Sony Burano gets new firmware 2.0 and tutorial series

[09:40 Wed,11.June 2025 by Thomas Richter]

Sony has not only released the long-announced firmware update 2.0 for its high-end 8K Raw cine camera Burano, featuring numerous new functions such as new recording modes and improved monitoring, but also a series of video tutorials explaining various functions of the Burano.

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Sony Burano

Sony Burano Tutorials

The 10 video tutorials demonstrate, among other things, the operation of the autofocus, the ND filters (including Auto-ND), and the available image stabilization options – with third-party lenses as well as the extended options provided by Sony OSS lenses. Other topics include monitoring, dual base ISO, LUTs, the freely configurable buttons, and the SDI/HDMI output options of the Sony Burano – along with some tips and tricks.

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What&s New in Sony Burano Firmware 2.0

The firmware update 2.0, which was actually promised for March, has finally been released for download:

697 MB. It brings new recording formats, such as a 3.8K full-frame crop mode that utilizes nearly the entire sensor and allows recording at up to 120 fps, as well as a 1.9K mode with up to 240 fps. Other new formats include 24.00 fps in the X-OCN 16:9 image scan modes and the following:

Full Frame	3.8K 16:9 Mode	Up to 120 fps	XAVC and X-OCN
Super 35	4.3K 4:3 Mode (for Anamorphic)	Up to 60 fps	X-OCN only
Super 35	1.9K 16:9 Mode	Up to 240 fps*	XAVC only

*SDI and HDMI output not available at 240 fps

Firmware 2.0 also introduces a 1.8x de-squeeze setting and additional high frame rate (S&Q) options, including 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, and 110 fps. It adds proxy recording for formats with 24.00 fps as well.

Improvements in Monitoring, SDI, and Metadata

The new firmware also brings various improvements to Burano’s monitoring and metadata features, including a standardized SDI video output (“Monitor FHD”) for monitoring X-OCN and XAVC. It adds metadata for breathing compensation and image stabilization in X-OCN, as well as timecode and clip name metadata, and 23.98 PsF support for SDI output.

Sony Burano

Other improvements include an enhanced screen display that moves camera status information outside the image and adds a viewfinder gamma display assist when using S-Log3 for monitoring. The PL mount voltage menu now includes a 24V output, and compatibility with focus/iris/zoom control for PL mount lenses is added when using the optional BURANO handgrip GP-VR100. The new default base look is now “709tone”.

Improved Image Output and Additional Exposure Tools

Image output has been improved, including when using the preset S-Log3 look or custom 3D user LUTs. Firmware 2.0 also enhances autofocus performance when recording at frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, and 29.97. New exposure tools (High/Low Key) have been added, derived from the flagship VENICE camera system. White balance presets have been expanded from 3 to 8, and active/high image stabilization is now supported in the Full Frame Crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 modes.

Sony Burano recording modes

User-friendliness has been expanded with the ability to format media directly from the status screen and to set CAM ID and reel number, which is standard for documentary and reality TV applications. The factory default frame rate setting has been changed from 59.94 to 23.98p, and a new option has been added to reset the system to factory defaults. Also new is live event and multicam functionality, including variable ND control from RCPs, enhanced camera control via Camera Remote SDK, and tally control for LAN-connected devices.

List of All New Features in Firmware Update 2.0

- New recording formats
- FFcrop 3.8K 16:9, up to 120fps
- S35 4.3K 4:3 imager scan mode, for anamorphic recording, up to 60fps
- S35 1.9K 16:9 up to 240fps
- NOTE: When 240fps is selected for S35 1.9K 16:9, SDI and HDMI outputs are not available.
- Added 1.8x setting to de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses
- Addition of 24.00p to the X-OCN 16:9 image scan modes
- Additional exposure tools (High/Low Key)
- Support for active/high image stabilization in FF Crop 6K, S35 1.9K 16:9
- Added S&Q step selections: 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, 110fps
- Expanded white balance memory slots from 3 to 8
- Inclusion of VF gamma display assist for monitoring when using S-Log3
-[Monitor FHD] added as factory preset for SDI output for X-OCN and XAVC
- Enhanced screen display placing camera status information outside the image in[Monitor FHD] for both HDMI and SDI output
- Added breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN
- Timecode and clip name metadata now overlaid in[Monitor FHD]
- Support for 23.98PsF for SDI output
- Improved image quality in S-Log3 external output in base look
- “709tone” newly added as preset base look
- Improved image quality when applying user 3D LUTs
- Compatible with commands for PL lenses that support Cooke/i technology
- Focus & Zoom: Controllable on the BURANO, via M&C app, or external devices
- Iris: Controllable via remote control panel only
- 24V option added to PL mount voltage setting (PL-Mt Voltage)
- Autofocus improvement for recording at 29.97P, 25P, 24P, and 23.98P
- Proxy recording now available at 24P system frequency
- Factory reset frequency changed from 59.94P to 23.98P
- In addition to Reset/Reset without network, new[Reset to factory settings] menu available to initialize all settings including password and stored user 3D LUTs
- Variable ND control now possible via Remote Control Panel (RCP)
- “Imager Temperature” added to status screen (info screen)
- “Format Media” can now be executed from the status screen (media screen)
- Camera ID and Reel # can be set in the status screen (project screen)
- Tally control now possible via external devices connected via wired LAN

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