Sony proclaims new options and operational enhancements have been added to the upcoming BURANO Version 2.0 firmware replace. Planned to be launched in March 2025, BURANO Version 2.0 affords many new options and enhancements requested by the person group, together with new recording codecs, new 1.8x de-squeeze, and monitoring enhancements.
BURANO Version 2.0: New Recording Formats
As beforehand introduced, Version 2.0 will embody new recording codecs, together with a brand new 3.8K Full Frame crop that leverages practically the whole sensor and may shoot as much as 120 fps and a 1.9K mode that may shoot as much as 240 fps. These new recording modes enable the filmmaker to prioritize quicker sensor efficiency relying on the wants of their utility. Other new recording codecs embody the addition of 24.00 fps to X-OCN 16:9 imager modes and the next:
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 solely
Super 35 – 1.9K 16:9 Mode – Up to 240 fps[i] – XAVC solely
BURANO Version 2.0 can even add a 1.8x de-squeeze setting in addition to extra excessive body price (S & Q) modes, together with as much as 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, and 110 fps. It can even add proxy recording for twenty-four.00 fps recording codecs.
BURANO Version 2.0: Monitoring, SDI, and Metadata Improvements
In addition to the brand new recording codecs, Version 2.0 affords numerous monitoring and metadata enhancements, together with standardized SDI video output for monitoring throughout X-OCN and XAVCii. It provides respiratory compensation and picture stabilization metadata in X-OCN, time code and clip title metadata to SDI output.
Based on suggestions from BURANO customers, Version 2.0 will supply an improved on-screen show that locations digital camera standing info outdoors of the picture and additionally consists of View Finder Gamma Display Assist whereas utilizing S-Log3 for monitoring.
Version 2.0 will add 24V output to the PL Mount Voltage menu. In addition, it provides compatibility with Focus/Iris/Zoom management for PL Mount lenses whereas utilizing the BURANO’s elective GP-VR100 handgrip.
BURANO Version 2.0: Improved Image Output and Added Exposure Tools
BURANO Version 2.0 can even embody a number of picture output enhancements, together with enhanced picture output when utilizing the preset S-Log3 look or 3D User LUTs. Additionally, Version 2.0 will improve Auto Focus efficiency when recording with the next body charges: 23.98, 24, 25, and 29.97.
Version 2.0 additionally consists of extra publicity instruments (High/Low Key) derived from the flagship VENICE digital camera system. It can even increase white stability reminiscence presets from 3 to eight and assist Active/High Image Stabilization in Full-Frame crop 6K and Super 35 1.9K 16:9 imager modes.
In addition, BURANO Version 2.0 will enhance ease of use performance with the power to format media from the standing display screen in addition to set CAM ID and Reel Number, which is normal for documentary and actuality TV purposes.
Version 2.0 can even change the manufacturing unit default frequency setting from 59.94 to 23.98p and can add a setting to “reset to factory defaults” setting.
Finally, BURANO Version 2.0 will add dwell occasion and multicam performance, together with variable ND management from RCPs, improved digital camera management from Camera Remote SDK, and tally management for units linked through LAN.
Availability
The new BURANO Version 2.0 is deliberate to be launched in March 2025. Filmmakers can simply obtain the replace on to their digital camera utilizing a Mac or PC. For extra info, go to sonycine.com or comply with us on Instagram @sonycine for extra info.
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