Sony releases the latest VENICE firmware, Ver.2.00

(The following is quoted from the company’s web page)

Support for VENICE Extension System 2 CBK-3620XS

• Supports connection with VENICE Extension System 2 CBK-3620XS
• CBK-3620XS assignable buttons (5 to 7) can be set
• Can display the information of the spirit level when the imager block is extended

■ Added imager mode (VENICE 2 8K only)

• 8.6K 17:9 ^※1 Maximum 48FPS
• 8.2K ​​2.39:1 ^※1 Maximum 72FPS
• 8.1K 16:9 ^※1 Maximum 48FPS
• 5.8K 4:3 ^※2 Maximum 60FPS
• 5.5K 2.39:1 Maximum 120FPS

(Maximum FPS value is for X-OCN recording)

*1 Full frame license is required separately *2 Anamorphic license is required separately

■ Zoom to Fit function for anamorphic lenses

• When an anamorphic lens is attached, recorded images can be cut out and output in 17:9 or 16:9 picture sizes. Can be used even when recording ProRes

■ Supports ProRes 4444 XQ recording

• Supports Apple 4K/QFHD ProRes 4444 XQ recording

■ Ability to store LUT/CDL data in recording media

• User 3D LUT and ASC CDL data used during recording are recorded on the AXS memory card and stored in metadata

■ Playback position display and frame jump function during clip playback

• Display frame position information during playback can be displayed on the viewfinder monitor screen and playback screen
• When playback is paused, playback can be performed by frame jumping at a step interval of the specified number of frame frames.

■ SyncShift function when inputting an external genlock signal

• The internal SYNC of the camera can be shifted with respect to the reference signal from the outside. Imaging synchronization adjustment with an external display device is possible
• Frequency and scan method are now displayed in the signal type display when genlock is applied

■ Other convenient functions

• Changed the position of the tally display during recording, making it easier to see the recorded video display with a picture size of 2.39:1
• Viewfinder images can now be output to an SDI monitor, and peaking images can be checked on an SDI monitor
• The camera ID can now be set with two characters AA to ZZ in addition to the conventional single character A to Z settings.