Sony adds more features to BURANO V2.0 firmware update

January 30, 2025

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Sony’s upcoming BURANO Version 2.0 firmware update is set to offer more exciting features for users of the digital cinema camera.

Version 2.0 will include new recording formats, including a new 3.8K Full Frame crop that leverages nearly the entire sensor and can shoot up to 120 fps and a 1.9K mode that can shoot up to 240 fps. These new recording modes, says Sony, allow film-makers to prioritise faster sensor performance depending on the needs of their application.

In addition to the new recording formats, Version 2.0 offers various monitoring and metadata improvements, including standardised SDI video output for monitoring across X-OCN and XAVC. It adds breathing compensation and image stabilisation metadata in X-OCN, time code and clip name metadata to SDI output.

Based on feedback from BURANO users, Version 2.0 will offer an improved on-screen display that places camera status information outside of the image and also includes View Finder Gamma Display Assist while using S-Log3 for monitoring.

Version 2.0 will add new PL Mount Voltage menu to switch between 10V to 24V and 24V output. In addition, it adds compatibility with focus/iris/zoom control for PL Mount lenses while using the BURANO’s optional GP-VR100 handgrip.

BURANO Version 2.0 will also include several image output improvements, including enhanced image output when using the preset S-Log3 look or 3D User LUTs. Moreover, Version 2.0 will enhance auto focus performance when recording with the following frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, and 29.97.

Version 2.0 will also include additional exposure tools (high/low key) derived from the flagship VENICE camera system. It will also expand white balance memory presets from 3 to 8 and support active/high image stabilisation in full-frame crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 imager modes.