Rumors
SUMMARY
Sony is developing a 65mm format sensor, dubbed the Rialto 65, for its Venice 2 cinema camera system, with an expected arrival in the first half of 2027. This sensor block will allow filmmakers to modify existing Venice 2 bodies, swapping the full-frame sensor for the larger 65mm one. The 65mm sensor, measuring 64.60mm diagonally with a 3:2 aspect ratio, offers approximately 2.2 times the area of the current full-frame sensor, enabling 9.6K open gate recording for enhanced cropping flexibility. This development positions the Rialto 65 as one of the largest commercially available cinema sensors.
TAKEAWAYS
Sony is developing a 65mm format sensor for the Venice 2 cinema camera.
The Rialto 65 sensor block is expected to be available by early 2027.
It will enable 9.6K open gate recording and offer greater cropping flexibility.
The sensor is designed to be modular, allowing modification of existing Venice 2 bodies.