Sony Burano 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera
A New Era in Cinematography
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 our smallest full-frame CineAlta camera, in many ways it’s our most technically advanced. Expect uncompromising image quality wherever you are, whatever the size of your crew.
Smarter Shooting
BURANO makes shooting the highest quality 8K simpler than you can imagine. The world’s first PL mount compatible camera with a built-in stabilization system*. A ground-breaking combination of our unique electronic variable ND filter system with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) in a full-frame PL and E-mount cinema camera. For the first time in a full-frame CineAlta camera, Fast Hybrid and Subject Recognition AF with AI makes it easier to get the shots you want under the most demanding scenarios. With BURANO, you don’t need a studio or big crew to excel.
* As of September 2023, based on Sony research for cinema cameras with standard equipped PL mount
Shoot The Way You Want
BURANO adapts to be the camera you want to be whatever the shoot. A multi-purpose touchscreen LCD monitor, with a flexible mounting system and versatile, robust handle, allow you to easily configure BURANO for different shooting styles. A lightweight,compact chassis and ergonomic balance make it easy to switch between shoulder-mount, handheld, gimbal or drone operation. BURANO can be configured for large and small projects, solo or with an entire crew. It’s all your choice.
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Full-Frame 8.6K Sensor
BURANO has a large 3.6 x 2.4 cm full-frame image sensor that deliver high-quality images and superb rendition with wide latitude and a rich color 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.
Multiple Image Scan Modes
BURANO supports 16:9 and 17:9 readouts in full-frame (8.6K) and Super 3.5 cm (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.
16 Stop Latitude
Wide Color Gamut
With a wide latitude of 16 stops*, BURANO captures beautiful, low-noise images under almost any lighting conditions. The camera’s wide dynamic range captures everything from highlights to shadows expertly with superb color rendition, giving operators maximum flexibility in color grading. * S-Log3 shooting. Sony measurements.
BURANO features Sony’s signature S-Gamut/S-Gamut.Cine wide color space that, as with the VENICE 2, covers a gamut exceeding BT.2020 and DCI-P3. S-Log3 and X-OCN also dramatically enhances creative flexibility in post-production. As BURANO offers the same color accuracy as VENICE 2, it’s easy to use both cameras together for a seamless and efficient post-production workflow.
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.
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. * Not compatible with X-OCN XT and X-OCN ST recording formats
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
Sony BURANO CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera Specs Imaging
Lens Mount
ARRI PL
Lens Communication
Yes, Cooke /i, Zeiss eXtended Data
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 41.9 Megapixel (8632 x 4856)
Image Sensor
35.9 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear ND Filters and a 2 to 7 Stop Electronic ND Filter
Internal Filter Holder
No
Capture Type
Video Only
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 1 Second
ISO Sensitivity
800
Gain
-3 to 18 dB
Advertised Dynamic Range
16 Stops
White Balance
2000 to 15,000K
Video Capture
Recording Sensor Crop
Crops to Output Resolution When Using Super35 Mode
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Built-In Microphone Type
Mono
Audio Recording
4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
IP Streaming
None
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B
Video I/O
1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O
2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O
1 x XLR 4-Pin (11 to 17VDC) Input
Other I/O
1 x BNC (Timecode) Input/Output1 x BNC (Genlock) Input/Output1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (LANC) Control Input1 x RJ45 (Ethernet)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
Wireless
None
Mobile App Compatible
No*As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
None
Monitor
Display Size
3.5"
Resolution
2,764,800 Dot
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Removable Electronic
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Manual Focus
Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 627
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
General
Battery Type
V-Mount
Power Consumption
50 W
Shoe Mount
None
Tripod Mounting Thread
4 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)4 x 3/8"-16 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread
10 x 1/4"-20 on Included Handle4 x 3/8"-16 on Included Handle6 x M3 on Included Handle8 x 1/4"-20 on Camera Body6 x 3/8"-16 on Camera Body8 x M3 on Camera Body1 x M2 on Camera Body
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.7 x 5.6 x 8.6" / 145.7 x 142.5 x 218.1 mm (Without Protrusions)
Weight
5.3 lb / 2.4 kg
