Watch the Official Sony BURANO Demo
The Official Sony BURANO Demo delivered an in-depth view into Sony’s all-new camera system, showing it alongside the VENICE 2 and F55. Originally streamed on Valentine’s Day, we at Filmmakers Academy decided to indulge in our love affair with camera technology.
Broadcast from Sony Studios in sunny California, Shane Hurlbut, ASC took the BURANO through the paces. Joining him was Katie Eleneke (cinematographer), Derek Johnson (DIT/colorist), and Jason Robbins (camera operator/gimbal specialist). (Also, a special shout out to our amazing sound mixer Thomas Popp!)
While there’s always more to unpack and explore, the filmmakers covered considerable ground throughout the two-and-a-half-hour livestream. Due to time constraints, we unfortunately cut the handheld stabilization and built-in ND filters from the schedule. All the same, the demo is chock-full of valuable information about the BURANO.
Key Overview of the BURANO Demo:
- After reviewing tech specs with Katie Eleneke, Shane pushed the BURANO to its limits. Comparing it to the VENICE 2 and F55, they took them 9 stops over while Derek Johnson corrected the image. That way, they were able to showcase its breaking point.
- After that, Jason Robbins mounted the BURANO to the DJI Ronin 2 to test its performance in action.
- Lastly, they tested the BURANO’s AF function and demonstrated how it racked focus with Touch Tracking and AI Subject Recognition.
- For a cursory glance at the BURANO pre-demonstration, check out Experience Evolution with the Sony BURANO.
| GENERAL TAKEAWAY:
Designed for highly mobile cine-style shooting, the Sony BURANO is an ideal solution for filmmakers, particularly solo operators and small film crews. We love how its sensor matches the color science of the VENICE 2 but is packaged in a compact and lightweight body. This makes it more manageable with less maintenance. |
OFFICIAL SONY BURANO RESTREAM
Good news, the Official Sony BURANO Restream is available to the public! Just click the button below to watch on the Filmmakers Academy platform.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Step behind the scenes of the Sony BURANO demonstration!
SONY BURANO KIT
Want to build the ultimate Sony BURANO kit? Below are Shane’s personal picks for his BURANO setup.
- Sony BURANO 8K Digital Cinema Camera at B&H
- Sony 512GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card
- Lexar 512GB Professional CFexpress Type B Card DIAMOND Series
- SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B
- Wooden Camera Elite Accessory System for Sony BURANO
- Wooden Camera D-Box for Sony Burano Camera (V-Mount)
- Wooden Camera EVF Plate for Sony BURANO
- Zacuto Z-Finder for Sony BURANO
- Lexar 256GB Professional CFexpress Type B Card DIAMOND Series with Card Reader
- Lexar CFexpress USB 3.1 Reader
- ZEISS Nano Prime 6-Lens Set (Sony E, Feet)
- Cooke SP3 Full-Frame 5-Lens Prime Set (25/32/50/75/100mm, Sony E)
- DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer Combo
- Monitor & Control App IOS
- Monitor & Control App Android
It’s a new era in cinematography! Pre-order the Sony BURANO at B&H today! Follow the link to purchase or learn details on how to finance.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Let’s take a moment to shout out all those who made this demo possible! First and foremost, thank you Sony for allowing us to unveil the BURANO and spread that knowledge far and wide. We sincerely appreciate your support and passion in spreading education across the film industry.
A special thanks to our event partners:
- Sony Cine
- B&H
- INOVATIV, (get 10% off any of their products using code FA10)
- Nanlux
- Flanders
- Hollyland
- Tiffen
- Musicbed
- Keslow
- MBS
