Overview; Features - Sony VENICE 2 Operating Instructions Manual

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1. Overview

Features

New 8.6K 36 mm × 24 mm full frame
CMOS image sensor (MPC-3628)
The MPC-3628 is equipped with a newly
developed 36 mm × 24 mm full frame, 8.6K
CMOS image sensor and can record images
up to 8640×5760 pixels.* By switching the
imager mode, the unit supports standard
Super 35mm 24.1 mm × 12.7 mm, 5792×3056
pixel resolution and 6:5 anamorphic, Super
35mm 24.1 mm × 20.2 mm, 5792×4854 pixel
resolution.* This makes the unit effective not
only for 8K content production but also for
VFX compositing. It is also possible to produce
high-quality 4K content by oversampling from
8.6K resolution content.
* Full-Frame and Anamorphic modes require licenses
sold separately.
6K 36 mm × 24 mm full frame CMOS
image sensor (MPC-3626)
The MPC-3626 features the same image
sensor as VENICE (MPC-3610) and supports
image capture at resolutions up to 6048×4032
pixels.* By switching the imager mode, the
unit supports standard Super 35mm 24.3 mm
× 12.8 mm, 4096×2160 pixel resolution
(equivalent to 3-perforation motion picture
film) and 4:3 anamorphic, Super 35mm
24.3 mm × 18.3 mm, 4096 × 3024 pixel
resolution (equivalent to 4-perforation motion
picture film).*
* Full-Frame and Anamorphic modes require licenses
sold separately.
Two interchangeable image sensors
The 8.6K image sensor and 6K image sensor
both feature system compatibility, allowing
the user to interchange the image sensor used
for operation. The VENICE (MPC-3610) imager
block is also compatible and can be attached
to the MPC-3628/3626.
Wide latitude
The MPC-3628 supports 16 stops of latitude,
while the MPC-3626 supports 15+ stops
of latitude. It features very low noise for
delivering phenomenal images in conditions
from searing sunlight to almost no light,
allowing for unprecedented creative freedom
in grading.
Wide color space capture
Images can be captured in a color space that
exceeds DCI-P3. The degree of freedom in the
grading is dramatically improved when using
Sony's S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color
space together with S-Log3.
Dual Base ISO
Two types of base sensitivity are supported.
Using the low Base ISO setting (MPC-3628:
ISO 800, MPC-3626: ISO 500) under normal
lighting conditions or the high Base ISO
setting (MPC-3628: ISO 3200, MPC-3626: ISO
2500) under low light conditions allows you
to maintain the latitude balance between
highlights and lowlights when shooting,
without graining (noise).
PL lens mount
Equipped with the industry-standard PL lens
mount. The lens mount supports Cooke /i
technology, and lens information is recorded
as metadata frame by frame. Lens distortion
and shading metadata are recorded,
compatible with Cooke's /i third generation
metadata technology (/i 3 ) and ZEISS eXtended
Data Technology.
E-mount lens support
E-mount lenses are supported by removing
the PL lens adaptor. E-mount lenses are
smaller and lighter than PL lenses, and are
available in a diverse lineup for expanded
possibilities in image reproduction.
Imager block extension
On the MPC-3626 equipped with a 6K image
sensor, the imager block can be extended
from the camera body by 2.7 m (8.9 ft) or
5.5 m (18 ft) by connecting the CBK-3610XS
Camera Extension System, which also enables
shooting with a more compact camera head.
8-position optical ND filter
Employs an 8-position optical ND filter. It
offers a wide ND range of 0.3ND (1/2 = 1 stop)
to 2.4ND (1/256 = 8 stops) that reduces time
lost on set changing external ND filters. The
ND filter mechanism is servo-controllable, and
can be controlled from a computer, tablet, or
RM/RCP controller.
High Frame Rate (HFR) shooting
The 8.6K image sensor can record X-OCN at
frame rates up to 90 FPS, while the 6K image
sensor can record X-OCN at up to 120 FPS.
X-OCN and 4K ProRes recording formats
Video can be recorded in 16-bit X-OCN or 4K
ProRes, as standard recording formats, to AXS
memory cards. X-OCN is a format that can be
handled natively by many NLEs and grading
tools, and is recorded at the full resolution of
each sensor in each mode. 4K ProRes is widely
used as a 4K video format, and the image
captured by each image sensor in each mode
is oversampled* and recorded in 4K ProRes.
* When using the 6K image sensor (MPC-3626) in 4K
17:9, 4K 16:9, or 4K 2.39:1 imager mode, the captured
4K image is recorded as-is.
Compact body and intuitive operation
A relatively compact design for a device
equipped with a large full-frame image
sensor, achieved using Sony's miniaturization
technology, which allows easier shooting in
confined spaces or on drones. The position,
shape, and size of the control buttons reflect
the requirements of camera operators
for intuitive operation. They also feature
backlighting for ease of use in dark locations.
Engineered to survive
The chassis is made from magnesium alloy for
high robustness and durability. The ventilation
system is completely isolated from all
electronic components to prevent ingress of
dust, sand, and liquids.* The silent-running fan
can be removed and cleaned on-set quickly
and easily to maintain high readiness.
* Design protects against dust and rain, but cannot
completely prevent the ingress of dust and liquid.
Modular design
The design allows you to flexibly support
various rigs and peripheral equipment
according to the shooting application. The top
handle and viewfinder are easily adjustable to
maintain ergonomic balance and ease of use
with lenses.
Intuitive and familiar on-set menu
operation
The menu screen is available from both sides
of the camera, with the main control display
on the Assistant side of the camera for fast
access to the camera settings by the camera
assistant while shooting. An OLED mini display
on the Operator side allows the operator to
access commonly accessed features such
as ND filter position, shutter, white balance,
exposure index (EI), and frame rate (FPS),