Sony is offering a system firmware update for Digital Motion Picture Camera BURANO “MPC-2610".

Sony highly recommends this firmware update for immediate installation on all BURANO systems to ensure highest performance.

To add a new function and to improve the performance of BURANO, the updated software is released. (V2.02)

Note: UpdateGuide and ReleaseNotes are included in the zipped download file with main firmware module.

Applicable model
Digital Motion Picture Camera BURANO “MPC-2610".

Applicable system software version
The applicable products have system firmware version “Ver.2.01” or earlier.
After updating, the system firmware version will be “Ver.2.02”.

[Contents of V2.02]

• Fixes an issue where the BURANO fails to boot properly after being updated to V2.01 when the APR is executed in a state of improper light shielding.
  • Customers who have already updated to V2.01 can continue to use their BURANO without any issues.
  • After updating to V2.02, the APR execution screen will be displayed. Please ensure that the APR is executed in a completely light-shielded state using the included mount cap and other accessories.

This update also includes the following improvements introduced in Ver.2.01

[Contents of V2.01]

• 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

IMPORTANT: Installation of firmware is at owner’s risk – please refer to our terms & conditions for details. Prior to installation always read installation instructions.