Sony Venice 2

Sony Venice 2 – Cinematic Excellence for Unmatched Visual Storytelling

Experience the next generation of filmmaking with the Sony Venice 2 - a powerhouse cinema camera designed for uncompromising image quality.Whether you're shooting a high-end commercial, a visually stunning music video, or an immersive feature film, this camera delivers the dynamic range, flexibility, and cinematic depth needed to bring your vision to life.

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Bolt X

Sony Venice 2 in Motion

Unlock the full potential of the Sony Venice 2 with its full-frame 8.6K sensor, high dynamic range, and dual-base ISO, delivering breathtaking clarity and cinematic depth in every shot. Designed for ultimate flexibility, it seamlessly adapts to any production—from handheld action sequences to precision-controlled motion rigs, ensuring every frame is captured with stunning detail.

With high-speed frame rates up to 120fps in 4K, 72fps in 8.2K, and seamless internal recording in X-OCN and ProRes (up to 4K), the Venice 2 empowers filmmakers to push creative boundaries. Whether you’re shooting a high-end commercial, a visually stunning music video, or an immersive feature film, the Venice 2 provides the dynamic range, flexibility, and cinematic depth to bring your vision to life.

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Rent the Sony Venice 2 at SP Studios

At SP Studios, we proudly offer the Sony Venice 2 for rental, providing exceptional cinematic quality for your next production. Whether you're filming on our Virtual Production Stage or Cyclorama Stage, the Venice 2’s full-frame 8.6K sensor, dual-base ISO, and high-speed frame rates deliver unparalleled image quality and creative versatility.

Each rental includes a professional operator to help you get the most out of your shoot. Ready to elevate your production? Contact us today for pricing, availability, or more details — and bring your vision to life with the Sony Venice 2!

Power Consumption (Condition: 12 V DC Input, Temp 25 °C, Without Accessories)
ENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): Approx. 76 W(When recording X-OCN XT, 8.6K 3:2, 24FPS)
Operating Temperature
0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature
-20 °C to 60 °C
Mass (Without Lens, Handle, VF Attachment And Accessories)
VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): Approx: 4.3 kg (9 lb 6.6 oz)
Dimensions
152 x 158 x 250 mm (WxHxD, excluding protrusions)
Camera
Imaging Device
  • 35 mm full size, single-chip CMOS imager sensor
Imaging Device Pixel Count
  • VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): 50.0M (Total)
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
  • VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): ISO800, ISO3200 (Dual Base ISO)
Lens Mount
  • PL Mount
Latitude
  • VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628): 16 Stop
Select FPS
VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628):
  • 5.4K 16:9 1-90FPS
  • 5.5K 2.39:1 1-120FPS
  • 5.8K 17:9 1-90FPS
  • 5.8K 4:3 1-60FPS**
  • 5.8K 6:5 1-48FPS**
  • 5.47.6K 16:9 1-60FPS***
  • 8.1K 16:9 1-48FPS***
  • 8.2K 17:9 1-60FPS***
  • 8.2K 2.39:1 1-72FPS***
  • 8.6K 17:9 1-48FPS***
  • 8.6K 3:2 1-30FPS***
Inputs/Outputs
Recording Format (X-OCN)
VENICE 2 with 8.6K image sensor (MPC-3628):
  • X-OCN XT/ST/LT:
  • 8.6K 3:2 (8640 x 5760) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
  • 8.6K 17:9 (8640x4556) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*
  • 8.2K 2.39:1 (8192x3432) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 50p, 59.94p*
  • 8.2K 17:9 (8192 x 4320) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*, 50p*, 59.94p*
  • 7.6K 16:9 (7680x 4320) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p*, 59.94p*
  • 8.1K 16:9 (8100x4556) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
  • 5.8K 4:3 (5792x4276) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*, 50p*, 59.94p*
  • 5.8K 6:5 (5792 x 4854) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p
  • 5.8K 17:9 (5792 x 3056) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*, 50p*, 59.94p*
  • 5.5K 2.39:1 (5480x2296) : 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 47.95p*, 50p*, 59.94p*
Recording Format (ProRes)
  • ProRes 4444/ProRes 422 HQ
  • ProRes 4444 / ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 4444 XQ
  • QFHD (3160×2160)
  • QFHD (3840×2160)
Recording Format (Audio)
  • LPCM 4ch, 24-bit 48-kHz
Recording
DC Input
  • XLR-type 4 pin (male)
Battery DC Input
  • Square-shaped 5 pin connector
DC Output
  • 12 V: Lemo 2 pin x1
  • 24 V: Fischer 3 pin x2
SDI OutpuT
  • 12 V: BNC x4, (12G, 6G, 3G, 1.5G-SDI)Lemo 2 pin x1
HD MONI Output
  • BNC x1 (3G, 1.5G-SDI)
HDMI Output
  • Type A x1
VF
  • LEMO 26 pin
Audio Input
  • XLR-type 5 pin (female) x1 (LINE/AES/EBU/MIC/MIC+48 V selectable)
  • Internal mic x1
Timecode Input
  • BNC x1
Genlock Input
  • BNC x1
AUX
  • BNC x1 (Timecode Output)
Remote
  • 8 pin x1
Lens
  • 12 pin x1
Lens Mount Hot Shoe
  • 4 pin x2, supporting Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System and ZEISS eXtended Data
Network
  • RJ-45 type x1, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
USB
  • USB host, type-A x1
Headphone Output
  • Stereo mini jack x1
Speaker Output
  • Monoral
Media type
  • AXS Memory A-Series slot x2
  • SD card slot x1
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