Sony Venice achieves 4K at 120fps in version 4

Sony has just released details of the next major update to Venice, which will be released in June this year. Last year, when Sony started talking about HFR (high frame rates) for Venice, it was expected that 4K would reach at least 96 fps. However, it has been confirmed that the version 4 update will include the option to purchase an HFR license that will allow you to shoot in 4K at up to 120 fps.

However, it’s worth noting that 120fps will only be available when shooting 2.39: 1. When shooting at 17: 9, the limit will be 110fps, even better than the 96fps originally promised. In addition to 4K HFR, you’ll also be able to shoot at 60 fps in 6K 3: 2 and 75fps in 4K 3: 2 ideal for use with 2x anamorphic lenses.

The full press release is below:

Sony will upgrade the capabilities of its next-generation imaging camera system, VENICE, by introducing high frame rate (HFR) shooting, advanced remote control functions and extended Cooke / i3 and Zeiss metadata support, as part of its latest firmware update. Following the recent release of VENICE firmware version 3.0, the next release will be of its Extension System (CBK-3610XS), which was developed in collaboration with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and is currently being used to film the AVATAR sequels. The latest upgrade will offer filmmakers even greater creative freedom, flexibility and choice.

The new additional frame rates are especially suitable for dramatic, cinematic and commercial productions in 4K and 6K, as well as 50/60p productions in 6K and VR productions using a wide 6K 3: 2 angle of view in 60p. All high frame rates support X-OCN recording, including X-OCN XT* implemented since version 3.0 and high frame rate up to 60 fps supports XAVC 4K and ProRes recording.

The full press release can be found at the following link.