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Full-frame digital cinema camera with internal X-OCN recording and choice of 8K and 6K sensors.
Oscar-winning DoP Erik Messerschmidt, ASC recently shot Michael Mann’s Ferrari with VENICE 2 and here he talks about the appeal of VENICE cameras.
VENICE 2 is a cinema camera created by and for the cinematographer. The camera comes with one of two full-frame image sensors, each offering exceptional picture quality. Thanks to new internal recording capabilities, users can capture even more colours and detail within the compact body they already know.
VENICE 2 offers a choice between 8K and 6K sensors, both of which boast incredibly wide latitude and gamut. Filmmakers have greater freedom of expression in grading than ever before, with either 16 or 15+ stops of latitude and exquisite colour rendition.
Operators need to know their camera is reliable and usable, especially during demanding shoots. VENICE 2 features simple menu navigation and connectors arranged to make life easier on set. With a durable, compact build, the camera is fast to set up for handheld or mounted shooting, so you can focus on filming, not the camera.
36x24mm Full-Frame Sensor for Cinema
The Sony Venice 2 features one of two 36x24mm full-frame image sensors, designed specifically for the demands and performance of high-end cinematography. Each offers remarkable sensitivity, latitude and colour rendition, and because the sensor blocks are interchangeable, users can easily switch between sensors—without any extra firmware—and can even use the sensor from their original VENICE. The new 8K sensor can capture images up to a maximum resolution of 8640 x 5760, while the established 6K sensor offers up to 6048 x 4032. Bothoffer powerful oversampling for incredible 4K images.
Creative Freedom
Full-Frame full width 36 mm 8K and 6K
In full-frame, you can use the full width of the sensors (8640 or 6048 pixels) for widescreen spherical 2.39:1 or Large Format Scope. FullFrame can be used creatively in several ways – forexample, to allow for extra shallow depth of field or super-wide shooting.
Super35 full height 2.0x squeeze Anamorphic
For anamorphic shooting and production, Super35 full height 2x squeeze anamorphic is supported.
Super35 17:9 and 16:9
These popular imager sizes have native support in VENICE 2, and the 8K sensor makes it possible to capture 5.8K footage in these modes. Current Super35mm PL mount lenses can be used as well.
Surround View (Look Around)
Using the 6K sensor, the Sony Venice 2 camera records only the active area but the viewfinder and on-set monitors can display a 5% margin around it.Surround View supports three imager modes: 3.8K 16:9, 4K 17:9 and 4K 4:3.
Phenomenal Latitude
The Sony Venice 2 8K sensor has an exceptional 16 stops of latitude, while the 6K sensor boasts 15+ stops of latitude. This means that both imagers can deliver phenomenal images withvery little noise, in conditions that range from searing sunlight to almost no light. VENICE 2 also excels at High Dynamic Range imaging,allowing for unprecedented creative freedom in grading.
Dual Base ISO
VENICE 2 features dual base ISO, meaning that the 8K sensor offers Base ISO3200 in addition to Base ISO800, while the 6K sensor has Base ISO500 and Base ISO2500. 8K sensor excels inlow-light, High Dynamic Range capture, with an exposure latitude from 6 stops over to 10 stops under 18% Middle Gray, for a total of 16 stops. 6K sensor offers an exposure latitude from 6stops over to 9 stops under 18% Middle Gray, for a total of 15+ stops.
More Colours for More Expression
The Sony Venice 2 can exceed the BT.2020 colour space, with a colour range wider than DCI-P3. This means it can beautifully reproduce the true colour of the scene in front of your lens. The cameraalso provides a broad palette in the grading suite, using the established workflow of Sony’s S-Log3 and Ultra-wide Colour space, S-Gamut3. Plus, VENICE 2’s 8K and 6K sensors match colours almost perfectly, making your grading experience even better.
High Frame Rate
VENICE 2 can shoot at speeds of up to 120fps at 4K and 90fps at 6K, when using the 6K sensor. In combination with an anamorphic license, it also allows shooting at speeds of up to 75fps at 4K4:3 and 72fps at 4K 6:5. With the 8K sensor, VENICE 2 can achieve up to 60fps at 8.2K and 90fps at 5.8K.
Fast Shutter
Jello effect is something we don’t need when filming. VENICE 2 has high speed readout sensors that minimize the jello effects typical with CMOS sensors.
PL Lens Mount
The Sony Venice 2 comes with the industry-standard PL lens mount, and is compatible with all Super35 and full-frame PL lenses—spherical and anamorphic. The lens mount includes contacts that support Cooke/i Technology, and lens information is recorded as metadata, frame byframe. We have also added support for ZEISS eXtended Data.
Lever Lock Type E-mount
E-mount offers unsurpassed compatibility with Sony lenses. E-mount (lever lock type) gives users the ability to change lenses by rotating the locking collar rather than the lens itself, which means that in mostcases lens support rigs don’t need to be removed, saves time during a production.
General | |
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Power Requirements | DC12 V (11.0 to 17.0 V) |
DC24 V (22.0 to 32.0 V) | |
Power Consumption (Condition: 12 V DC Input, Temp 25 °C, without accessories) | Approx. 76 W (When recording X-OCN XT, 8.6K 3:2, 24FPS) |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C |
Mass (without lens, handle, VF attachment and accessories) | Approx: 4.3 kg (9 lb 7.7 oz) |
Dimensions | 152 x 158 x 250 mm (WxHxD, excluding protrusions) |
Camera | |
Imaging Device | 35 mm full size, single-chip CMOS imager sensor |
Imaging Device Pixel Count | 50.0M (Total) |
Built-In ND Filters | Clear, 0.3 (1/2), 0.6 (1/4), 0.9 (1/8), 1.2 (1/16), 1.5 (1/32), 1.8 (1/64), 2.1 (1/128), 2.4 (1/256) |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO800, ISO3200 (Dual Base ISO) |
Lens Mount | PL Mount |
E-mount (lever lock type, without supplied PL lens mount adaptor) | |
Latitude | 16 Stop |
Select FPS | 5.8K 17:9 1-90FPS, 5.4K 16:9 1-90FPS |
5.8K 6:5 1-48FPS** | |
8.2K 17:9 1-60FPS***, 7.6K 16:9 1-60FPS*** | |
8.6K 3:2 1-30FPS*** | |
Recording | |
Recording Format (X-OCN) | X-OCN XT/ST/LT: |
8.6K 3:2 (8640 x 5760):23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p | |
8.2K 17:9 (8192 x 4320) :23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*, 50p*, 59.94p* | |
7.6K 16:9 (7680 x 4320) :23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p*, 59.94p* | |
5.8K 6:5 (5792 x 4854) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p | |
5.8K 17:9 (5792 x 3056) :23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p | |
5.4K 16:9 (5452 x 3056) :23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p | |
Recording Format (ProRes) | ProRes 4444/ProRes 422 HQ |
4K (4096x2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p | |
QFHD (3160x2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p | |
Recording Format (Audio) | LPCM 4ch, 24-bit 48-kHz |
Inputs/Outputs | |
DC Input | XLR-type 4 pin (male) |
Battery DC Input | Square-shaped 5 pin connector |
DC Output | 12 V: Lemo 2 pin x1 |
24 V: Fischer 3 pin x2 | |
SDI Output | BNC x4, (12G, 6G, 3G, 1.5G-SDI) |
HD MONI | Output BNC x1 (3G, 1.5G-SDI) |
HDMI Output | Type A x1 |
VF | LEMO 26 pin |
Audio Input | XLR-type 5 pin (female) x1 (LINE/AES/EBU/MIC/MIC+48 V selectable) |
Internal mic x1 | |
Timecode Input | BNC x1 |
Genlock Input | BNC x1 |
AUX | BNC x1 (Timecode Output) |
Remote | 8 pin x1 |
Lens | 12 pin x1 |
Lens Mount Hot Shoe | 4 pin x2, supporting Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System and ZEISS eXtended Data |
Network | RJ-45 type x1, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX |
External device connector | USB host, type-A x1 |
Headphone Output | Stereo mini jack x1 |
Speaker Output | Monoral |
Media type | AXS Memory A-Series slot x2 |
SD card slot x1 | |
Notes | * X-OCN XT is not supported |
** CBKZ-3620A/AM/AW is required | |
*** CBKZ-3620F/FM/FW is required |