At the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, Sony will be showcasing a Super35mm camera system with Variable Neutral Density (VND), its ultra-compact Full-frame camera extension system, and its new camera tracking solution.
In live production, Sony will be showing the HDC-F5500V Super 35mm 4K CMOS camera for live production that will make its debut at NAB. The camera features a global shutter imager, PL lens mount, and a new optional software license adds VND capabilities for increased depth of field control and a wide range of brightness control through virtual iris capabilities. The camera provides detailed imagery and ND control during on-tally. It also offers workflow advantages including a wealth of features for HDR and SDR production, and the same infrastructure as it HDC-5500V 2/3-inch counterpart, including IP networking, remote multi-camera operation and an in-CCU record option. It is planned to be available in summer 2025.
The recently announced VENICE Extension System Mini for the VENICE 2 full-frame digital cinema camera will also be shown. The system enables the camera’s sensor to be separated and extended from the camera body via a thin, detachable cable. It is approximately 70 percent smaller than the previous extension system, for use in small and challenging locations. When using two units side-by-side, stereoscopic clips can be captured naturally for Spatial Content Creation and VFX background capture. The system is planned to be available in summer 2025.
In Virtual Production, Sony is introducing the OCELLUS (ASR-CT1) camera tracking system at NAB, a marker-free tracking system that can be used indoors and outdoors. The new solution is camera agnostic and uses four out of five image sensors on a sensor unit to track feature point on video signals. The OCELLUS is aimed at broadcast applications such as news, sports and weather, as well as cinematic applications. The camera tracking system is expected to be available in fall 2025.
Jon Creamer
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