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Sony VENICE 4K Live Bundle with MultiDyne SilverBack Fiber-Optic Adapter

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Key Features
  • VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera
  • Silverback V 4K Camera Back TX/RX
  • SilverBack-VB Base Station 12G/3G TX/RX
  • PTT, Tally & EVF Breakout Camera Cable
Bring the rich cinematic look of the Sony VENICE to your live, multicamera productions using the VENICE 4K Live Bundle with MultiDyne SilverBack Fiber-Optic Adapter. This bundle pairs the VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera with a MultiDyne SilverBack V camera back transceiver, a SilverBack-VB base station 12G/3G transceiver, a Juice 48 external power supply, a tally light, 1 RU and 2 RU rackmount kits, and multiple breakout cables. The MultiDyne SilverBack-VB system creates a single-cable, full-bandwidth fiber-optic connection between the camera back transceiver and the base station. The VENICE 4K Live Bundle can transmit one each bidirectional 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI video signal between the camera and your control room, broadcast truck, or video village.
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Sony VENICE 4K LIVE BUNDLE Overview

Bring the rich cinematic look of the Sony VENICE to your live, multicamera productions using the VENICE 4K Live Bundle with MultiDyne SilverBack Fiber-Optic Adapter. This bundle pairs the VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera with a MultiDyne SilverBack V camera back transceiver, a SilverBack-VB base station 12G/3G transceiver, a Juice 48 external power supply, a tally light, 1 RU and 2 RU rackmount kits, and multiple breakout cables. The MultiDyne SilverBack-VB system creates a single-cable, full-bandwidth fiber-optic connection between the camera back transceiver and the base station. The VENICE 4K Live Bundle can transmit one each bidirectional 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI video signal between the camera and your control room, broadcast truck, or video village.

The VENICE 6K camera's PL lens mount, dual-base ISO, 16-stop dynamic range, and built-in ND filters enhance your video capture with shallow depth of field, low-light capture, shadow and highlight detail, and iris control. Supported video resolutions include up to DCI 4K 17:9 and UHD 4K 16:9 in Super35, and up to 6K 17:9 and 5.7K 16:9 in full frame with an optional license. Record 4K XAVC and HD Apple ProRes internally or use the optional AXS-R7 unit for external X-OCN/RAW capture. To obtain just the tone you want, the VENICE 4K Live Bundle provides a variety of color spaces, including S-Log3/S-Gamut3, S-Log3/S-Gamut3.Cine, Rec. 709/User Gamma, Rec. 2020/User Gamma, and HLG. Read more below about the items in the VENICE 4K Live Bundle.

Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera

Providing a flexible design configuration within a single camera body, the Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera is meant to provide you with just the amount of camera you need, so you don't have to invest in more than necessary. It features a full-frame CMOS sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range, but in its basic configuration it windows the sensor to shoot Super 35. The camera comes with a removable PL Mount that supports the Cooke /i Technology lens metadata protocols, allowing you to work with cinema-style glass ranging from vintage to modern. As is, the camera supports DCI and UHD 4K capture, while planned and scheduled firmware updates will enable anamorphic, full-frame, and select frame rates from 1 to 72 fps.

Remove the PL Mount to reveal a Sony E-Mount with a locking outer ring that allows you to mount your lens and then rotate the ring to secure it, creating a strong mounting system that does not require you to rotate your E-Mount lens when mounting it to the camera. Eight integrated and motorized ND filters range from clear to seven stops of ND in one-stop increments. The camera features a built-in assistant-side info screen, along with a smaller basic info display screen on the operator side of the camera. It features dual SxS card slots that allow you to capture XAVC or HD ProRes in-camera.

Firmware 6.0 Update
Updating your camera to Firmware 6.0 adds the following functions and features:
  • 5.7K at 16:9 up to 72 fps
  • 4K at 6:5 up to 72 fps
  • 3.8K at 16:9 up to 110 fps
  • 3D LUT viewable in the viewfinder
  • ART (Advanced Rendering Transform) file imports
  • Updated switching for SDI 1-4 3G-SDI level A/B
  • Addition of second user frame line of 9:16 and 1:1 preset
  • Record beep and alarm volume adjust
  • Ability to maintain CamID+Reel# when loading ALL file
  • Displaying of Genlock and TC lock status on OSD
  • Setting of de-squeeze on/off via the USER button
  • Updated RCP Call function
  • Record gyro information in metadata
  • Support for ZEISS eXtended Data from FUJINON Premista-series lenses
  • Requires Firmware 4.00 or higher before installing
Functions
  • Imager modes 6K 2.39:1 and 5.7K 16:9 (with Full-Frame License)
  • Support for the X-OCN XT recording format
  • Compatibility with Rialto VENICE Extension System
  • De-squeeze ratios 1.25x, 1.3x, 1.5x, and 1.8x
  • Cache rec function
  • AXS Relay rec function
  • Simultaneous format
  • SxS recording folder structure selection
  • Support for 6G/12G output SDI
  • Improved imaging assist function
  • Support for CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adapter
  • Improved VF menu operations and Frame Line setting
  • Support for CDL files
Use Case
The VENICE is designed to start you off with a basic camera and, through firmware updates and licenses, upgrade it over time. This allows you to upgrade it as your needs grow, instead of having to buy a whole new camera system. Licenses can be permanent upgrades or used for limited periods of time, for those jobs that require more features than you normally use.
Sensor
The sensor features more than 15 stops of dynamic range and has been designed to exceed the BT.2020 color space—which is larger than the DCI-P3 color space—enabling you to create stunning images with a camera that already exceeds future specs.
Full-Frame Sensor
In full-frame, you can use the full 6048-pixel width of the sensor for widescreen spherical 2.39:1, or large format scope. A firmware upgrade and license are required for full-frame recording.
Fast Shutter
The VENICE features a high-speed readout that minimizes the dreaded "jello" camera effect that plagues some CMOS sensor cameras.
PL Mount
The VENICE comes with the industry-standard PL lens mount. It is compatible with all Super 35 and full-frame PL lenses, spherical and anamorphic. The removable lens mount includes contacts that support Cooke /i Technology. The camera's lens information is recorded as metadata frame by frame.
E-Mount
Removing the PL Mount exposes the camera's E-Mount, which allows compatibility with E-Mount lenses. This E-Mount is designed with a lever lock that eliminates the need to rotate your lens when mounting, and the lever lock secures the lens in the mount minimizing play. Rotating of the locking collar means that in most cases lens support rigs don't need to be removed, which saves time during production. A planned firmware update is required to take full advantage of the E-Mount.
Recording
The VENICE records XAVC UHD 4K or HD ProRes internally to its SxS card slots. An optional AXS-R7 on-board recorder will enable 16-bit Raw and X-OCN recording to AXS cards with a future firmware update.
UPC: 027242228016
MultiDyne SilverBack V 4K SMPTE Fiber Transceiver Camera Back (V-Mount)

The SilverBack V 4K SMPTE Fiber Transceiver from MultiDyne provides a robust, full bandwidth fiber optic link between any 12G-SDI, quad-link, or dual-link 4K video camera and your truck, control room, or video village position. This system puts all the signals needed for multi-camera 4K/UHDTV production onto a single tactical or SMPTE hybrid fiber cable, ensuring robust, trouble-free connectivity on any studio or remote production. The SilverBack V can be powered via a fiber cable and the internal JUICE48 system or by using the integrated V-mount battery plate and a separately available battery.

Supports up to 12G-SDI Signals
  • This fiber camera adapter can transport up to one 12G-SDI, two 6G-SDI, or four 3G-SDI signal paths from the camera to the Base Station, and one return path the other way.
  • Full camera control is provided by the camera manufacturer’s control panel via serial or a 10/100/GigE Ethernet path.
  • Genlock, intercom, tally, and audio paths are also provided.
  • Operate on a hybrid cable to provide power to the camera or use lightweight, robust tactical fiber and power the camera locally.
Seamless Integration
  • Mounts easily on any 12G, Dual-Link, or Quad-Link 4K camera.
  • Has no sharp angles or corners.
  • Integrated MultiDyne JUICE power.
  • Built-in V-mount battery plate provides a backup power option.
Separately Available Base Station
  • The separately available 2 RU SilverBack V Base Station provides LED status indicators for each signal.
  • A color LCD screen intuitively displays the system status and general health.
  • The base station is available in single and dual-channel configurations.
  • The base unit also provides support for two standard widths (2 slots) openGear rear modules that can handle up to four cards.
MultiDyne 8-Pin Hirose to DB-9 Data Cable for Sony RCP to Silverback-V Base Station (10')

This Data Cable for Sony RCP from MultiDyne enables you to connect a Sony RCP unit (Remote Control Panel) to a SilverBack-V base station. This 10' cable has an 8-pin Hirose connector on one end and a DB-9 connector on the other.

Compatibility
  • MultiDyne SilverBack-V Base Station
  • Sony RCP (Remote Control Panel) Unit
Kit Contains:

Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera

Key Specs
Lens Mount
Sony E
ARRI PL with Included Adapter
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 24.7 Megapixel (6042 x 4032)
Effective: 24.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor
36.2 x 24.1 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Dual Base: 2500 / 500
Internal Recording Modes
MPEG HD422
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
XAVC
4096 x 2160 up to 72 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 72 fps
External Recording Modes
Raw via Proprietary Module
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
X-OCN Raw via Proprietary Module
6048 x 4032 from 1 to 60.00 fps
4096 x 3432 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
6048 x 3272 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
6054 x 3192 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
5674 x 3192 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
4096 x 3024 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75 fps
6054 x 2534 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90 fps
4096 x 2160 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
3840 x 2160 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
4096 x 1716 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SxS
Video I/O
4x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1x BNC (HD-SDI) Output
1x HDMI Output
Mobile App Compatible
No
Imaging
Lens Mount
Sony E
ARRI PL with Included Adapter
Lens Communication
Yes, Cooke /i
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 24.7 Megapixel (6042 x 4032)
Effective: 24.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor
36.2 x 24.1 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Built-In ND Filter
Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 1-Stop (1/2), 2-Stop (1/4), 3-Stop (1/8), 4-Stop (1/16), 5-Stop (1/32), 6-Stop (1/64), 7-Stop (1/128), 8-Stop (1/256) ND Filters
Capture Type
Video Only
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter 
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Dual Base: 2500 / 500
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
MPEG HD422
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
XAVC
4096 x 2160 up to 72 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 72 fps
External Recording Modes
Raw via Proprietary Module
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
X-OCN Raw via Proprietary Module
6048 x 4032 from 1 to 60.00 fps
4096 x 3432 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
6048 x 3272 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
6054 x 3192 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
5674 x 3192 from 1 to 60.00/66/72 fps
4096 x 3024 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75 fps
6054 x 2534 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90 fps
4096 x 2160 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
3840 x 2160 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
4096 x 1716 from 1 to 60.00/66/72/75/88/90/96/100/110 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
IP Streaming
Yes
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SxS
Video I/O
4x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1x BNC (HD-SDI) Output
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x XLR 5-Pin Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input
Power I/O
1x XLR 4-Pin (12 to 32VDC) Input
1x Hirose 4-Pin (12VDC) Output
1x Fischer 3-Pin (12VDC) Output
Other I/O
1x 26-Pin Viewfinder Output
1x BNC (Timecode) Input
1x BNC (Genlock) Input
1x LEMO 5-Pin (Timecode) Output
1x Hirose 8-Pin Control
1x Lens 12-Pin Control
1x RJ45
1x USB-A
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Monitor
Display Type
Status Display: Fixed Non-Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Optional, Not Included
Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Manual Focus
Environmental
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C 
General
Accessory Mounting Thread
8x 1/4"-20
10x 3/8"-16
Netflix Approved
Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)
6.77 x 6.26 x 5.24" / 17.2 x 15.9 x 13.31 cm
Weight
8.6 lb / 3.9 kg (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12.81 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.7 x 11.14 x 9.7"

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