Sony VENICE Full Frame Digital Cinematography Camera
VENICE
Sony proudly introduces its next generation motion picture camera system with forward thinking full frame sensor
Full-Frame sensor for cinema
VENICE features an all-new Full-Frame sensor with the classic 36 x 24mm dimensions that have been a staple of photography for over 100 years. Designed exclusively for high-end cinematography, this sensor can capture images up to a maximum resolution of 6048 x 4032.
Switchable imager modes mean VENICE can support an unprecedented number of cinematic aspect ratios for complete creative freedom:
Full width 36 mm 6K
In full-frame, you can use the full 6048 pixel width of the sensor for 6K imager modes such as 3:2, 2.39:1*, 1.85:1, 17:9 and 16.9*. Equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film, these 6K modes allow for extra shallow depth of field, super-wide shooting and other creative effects.
Super35 anamorphic 4K
For super wide screen productions, VENICE offers two full height 2x squeeze anamorphic imager modes that include 6:5 and 4:3 recording modes for 12:5 (known as 2.39:1) and 8:3 (2.66:1) scenes respectively.
Explore how VENICE can meet your production requirements with the firmware and licensing requirements in the aspect ratio chart:
VENICE Imager Modes
* Firmware update required
Required software licence | Imager mode | Resolution | W x H (mm) | Supported project FPS | Select FPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | 3.8K 16:9 | 3840 x 2160 | 22.8 x 12.8 | 23, 25, 29, 50, 59 | 1-60 |
– | 4K 17:9 | 4096 x 2160 | 24.3 x 12.8 | 23, 24, 25, 29, 50, 59 | 1-60 |
Anamorphic lense | 4K 4:3 | 4096 x 3024 | 24.3 x 18.3 | 23, 24, 25, 29 | 1-48 |
Anamorphic lense | 4K 6:5 | 4096 x 3432 | 24.3 x 20.4 | 23, 24, 25, 29 | 1-30 |
Full frame license | 5.7K 16:9* | 5670 x 3190 | 33.7 x 18.9 | 23, 25, 29 | 1-30* |
Full frame license | 6K 17:9 | 6048 x 3190 | 35.9 x 18.9 | 23, 24, 25, 29 | 1-30 |
Full frame license | 6K 1.85:1 | 6048 x 3270 | 35.9 x 19.4 | 23, 24, 25, 29 | 1-30 |
Full frame license | 6K 2.39:1* | 6048 x 2534 | 35.9 x 15.0 | 23, 24, 25, 29 | 1-30* |
Full frame license | 6K 3:2 | 6048 x 4032 | 35.9 x 24.0 | 23, 24, 25 | 1-25 |
Fast shutter
VENICE’s high speed readout sensor minimises 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 colours for more expression
VENICE can exceed Rec. 2020 colour space. This means the colour range is wider than DCI-P3 and can beautifully reproduce the true colour 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 colour 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 ISO’s while maintaining maximum latitude of +6 and -9 stops, enabling you to use VENICE as an ISO1250 camera.

ISO 500
ISO 2500
Model Name
General
DC24V (22~32.0V)
Camera
E-mount (lever lock type, without supplied PL lens mount adaptor)
3.8K 16:9, 4K 17.9: 1-60FPS
4K 4:3: 1-48FPS
4K 6:5, 5.7K 16:9, 6K 17:9, 6K 1.85:1, 6K 2.39:1: 1-30FPS
6K 3:2: 1-24FPS
Recording
XAVC 4K Class300: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
XAVC QFHD Class480: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
XAVC QFHD Class300: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
MPEG HD422(1920×1080): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i
HD ProRes 422HQ*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 60i
HD ProRes 422*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 59.94i
HD ProRes 422 Proxy*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 59.94i
4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
3.8K 16:9 (3840 x 2160): 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
X-OCN ST/LT:
6K 3:2(6048 x 4032)*: 23.98p, 24p,
6K 2.39:1 (6048 x 2530)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
6K 1.85:1 (6048 x 3270)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
6K 17:9 (6048 x 3190)*: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
5.7K 16:9 (5672 x 3190)*: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
4K 6:5(4096×3432)*:23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
4K 4:3(4096×3024) :23.98p, 24p, 25p*, 29.97p*
4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
3.8K 16:9 (3840 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
Inputs/Outputs
24V: Fischer 3pin x2
SD card slot ×1
Notes
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Firmware update required
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