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Sony Unveils VENICE 2 Extension System Mini for Ultimate Pro Cine-Style Flexibility
Looking to cram a big and powerful camera into a small and tight space? It’s tough; just ask Tom Cruise. Yet, the brightest minds at some of the biggest manufacturers are hard at work solving these issues with helpful sensor block extensions to let filmmakers increase their pro-cine-style capture mobility.The latest innovation comes from Sony. As an upgrade on the company’s previous Rialto expansion unit, this new VENICE 2 Extension System Mini promises to offer a 70% smaller form for increased mobility while supporting compatibility with VENICE 2 8K and 6K cameras.Let’s look at this 8.6K mini successor to the Rialto sensor block and explore how the VENICE 2 Extension System Mini could help you fit your big and powerful cameras into small and tiny spaces to get the perfect shot.Sony VENICE 2 Extension System MiniAs mentioned above, this new VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will reportedly offer a 70% smaller form factor than previous models. This mini extension system further separates the sensor block and lens from the body of your VENICE 2 camera as a way to greatly increase your mobility without lessening the full-frame image quality. The Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini would be ideal for handheld and gimbal use, as well as jib, crane, and car rigs. The mini extension system will also feature a 14.8' detachable cable for transmitting video and metadata, letting shooters easily position it in their setups and then connect it directly to their camera body. An optional 39.3' cable will be available to purchase separately. The VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will also include a drop-in ND filter system with a set of nin-filters included, which will feature 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2,1.5, 1.8, 2.1, and 2.4 gradations with additional filters available separately as well.Full-Frame 8.6K VENICE 2 SensorDesigned for the aforementioned Sony VENICE 2 8K or 6K cameras, this VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will feature the same full-frame 8.8K sensor found in the VENICE 2 8K model. Existing VENICE 2 6K owners will be able to use the Extension System Mini to access 8.6K capture with the v4.0 firmware update as well. This sensor block also has a built-in gyro sensor for capturing tilt and roll metadata, which should help improve your editing and post-production workflow. The system will come with a PL-mount lens mount adapter that supports Cooke /i protocol metadata and the import of external lens data. The system will also feature two user-assignable buttons that can help provide quick access to key camera functions like run/stop, false color, and light up when in use.Price and AvailabilityThe Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini is available to preorder now with units expected to start shipping soon. Here are the full specs and purchase options. Compact, Lightweight Sensor Extension8.6K Full-Frame VENICE 2 SensorFor VENICE 2 8K and VENICE 2 6K CamerasIncludes Drop-In ND Filter SetDetachable 14.8' CableSony E and ARRI PL Lens MountsCooke /i Lens Data Port in PL MountBuilt-In Gyro Sensor with MetadataAssignable User Buttons3D/VR and VFX Plate CaptureSony VENICE 2 Extension System MiniIncrease your pro cine-style capture mobility and ease of use with the E and PL-mount VENICE 2 Extension System Mini from Sony.
Looking to cram a big and powerful camera into a small and tight space? It’s tough; just ask Tom Cruise. Yet, the brightest minds at some of the biggest manufacturers are hard at work solving these issues with helpful sensor block extensions to let filmmakers increase their pro-cine-style capture mobility.
The latest innovation comes from Sony. As an upgrade on the company’s previous Rialto expansion unit, this new VENICE 2 Extension System Mini promises to offer a 70% smaller form for increased mobility while supporting compatibility with VENICE 2 8K and 6K cameras.
Let’s look at this 8.6K mini successor to the Rialto sensor block and explore how the VENICE 2 Extension System Mini could help you fit your big and powerful cameras into small and tiny spaces to get the perfect shot.
Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini
As mentioned above, this new VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will reportedly offer a 70% smaller form factor than previous models. This mini extension system further separates the sensor block and lens from the body of your VENICE 2 camera as a way to greatly increase your mobility without lessening the full-frame image quality.
The Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini would be ideal for handheld and gimbal use, as well as jib, crane, and car rigs. The mini extension system will also feature a 14.8' detachable cable for transmitting video and metadata, letting shooters easily position it in their setups and then connect it directly to their camera body. An optional 39.3' cable will be available to purchase separately.
The VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will also include a drop-in ND filter system with a set of nin-filters included, which will feature 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2,1.5, 1.8, 2.1, and 2.4 gradations with additional filters available separately as well.
Full-Frame 8.6K VENICE 2 Sensor
Designed for the aforementioned Sony VENICE 2 8K or 6K cameras, this VENICE 2 Extension System Mini will feature the same full-frame 8.8K sensor found in the VENICE 2 8K model. Existing VENICE 2 6K owners will be able to use the Extension System Mini to access 8.6K capture with the v4.0 firmware update as well.
This sensor block also has a built-in gyro sensor for capturing tilt and roll metadata, which should help improve your editing and post-production workflow. The system will come with a PL-mount lens mount adapter that supports Cooke /i protocol metadata and the import of external lens data.
The system will also feature two user-assignable buttons that can help provide quick access to key camera functions like run/stop, false color, and light up when in use.
Price and Availability
The Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini is available to preorder now with units expected to start shipping soon. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Compact, Lightweight Sensor Extension
- 8.6K Full-Frame VENICE 2 Sensor
- For VENICE 2 8K and VENICE 2 6K Cameras
- Includes Drop-In ND Filter Set
- Detachable 14.8' Cable
- Sony E and ARRI PL Lens Mounts
- Cooke /i Lens Data Port in PL Mount
- Built-In Gyro Sensor with Metadata
- Assignable User Buttons
- 3D/VR and VFX Plate Capture
Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini
Increase your pro cine-style capture mobility and ease of use with the E and PL-mount VENICE 2 Extension System Mini from Sony.
