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Sony Venice 2 6K 8K CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera

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Description

36 x 24-mm full-frame sensor for cinema

VENICE 2 features one of two 36 x 24‑mm full-frame image sensors, designed specifically for the demands and performance of high-end cinematography. Each offers remarkable sensitivity, latitude and color 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. Both offer powerful oversampling for incredible 4K images.

Phenomenal Latitude

VENICE 2’s 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 with very 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.

More Colors for More Expression​

VENICE 2 can exceed the BT.2020 color space, with a color range wider than DCI-P3. This means it can beautifully reproduce the true color of the scene in front of your lens. The camera also provides a broad palette in the grading suite, using the established workflow of Sony’s S-Log3 and Ultra-wide Color space, S-Gamut3. Plus, VENICE 2’s 6K and 8K sensors match colors 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 4K 4:3 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, which minimizes the Jello effect that is typical with CMOS sensors.

Product Specification

General

Power Requirements

DC 12 V (11.0 to 17.0 V)
DC 24 V (22.0 to 32.0 V)

Power Consumption (Condition: 12 V DC Input, Temp 25 °C, without accessories)

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): Approx. 76 W
(When recording X-OCN XT, 8.6K 3:2, 24 fps)

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626): Approx. 73 W
(When recording X-OCN XT, 6K 3:2, 24 fps)

Operating Temperature

0 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature

-20 °C to 60 °C

Mass (without lens, handle, VF attachment, and accessories)

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): Approx: 4.3 kg (9 lb 6.6 oz)

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626): Approx: 4.2 kg (9 lb 4.2 oz)

Dimensions

5.98 x 6.22 x 9.84 in (W x H x D, excluding protrusions)

Camera

Imaging Device

35 mm full size, single-chip CMOS imager sensor

Imaging Device Pixel Count

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): 50.0 M (Total)

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626): 24.8 M (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

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): ISO800, ISO3200 (Dual Base ISO)

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626): ISO500, ISO2500 (Dual Base ISO)

Lens Mount

PL Mount
E-mount (lever lock type, without supplied PL lens mount adaptor)

Latitude

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): 16 Stop

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626): 15+ Stop

Select FPS

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628):
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***

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626):
4K 2.39:1 1–12 fps, 4K 17:9/3.8K 16:9 1–110 fps 4K 4:3 1–75 fps**, 4K 6:5 1–72 fps**
6K 2.39:1 1–90 fps***, 6K 17:9/6K 1.85:1/5.7K 16:9 1–72 fps*** 6K 3:2 1–60 fps***

Recording

Recording Format (X-OCN)

VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628):
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
5.5K 16:9 (5452 x 3056): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

VENICE 2 with 6K image sensor (MPC-3626):
X-OCN XT/ST/LT:
6K 3:2 (6048 x 4032): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 2.39:1 (6048 x 2534): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 1.85:1 (6054 x 3272): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 17:9 (6054 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
5.7K 16:9 (5674 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 6:5 (4096 x 3432): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 4:3 (4096 x 3024): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p

4K 2.39:1 (4096 x 1716): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p
3.8K 16:9 (3840 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

Recording Format (ProRes)

ProRes 4444/ProRes 422 HQ
4K (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
QFHD (3160 x 2160): 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

USB

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

*X-OCN XT is not supported
**CBKZ-3620A/AM/AW is required
***CBKZ-3620F/FM/FW is required