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Sony RIALTO 65 Announced – 65mm Camera Extension for VENICE 2, 9.6K Open Gate, 16-bit X-OCN

Sony is launching the RIALTO 65 (CBK-6510XS), a detachable 65mm sensor head for the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera. The system costs $80,000 and is expected to be available in the first half of 2027. It features a 9.6K open-gate sensor with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio, 16-bit X-OCN recording, and dual-base ISO. The imaging area is approximately 2.2 times larger than a standard 35mm full-frame sensor, allowing VENICE 2 owners to capture large-format cinematography without replacing their existing camera body.

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  • ✓ The RIALTO 65 (CBK-6510XS) is a detachable 65mm sensor head for the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera.
  • ✓ The system has a US MSRP of $80,000.
  • ✓ Sony expects the system to be available in the first half of 2027.
  • ✓ The sensor supports 9.6K open-gate recording with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio.
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What changed

Sony moved the RIALTO 65 from a development project to a priced production system with a tentative 2027 release window.

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  1. Sony Announces RIALTO 65 Camera Extension for VENICE 2

    Sony is launching the RIALTO 65 (CBK-6510XS), a detachable 65mm sensor head for the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera. The system costs $80,000 and is expected to be available in the first half of 2027. It features a 9.6K open-gate sensor with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio, 16-bit X-OCN recording, and dual-base ISO. The imaging area is approximately 2.2 times larger than a standard 35mm full-frame sensor, allowing VENICE 2 owners to capture large-format cinematography without replacing their existing camera body.

    Why it matters

    Large-format sensors provide a distinct image expression and shallower depth of field compared to full-frame sensors. By offering this as an extension system, Sony allows high-end production houses to upgrade their current VENICE 2 infrastructure to 65mm capabilities. This positions the system against other large-format cinema cameras.

    What is confirmed

    • The RIALTO 65 (CBK-6510XS) is a detachable 65mm sensor head for the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera.
    • The system has a US MSRP of $80,000.
    • Sony expects the system to be available in the first half of 2027.
    • The sensor supports 9.6K open-gate recording with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio.
    • The imaging area is around 2.2 times larger than a 35mm full-frame image sensor.
    • The system supports 16-bit X-OCN.
    • The RIALTO 65 includes dual-base ISO.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The RIALTO 65 requires a camera costing $60,000.
    • The system is priced at 14.85 million yen.

    What to watch next

    • Official shipping date confirmation for the first half of 2027
    • Release of additional sample footage from the 65mm sensor head
    • Confirmation of compatible lens mounts for the new sensor head
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. CineD — Sony RIALTO 65 Announced – 65mm Camera Extension for VENICE 2, 9.6K Open Gate, 16-bit X-OCN
    2. PetaPixel — Sony’s Jaw-Dropping $80,000 Rialto 65 Extension System Requires a $60,000 Camera
    3. Newsshooter — Sony RIALTO 65– 9.6K 65mm sensor with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio
    4. No Film School — Sony’s RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System for the VENICE 2 Gets New Launch Date and Info
    5. Digital Camera World — You probably can't afford Sony's 2.2x larger, 9.6K open-gate sensor – but you can watch the first footage
    6. www.photographytalk.com — Sony RIALTO 65 Lets VENICE 2 Owners Shoot 65mm - Photography Talk
    7. sony-cinematography.com — RIALTO 65 First Look: Exploring the Creative Capabilities of ...
    8. www.tvtechnology.com — Sony Debuts RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System
    9. finance.yahoo.com — Sony Electronics to Launch RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System ...
    10. www.prnewswire.com — Sony Electronics to Launch RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System ...
    11. nofilmschool.com — Sony’s RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System for the VENICE 2 ...
    12. www.whatdigitalcamera.com — Sony's RIALTO 65 brings 9.6K large-format filming to VENICE 2
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