Sony invited us to Pinewood Studios in London to take a look at the newly announced Sony VENICE Extension System Mini, a significantly shrunk version of their Rialto extension system for the VENICE digital cinema camera line. The Mini seems like a substantial advancement in camera miniaturization for high-end cinema cameras. The VENICE Extension System Mini is approximately 70% smaller than the current extension system and weighs just half a kilogram. This dramatic size reduction required Sony to redesign the ND filter system. Rather than incorporating the traditional internal ND filter wheel found in the VENICE camera body and previous extension system, the Mini features a slot on top that accepts individual ND filters. Each Mini comes with a complete set of filters ranging from clear to 2.4 ND. Individual ND filters can be dropped right in front of the sensor. Image credit: CineD VENICE Extension System Mini comes with 8.6K sensor unlike Rialto Unlike the previous extension system where users removed the sensor from their VENICE camera and installed it in the extension unit, the Mini comes with its own built-in 8.6K full-frame sensor. Additionally, VENICE 2 owners with the 6K sensor variant effectively gain an 8K sensor option when purchasing the Mini. The system maintains 100% compatibility with the VENICE 2 body, regardless of whether the camera contains a 6K or 8K sensor. The included PL adapter of the VENICE Extension System Mini …. (Image credit: CineD) … goes right on top and is easily attachable. Image credit:...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 28 March