Camera type
Digital motion picture camera
BURANO
Pushing Cinematic Boundaries
New Concept Full-Frame Cinema Camera With Greater Mobility
SENSOR
8.6K with Dual base ISO (800 and 3200) & Wide range of scan modes
LATITUDE
16-Stop Wide Latitude with low noise
LENS MOUNT
Compatible PL & E-mount with Anamorphic lens DE squeeze function.
ELECTRONIC ND SYSTEM
Electronic Variable ND filter - 0.6-2.1 (1/4 to 1/128)
IBIS
Newly developed in-body optical image stabilization compatible with PL mount lenses
AI FOCUS SYSTEM
Extensive AF system with touch focus support
RECORDING
New Internal recording formats including extremely efficient X-OCN LT
DESIGN & MOBILITY
Mobile and Solo operation friendly design, 33% lighter than the top-of-the-line VENICE2
Sum of one
To invent anything is a difficult task. To invent yourself is a different road altogether. This film was a collaboration between people from all over the region. It is a fusion of different characters, flavors and spaces
Director: Adi van der Walt |
DOP: Mostafa Fahmy
Sum of one
Behind the scenes
Pedal: Chasing trails, shifting lives
There are trails at the foot of the mountain in Stellenbosch that have given new hope and purpose to many through mountain biking. This film follows the story of Unathi whose life was greatly impacted through the Stellenbosch Trail Fund program.
Director : Izette Mostert |
DOP: Jorrie van der Walt
Pedal: Chasing trails, shifting lives
Behind the scenes
The uncertainty principle
When you have lost something, you would do anything to get it back. This film is an emotional depiction of one man’s search for possibilities
Director: Adi van der Walt |
DOP: Ian Nieuwenhuizen
Somnium
"Somnium" is a short film shot on the Sony Burano by Gerry Blaksley, Timothy Fare-Matthews, and Saad Aldine Alkharouf. It tells the story of an exceptionally talented group of athletes who perform weekly at the prestigious "La Perle" show in Dubai, a spectacle designed by Dragone.Through determination and unparalleled skill, these athletes execute we-inspiring stunts, immersing viewers in a mesmerizing blend of worlds and emotions. With the advanced capabilities of the Sony Burano cinema camera, Gerry, Timothy, and Saad capture "La Perle" in stunning detail. The team shot a mix of 8K, 6K, and 4K resolutions, utilizing both Sony prime and zoom lenses. The advanced autofocus system of the Burano was instrumental in tracking the dynamic action seamlessly.
Gulf Oil x McLaren Partnership Commercial
Gulf Oil International through Threepipe Reply (UK) commissioned our ambassador, Timothy Fare Matthews at First and Ten Productions to produce a partnership commercial between Gulf Oil and McLaren for their latest campaign. A production executed in partnership with Sony Middle East and Africa and Zeiss.
DOP & Director: Timothy Fare-Matthews / James Robins Producer: Jorrie van der Walt / Käte Schalk / Gavin Naylor / Sabrina Seikaly Agency: Threepipe REPLY (Ben Smale, Sydney Payne)
Production in partnership with
A-Camera Needs
Like many productions today, we face the challenge of maximizing output within tight budgets. Tim and his team at FTEN.ae recognized that choosing the Sony Burano as their main camera would allow them to leverage its ergonomic benefits, making it more efficient on set compared to its competitors, both within and outside the Sony brand. This efficiency meant they needed a smaller crew, ultimately optimizing their production process.
Camera Car Operation
A significant factor that makes any automotive production stand out is its car-to-car content. On-site, we utilized a camera car equipped with a 360-degree remotely controlled arm, operated by a team of seven: one precision driver, one gimbal operator, one director, one assistant director, one first assistant camera (AC), and one arm operator, with one spare seat for the client.
G-Master Glass
The Zeiss Nano primes were used 80% of the time; however, for occasional shots requiring a focal length over 100mm, we leveraged the autofocus and E-mount lens fitment on the Burano. This allowed us to capture additional content that would have otherwise been very difficult. We also used a Venice 2 as a B-cam, serving as both an on-board camera and a secondary angle for fly-by shots on the ground.
Compact Needs
Filming interiors and exteriors for a car commercial can be challenging with a large rig setup. This is why the Burano, which can be built down, paired with the Nano primes, allowed us to have a relatively compact setup for our interior driving scenes. Additionally, because the E-mount ecosystem is also shared with the Venice 2 (our B-cam), we were able to rig and use the Nanos for some onboard shots using the Rialto system.
Monitor and Control
Maintaining a smaller crew size while still using all the necessary supporting equipment, rigs, and camera cars for an automotive commercial was made possible by leveraging the Sony Burano through the Monitor & Control App (by Sony). This approach allowed us to avoid the unnecessary expense of hiring additional equipment and crew. White balance, variable ND, recording start/stop, camera settings, and playback were all managed remotely by Tim himself using a small iPad inside the camera car.
360° OVERVIEW
Small & Light Weight
- H 142.5mm x W 162mm
- 2.9 kg body & PL-mount adaptor
8.6K Full Frame Exmor RS CMOS image sensor
- Effective 41.9 megapixels with Maximum resolution: 8632 x 4856 and 16-Stops Latitude.
Electronic Variable ND Filter
- Variable ND filter built into the camera chassis offers a massive ND 0.6 (1/4 = 2 stop) to 2.1 (1/128 = 7 stops) range that reduces time lost on set changing external filters
PL & E-mount Availability
- Support major of motion picture lenses in the market as well as E-mount F and FE lenses
In-Body Stabilization
- The world’s first digital cinema camera equipped with in-body image stabilization that works even with PL mount lenses
Right & Rear I/O array & Features
- USB-C
- Grip Attachment
- XLR 1 & 2
- Grip 3.5 Jack
- LANC
- Full HDMI
- 12G SDI
- 3G SDI
- TC In/Out
- GEN LOCK
- Outside Tally
- Assignable Button
- LAN
Technical Specifications
Lens mount
PL Mount (detachable)/ E-mount (lever lock type)
Type
35mm 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
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(48kHz 24bit)
Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q)
YES
Proxy recording
YES
TC/UB
YES
Memory card slot
SLOT A: Slot for CFexpress Type B card, SLOT B: Slot for CFexpress Type B card, Slot for Utility SD card
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
ISO sensitivity
ISO 800/3200 (Cine EI mode, Base ISO, D55 Light source)
Type
8.8 cm (3.5 type) TFT
Touch panel
YES
Number of dots (total)
2 764 800 dots
Shutter speed
Angle Mode: 5.6°to 360°, 2F to 64F Speed Mode: 1/8000 sec to 64F
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
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
Bluetooth
NO
HDMI output
HDMI connector (Type-A)
XLR audio input
Yes (3-pin (female) x2)
Headphone terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
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
YES(3.5 mm, 4-pole mini jack)
LAN terminal
-YES(1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
Microphone
Built-in, monaural
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
E-mount: Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing
Battery
Battery pack BP-GL95B (Sold separately)
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)
Body only
Approx. 2.4 kg (body only, excluding PL-mount adaptor)
Body only (oz.)
Approx. 5 lb 4.7 oz (body only, excluding PL-mount adaptor)
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.)
5 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches (body without protrusions)
Operating temperature
0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F
Storage temperature
-20 to 60 ℃ / -4 to 140 °F
Supplied Accessories
Handle (with viewfinder arm) (1)
Handle mounting screws (4)
LCD monitor (1)
Viewfinder loupe (1)
Viewfinder mount adaptor (1)
Shim (circular) (1)
Shim (1/3 arc) (15)
E-mount cap (1)
PL mount cap (1)
*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 (2.4GHz) wireless LAN only.
*3
(Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode.
p>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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BTS Commentary
In addition to the commercial crew, we were supported by Ian Niewenhuizen and Willie Botes. They provided additional assets to the client and captured behind-the-scenes content. Check out the video produced by Ian, with commentary by Timothy, sharing his thoughts on using the Burano with the Zeiss Nano Primes.