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

Key Points:

• Sony has officially announced the RIALTO 65, a compact camera head with a 65mm format sensor that connects to an existing VENICE 2 body via cable or direct attachment, recording 9.6K Open Gate with 16-bit X-OCN internally, expected to launch in the first half of 2027.
• The RIALTO 65 sensor measures 53.75 x 35.83mm with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio, offering a taller frame than competitors like ARRI’s ALEXA 65, which benefits anamorphic capture and reframing; it features dual base ISO (2500 and 10000) and over 15 stops of latitude.
• The system supports two initial readout modes (9.6K 1.5:1 Open Gate and 9.6K 2.20:1), with future VENICE 2 software updates planned to add more; the 2.20:1 mode is optimized for lenses covering about 60mm image circles, such as ZEISS Panoptes 65 and Angénieux EZ 65.
• The RIALTO 65 head can be used remotely on a cable (up to 12m optional) or attached directly to the VENICE 2 body, enabling flexible setups like gimbal or car interior mounting while keeping the heavy body separate; it records tilt and roll metadata for post-production.
• Sony’s strategy leverages the existing VENICE 2 pipeline, using the same media, color science, and workflows, with no proprietary lens mount but compatibility with third-party adapters; pricing and detailed performance metrics are yet to be announced.