Sony BURANO Full-Frame 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera with E & PL Mount

Sony · Sony CineAlta
$25,000.00 MSRP
Key Features
- Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
- S-LOG 3
- Up to 240 fps
- Internal X-OCN
- E-Mount and PL-Mount
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In the Box
- 1 × 15 x 1/3 Arc Shim
- 1 × 4 x Handle Mounting Screw
- 1 × Circular Shim
- 1 × E-Mount Cap
- 1 × Handle with Viewfinder Arm
- 1 × LCD Monitor
- 1 × PL Mount
- 1 × PL-Mount Cap
- 1 × Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera
- 1 × Viewfinder Loupe
- 1 × Viewfinder Mount Adapter
The Archive
Documents
- Sony BURANO — ManualsManualWeb ↗
Sony US manuals hub (operating instructions, release notes) for BURANO (MPC-2610).
- Sony BURANO — Operating InstructionsManualPDF
Full BURANO Operating Instructions PDF (Sony-hosted).
- Sony BURANO — Software & FirmwareFirmware & UpdatesWeb ↗
Sony US firmware and software downloads for BURANO.
- X-OCN White PaperWhite PaperPDF
A white paper for Sony's RAW format
- XAVC-H White PaperWhite PaperPDF
A White Paper for Sony's XAVC-H format.
- Sony Cinema Line up 2025ChartPDF
A lineup of Sony's cinema-focused products.
- X-OCN H SupportChartPDF
A Chart that outlines Support for X-OCN and X-OCN H formats
- CineAlta Remote Control GuideTutorialsPDF
A Guide to Sony's Remote Control Systems for Their Cine Alta Camera Systems
- CineAlta Workflow GuideTutorialsPDF
A guide to Sony's CineAlta workflow, including Venice and BURANO digital cinema camera systems.
- Sony BURANO — Camera SimulatorTutorialsWeb ↗
Interactive training simulator for the BURANO menu UI.
- Sony BURANO — Product PageManufacturer PagesWeb ↗
Official Sony US product page for the BURANO full-frame 8.6K cinema camera with IBIS and AF.
Firmware
Adds two new imager scan modes — FF 5.8K 6:5 (up to 30 fps) and S35c 3.8K 16:9 (up to 120 fps) — and extends X-OCN RAW recording to the S35 1.9K 16:9 scan mode, alongside HLG Mild support, simplified SDR display/SDR Gain, and expanded SDI/HDMI output-range and RCP command support; earlier releases added the FFcrop 3.8K 16:9 (120 fps), S35 4.3K 4:3 anamorphic (60 fps) and S35 1.9K 16:9 (240 fps) recording modes plus 24.00p X-OCN support (Ver.2.01/2.02), and SDI/HDMI output at 240 fps S&Q Motion (Ver.2.10). Adds new imager scan modes and extends X-OCN RAW recording to another sensor mode.
Adds the FF crop 3.8K 16:9 scan mode up to 120 fps, the S35 4.3K 4:3 anamorphic scan mode up to 60 fps and the S35 1.9K 16:9 scan mode up to 240 fps, and 24.00p X-OCN recording in the 16:9 scan modes. Sony re-issued the release as Ver.2.02.
Sony
Sony Digital Cinema Cameras
Sony has played a defining role in the evolution of digital cinema, bridging the gap between broadcast engineering and motion picture production. From the early days of the CineAlta line—pioneered by cameras like the F900, which helped usher in the HD era—to the modern Venice series, Sony has consistently pushed the boundaries of digital image capture. Their commitment to full-frame sensors, wide color gamuts (like S-Gamut3.cine), and robust recording codecs such as X-OCN has made Sony a leader in professional cinema workflows, trusted by filmmakers ranging from indie creators to major studios.
One of Sony’s greatest contributions lies in their sensor innovation. The company’s Exmor and later Exmor R and Exmor RS technologies have set industry benchmarks for dynamic range, low-light sensitivity, and color fidelity. These advancements not only power the Venice cinema line but also influence a broad range of mirrorless and broadcast cameras. The Venice’s dual base ISO, internal ND system, and extensive lens-mount flexibility (including E-mount and PL) demonstrate Sony’s understanding of on-set needs and cross-department collaboration between cinematography, lighting, and data management teams.
Beyond hardware, Sony’s impact is deeply tied to ecosystem thinking. Their integration of workflow tools—from RAW recording and post-production LUTs to metadata pipelines—has streamlined the connection between set and post. Whether capturing an independent feature or a large-scale television series, Sony’s digital cinema cameras have become synonymous with reliability, color science versatility, and future-ready design—cementing their place as one of the cornerstones of modern digital filmmaking.
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