Sony VENICE 6K Motion Picture Camera Base Kit for Education

Emotion in Every Frame

Sony proudly introduces the next generation motion picture camera system, forward thinking to large format production, the VENICE.

VENICE features a newly developed full-frame image sensor. This camera has been created based on significant feedback from film industry professionals.

Regardless of any changes in technology or economy, our mission remains the same: to satisfy the ever-increasing demands of creative minds. Sony is committed to further elevating image quality and improving the visual experience so that filmmaker and audience can feel emotion in every frame.

With this in mind, the CineAlta logo symbolizes ’infinity’, which can also be thought of as ‘unlimited creative possibility’ and ‘endless pursuit of perfecting technology’.

36 x 24-mm full-frame sensor for cinema

VENICE is equipped with a 36 x 24-mm full-frame image sensor designed specifically for 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 24.3 x 18.0 mm, 4096 x 3024 resolution (equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film) and Super35 24.3 x 12.8 mm, 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 18 mm-height Super35 anamorphic and spherical and full-frame 24 mm-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.

With VENICE, Sony is giving users the option to customize their camera by only enabling the features as needed, according to individual production requirements. Licenses are available to expand the camera’s capabilities, including 4K anamorphic and 6K full-frame.

Creative freedom

Full-frame full-width 36 mm 6K

In full-frame, you can use the full 6048 pixel width of the sensor for widescreen spherical 2.39:1 or Large Format Scope. Full-Frame can be used creatively in a number of ways – for example, to allow for extra shallow depth of field or super-wide shooting.

Super35 full height 2.0x squeeze anamorphic

For anamorphic shooting and production, Super35 full height 2 x squeeze anamorphic is supported.

Super35 17:9 and 16:9

These popular imager sizes are natively supported by VENICE. Current Super 35 mm PL mount lenses can be used.

The IMAX Experience® with VENICE

The VENICE Digital Motion Picture Camera was created out of intense dialog with cinematographers to capture stunning visuals in almost any format, including full-frame 36 x 24 mm, Super35 and Anamorphic. It is also certified for the ‘Filmed in IMAX’ program due to its stunning imaging quality and integration with IMAX proprietary post-production workflow process. The IMAX program provides best practice guidelines to take advantage of each cameras’ highest possible capture qualities and settings in order to maximize The IMAX Experience®—including IMAX’s exclusive expanded aspect ratio.

Dual Base ISO

VENICE has a base ISO of 500 to provide the optimal dynamic range for typical cinematography applications with on-set lighting. A secondary High Base ISO of 2500 excels in low-light High Dynamic Range capture, with an exposure latitude from 6 stops over to 9 stops under 18% Middle Gray, for a total of 15 stops. High Base ISO 2500 is ideal whenever you’re using slow lenses or shooting dimly-lit environments. Combining ISO2500 with VENICE’s internal eight-step Optical ND filter system offers the ability to emulate different ISOs while maintaining maximum latitude of +6 and -9 stops, enabling you to use VENICE as an ISO1250 camera.

ISO 500

ISO 2500

Lens mount flexibility

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

Choose from the growing eco-system of E-mount lenses and, via third-party adaptors, the world of SLR and rangefinder lenses. Lever lock operation provides added security with large lenses, and in most cases lens support rigs don’t need to be removed when changing lens. Switching from PL Mount to E-mount can be done by simply removing six hex screws, while E-mount lens iris operation is controllable via an assignable button.

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.

Engineered to survive

VENICE’s chassis is engineered to be amazingly robust and has been rigorously tested in the harshest conditions. Its ventilation system is completely isolated from all electronic components to prevent ingress of dust, sand and splash. The silent-running fan can be cleaned or even swapped out on set quickly and easily.

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.

Full-frame digital cinema camera with phenomenal color science and creative versatility.

Zero Down, No Interest, and Sony Makes Your First Payment
Now's the best time to get your hands on Sony Cinema products. For a limited time only, take advantage of zero percent financing for 48 months on VENICE and related accessories and peripherals to realize your creative vision with Sony.

Reliable partner for creativity
VENICE is a cinema camera created by and for the cinematographer. It's equipped with a newly developed full-frame image sensor meeting the needs of the film industry in pushing the boundaries of large format image capture with exceptional picture quality.

Beautiful image
Satisfied with the current condition With the wide latitude and gamut recorded by the VENICE, freedom of expression is significantly expanded in grading and based on established workflow.

Simple and intuitive
Usability and reliability of the camera is one of the major concerns for operators, especially in tough or time-critical filming conditions. With a user-friendly design, clear and simple menu navigation, and a highly durable, reliable construction, VENICE lets you simply concentrate on filming, and not the camera.

36x24-mm full-frame sensor for cinema
VENICE is equipped with a 36 x 24-mm full-frame image sensor designed specifically for 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 24.3 x 18.0 mm, 4096 x 3024 resolution (equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film) and Super35 24.3 x 12.8 mm, 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 18 mm-height Super35 anamorphic and spherical and full-frame 24 mm-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.

With VENICE, Sony is giving users the option to customize their camera by only enabling the features as needed, according to individual production requirements. Licenses are available to expand the camera's capabilities, including 4K anamorphic and 6K full-frame.

Creative freedom

Full-frame full-width 36 mm 6K
In full-frame, you can use the full 6048 pixel width of the sensor for widescreen spherical 2.39:1 or Large Format Scope. Full-Frame can be used creatively in a number of ways - for example, to allow for extra shallow depth of field or super-wide shooting.

Super35 full height 2.0x squeeze anamorphic
For anamorphic shooting and production, Super35 full height 2 x squeeze anamorphic is supported.

Super35 17:9 and 16:9
These popular imager sizes are natively supported by VENICE. Current Super 35 mm PL mount lenses can be used.

The IMAX Experience with VENICE
The VENICE Digital Motion Picture Camera was created out of intense dialog with cinematographers to capture stunning visuals in almost any format, including full-frame 36 x 24 mm, Super35 and Anamorphic. It is also certified for the 'Filmed in IMAX' program due to its stunning imaging quality and integration with IMAX proprietary post-production workflow process. The IMAX program provides best practice guidelines to take advantage of each cameras' highest possible capture qualities and settings in order to maximize The IMAX Experience-including IMAX's exclusive expanded aspect ratio.

High Frame Rate
The optional High Frame Rate license allows VENICE to shoot at speeds of up to 120fps at 4K 2.39:1, and 60fps at 6K 3:2 as well as up to 110fps at 4K 17:9, 90fps at 6K 2.39:1, 72fps at 6K 17:9, 72fps at 6K 1.85:1 and 75fps at 4K 4:3 with anamorphic license.

Fast shutter
VENICE's high-speed readout sensor minimizes the jello effect typical in CMOS sensors.

Phenomenal latitude
VENICE has an exceptional 15+ stops of latitude, with low noise for extraordinary performance in delivering phenomenal images in conditions from searing sunlight to almost no light. VENICE's real-world performance also excels at High Dynamic Range imaging and allows unprecedented creative freedom in grading.

More colors for more expression
VENICE can exceed Rec. 2020 color space. This means the color range is wider than DCI-P3 and can beautifully reproduce the true color of the scene in front of your lens. This also provides the broad palette in the grading suite using the established workflow of Sony's third-generation LOG gamma encoding (S-Log3) and ultra-wide color space.

Dual Base ISO
VENICE has a base ISO of 500 to provide the optimal dynamic range for typical cinematography applications with on-set lighting. A secondary High Base ISO of 2500 excels in low-light High Dynamic Range capture, with an exposure latitude from 6 stops over to 9 stops under 18% Middle Gray, for a total of 15 stops. High Base ISO 2500 is ideal whenever you're using slow lenses or shooting dimly-lit environments. Combining ISO2500 with VENICE's internal eight-step Optical ND filter system offers the ability to emulate different ISOs while maintaining maximum latitude of +6 and -9 stops, enabling you to use VENICE as an ISO1250 camera.

Anamorphic look
VENICE's support for anamorphic lenses combined with its ability to shoot 4:3 and 6:5 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.

Engineered to survive
VENICE's chassis is engineered to be amazingly robust and has been rigorously tested in the harshest conditions. Its ventilation system is completely isolated from all electronic components to prevent ingress of dust, sand and splash. The silent-running fan can be cleaned or even swapped out on set quickly and easily.

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.


- DVF-EL200 Full HD OLED viewfinder -

Higher resolution, brighter and more durable Full HD OLED viewfinder for CineAlta cameras PMW-F55/F5
The DVF-EL200 Full HD viewfinder offers brighter OLED quality for CineAlta cameras PMW-F55 and PMW-F5. The compact 0.7-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) viewfinder has the incredible clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD. And resolution is just the beginning. Thanks to the latest OLED technology, you get superb brightness of approximately 200 cd/m2, making it about twice as bright as the DVF-EL100, the previous PMW-F55/F5 viewfinder.

The latest high quality OLED panel aids the camera operator's ease and comfort while focusing and framing. In addition to the improved OLED panel, The DVF-EL200 features more durability and usability with an improved eye distance measure sensor, rotary encoders for controlling brightness, contrast and peaking, a heavier and more comfortable diopter ring, rigid LEMO connector and a quick-release system to detach the viewfinder from the camera.

Improved eye sensor
The DVF-EL200 will automatically invert its OLED display when its proximity sensor detects your eye has moved away. The proximity distance is doubled compared to DVF-EL100 for improved responsiveness.

Rotary encoder to adjust brightness, contrast and peaking level
The viewfinder has a rotary encoder and menu button on the inside. These can control brightness, contrast and peaking quickly and without having to open the camera menu display.


- AXS-R7 External 4K Portable Memory Recorder -

4K RAW / X-OCN recording at 120 fps and cache recording speeds up 4K production workflow
The durable, dust and splash-proof AXS-R7 Portable Memory Recorder attaches seamlessly to the high end F55 and F5 CineAlta cameras, speeding up the 4K production workflow without compromising quality. The AXS-R7 doubles 4K RAW recording from 60 fps up to 120 fps for the F55 camera compared to previous Sony recorders. For shooting at higher frame rates, the recorder captures 2K RAW at up to 240 fps for the F55 and F5, for playback with 10x super slow motion.

Working with high-speed AXSM A Series memory cards, the recorder features dual memory card slots for extra security and to extend recording times. The recorder also offers 4K RAW cache recordings up to 30 seconds while in standby mode. The tough, all-metal casing makes the AXS-R7 the ideal companion to the F55 and F5 for all kinds of high-end drama, documentary and wildlife productions.

Durable dust and splash-proof metal design
The AXS-R7 Portable Memory Recorder has a strong, durable metal body built to work in testing conditions in the field. With a thicker metal body than predecessor 4K recorders, the AXS-R7 is dust and splash-proof, with electric parts and the ventilation shaft separated by a metal filter to prevent the entry of dust and water. The recorder's camera connections are more secure, with a large top bracket that accepts four widely spaced screws.