Venice

Venice

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

The VENICE camera is Sony's first full-frame sensor high-end digital cinematography camera. It is unmatched in the Sony range for the wide array of recording formats it supports, and features Dual Base ISO 500/ISO 2500.

Cinematographers on VENICE

Something I’ve always loved about the VENICE is the color rendition. I feel that the colors are very well separated, even in low light.

Lyle Vincent, Cinematographer

Features

More Colors For More Expression

Sony Venice on location, Netflix's "Kate"

UNPRECEDENTED CREATIVE FREEDOM IN GRADING

SONY VENICE ON THE SET OF NETFLIX's "KATE"

TOOLS

Videos

Tutorials and guides to get the most out of your Sony Venice.

Menu Simulator

This is an interactive training tool which emulates the camera's menu-driven user interface.

Test Footage

Test footage shot on Venice under various conditions, lenses, sensor settings, and codecs. Download to test your workflows and to see how Venice performs in common real-world conditions and settings.

Venice File Size Calculator

Interactive calculator to determine VENICE file sizes, data rates, recording times and memory card capacity.

LUT and ART Files

Download LUT and ART files for Sony VENICE, including the exclusive Technicolor Collection.

Software

Sony software for your Venice system. Including RAW Viewer, Catalyst Browse, and AXSM Drive Utility.

VENICE Menu Simulator

Explore the menu with this interactive learning tool.

Launch Simulator

15 stop dynamic range & dual-base ISO

SONY VENICE ON THE SET OF NETFLIX's "Cursed"

Shot On CineAlta

Since 2017, the Sony VENICE and VENICE 2 have been used on more than 500 theatrical, broadcast, cable, and streaming releases

Explore all titles shot on VENICE

Shot On CineAlta

Since 2017, Sony Cine Line cameras have been used on more than 300 theatrical, broadcast, cable, and streaming releases

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Natural skintones

Netflix's "Bridgerton"

Technical Data

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General

Power Requirements

DC12 V (11–17.0 V)
DC24 V (22–32.0 V)

Operating Temperature

0°C ～ 40°C

Storage Temperature

-20°C-60°C

Mass

Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 9.6 oz) (excluding handle, VF attachment, bottom cover)

Dimensions: H x W x L

158 x 147 x 235 mm (6 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 9 3/8 inch) (excluding protrusions)

Power Consumption

Approx. 60 W

Camera

Imaging Device

35 mm full size, single-chip CMOS image sensor

Imaging Device Pixel Count

24.8 M (total)

Imaging Device Size

36.2 x 24.1 mm 43.5 mm Diagonal

Built-In ND Filters

Clear, 0.3 (1/2), 0.6 (1/4), 0.9 (1/8), 1.2 (1/16), 1.5 (1/32), 1.8 (1/64) 2.1 (1/128), 2.4 (1/256)

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 500, ISO 2500 (Dual Base ISO)

Lens Mount

PL Mount
E-mount (lever lock type, without supplied PL lens mount adaptor)

Latitude

15+ Stop

Select FPS

4K 2.39:1 1-120FPS, 4K 17:9 1-110FPS, 3.8K 16:9 1-110 FPS, 4K 4:3 1-75 FPS, 4K 6:5 1-72 FPS, 6K 2.39:1 1-90 FPS, 6K 17:9/1.85:1 1-72 FPS, 5.7K 16:9 1-72 FPS, 6K 3:2 1-60 FPS

White Balance

2000–15000 Kelvin and Green/Magenta adjust, AWB

Gamma Curve

S-Log3

Recording

Recording Format (SxS Memory)

XAVC 4K Class 480: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
XAVC 4K Class 300: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
XAVC QFHD Class 480: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
XAVC QFHD Class 300: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
MPEG HD422 (1920 x 1080): 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i
HD ProRes 422HQ: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 50i, 59.94i
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
HD ProRes 4444: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p

Recording Format (X-OCN ST/LT) Required AXS-R7

6K 3:2 (6048 x 4032): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 2.39:1 (6048 x 2534): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 1.85:1 (6054 x 3272): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 17:9 (6054 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
5.7K 16:9 (5674 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 6:5 (4096 x 3432): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 4:3 (4096 x 3024): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 2.39:1: 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

Recording Format (X-OCN XT) Required AXS-R7

6K 3:2 (6048 x 4032): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
6K 2.39:1 (6048 x 2534): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
6K 1.85:1 (6054 x 3272): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p
6K 17:9 (6054 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p
5.7K 16:9 (5674 x 3192): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p
4K 6:5 (4096 x 3432): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 4:3 (4096 x 3024): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160): 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
4K 2.39:1: 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

Recording Format (RAW SQ) Required AXS-R7

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

DC Input

XLR-type 4pin (male)

Battery DC Input

Square-shaped 5pin connector

DC Output

12 V: Hirose 4 pin x 1
24 V: Fischer 3 pin x 2

SDI Output

BNC x 4, (12G, 3G, 1.5G-SDI)

HD MONI Output

BNC x 1 (1.5G-SDI)

HDMI Output

Type A x 1

LEMO 26pin

Audio Input

XLR-type 5 pin (female) x 1 (LINE / AES/EBU / MIC / MIC + 48 V selectable)

Timecode Input

BNC x 1

Genlock Input

BNC x 1

AUX

LEMO 5 pin (female) x 1 (Timecode Output)

Remote

8 pin x 1

Lens

12 pin x 1

Lens Mount Hot Shoe

4 pin x 2, conforming to Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System

Network

RJ-45 type x 1, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX

USB

USB host, type-A x 1

Headphone Output

Stereo mini jack x 1

Speaker Output

Monoral

Media type

ExpressCard/34 slot x 2
SD card slot x 1

This product contains pre-installed software and requires the purchase of license keys to activate some functions.

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Flexible Lens Mounts

Optional High Frame Rate License

More Colors For More Expression

Beautifully reproduce the true color of the scene in front of your lens

Phenomenal Latitude

Unprecedented creative freedom in grading

World’s First 8-Step Mechanical ND Filters

Rialto Extension - Unlimited Versatility

Dual Base ISO