The Sony BURANO is a special camera. This stems not only from its extraordinary specs and features but also from its rather fresh design philosophy. Most high-end cine cameras tend to walk a traditional path. Innovations manifest in sensor technology, higher dynamic range, or better colors, but rarely do these beasts incorporate new operational tools affecting the actual workflow.

Feature summary:

• 8.6K full-frame sensor with dual native ISO (800 / 3200 ISO)
• Same color science of VENICE 2
• World’s first PL-Mount camera with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
• World’s first camera to combine IBIS and built-in electronic ND (2-7 stops)
• X-OCN LT (Lite) 16-bit RAW
• New XAVC H codec extending H.265 beyond 4K and up to 8K
• First Cinema Line camera to record on CFexpress Type B cards (by the way, check out our recent interview with Angelbird on the future of this media standard here)
• Same advanced AF system as FX6 and FX9
• Smaller and lighter than VENICE 2

Sony BURANO, the best of both worlds

While the Sony BURANO is by no means a hybrid camera, it takes some significant notes from its mass-market stablemates without compromising any of its cine prowess. The combination of PL-Mount, E-Mount, built-in ND, and IBIS is a remarkable engineering feat. This broadens the camera’s operational envelope to new creative fields.