The highly mobile Sony BURANO 8K Digital Cinema Camera — designed for solo cine-style shooting — is receiving a significant firmware update, version 2.0, that introduces a range of new recording formats, image stabilization improvements, and workflow enhancements. This update, driven by feedback from BURANO users, strengthens the camera’s position as the ideal VENICE B or C camera for professional filmmakers seeking portability without compromising quality.
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Key Features of the Sony Burano Firmware 2.0 Update
New Recording Formats:
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Full-frame crop 3.8K 16:9 up to 120 fps for slow-motion cinematic capture.
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Dedicated anamorphic Super 35 4.3K 4:3 mode at up to 60 fps, optimized for anamorphic lenses.
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Super 35 1.9K 16:9 capable of recording at up to 240 fps (note: SDI and HDMI outputs disabled at 240 fps).
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Added 1.8x anamorphic de-squeeze setting for enhanced flexibility with anamorphic lenses.
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Added 24 fps support in X-OCN 16:9 imager scan modes.
Other Major Improvements:
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Standardized SDI video output for monitoring across both X-OCN and XAVC modes.
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New exposure tools including High and Low key settings.
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Support for Active/High Image Stabilization in full-frame crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 modes.
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Expanded Slow and Quick (S&Q) selection increments: 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, and 110 fps.
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White balance memory slots increased from 3 to 8 for greater on-set flexibility.
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Added VF Gamma Display Assist during S-Log3 monitoring to aid in exposure.
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Enhanced on-screen display (OSD) that moves camera status info outside the image for cleaner monitoring.
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Added support for breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN.
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Timecode and Clip Name metadata now overlaid on Monitor FHD output.
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Improved image quality with S-Log3 external output and new preset Base Look 709tone.
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Compatibility with PL lenses supporting Cooke/i Technology, including remote focus, zoom, and iris control (via Remote Control Panel).
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Workflow & User Experience Enhancements:
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Proxy recording support at 24P system frequency.
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Factory reset options extended to include resetting passwords and user 3D LUTs.
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Variable ND filter control available remotely through the Remote Control Panel (RCP).
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New status screen info such as Imager Temperature, media formatting, Camera ID, and Reel number.
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Tally control enabled via wired LAN for external device integration.
Why This Update Matters for Cinematographers
The Sony Burano firmware 2.0 update significantly expands the camera’s versatility, especially for solo shooters who demand high-end image quality combined with portability and advanced stabilization. New recording modes and frame rate options enable filmmakers to capture everything from anamorphic widescreen to ultra slow-motion footage with ease.
Furthermore, enhanced metadata support and streamlined controls improve on-set efficiency and post-production workflows, making the BURANO an even more powerful tool in Sony’s CineAlta lineup.
For More Information
To explore the full list of features and technical details, visit Sony’s official update page here.
