The new announced Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama.
BURANO Overview
– BURANO is a versatile, lightweight, and compact full-frame 8K cinema camera with 16 stops of latitude and image stabilization for PL and E-mount lenses.
– It is easily configurable for solo and team production and offers uncompromising image quality.
Smarter Shooting
– BURANO is the world’s first PL mount compatible camera with a built-in stabilization system.
– It features Fast Hybrid and Subject Recognition AF with AI, making it easier to get high-quality shots even in demanding scenarios.
Shoot The Way You Want
– BURANO can be easily configured for different shooting styles with its multi-purpose touchscreen LCD monitor, flexible mounting system, and versatile handle.
– It can be used for large and small projects, solo or with an entire crew, and supports shoulder-mount, handheld, gimbal, or drone operation.
Full-Frame 8.6K Sensor
– BURANO has a large full-frame image sensor that delivers high-quality images with wide latitude and a rich color gamut.
– It supports 8K image quality with a maximum resolution of 8632 x 4856 and can output phenomenal looking 4K content through oversampling.
Multiple Image Scan Modes
– BURANO supports various image scan modes, including full-frame, Super35, down sampled, and high-speed modes.
– These modes cater to a wide range of production requirements and offer flexibility in capturing different types of shots.
16 Stop Latitude
– With a wide latitude of 16 stops, BURANO captures beautiful, low-noise images under any lighting conditions.
– Its wide dynamic range and superb color rendition provide maximum flexibility in color grading.
Wide Color Gamut
– BURANO features Sony’s signature S-Gamut/S-Gamut.Cine wide color space, covering a gamut exceeding BT.2020 and DCI-P3.
– It also supports S-Log3 and X-OCN, enhancing creative flexibility in post-production and enabling seamless workflow with VENICE 2.
Dual Base ISO
– BURANO supports Dual Base ISO 800 and 3200, allowing for clean images in both brightly lit and dimly lit environments.
– This feature makes it possible to shoot amazing imagery even in challenging lighting conditions.
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 compensates for camera shake even for handheld shooting while walking.
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).
Fast Hybrid AF
– Effortlessly track fast moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide lens aperture settings.
– Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase detection AF and contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy.
AI Subject Recognition AF with touch
– Our onboard AI processing unit accurately recognizes human torso and head positions.
– Subject Recognition AF automatically tracks people’s faces and can even track subjects facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.
Virtual Production made simple
– Up to 8K recording, 16-bit colors, and very fast sensor readout speed allow cinematographers to focus on shooting virtual sets.
– The flawless sync with advanced Crystal LED controllers is unique in the industry.
Dual CFexpress Type B Slots
– BURANO’s dual media slots allow relay and simultaneous recording.
– CFexpress Type B media is convenient for backing up and transferring data in the field.
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.
– Despite its compact size, BURANO is engineered to Sony’s highest standards of reliability.
Exceptional ergonomics
– Intuitive Menu Control with Touch makes it easy to access key features.
– BURANO features a 3.5 type LCD monitor with versatile adjustment options.
Interface and Connectivity
– The camera has a variety of interfaces and connectivity options including a PC interface, USB Type-C® Terminal, wireless LAN, HDMI output, XLR audio input, headphone terminal, remote terminal, SDI output, DC input, TC input/output, genlock input/ref output, grip remote control connector, and LAN terminal.
– It also has built-in microphone and speaker, as well as lens compensation functions for shading, chromatic aberration, distortion, and breathing.
Power and Battery
– The camera uses a battery pack BP-GL95B for power, with a nominal power consumption of approximately 50.0 W and a maximum power consumption of approximately 66.0 W.
– The weight of the body only is approximately 2.4 kg (5 lb 4.7 oz) and the dimensions are 145.7 mm x 142.5 mm x 218.1 mm (5 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches).
Operation and Temperature
– The camera has an operating temperature range of 0 – 40℃ (32 – 104°F) and a storage temperature range of -20 to 60℃ (-4 to 140°F).
– It comes with various supplied accessories including a handle with viewfinder arm, handle mounting screws, LCD monitor, viewfinder loupe, viewfinder mount adapter, shims, E-mount cap, and PL mount cap.
Additional Information
– The number of effective pixels may vary depending on the attached lenses and camera settings.
– Some models sold in certain countries/regions only support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) wireless LAN.
– The camera can work as a base without a wireless access point when connecting to smartphones.
– Various brochures and related links are available for more information.