Sony Cine has published a crash course that demonstrates the basic operation of the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera. This 14-minute video titled VENICE 2 101 shows you what you need to know in order to operate the camera fast and efficiently. Check it out.

Sony VENICE 2

The Sony VENICE 2 is the CineAlta flagship. Small and lightweight but solidly built, the VENICE 2 was developed thanks to direct feedback from the production community. The camera was designed with a smaller and more lightweight body than the original VENICE while keeping its intuitive operability. Despite being 44mm smaller and approximately 10% lighter, the VENICE 2 chassis allows internal recording of X-OCN and Apple 4K ProRes 4444 and 422HQ without the AXS-R7 recorder, offering advanced usability in a compact and lightweight body. Additionally, the VENICE 2 user interface is the same as the original VENICE but incorporates improvements to make it easier and even more intuitive to use. The camera offers an evolved product design while being compatible with almost all original VENICE accessories. Other updates to the VENICE 2, based on the feedback from current VENICE users to enhance usability, include:

• 4K output with LUT applied
• Improved 3D LUT processing to improve picture quality 
• EI changes directly applied to S-Log3 outputs
• LUT/ASC-CDL control via Ethernet/Wi-Fi 
• Zoom to Fit (Full-Frame recording with 17:9/16:9 monitoring) operation 
• Ethernet connector position changed to the Camera Assistant side 
• Lemo 2pin 12V output connector 
• Internal microphone installed 

This course builds on what you learned during the VENICE 101 to help you get equipped to operate and navigate the VENICE 2 from dual base ISO to the differences between the Original VENICE and the VENICE 2.

VENICE 2 101: A crash course by Sony Cine

Due to a lot of requests, Sony Cine has created a new VENICE 2 101, which is a training course for the VENICE 2 digital cinema camera. As stated by Sony Cine: “This course builds on what you learned during the VENICE 101 to help you get equipped to operate and navigate the VENICE 2 from dual base ISO to the differences between the Original VENICE and the VENICE 2”. Explore the topics below:

1. The differences between VENICE and VENICE 2
2. Codecs
3. New media cards
4. Removing the PL Mount
5. Lens Interface Voltage
6. Viewfinder menu. (BTW, the guys at Sony Cine say that they have received feedback from the industry to allow access to the full VENICE menu from the viewfinder. Sony says that this was not implemented but this request has been noted by the engineers. So who knows? It might be implemented someday).
7. Updated SDI functionality
8. Usr frame lines
9. Live grade
10. RCP mode

The course is free of charge and anyone can watch it on the Sony Cine YouTube page. Check it out below:

Product List

Here are the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers.

• Sony VENICE 2 Digital Motion Picture Camera (8K)
  • BUY on B&H
• Sony VENICE 2 Digital Motion Picture Camera (6K)
  • BUY on B&H