Sony Burano Firmware Update 2.0: Major Enhancements for the 2024 Camera of the Year

The Sony Burano has been widely recognized as one of the top cameras of 2024, earning accolades at NAB and other major industry events. Praised for its versatility, the Burano strikes a perfect balance: ideal for solo shooters and small teams, yet powerful enough for large-scale commercial and narrative productions.

Now, Sony has released a major 2.0 firmware update packed with new recording formats, improved tools, and performance upgrades — designed with valuable feedback from current users.

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Why the Sony Burano Stands Out

The Burano is designed for highly mobile, solo cine-style shooting. It offers up to 8.6K full-frame video capture, with unique in-camera stabilization for both E-mount and PL-mount lenses. Features like Fast Hybrid Autofocus and an adjustable ND filter enhance single-user shooting, making it a reliable companion for high-end productions and a perfect complement to Sony’s VENICE cameras.

Key Features of the Firmware 2.0 Update

New Recording Formats

• Full-frame crop 3.8K 16:9 up to 120fps.

• Dedicated anamorphic Super 35 4.3K (4:3) at up to 60fps.

• Super 35 1.9K 16:9 at up to 240fps (note: no SDI/HDMI output at 240fps).

• Addition of a 1.8x anamorphic de-squeeze option.

• 24fps added to X-OCN 16:9 imager scan modes.

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Notable Improvements and Tools

• Standardized SDI video output for monitoring in both X-OCN and XAVC modes.

• New exposure tools including High and Low key.

• Support for Active/High Image Stabilization in full-frame crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K.

• Expanded Slow & Quick motion frame rates: 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, 110 fps.

• White balance memory expanded from 3 to 8 slots.

• VF Gamma Display Assist when monitoring with S-Log3.

• Enhanced on-screen display moving status info outside the image area for cleaner monitoring.

• Inclusion of breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN files.

• Improved image quality for S-Log3 external output with new Base Look presets.

• Remote control capabilities extended for focus, zoom, iris, and variable ND settings.

• Autofocus enhancements for standard frame rates.

• Proxy recording now available at 24p.

• New factory reset option to initialize all settings including user LUTs and passwords.

• Additional status screen options like imager temperature and media formatting.

• Tally control support through wired LAN.

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What This Means for Filmmakers

The 2.0 firmware update enhances the Burano’s already impressive capabilities, making it an even more versatile tool for cinematographers, whether shooting solo or working on big-budget projects. The expanded recording formats and stabilization features give creators more creative freedom and control, while improved monitoring and metadata options streamline workflows on set.