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New 2.0 firmware update for the Sony BURANO 8K E-mount camera

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The Sony Burano camera got a major 2.0 firmware update with a ton of improvements:

  • New Recording Formats
    • FFcrop 3.8K 16:9, up to 120fps
    • S35 4.3K 4:3 aspect imager scan mode, for anamorphic shooting, up to 60fps
    • S35 1.9K 16:9 up to 240fps
      NOTE: When 240fps is selected for S35 1.9K 16:9, SDI output and HDMI outputs are not available.
  • Addition of 1.8x setting to De-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses
  • Addition of 24.00p to X-OCN 16:9 imager scan modes
  • Additional exposure tools (High/Low key)
  • Support for Active/High Image stabilization in FF crop 6K, S35 1.9K 16:9
  • Addition of S&Q selection increments : 66, 72, 75, 88, 90, 96, 110fps
  • Expansion of White Balance memory positions from 3 to 8
  • Inclusion of VF Gamma Display Assist while using S-Log3 for monitoring
  • [Monitor FHD] is newly added as a factory preset for SDI output for both X-OCN and XAVC
  • Improved the on-screen display which places camera status information outside of the image in [Monitor FHD] in both HDMI and SDI output
  • Addition of breathing compensation and image stabilization metadata in X-OCN
  • Time Code and Clip Name metadata are now overlaid to [Monitor FHD]
  • Support for 23.98PsF for SDI output
  • Image quality is improved in S-Log3 external output in Base Look
  • 709tone is newly added as a preset Base Look
  • Improved image quality when applying user 3D LUTs
  • Compatible with commands for PL lenses supporting Cooke/i Technology
    • Focus & Zoom: Can be controlled on the BURANO, from M&C app or via external devices
    • Iris: Can be controlled from Remote Control Panel only
  • 24V option is added to PL mount voltage setting (PL-Mt Voltage)
  • Autofocus improvement when recording with 29.97P, 25P, 24P, and 23.98P
  • Proxy recording is now available with system frequency of 24P
  • Factory-reset frequency is changed from 59.94P to 23.98P
  • In addition to Reset/Reset without Network, [Reset to Factory Defaults] menu is now available to initialize all settings e.g. password, User 3D LUTs in memory
  • ・Variable ND control is now possible from Remote Control Panel (RCP)
  • “Imager Temperature” is added to the status screen (Information screen)
  • “Format Media” can be executed from the status screen (Media screen)
  • Camera ID and Reel # can be set in the status screen (Project screen)
  • Tally control is now possible from external devices connected via wired-LAN

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