Sony Electronics is expanding its professional cinema-camera platform with the RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System, a modular accessory designed to let production teams capture 65mm footage while continuing to use existing VENICE 2 equipment.
The system is expected to arrive in early 2027 at a published price of $80,000 USD. Sony has not described the product as shipping or available through a dealer channel; the announcement positions it as an extension for production organizations that already work with the VENICE 2 platform.
A larger format built around an existing platform
At the center of the RIALTO 65 system is a sensor described as approximately 2.2 times larger than a 35mm full-frame sensor. That format is intended to provide greater visual depth and subject separation for professional productions, including feature films, commercials and streaming content.
The camera architecture allows the camera head to be separated from the rest of the system. According to the announcement, that configuration can support handheld work and filming in confined locations, while the camera head can also be attached directly for studio production. The interchangeable setup is intended to give crews more flexibility without requiring a separate camera platform.
| Product | Key details | Availability | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Electronics RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System | 65mm capture; sensor approximately 2.2 times larger than a 35mm full-frame sensor; detachable camera head | Expected early 2027 | $80,000 USD |
Compatibility with VENICE 2 workflows
The RIALTO 65 system retains the VENICE 2 camera’s recording capabilities and color processing, as described by Sony Electronics. That compatibility is a central part of the product’s modular approach: production teams can add a larger imaging format while keeping familiar recording and color-management processes.
The announcement identifies several practical configurations for the system:
- A detachable camera head for handheld filming and confined locations
- Direct attachment for studio work
- Continued use of VENICE 2 recording capabilities and color processing
- Access to a larger sensor format without replacing the entire camera platform
For Sony, the RIALTO 65 extends the upgrade path within its professional camera lineup. For production companies, the stated benefit is the ability to expand capture capabilities while retaining equipment and workflows already associated with VENICE 2. The product therefore follows a modular equipment model in which an extension adds a new production format instead of requiring a complete replacement of the existing camera system.
The system’s planned early-2027 release and $80,000 USD price place it in the professional production market. Its announced use cases cover studio, handheld and restricted-location filming, while its compatibility with VENICE 2 is intended to reduce the change in recording and color-processing workflows associated with moving to the larger format.
