Overview
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.
NOTE: A next-generation Extension System for VENICE 2 8K is planned to be released by early 2023.
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
Recording Formats:
X-OCN ST/LT
- 8.6K (8640 x 5760) 3:2 (Full Frame): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
- 8.6K 8192 x 4320) 17:9 (Full Frame) 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 7.6K (7680 x 4320) 16:9 (Full Frame) 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 5.8K (5792 x 4854) 6:5 Anamorphic (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 48p
- 5.8K (5792 x 3056) 17:9 (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 72p, 90p
- 5.8K (5452 x 3056) 17:9 (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 72p, 90p
X-OCN XT
- 8.6K (8640 x 5760) 3:2 (Full Frame): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
- 8.6K 8192 x 4320) 17:9 (Full Frame) 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 7.6K (7680 x 4320) 16:9 (Full Frame) 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 5.8K (5792 x 4854) 6:5 Anamorphic (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 48p
- 5.8K (5792 x 3056) 17:9 (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 72p, 90p
- 5.8K (5452 x 3056) 17:9 (S35): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 72p, 90p
What's in the Box
- 1 x Sony VENICE 2 8.6K Digital Cinema Camera
Specifications
Key Highlights
- New 8.6K Full Frame CMOS Sensor
- Interchangeable sensor module
- In-camera recording without R7
- Compact, X-OCN, 4K ProRes int. rec.
- 16 stops dynamic range
- Dual Base USO 800/3200