Cinematographer
Die Sony Venice bietet Vollformat-Optik-Eigenschaften mit exzellenter Low-Light-Performance. Das Dual-ISO-System erlaubt native 500 und 2500 ISO ohne Qualitaetsverlust.
Professional digital cinema camera with full-frame sensor and 6K resolution; known for natural colors and dual-ISO technology.
Sony Venice
The Sony Venice is a professional digital cinema camera with a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm) and 6K resolution. Introduced in 2017, it combines full-frame optical characteristics with cinema-grade electronics.
Technical Highlights
- Sensor: 36 x 24 mm full-frame
- Resolution: 6048 x 4032 pixels (6K)
- Dual Base ISO: 500 and 2500 native
- Dynamic Range: 15+ stops
- Recording: X-OCN (16-bit RAW), ProRes
Dual-ISO System
The Venice's innovative Dual-ISO system offers two native ISO values without compromising quality:
- ISO 500 for daylight scenes
- ISO 2500 for low-light without noise
This enables flexible available light work without additional lighting.
News
In March 2026, Sony released firmware update 6.00 for the FX6, bringing several features from the Venice series to the smaller camera. Particularly noteworthy is the integration of the BIG6 monitoring interface, originally developed for the Venice 2. The update also adds Blackmagic RAW output via HDMI and improved autofocus functions at various frame rates.
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Perspectives
Director
Die Venice liefert einen organischen, filmischen Look. Die Farben sind natuerlich ohne aggressive Prozessierung.
Producer
Die Sony Venice ist preislich zwischen RED und ARRI positioniert. Die Mietkosten sind moderat bei hoher Qualitaet.
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