Answered all my curiosities! I think when the Burano was originally announced we all thought it was gonna be this Mini Venice II that was untapped. But I think it’s more of an FX9 upgrade. Great tool for whoever needs it.
@@KofiYeboah naw , it’s not about the market , it’s about not being an “upgrade “ to the fx line at all . All you guys been paid by them to say good things because they are desperate and they know they have a bust , a big time busy and remind me here in this comment section in a year , the only way they will move this camera is to make it 10k or under
@@KofiYeboah I’m a LF and mini owner , so it’s kind of disrespectful for you to bring that in , because it has nothing to do with being subjective and getting enough for the money paid
I think you nailed something with your comment about how when certain global shutter options became more affordable on the consumer market that we somehow have made that the benchmark for rolling shutter. People forget rolling shutter has been around a lot longer in film than global shutter and minimizing its affects are a part of what makes a good cinematographer/DP. Beyond that, most people don't realize you really only need global shutter or even an ultra low low latency camera/sensor when filming very high speed action. The generic "golf swing" or trusted "helicopter blade" wobbles are often fine in the real world with rolling shutter as are most short motion shots because the focus isn't typically on them long enough to matter. Global shutter systems really shine with continuous motion shots where there is a constant rolling shutter affect that would otherwise draw attention away from the focus of the shot. But thanks to RU-vid, most people these days think they need a global shutter to perfect their whip pan transitions... hahaha
Been waiting for this one to drop - a great intro to this cam, did not disappoint! I am also loving the dance performance footage you've been capturing
Thanks man ! Saw some frames from your video coming it’s going to be a banger! 5 days was not nearly enough for this video, and I hope Sony gives me another crack at it (ironically all my production level stuff is AFTER I give this back ahah)
@@KofiYeboah yeah I feel you, so much to delve into with a chunky camera like this, but you gave me a good flavour of it. I wasn't that interested in the Burano but seeing it in more and more capable hands like your own is making me more interested - uh oh!!
By adding: - The ability to turn off noise reduction and sharpness - A less digital image quality (more organic) (I know it's a digital camera, but you know what I mean 😄) - Better battery life - Bigger screen with accurate colors - Better menu (take notes on Arri, Blackmagic or Red please) - 6k sensor - True dual Iso - More dynamic range (even if it's already good, I never say no for more 🙂) - Open Gate - (I'm pretty sure, Internal ND would be almost impossible to install in this tiny body, but let's keep dreaming)
Great video man! Especially, the honest perspective at the end! It’s definitely out of my wheelhouse 😂 but glad to see you having the opportunity to test it out and sharing your experiences with it 😊 Keep up the great work 💪🏾💯
Great vid as always brother and advice and honesty about buying this cam! You are def one of my fave creators to be honest! Have a kick ass day, week and break legs in May on the short film shoot.
As an fx9 owner. I don't think I'll be doing business with Sony again. They forgot and ignored fx9 users in regards to firmware requests and didn't realise we were the clients who would likely upgrade to the Burano. I think most will go to other manufacturers now
Definitely a dream camera of mine but my current a7S III does the trick for the gigs I have now! Maybe one day! Great video though and thanks for always persisting on the fact that just cause there is a new camera doesn't mean you HAVE to upgrade.
I saw the IR pollution was a bit rough. I'd rather have 2 KX's for less, personally. When it first dropped it sounded like it was super bad ass but the more I see there is hesitation, even from uber Sony fans.
Man I wish I was able to go the Sony event in Toronto! Another time perhaps! But yes, the Sony Burano seems like it would be really great for solo or minimal crew productions in regards to it's designs and features, especially for it's VND, IBIS, and Autofocus. It's not perfect, but looks really solid nonetheless.
“Honda civic drivers complaining about what Tesla should do.” Best. Line. Ever… I literally laughed out loud. So true. All these mirrorless shooters out here throwing shade in a market space they don’t belong.
Very important observation from Kofi, Sony are an 'ecosystem' company with regards to cameras. Yes, you would expect the Burano to look superior to the FX6/3/30, but they have to have the same colour profile, so you can interchange and use the Sony line-up together, grade 'similar' and mix and match on multi-cam shoots. I personally an in said ecosystem, and it works.
Camera tech is crazy, but like you said generally people who are in the realm of needing this camera will pick it up! I dig how many options Sony has that gets a consistent image all around. It’s cool how you’re getting these opportunities because it’s very fitting for you as a teacher in this space. Your breakdowns aren’t loaded with camera jargon that leaves me lost in the weeds, super down to earth with your explaining 🫡
you know what...I have watched a few of these videos....my personal take on image quality....it is now almost a question of taste...just about any 10 bit image will produce a quality shot...heck the old GH5 10bit produces a gread image...I think going forward it is a matter of taste...even noise can be a quality depending on the look you are going after..
The Venice has around 3ms but the Burano is around 17ms. Everything below 10 is good and not realy a problem compared to a global shutter. This cam is a crazy mix of good and bad things. That‘s why I canceld my order. Let‘s wait for the fx 6 II and the fx 9 II. The Red/Nikon Raptor with killer AF and global shutter will rock for sure too. Thanks for the review anyways. 👍🏼
Have you had a chance to compare the Burano to A9III? Totally different cameras, but images out of the A9III look more cinematic, even through it should be the other way around.
Rolling shutter wobble doesn’t only affect the image when you’re whiping it side to side, it also ruins slow motion footage because the wobbles are more exaggerated and pronounced. No one talks about that aspect of rolling shutter wobble.
Honestly I've never cared about rolling shutter vs global shutter ... unless it's virtual production. But that type of budget means a global shutter camera rental is also in the budget.
That’s kinda exactly what I was trying to get at, like if you KNOW you want a faster read out camera, there’s already one that exists, well 3, the Burano isn’t the Sony Raptor, or Sony Komodo which I guess because they’re the same price everyone compares the two, if you’re willing to have a $25,000 camera , IR cut filters comparatively cost around the price to give say a red Raptor XLR audio which it doesn’t have immediately, and requires a module you have to buy, i agree
*It's an AMAZING camera, BUT...BEYOND My League as the FX30 is something I'm still learning and I've had this Camera since April of last year. BUT, I do love Cinema Cameras, and I wonder if people use Cinema Lens for just talking head videos*
Can this camera be used without the default monitor? Or does it always have to be used? Example, use it on a gimbal with an external Shinobi monitor attached to the handle.
I think Sony has been dropping the ball lately on the FX/Cinema line. The FX3 is arguably one of their best products. But looking at the Burano, we all really expected more, especially with that price point. The biggest issues I have with Sony are: 1. Weak UI in Menus 2. Missing features (False Colors, Shutter Angle, etc.) 3. Slow AF Firmware updates. Who announces a firmware update to fix baseline missing features 9 months before release. Yes we are fixing, but you HAVE TO WAIT 4. A bit of a miss on just Product management, their various lines don't seem to have a cohesive strategy and swim lanes. Like the Sony A1 who cares about it now? They seemingly restrict features to not compete with other cameras. Or they just wipe out other cameras with a cheap version that has more features, it is confusing. I think Burano has an amazing image, but it is an expensive FX9 or a very limited Venice. It could have been so much more. But rolling shutter, IR Pollution, Clunky view finder, Only LT raw, weird confusing resolution modes, pretty sub-par slow motion, no false colors, and limited output overlays--it just seems they skimped on the little things that really don't add up to the price point.
@@chrisabruce We actually got to talk to the engineers of the FX line in August, the way the firmware code was written to give us the things we do like actually is the cause of delay The alpha line and cinema line people don’t talk to each other. Which is why there’s not software sharing , up until recently, they were almost two different entities, the FX3 was the first time they shared notes, and I think they did a good job By no means am I saying the Buranos perfect, if you want fast read out, and high res slow mo, the red raptors right there, imho, I don’t want Sony just to copy it and slap their logo on it, that said, the same issues with the raptor (I’ve camera operated on both, own a KX and used the Venice) has to be solved the same way unfortunately, with money an IrND, and a swivel for the viewfinder solves a few of those, just like an ND filter and an expander module is needed for the raptor to have things like more I/o The Komodo and Komodo x and I think the raptor have bad ir pollution too, that’s not an exclusive to Sony
I believe I've been a regular viewer for about a year and half or so now, so perhaps I've missed you covering it. Have you ever covered using an Arri camera? What are your thoughts if you have use some of them before? I'm curious on how you would feel about their features and image quality you could output by testing them out. Especially the LF family and Arri Alexa 35. Thanks for reading if you got this far and have a good day (or night)!
@@KofiYeboah one day! Maybe, possibly, presumably... No rush if you're using the cameras you like now and/or help with the workflow you maintain right? I know on my end I'd love to operate one someday real soon! Until then my current cameras will more than suffice! Thanks for the response!
Hey man, great initial review. I'm having problem with the audio of my Burano, my Sony XLR mic does not work. Do you think I need to fiddle some audio settings in the camera? Thanks!
It’s a slight ( like super slight) shift but easily tradable Gimbal , no go, I didn’t have a a short enough AC cable to V mount for this guy, so I think it’s a Ronin 2 affair
People should stop justifying bad rolling shutter with “I don’t do any crazy stuff with my camera”. Come on, you will always notice the distortion with handheld + walking. There’s no justification for this, especially when it has the same sensor as in Venice 2 or A1 with an exceptional ~3 ms rolling shutter.
Fast readout speed is mostly placebo tbh. I think below 16ms no one will notice for most use cases, which makes global shutter even less relevant, unless you're shooting a car chase or other really intense action sequences. And even in those cases I can't really tell the difference between the FX3 at 8ms and a global shutter camera. I've seen complaints about Infrared pollution with the electronic ND on the Burano which is a lot more concerning for such an expensive camera.
Watching this for educational and entertainment purposes. I have no business looking into this camera 😂 Not the Honda Civic owners commenting on what Teslas should do 😂
Keep in mind, the same Dual base iso is in the Venice 2, and close o the same on the FX9, at that price point, most people are lighting sets if theyre slinging a 30k+ Camera
I think not having 4K@240fps and 1080p@480fps at least is a bit shocking. I wouldn't buy a camera that's not weather sealed for extremely minor improvements in image quality.
@@KofiYeboah Massive Sony fan here, but would rather get the RED Raptor with 8K@120fps, 4K@240fps if I'm gonna pay that much. Overall, I'm not the targeted market for it.
