Sony VENICE 2 8.6K Digital Cinema Camera

The Sony VENICE 2 Digital Cinema Camera is available in two interchangeable sensor options: the new 8.6K Full Frame CMOS sensor (included), and original 6K Full Frame VENICE image sensor (not included). The camera body automatically recognizes the change and will start-up without any firmware exchanges or re-installs. Note that the original 6K sensor (not included) allows higher frame rates.

With the 8.6K sensor providing ample oversampling, images shot on VENICE 2 will benefit from less noise and enriched information in a 2K or 4K production. It also means the camera is well suited for VR, in camera VFX and Virtual Production setups, delivering an immersive experience and realistic images especially in combination with Sony’s high-contrast and large-scale Crystal LED displays. The 8K sensor features 16 stops of total latitude,

The VENICE 2 maintains many of the features which made the original VENICE a success including Dual Base ISO, 8-stops of built-in ND filters, compatibility with a wide range of lenses, including all PL mount and Sony’s native E-mount which enables adapters for a multitude of lenses.

Thanks to direct feedback from the production community, the VENICE 2 was designed with a smaller and more lightweight body than the original VENICE while keeping its intuitive operability. Despite being 44mm smaller and approximately 10% lighter (compared to original VENICE with AXS-R7 external recorder), the VENICE 2 chassis allows internal recording of X-OCN and Apple 4K ProRes 4444 and 422 HQ (note that ProRes cannot be recorded at resolutions higher than 4K) without the AXS-R7 recorder, offering advanced usability in a compact and lightweight body.

The VENICE 2 utilizes a new, high speed 6.6Gbps AXS-A1TS66 card (sold separately) for 8.6K 3:2 30p XT and 8.2K 17:9 60p ST recording. Existing AXS Memory Card Readers including AXS-AR3 via Thunderbolt 3 interface are compatible with the new media.

Features:

• Wider color gamut exceeding BT.2020 color space
• 8.6K Full Frame in firmware v1.0
  • 8.6K 3:2 30 FPS
  • 8.2K 17:9/16:9 60 FPS
  • 5.8K 6:5 48 FPS
  • 5.8K 17:9/16:9 90 FPS
• Two image sensors have same specification re: color reproduction
• In one project, combined image sensor operation is possible
• Uses S-Gamut3 color space (same as F65 and F55)
• Easy color control via established workflow of Sony S-Log3 gamma encoding, and S-Gamut3 Ultra-wide color space
• Dual Base ISO 800/3200
• Internal 8-position ND filter
• 12G-SDI from SDI 1/2 and simultaneous 3G HD-out from SDI 3/4
• 3D LUT in 4K output
  • Improved 3D LUT processing to improve picture quality
  • All outputs can apply LUT simultaneously
• EI Applied in SDI 1/2 and ProRes Recording
• EI changes directly applied to S-Log3 outputs
• LUT/ASC-CDL control via Ethernet/Wi-Fi 
• Lemo 2-pin 12V output connector
• Ethernet connector relocated to Camera Assistant side
• Zoom to Fit (Full-Frame recording with 17:9/16:9 monitoring) operation
• Internal mic for scratch audio