Sony VENICE 2 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Bundle with OLED EVF, 3x 1TB Memory Cards, Full-Frame & Anamorphic Licenses

Make your cinematic vision a reality with the VENICE 2 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, a trusted creative partner designed by and for cinematographers. This advanced cinema camera offers a choice between two full-frame image sensors, each delivering exceptional picture quality and remarkable sensitivity. With enhanced internal recording capabilities, the VENICE 2 captures a broader spectrum of colors and details, all within its familiar compact body.

The VENICE 2's 8K sensors provide filmmakers with an impressive latitude and gamut, offering either 16 or 15+ stops of dynamic range. This allows for greater freedom in color grading and exquisite color rendition, ensuring your footage is as vibrant and true-to-life as possible. The camera's intuitive design features simple menu navigation and strategically arranged connectors, making it reliable and user-friendly during demanding shoots. Its durable, compact build facilitates quick setup for handheld or mounted shooting, allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot.

Equipped with a 36 x 24-mm full-frame sensor, the VENICE 2 is engineered for high-end cinematography. The interchangeable sensor blocks enable seamless switching between the new 8.6K sensor and the original 6K sensor without additional firmware, offering flexibility and adaptability on set. The 8K sensor captures images at a maximum resolution of 8640 x 5760, providing powerful oversampling for stunning 4K images.

The VENICE 2 supports full-frame shooting, utilizing the full width of the sensors for widescreen spherical 2.39:1 or Large Format Scope. This capability allows for creative uses such as achieving an extra shallow depth of field or super-wide shooting. For anamorphic production, the camera supports a variety of de-squeeze formats, expanding your creative lens choices. The Super35 17:9 and 16:9 formats are natively supported, enabling 5.8K footage capture with current Super35 mm PL mount lenses.

With an exceptional 16 stops of latitude, the VENICE 2's 8K sensor delivers phenomenal images with minimal noise, even in challenging lighting conditions. Its High Dynamic Range imaging capabilities provide unprecedented creative freedom in grading. The camera's color range exceeds the BT.2020 color space, surpassing DCI-P3, and beautifully reproduces the true colors of your scene. The VENICE 2 utilizes Sony's S-Log3 and S-Gamut3 for a broad palette in the grading suite, ensuring a seamless grading experience.

The VENICE 2 minimizes the Jello effect typical of CMOS sensors with its high-speed readout sensors, enhancing the quality of your footage. Its capabilities in virtual production are unmatched, with up to 8K recording, 16-bit colors, and flawless sync with advanced Crystal LED controllers. The Version 2 firmware enhances support for third-party LED displays, offering Genlock phase shifting and locked frequency display.

Featuring dual base ISO, the VENICE 2 offers Base ISO3200 and Base ISO800, excelling in low-light High Dynamic Range capture. The camera supports internal 16-bit X-OCN and 4K ProRes recording, unlocking creative possibilities without the need for an external recorder. Its compact design simplifies setup, especially for gimbals, Steadicams, and drones.

The VENICE 2's support for anamorphic lenses captures breathtaking images with stunning lens flare, bokeh, and emotional impact. Its 8-step Mechanical ND filter mechanism offers a wide ND range, enhancing flexibility and reducing time lost on set. Engineered for durability, the VENICE 2's chassis withstands harsh conditions, with a ventilation system that protects electronic components from dust and moisture.

On-set operation is intuitive with control displays on both sides of the camera, providing quick access to settings. The Zoom to Fit function allows full-frame 3:2 recording with simultaneous 17:9/16:9 monitor output, maximizing the display area for directors and crew. The VENICE 2 supports advanced LUTs, simplifying post-production workflows and enhancing on-set image quality.

With the Picture Shop Look Collection, you can incorporate the artistry of world-leading colorists into your VENICE productions. Free LUT downloads and Sony's proprietary .ART files offer enhanced performance and creative control. The VENICE 2 is a powerful tool for color management and on-set workflow, ensuring your cinematic projects achieve their full potential.