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BURANO
Designed for single camera operators and small crews

The new BURANO is the latest addition to Sony's prestigious CineAlta lineup. It combines exceptional image quality with high mobility. Compact, versatile, and flexible, the BURANO is the world's first digital cinema camera with a PL-Mount to feature in-body image stabilization and autofocus. It's the ultimate tool for single-camera operators and small crews.

Cinematographers On BURANO

The Burano is a dream come true for shooting in the most remote and difficult places while not sacrificing quality and also benefiting from all the Sony Lenses I love with highly intelligent auto focus….while also being able to quickly switch over to PL-mount for cinema glass.  Having it at top of the Empire State building was a perfect battle test and it passed with flying colors!

Renan Ozturk, Award-winning filmmaker

Features

Sensor Matches the VENICE 2

Extraordinary image quality and low-light sensitivity

  • Same-sized full-frame sensor as VENICE 2

  • Ability to film full-frame or Super 35 with a single camera

  • 16 stops of dynamic range

  • Dual Base ISO (800/3200)

  • VENICE color science for natural, accurate skin tones

  • Able to film everything from HD to 8K with a single camera

Electronic Variable ND Filter

Allows filmmakers to use maximum latitude and range

  • Clear ND and Linear Variable ND Filters

  • 7 Stops from 0.6 to 2.1

  • Can be adjusted in single step increments or gradually

Menu Tip: Choose ‘Optical Density’ to display ND in steps (0.6, 0.9) or choose ‘Transmittance’ to display in fractions (1/4, 1/8)

Cache Recording

Adjustable prerecord to assist with unpredictable events

  • Can be modified depending on resolution and recording codec

  • Short setting: 5 seconds

  • Medium setting: 10 seconds

  • Long setting: 20 seconds

  • Max: Max value depending on codec

Internal Recording Options

Efficiently record internal RAW or video codec options

  • Efficiently record 16-bit RAW or 10-bit video codecs on CF Express Type B cards (VPG 400)

  • Ability to record 16-bit RAW X-OCN LT

  • 10-bit video codec options including XAVC H (8K H.265 HEVC) or XAVC (H.264)

In Body Image Stabilization

Adjustable image stabilization depending on a PL or E-Mount Lens

  • When using PL-Mount, image stabilization can be set to off, low or high

  • When using E-Mount, image stabilization can be set to off, standard or active (or high)

  • Active stabilization only works with 5.8K imager modes in XAVC

  • ** Active stabilization will not work when recording X-OCN or when S & Q is on

Autofocus

  • Fast Hybrid AF with touch operation support

  • Subject recognition using AI processing unit (with E-mount Lens)

  • 627-point Focal plane phase-detection AF

  • AF covers approx. 89% of the image area

Designed for Single Camera Operators or Small Crews

  • 1.5 inches shorter and 3 pounds lighter than the VENICE 2

  • All menu options on the operator side of camera

  • Audio inputs on the opposite side

  • 8 assignable preset buttons on the main camera body and viewfinder

IMAGE QUALITY DESIGNED TO MATCH THE VENICE 2
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Credit: Director of Photography Dion Beebe ACS, ASC
Recording Formats
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Recording Times
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16 STOPS OF DYNAMIC RANGE
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Credit: Director of Photography Stefan Duscio ACS
Burano Menu Simulator
Explore the menu with this interactive learning tool.
AUTOFOCUS
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Credit: Renan Ozturk scaling the Empire State Building
IN BODY IMAGE STABLIZATION
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Credit: Emmanuel Lubezki ASC
Watch
The BURANO: An Introduction
Join SonyCine writer and filmmaker Oakley Anderson-Moore as she walks you through some of the main features of the BURANO, the latest addition to Sony's CineAlta line up of premium digital cinema cameras.
Shot on BURANO: "Original"
Director Unjoo Moon and Director of Photography Dion Beebe ASC, ACS demonstrate how well the Sony VENICE 2 and the BURANO can cut together in this entertaining, high energy short dance film. Special thanks to Keslow Camera, Cinelease, Illumination Dynamics, Clay Paky, Kite and Key, Pacific Coast Grip, Lapinegrip Co, The Crane Company, Ace Mission Studios, Ruts Dance Studio, Deep Blue Pacific Productions
Behind the Scenes of "Original"
Go behind the scenes of "Original" with Director Unjoo Moon and Academy award-winning Director of Photography Dion Beebe ACS ASC. Moon and Beebe explain why they chose to intercut between the Sony VENICE 2 and the BURANO, why they chose strong lighting and a dance film to test the BURANO's sensor. And of course, you'll hear from Beebe on how well the BURANO intercut with the VENICE 2
Shot on BURANO: "Original"
Director Unjoo Moon and Director of Photography Dion Beebe ASC, ACS demonstrate how well the Sony VENICE 2 and the BURANO can cut together in this entertaining, high energy short dance film. Special thanks to Keslow Camera, Cinelease, Illumination Dynamics, Clay Paky, Kite and Key, Pacific Coast Grip, Lapinegrip Co, The Crane Company, Ace Mission Studios, Ruts Dance Studio, Deep Blue Pacific Productions
Behind the Scenes of "Original"
Go behind the scenes of "Original" with Director Unjoo Moon and Academy award-winning Director of Photography Dion Beebe ACS ASC. Moon and Beebe explain why they chose to intercut between the Sony VENICE 2 and the BURANO, why they chose strong lighting and a dance film to test the BURANO's sensor. And of course, you'll hear from Beebe on how well the BURANO intercut with the VENICE 2
In-Camera LUTs
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Technical Data
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Sony BURANO Specifications
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General
Camera type
Digital motion picture camera
Lens mount
PL Mount (detachable)/E-mount (lever lock type)
Camera Section
Type
35 mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor RS CMOS image sensor
Number of pixels (effective)*1
Approx. 41.9 megapixels
Optical low pass filter
Yes
Built-in ND filter
CLEAR, linear variable ND (0.6(1/4) - 2.1(1/128))
Gain control
-3 to 18 dB (every 1 dB)
Latitude
16 stops
Color temperature range
2000 K - 15000 K
Recording system (movie)
Video compression
X-OCN(LT), XAVC H Intra HQ, XAVC H Intra SQ, XAVC H Long, XAVC Intra, XAVC Long
Audio recording format
LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Movie function
Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q)
Yes
Proxy recording
Yes
TC/UB
Yes
Memory card slot
Memory card slot
SLOT A: Slot for CFexpress Type B card, SLOT B: Slot for CFexpress Type B card, Slot for Utility SD card
Focus System
Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus point
Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
Recognition target (Movies)
Human
Other features
AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity
AF Transition Speed
AF Assist
Exposure Control
ISO sensitivity
ISO 800/3200 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light source)
LCD screen
Type
8.8 cm (3.5 type) TFT
Touch panel
Yes
Number of dots (total)
2,764,800 dots
Shutter
Shutter speed
Angle Mode: 5.6°to 360°, 2F to 64F
Speed Mode: 1/8000 sec to 64F
Image Stabilization
Type
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
(Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Mode
PL mount: High / Low / Off
E-mount: Active / Standard / Off
Interface
PC interface
Mass-storage
USB Type-C® Terminal
Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
Wireless LAN (built-in)
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))*2*3
HDMI output
HDMI connector (Type-A)
XLR audio input
Yes (3-pin (female) x2)
Headphone terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack)
Remote terminal
2.5 mm, 3-pole sub-mini type
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
DC input
XLR, 11 V to 17 V
TC input/TC output
BNC, TC IN/OUT Switchable
Genlock input/Ref output
BNC, REF IN/OUT Switchable
Grip remote control connector
3.5 mm, 4-pole mini jack
LAN terminal
Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in, monaural
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
Lens compensation
E-mount: Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing
Power
Battery
Battery pack BP-GL95B (Sold separately)
Power consumption
With LCD screen
Unit nominal power consumption: Approx. 50.0 W (lens, 6K 17:9, 59.94P, X-OCN LT recording, auto fan, excluding grip remote control and peripheral devices)
Unit maximum power consumption: Approx. 66.0 W (lens, 6K 17:9, 59.94P, X-OCN LT recording, 40 °C (104 °F) environment, ND filter (1/4), proxy recording on, Wi-Fi on, auto fan, including grip remote control and peripheral devices)
Weight
Body only
Approx. 2.4 kg (body only, excluding PL-mount adapter)
Body only (oz.)
Approx. 5 lb 4.7 oz (body only, excluding PL-mount adapter)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
145.7 mm x 142.5 mm x 218.1 mm (body without protrusions)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (in)
145.7 mm x 142.5 mm x 218.1 mm (body without protrusions)
Operation
Operating temperature
0 - 40 °C / 32 - 104 °F
Storage temperature
-20 to 60 °C / -4 to 140 °F
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessory
Handle (with viewfinder arm) (1)
Handle mounting screws (4)
LCD monitor (1)
Viewfinder loupe (1)
Viewfinder mount adapter (1)
Shim (circular) (1)
Shim (1/3 arc) (15)
E-mount cap (1)
PL mount cap (1)
Notes
*1
Number of effective pixels varies depending on attached lenses and camera settings.
*2
Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) wireless LAN only.
*3
(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)

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