projects.
Dual Base ISO
Cinematographers worldwide love VENICE 2’s ability to switch the sensor’s sensitivity to capture clean images even in low light conditions. BURANO supports the same Dual Base ISO 800 and 3200 as VENICE 2. This means clear images with low noise whether shooting in brightly lit environments (ISO 800) or in challenging dimly lit scenarios (ISO 3200). With BURANO, it’s possibly to shoot amazing imagery with nothing more than candlelight.
In-Body Stabilization with PL mount lenses
BURANO is the world’s first cinema camera that supports in-body optical image
stabilization (IBIS) for almost any attached lens, including for the first time PL. The new, compact image
stabilization system was originally developed for the Alpha series of mirrorless cameras. Featuring a gyroscopic
sensor and control algorithm, it compensates for camera shake even for handheld shooting while walking. The
stabilization is so effective that it removes the need for any extra equipment for many applications.
Stabilization is even greater with E-mount lenses, allowing more difficult shots to be captured without blurring.
Camera shake data can be passed to post production for precise alignment with CGI and in volume stages.
Diagram showing 5-axis image stabilization for an e-mount lens compensating for pitch, yaw and roll.
"One Normal Night"
Directed by By Mai Zi Shot
"One Normal Night" BTS
Directed by By Mai Zi Shot
New in-camera Looks for Ready-to-Use Footage
BURANO has four new looks – Warm, Cool, Vintage and Teal and Orange – to
choose between alongside the established
s709 and 709 (800) looks in Cine EI mode. Creatively tuned to suit typical shooting scenarios, they give the
operator a choice of distinctive, engaging looks at the touch of a button. Moreover, LUT data from a shoot
can be
embedded in those clips’ metadata for an efficient color workflow.
s709: Kodak 2383-like natural tones and colors
s709(800): Standard 709 tone curve for accurate color reproduction*
Teal and Orange
A modern, colorful, contrasty reformulation of the classic film look. With a strong separation between cool backgrounds and warm skin tones, it’s an ideal look for productions with a focus on human subjects.
Warm
A soft, gentle look with amber highlights, and flattering for skin.
Cool
Evokes the chill of a shadow, and the blue of twilight – ideal for midnight blue or the coolness of a city at dawn.
Vintage
Transports the camera’s high-resolution cinema quality into a previous era. The look applies a film-like bleach bypass and faded, pale sepia effect.
"Original"
Cinematography by Dion Beebe, ACS ASC
"Original" BTS
Directed by Unjoo Moon
Internal 16-bit X-OCN LT and XAVC H recording
Despite its compact dimensions, BURANO offers internal recording of X-OCN LT* as well as our new XAVC H and proven
industry standard XAVC-I format. X-OCN is Sony’s compressed RAW format that records everything that the 8.6K sensor can
capture in a broad latitude 16-bit scene linear file full of rich tonal gradation. X-OCN LT’s high efficiency reduces
storage requirements and accelerates file transfer times for 8K content for a post-production workflow that’s comparable
to a 4K project.
BURANO also features 10-bit S-Log3 with XAVC H-I HQ recording at 1200 Mbps and XAVC H-I SQ recording at 800 Mbps for
8K30p image quality. This enables even greater data savings and faster post-production workflow.
* Not compatible with X-OCN XT and X-OCN ST recording formats
Electronic Variable ND Filter
Sony’s unique electronic Variable ND Filter has been redesigned to be both smaller and compatible with the built-in image stabilization mechanism. It can smoothly and continuously change its density from 0.6 (1/4) to 2.1 (1/128). With physical ND filters no longer needed, operators can adjust the electronic filter density by simply rotating the ND dial. Operators can maintain a constant depth of field by adjusting the electronic ND filter and the iris control together. Continuous or stepped changes can be selected with the ND STEP/VARIABLE switch, depending on the application. The [Auto ND] function automatically adjusts the filter density to give correct exposure, effectively allowing the use of the ND filter as an alternative Auto IRIS.
Catch the action with Fast Hybrid AF*
Effortlessly track fast moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide
lens aperture settings to maintain a shallow depth of field with BURANO’s full-frame sensor. Originally developed by
Sony’s Alpha camera engineers, enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase detection AF for fast, accurate subject
tracking with contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy. In addition, Face Detection intelligently recognizes and
locks on to human faces.
The dedicated 627-point phase detection AF sensor covers approximately 88.7% of the whole image area, allowing
consistently accurate, responsive AF tracking, even with shallow depth-of-field.
AI Subject Recognition AF with touch*
Despite its compact dimensions, BURANO offers internal recording of X-OCN LT* as well
as Sony'snew XAVC H and proven industry standard XAVC-I format. X-OCN is Sony’s compressed RAW format that records
everything that the 8.6K sensor can capture in a broad latitude 16-bit scene linear file full of rich tonal
gradation. X-OCN LT’s high efficiency reduces storage requirements and accelerates file transfer times for 8K
content for a post-production workflow that’s comparable to a 4K project.
BURANO also features 10-bit S-Log3 with XAVC H-I HQ recording at 1200 Mbps and XAVC H-I SQ recording at 800 Mbps for
8K30p image quality. This enables even greater data savings and faster post-production workflow.
* Not compatible with X-OCN XT and X-OCN ST recording formats
Anamorphic Lens De-Squeeze function
BURANO comes with an anamorphic de-squeeze function as standard. The monitoring menu gives a choice from 1.3x/2.0x, based on the anamorphic lens’ magnification. The result can be seen on the LCD monitor display, and on external monitors at FHD resolution. The camera monitor output supports SDI or HDMI for X-OCN shooting, and HDMI for non-X-OCN content.
Dual CFexpress Type B Slots
Sony’s new CFexpress card VPG400 allows for reliable capture at exceptional high data
rates, including X-OCN LT recording in full 8K.
BURANO’s dual media slots allow relay and simultaneous recording*, while versatile CFexpress Type B media are
convenient for backing up and transferring data in the field. An additional SD card slot is for storing Proxy and
camera setting information.
* XAVC-only
Smaller, Lighter, Stronger
At 6.39 lb including the PL adapter, BURANO is approximately 33% lighter than
Sony’s top-of-the-line VENICE 2 digital cinema camera – a significant advantage when shooting hand-held or shoulder
mounted, as well as when using with gimbal, drone, cranes and jibs.
All the button and key layouts have been carefully considered to suit the new compact size and solo or team
operation. The main cinematography controls are on the Operator Switch Side and can be illuminated for use in dark
environments. The camera has tally lights in three positions, so operators can check status from four different
directions. There’s also an optional audio beep for recording start and stop.
Despite its compact size, BURANO is engineered to Sony’s highest standards of reliability with a housing constructed
of sturdy magnesium alloy and aluminum for shooting in the harshest environments. Recording for hours on end is no
problem with a highly efficient cooling system, which is completely isolated from the image sensor and other dust
sensitive components.
"At The Motel"
Cinematography by Stefan Duscio
"At The Motel" BTS
Directed by Sam Corlett
SPECIFICATIONS
| Sensor | Full Frame 8.6K CMOS sensor |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 41.9 Megapixel (8632 x 4856) |
| Lens Mount | PL-Mount (Default) E-Mount (Detach PL-Mount to reveal E-Mount) |
| Lens Mount | PL-Mount: 3-Axis (Pitch, Yaw, Roll) E-Mount: 5-axis (Pitch, Yaw, Roll, X and Y) |
| Electronic Variable ND Filters | 0.6 - 2.1 (1/4 - 1/128) |
| Color Temperature | 2000 K - 15000 K |
| Dynamic Range | 16 Stops |
| Dual Base ISO | 800/3200 |
| Frame Rates | FF 8.6K: Up to 30fps FF crop 6K: 60fps S35 5.8K: 60 fps S35 crop 4K: 120fps |
| Internal Recording | X-OCN(LT), XAVC H Intra HQ, XAVC H Intra SQ, XAVC H Long, XAVC Intra, XAVC Long |
| Codecs | X-OCN(LT) 8632 x 4856 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 8632 x 4552 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 6052 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 6052 x 3192 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 5760 x 3240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 5760 x 3036 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps XAVC H-I HQ/XAVC H-I SQ 8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps XAVC H-L 7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps XAVC 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
| X-OCN Resolutions | Full Frame: 8.6K 16:9 / 30FPS, 17:9 / 30FPS Full Frame Crop: 6K 16:9 / 60FPS, 17:9 / 60FPS Super35: 5.8K 16:9 / 60FPS, 17:9 / 60FPS Super35 Crop: 4K 17:9 / 120FPS |
| Recording Media | SLOT A: Slot for CFexpress Type B card
SLOT B: Slot for CFexpress Type B card Slot for Utility SD card |
| SDI Output | SDI OUT1: BNC, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI
SDI OUT2: BNC, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI |
| HDMI Output | HDMI connector (Type-A) |
| XLR Audio Input | 3-Pin (Female) x2 |
| Headphone Terminal | 3.5 mm Stereo Minijack |
| TC Input / TC Output | BNC, TC IN / OUT Switchable |
| Genlock Input / Ref Output | BNC, REF IN / OUT Switchable |
| LAN Terminal | 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T |
| Wireless LAN (built-in) | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE) Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) wireless LAN only |
| USB Type-C® Terminal | SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible |
| Grip Remote Control Connector | 3.5 mm, 4-pole mini jack |
| Microphone | Built-in, monaural |
| Speaker | Built-in, monaural |
| DC input | XLR, 11 V to 17 V |
"A Day To Remember"
Cinematography by Chris Schmid
"A Day To Remember" BTS
Cinematography by Chris Schmid
| Brand | Sony Professional |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | MPC-2610 |
