"I love the size of the VENICE Extension System Mini,” says Director of Photography Claudio Miranda ASC who was one of the first people in the world to use the system. 

He continues, “I love that you can put it anywhere, like a Formula One race car when you’re racing. You have the full resolution of a real cinema camera. It’s nice to have that flexibility without compromising image quality.”

Oscar-nominated Director of Photography Lawrence Sher ASC also shared his feedback after using the VENICE Extension System Mini on his new feature film. He says, “When I started this new movie, I needed a tiny camera that gave me the flexibility to move it and put it on a stabilizer and run through the woods on tools that don’t exist yet. Sony was gracious enough to give us the beta version of this new VENICE Extension System Mini, and we’ve used it every single day. It’s opened up the creativity and freedom to shoot anywhere at any time, and it fundamentally changed the way we made this movie. It’s truly been a game changer.”

First AC Dan Ming has also used the VENICE Extension System Mini on two feature films.

“Getting the full 8.6K VENICE 2 sensor in such a small package really allowed us to get unique angles that we couldn’t get before. It’s a great addition to the VENICE lineup.”

Director of Photography Florian Hoffmeister BSC, who used a prototype of the VENICE Extension System Mini on a recent, high-profile series in Los Angeles, adds “It’s an impressive accomplishment that opens yet more possibilities. I’m excited to have had the chance to shoot with it this early.”

Building on the success of the current Extension System[2], the new VENICE Extension System Mini allows greater flexibility with no compromise on image quality. The Extension System Mini features a custom drop-in ND cartridge system with nine (9) glass Neutral Density (ND) filters, including a clear ND specially developed to perfectly match the Sony VENICE 2 systems while maintaining a compact size.

The VENICE Extension System Mini also offers design improvements for easy mounting and rigging. For example, the connection cable between the VENICE Extension System Mini and the VENICE 2 camera body features a thinner, flexible cable that can be detached when rigging. It also features mounting points to attach accessories easily.

For example, multiple units of the new VENICE Extension System Mini can be used side by side for Stereoscopic imaging that recreates the way the human eye sees with a 64mm inter-axial distance which matches the distance between the human eye (average human interpupillary distance). The VENICE Extension System Mini can also be used to create VR content and VFX plates in arrays.

Since its release, the VENICE, Sony's flagship digital cinema camera series, has been widely adopted by filmmakers around the world, including blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, and more recently, Nickel Boys, The Fire Inside, and A Complete Unknown. 

"Through the Cinema Line, Sony is committed to continue to expand a line of powerful creative tools designed to capture emotion in every frame and unleash the true power of visual storytelling from every corner of content creation," says Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products and Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics.

VENICE Extension System Mini: Pricing and Availability

The VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) will be showcased at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2025 in Las Vegas, opening April 6, 2025.

The VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS), 12m Cable for VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-12C3621) and ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K) will be available in the Summer of 2025 for a suggested retail price of $25,000 USD.

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