{"id":9262,"date":"2021-11-15T22:04:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T16:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/?p=9262"},"modified":"2021-11-26T13:52:51","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T08:22:51","slug":"sony-unveils-8-6k-venice-2-cinema-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/sony-unveils-8-6k-venice-2-cinema-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Unveils 8.6K VENICE 2 Cinema Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=indiawilds\" class=\"twitter-share-button\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Sony Unveils 8.6K VENICE 2 Full Frame Cinema Camera<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>New VENICE 2 also Features Compact Body Design, Internal X-OCN Recording and ability to Interchange Sensors between Models to Further Enhance its Operability and Versatility<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9263\" style=\"width: 645px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-content\/images\/\/VENICE2_others_211015_020_Large.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9263\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9263\" src=\"http:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-content\/images\/\/VENICE2_others_211015_020_Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-content\/images\/VENICE2_others_211015_020_Large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-content\/images\/VENICE2_others_211015_020_Large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-content\/images\/VENICE2_others_211015_020_Large-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony Electronics&#8217; Flagship VENICE 2 Digital Cinema Camera<\/p><\/div>\n<p>LOS ANGELES,\u00a0Nov. 15, 2021\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ &#8211;\u202fToday, Sony\u00a0Electronics Inc.\u00a0introduces\u00a0the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02, the\u00a0new flagship model and\u00a0latest addition to its\u00a0lineup\u00a0of high-end digital cinema cameras. The\u00a0VENICE\u00a02\u00a0builds upon the strength of the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0with new features including a compact design, internal recording and the option for two different sensors: the newly developed full-frame\u00a08.6K\u00a0sensor\u00a0or\u00a0the original\u00a06K\u00a0VENICE\u00a0sensor.\u202f\u00a0The\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 also inherits popular features from the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0including color\u00a0science,\u00a0Dual Base ISO and\u00a08-stops of built-in ND filters.<\/p>\n<p>Paired with a\u00a0newly-developed\u00a08.6 K (8640 x 5760)\u00a0full-frame CMOS image sensor, the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 offers excellent image quality\u00a0with 16 stops of total latitude<sup>i<\/sup>\u00a0to\u00a0capture\u00a0beautiful images with excellent color separation and shadow detail. The camera\u00a0also\u00a0inherits its color science from the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0which is highly regarded for its natural skin tones.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0VENICE\u00a02\u00a08K\u00a0CineAlta camera has a\u00a0unique\u00a0dual base ISO of 800\/3200\u00a0which allows filmmakers to capture incredibly clean, film-like images under a wide range of lighting conditions.\u00a0It\u00a0supports everything from full-frame, full-frame anamorphic<sup>ii<\/sup>\u00a0to Super35 all at a minimum of\u00a04K\u00a0resolution, resulting in an outstanding and versatile camera system for cinematographers and productions.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Product Announcement of VENICE 2 | Sony | CineAlta [Subtitle available in 21 languages]\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6bfXjhxr6QE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate the strength of the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 and its new\u00a08.6K\u00a0sensor, Sony worked with\u00a0the industry&#8217;s top cinematographers to test the camera&#8217;s image quality on\u00a0 a few separate film shoots without using any professional movie lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Award-winning cinematographer Robert McLachlan ASC, CSC, who has worked on\u00a0highly acclaimed\u00a0productions including Game of Thrones (for which he received two Emmy nominations), Westworld, and Lovecraft Country. McLachlan\u00a0tested and filmed with the new\u00a08.6K\u00a0full-frame\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 in two countries and offered his reaction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I really wish we&#8217;d had a large format,\u00a08.6K\u00a0sensor like Sony\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 on\u00a0my past work.\u00a0It would have made it feel even more epic and, at the same time, more engaging, thanks to the increased resolution, richness, and dimensionality. The increased speed, cleaner highlights, and shadows together with the potential for super-shallow depth of field would have been a huge asset.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Academy Award\u00a0winning cinematographer<sup>iii<\/sup>\u00a0Claudio Miranda ASC, ACC\u00a0used the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0and tested the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 against the original in the pitch darkness of the\u00a0California\u00a0desert. He offered this assessment:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The 3200 ASA is\u00a0incredible.\u00a0I think how clean it is \u2013 is definitely a big deal,&#8221; said Miranda. &#8220;In the film, there is still fidelity in the shadows, and the wide shots\u00a0are\u00a0pretty spectacular. There were no film lights on this shoot at all. There were just headlights of the car, the fire, and that was the point. It was to go to the middle of nowhere and put a big fire and see how far the new sensor could light up the mountain, without noise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rob Hardy, BSC, ASC, the British cinematographer known for his ground-breaking work on Mission Impossible: Fallout, Ex-Machina and DEVS and winner of the BAFTA for cinematography for Boy A, amongst others also commented:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m used to using the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0and I would say, I am a pretty much an advocate of that camera. The opportunity to use\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 is actually a really fantastic one. This is the first time I&#8217;ve ever used that larger sensor, the\u00a08.6K\u00a0and we were lucky enough to get some anamorphic lenses that really set for the full cinematic effect and really\u00a0utilized\u00a0the whole sensor. The ISOs have been bumped up so that enables me to shoot at a higher speed in the low light levels which is something that wasn&#8217;t really an option before, and that&#8217;s the big gain for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the\u00a08.6K\u00a0sensor providing ample oversampling, images shot on\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 will benefit from less noise and enriched information in a\u00a02K\u00a0or\u00a04K\u00a0production. 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&#8217;s high-contrast and large-scale Crystal LED displays.<\/p>\n<h3><script src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0017130122458770\" data-ad-slot=\"9149258569\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><em>The\u00a0Success of the\u00a0Original\u00a0VENICE<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Since its launch in 2017,\u00a0VENICE\u00a0has been used to shoot more than\u00a0300\u00a0theatrical, broadcast, cable, and streaming releases, including the Emmy award-winning series &#8220;The Crown&#8221;.\u00a0Regular firmware and hardware updates to meet the latest creative needs have been key to the wide adoption of VENICE.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are so pleased to have seen the success of the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0over the last\u00a0four\u00a0years. Based on our conversations with cinematographers and production companies around the world, we recognized an opportunity to improve\u00a0by leveraging many of our latest imaging and sensor technologies.\u00a0By doing so, we are taking the\u00a0VENICE\u00a0image quality to a new level.\u00a0We\u00a0also\u00a0made the camera smaller\u00a0and are offering\u00a0internal recording to enable more creative freedom: whether that means using the camera on drones, Steadicams, aerial gimbals- or underwater housings,&#8221;\u00a0said\u00a0Neal\u00a0Manowitz, President and COO,\u00a0Sony Electronics\u00a0Inc.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>User-influenced\u00a0Upgrades<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 maintains many of the features which made the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0a success including Dual Base ISO, 8-stops of built-in ND filters,\u00a0compatibility with\u00a0a wide range of lenses, including all PL mount\u00a0and Sony&#8217;s native E-mount which enables adapters for a multitude of lenses.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to direct feedback from the production community,\u00a0the VENICE\u00a02 was designed with a smaller and more lightweight body than the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0while keeping its intuitive\u00a0operability. Despite being\u00a044\u00a0mm\u00a0smaller\u00a0and\u00a0approximately 10%\u00a0lighter<sup>iv<\/sup>,\u00a0the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 chassis allows internal recording of X-OCN and Apple 4K\u00a0ProRes\u00a04444 and 422 HQ without the AXS-R7 recorder, offering advanced usability in a compact and lightweight body.<\/p>\n<p>User-selectable\u00a0capture resolution\u00a0of the 8.6K\u00a0image sensor allow shooting in various modes\u00a0including:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>8.6K<\/td>\n<td>3:2<\/td>\n<td>30FPS<\/td>\n<td>Full-Frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8.2K<\/td>\n<td>17:9<\/td>\n<td>60FPS<\/td>\n<td>Full-Frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5.8K<\/td>\n<td>6:5\u00a0Anamorphic<\/td>\n<td>48FPS<\/td>\n<td>Super35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5.8K<\/td>\n<td>17:9<\/td>\n<td>90FPS<\/td>\n<td>Super35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong><em>Interchangeable Sensor Design<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For even more flexibility on-site, the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 chassis adds the unique feature to interchange the image sensor block. The camera can be used with the\u00a08.6K\u00a0sensor as well as the original\u00a06K\u00a0sensor block.\u00a0<sup>v\u00a0<\/sup>The camera body automatically recognizes the change and will start-up without any firmware exchanges or re-installs, adding more flexibility on-site.\u202fThe original\u00a06K\u00a0sensor will allow higher frame rates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Enhanced\u00a0Usability with\u00a0Internal\u00a0Recording and\u00a0Smaller\u00a0Size<\/em><\/strong><em>\u202f<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Small and lightweight but solidly built, the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02\u00a0body\u00a0leverages new high-speed 6.6 Gbps AXS card\u00a0AXS-A1TS66\u00a0for\u00a08K\u00a060p recording. Existing AXS\u00a0Memory\u00a0Card Readers including\u00a0AXS-AR3\u00a0via\u00a0Thunderbolt&#x2122;3<sup>vi<\/sup>\u00a0 interface are compatible with the new media.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 user interface is the same as the original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0but incorporates improvements to make it easier and\u00a0even\u00a0more intuitive to use.\u202fThe camera offers an evolved product design while being compatible with almost all original\u00a0VENICE\u00a0accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Other updates to\u00a0the VENICE\u00a02, based on the feedback from current\u00a0VENICE\u00a0users to enhance usability, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4K\u00a0output with LUT applied<\/li>\n<li>Improved 3D LUT processing to improve picture quality<\/li>\n<li>EI changes directly applied to S-Log3 outputs<\/li>\n<li>LUT\/ASC-CDL control via Ethernet\/Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Zoom to Fit (Full-Frame recording with 17:9\/16:9 monitoring) operation<\/li>\n<li>Ethernet connector position changed to Camera Assistant side<\/li>\n<li>Lemo 2pin 12V output connector<\/li>\n<li>Internal microphone installed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 camera with\u00a08.6K\u00a0image sensor is scheduled to start shipping in\u00a0February 2022\u00a0and\u00a0VENICE\u00a02 camera with\u00a06K\u00a0image sensor in March 2022.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the\u00a0VENICE\u00a02\u00a06K\u00a0can be used with the existing\u00a0VENICE Extension System and a next-generation\u00a0Extension System\u00a0for\u00a0VENICE\u00a02\u00a08K\u00a0is planned to be released by early 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><script src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0017130122458770\" data-ad-slot=\"9149258569\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/h3>\n<div class='epvc-post-count'><span class='epvc-eye'><\/span>  <span class=\"epvc-count\"> 4,610<\/span><span class='epvc-label'> Views<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=indiawilds\" class=\"twitter-share-button\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony Unveils 8.6K VENICE 2 Full Frame Cinema Camera New VENICE 2 also Features Compact Body Design, Internal X-OCN Recording and ability to Interchange Sensors between Models to Further Enhance its Operability and Versatility LOS [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[349,188],"tags":[1453,2641,2639,2642,2640],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9262"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9262"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9273,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9262\/revisions\/9273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.indiawilds.com\/diary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}