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Sony Electronics Philippines today announced the arrival of the Sony BURANO, a new addition to its CineAlta family of digital cinema cameras. BURANO takes VENICE’s superior image quality and usability but re-imagines it for solo filmmakers and small crew — offering exceptional 8K image quality, advanced features, and a compact design.
At the core of the BURANO lies a large 36 x 24mm full-frame sensor, delivering stunning visuals with high resolution, wide dynamic range (16 stops), and exceptional low-light performance. It captures stunning 8K resolution footage at up to 8632 x 4856 and can output exceptional looking 4K content through oversampling.
BURANO offers various image scan modes, including full-frame (8.6K), Super35 (5.8K), and high-speed options like 6K 60p (FF crop), 5.8K 60p (S35), and 4K 120p (S35 crop), catering to diverse filmmaking needs. Additionally, it supports a wide range of color profiles and features like Dual Base ISO (800/3200 S-Log3) for enhanced versatility in diverse lighting conditions.
It supports internal recording of 16-bit X-OCN LT, offering a high-quality RAW format for maximum flexibility in post-production. Additionally, it offers XAVC H and XAVC-I recording options for efficient workflows.
Furthermore, BURANO features Fast Hybrid AF with touch functionality and AI Subject Recognition AF, ensuring accurate subject tracking. It also boasts the world’s first in-body image stabilization (IBIS) for cinema cameras, compatible with both PL and E-mount lenses, allowing for smooth, handheld shooting.
There’s a 3.5-inch LCD monitor with touch AF for intuitive control and a flexible mounting system for various shooting styles. It also supports the GP-VR100 telescoping arm with grip control, enabling comfortable one-man operation.
Sony BURANO key features:
Full-frame 8.6K sensor for exceptional image quality
16 stops of dynamic range with Dual Base ISO
Internal 16-bit X-OCN LT and XAVC H recording
Fast Hybrid AF and AI Subject Recognition AF
In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
Flexible lens mount system (PL and E-mount)
Electronic Variable ND Filter
Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Ergonomic design for comfortable operation
As of writing, Sony Electronics PH has yet to reveal the pricing and availability of BURANO cinema camera. Stay tuned for updates!
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