Sony, cinema camera "VENICE 2" with newly developed 8.6K full frame image sensor

Sony will release the 8K model of its top-of-the-line digital cinema camera "VENICE 2" equipped with a newly developed 8.6K full-frame image sensor in February. A model with a 6K image sensor will also be released in March. Both prices are open, but the 8K model is expected to sell for around 6.8 million yen including tax, and the 6K model is expected to sell for around 6.2 million yen including tax. . Newly developed 8.6K sensor "VENICE 2" 8K is equipped with a newly developed 8.6K full-frame CMOS image sensor as described above. In addition, the wide 16-stop latitude, which exceeds that of the conventional VENICE, enables the expression of rich gradations from highlights to dark areas under a wide range of luminance conditions. In addition, the unique dual base ISO function, which can use two different reference sensitivities for bright and dark scenes, supports standard sensitivity ISO 800/3200 and higher sensitivity than "VENICE". The 6K model has a standard sensitivity of ISO 500/2500, just like the conventional "VENICE". Also, due to the oversampling effect of the 8.6K image sensor, it is possible to obtain high-quality images with less noise and more information in 4K and 2K video production. It is also effective for VR and VFX shooting, and by combining it with Sony's high-quality LED display "Crystal LED" to build a virtual production system, it is possible to create an environment that allows realistic video shooting. . Supports internal recording with Apple 4K ProRes 4444 and 422 HQ, including the recording format "X-OCN (eXtended tonal range Original Camera Negative)" capable of recording 16-bit scene linear data. By eliminating the need for an external recorder, the length has been reduced by 44mm and the weight has been reduced by approximately 10%, improving mobility. In addition, a new AXS card "AXS-A1TS66" (expected actual selling price around 528,000 yen including tax) that can write at a maximum of 6.6 Gbps will also be released in February. When using this, you can record high bitrate video such as 8K 60p. The 8.6K and 6K image sensor blocks are designed to be interchangeable and can be used at various resolutions depending on the operation. Also, since it is compatible with the current "VENICE", for example, by attaching the "VENICE" sensor block to the "VENICE 2" 8K model, it can be used as a 6K model. Since the camera body automatically recognizes the changes, it can be used immediately without the need to replace or reinstall the firmware. Enhanced functions such as 3D LUT support for 4K output and improved 3DLUT processing to improve image quality. In addition, while inheriting the main features of "VENICE" such as dual base ISO, 8-position optical ND filter, remote control of the camera by S700 protocol and paint menu that can control various parameters of the paint function, It is said that the usability has been further improved by reflecting it.

Editorial Department: Yoshiki Ono