Sony VENICE CineAlta Camera (Body)

VENICE is equipped with a 36x24mm full-frame image sensor, designed specifically for the demands and performance of high end cinematography, and can capture images up to a maximum resolution of 6048 x 4032*. By switching imager modes, VENICE can natively support Super35 24.9x18.7mm, 4096 x 3024 resolution (equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film) and Super35 24.9x14.0mm 4096 x 2160 resolution (equivalent to 3-perforation motion picture film).

In other words, VENICE’s new full-frame sensor can capture in almost any format, including full 18mm-height Super35 Anamorphic and spherical and full-frame 24mm-height Anamorphic and spherical*. Almost any aspect ratio can be conjured up: 1.85:1, 2.39:1, 17:9, the list goes on in full-frame* or Super35. CineAlta 6K FullFrame camera, 8step internal ND filtersystem, PL Mount, incl. 2years PrimeSupport Elite Gold

With VENICE, Sony is giving users the option to customize their camera by only enabling the features needed, according to their individual production requirements. Licenses will be available to expand the camera’s capabilities with new features including 4K anamorphic and full-frame*.

Features:
PL Lens Mount
VENICE comes with the industry-standard PL lens mount. It is compatible with all Super35 and full-frame PL lenses, spherical and anamorphic. The lens mount includes contacts that support Cooke/i Technology. Lens information is recorded as metadata frame by frame.

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 most cases lens support rigs don't need to be removed, saves time during a production.
* Firmware update required

Depth of Field
As the sensor size gets larger, depth of field becomes shallower. VENICE’s wide 36 mm full-frame sensor can capture images that have the equivalent of 1-2 stops shallower depth of field compared to Super35.*
* Firmware update required

Anamorphic Look
VENICE’s support for anamorphic lenses combined with its ability to shoot 4:3 aspect ratio at a horizontal resolution of 4K allows the capture of breathtakingly beautiful images with stunning lens flare, bokeh and emotional impact.

6K High Resolution*
The stunning full 6K resolution of the camera can be recorded directly in X-OCN (16 bit Extended tonal range Original Camera Negative) file format. Also, XAVC 4K can be captured onto SxS cards while still sampling from the full 6K resolution of the sensor.
* Firmware update required

World’s first 8-step Mechanical ND Filters*
VENICE is the world’s first camera of its class with a servo-controlled 8-step Mechanical ND filter mechanism built into the camera chassis. It offers a massive ND of 0.3 (1/2 = 1 stop) to ND2.4 (1/256 = 8 stops) range that reduces time lost on set changing external filters. The ND filters also greatly increase VENICE’s flexibility when being controlled remotely on drones and cranes, or in an underwater housing.
* Based on Sony market search.

  

General

Power Requirements	DC12V (1117.0V) DC24V (22~32.0V)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60
Mass	Approx. 3.9kg (8lb 10oz) (without lens, handle, VF attachment expansion bottom plate and accessories)
Dimensions	133 x 159 x 172 mm (without protrusion)

Camera

Imaging Device	Full-Frame CMOS
Imaging Device Pixel Count	24.7M (total), 24.4M (effective)
Imaging Device Size	36.2x24.1mm. 43.5mm (diagonal)
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	ISO500
Lens Mount	PL Mount E-mount (lever lock type, without supplied PL lens mount adaptor)
Latitude	15+ Stop
Select FPS*	Imager mode: 3.8K 16:9, 4K 17.9: 1-60FPS 4K 4:3: 1-48FPS 4K 6:5, 5.7K 16:9, 6K 17:9, 6K 1.85:1, 6K 2.39:1: 1-30FPS 6K 3:2: 1-24FPS
White Balance	2000~15000Kelvin and Green/Magenta adjust, AWB*
Gamma Curve	S-Log3

Recording

Recording Format (Video)	XAVC 4K Class480: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p XAVC 4K Class300: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p XAVC QFHD Class480: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p XAVC QFHD Class300: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p MPEG HD422(1920x1080): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i HD ProRes 422HQ*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 60i HD ProRes 422*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 59.94i HD ProRes 422 Proxy*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 59.94i
Recording Format (RAW/X-OCN) *required AXS-R7	RAW SQ: 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p 3.8K 16:9 (3840 x 2160): 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p X-OCN ST/LT: 6K 3:2(6048 x 4032)*: 23.98p, 24p, 6K 2.39:1 (6048 x 2530)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p 6K 1.85:1 (6048 x 3270)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p 6K 17:9 (6048 x 3190)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p 5.7K 16:9 (5672 x 3190)*: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p 4K 6:5(4096x3432)*:23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p 4K 4:3(4096x3024) :23.98p, 24p, 25p*, 29.97p* 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p 3.8K 16:9 (3840 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
Recording Format (Audio)	LPCM 4ch , 24-bit48-kHz

Inputs / Outputs

DC Input	XLR-type 4pin (male)
Battery DC Input	Square-shaped 5pin connector
DC Output	12V: Hirose 4pin x1 24V: Fischer 3pin x2
SDI Output	BNC4, (12G, 3G, 1.5G-SDI)
HD MONI Output	BNCx1 (1.5G-SDI)
HDMI Output	Type A 1
VF	LEMO 26pin
Audio Input	XLR-type 5pin (female) x1 (LINE/ AES/EBU / MIC / MIC+48V selectable)
Timecode Input	BNC x1
Genlock Input	BNC x1
AUX	LEMO 5pin (female) x1 (Timecode Output)
Remote*	8pin x1
Lens*	12pin x1
Lens Mount Hot Shoe	4pin x2, conforming to Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System
Network*	RJ-45 type x1, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
USB*	USB host, type-A x1
Headphone Output	Stereo mini jack x1
Speaker Output	Monaural
Media Type	ExpressCard/34 slot2 SD card slot 1

* - Firmware update required

1 x Sony VENICE (body only)