VENICE firmware roadmap
All updates are subject to change without notice and descriptions do not represent all features being implemented. Below information posted September 2020 and will be updated as necessary.
Version 5.0 firmware
Upgrade available in January 2020.
New features and improvements
HFR Capabilities
- 6K 2.39:1 Max 90FPS
- 6K 17:9 Max. 72FPS
- 6K 1.85:1 Max. 72FPS
HD ProRes 4444
- Up to 30FPS on SxS Pro+ cards
Shooting function
• Cooke /i2
Monitor Out function
- Flip & Flop via SDI & VF
- High resolution Magnification via Monitor Out
- De-squeeze function (x1.65)
Shooting Assist Function
- Improved User Marker Settings
- Gyro Sensor Activated
Version 6.0 firmware
Update available in November 2020.
New features and improvements
HFR Capabilities
- 5.7K 16:9 Max. 72FPS
- 4K 6:5 Max. 72FPS
- 3.8K 16:9 Max.110FPS
Shooting functions
- Gyro information in Metadata
- Support FUJINON Premista series ZEISS eXtended Data
Monitor Out Functions
- 3D LUT adaptation to VF
- New ART (Advanced Rendering Transform) file import
- SDI1-4 3G-SDI Level A/B switchable (Updated)
Shooting Assist Functions
- Second User Frame Line
- 9:16 and 1:1 preset Frame Line
- REC beep and alarm volume can be adjusted individually
- Maintain CamID+Reel# when loading ALL File
- Display Genlock and TC lock status on OSD
- De-squeeze On/Off by USER button
- RCP Call function (Updated)
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Version 2.0 firmware
Upgrade available from September 2018.
New features and improvements
Imager mode
- 4K 6:5 Anamorphic
- 4K 4:3 Anamorphic 25p 29p
- 6K 1.85:1
- 6K 17:9
- 6K 3:2 25p
- 6K 3:2 In-camera playback
Supporting Lens mount
- E-mount (lever lock type)
Recording format
- Apple ProRes
Simul. Rec combination
- RAW / X-OCN and Apple ProRes
Shooting function
- Select FPS
- Dual Base ISO
- (High Base ISO 2500 added)
Monitor Out function
- Additional preset MLUTs
- User 3DLUT
Shooting Assist function
- Surround View
- Dot by Dot Magnification
- Auto White Balance
- High-Lo Key
- False Color in VF
Hardware
- Operator side CLIPS button
Network
- Wired LAN control (partial)
Version 3.0 firmware
Upgrade available from February 2019.
New features and improvements
Imager mode
- 5.7K 16:9
- 6K 2.39:1
Recording Formats
- X-OCN XT recording – designed for demanding applications such as visual effects offering utmost image quality alongside economical file sizes for highest quality X-OCN workflow. [AXS-R7 required]
- 47.952 project frame rate (4K 4:3 and 4K 17:9)
Simul. Rec combination
- XAVC 4K/QFHD and Apple ProRes (Proxy only)
- RAW/X-OCN and XAVC 4K/QFHD
Shooting function
- Cache Rec. for a maximum 30 sec in X-OCN 4K 17:9 AXS Memory / HD MPEG 50 SxS memory. Maximum 8 sec in X-OCN ST 6K 3:2 AXS Memory.
- AXS Relay recording
Monitor Out function
- De-squeeze function (x1.25, x1.3, x1.5, x1.8)
- .cdl file import
- 6G/12G-SDI switchable output enabling 4K SDI output during RAW and HD simultaneous recording
Shooting Assist function
- VENICE VF function control with DVF-EL200
- SxS XDROOT Folder and Volume name changing to CamID+Reel#
- Configurable False Color on VF and HD Monitor
- False Color (SDI Monitor)
- 2:1 Frame Line preset
Hardware
- 12 pin lens remote
Network function
- Wired LAN control (FULL MENU)
- Wireless LAN control (with CBK-WA02)
Version 4.0 firmware
Upgrade available in June 2019.
New features and improvements
Imager mode
- 4K 2.39:1 for HFR
Recording Formats
- HFR shooting in Select FPS Shooting Functions
- 4K 2.39:1 Max. 120FPS
- 4K 17:9 Max. 110FPS
- 4K 4:3 Max. 72FPS
- 6K 3:2 Max. 60FPS
Shooting function
- RM/RCP control (Incl. paint)
- Cooke/i3 and Zeiss Extended metadata in X-OCN/RAW
Monitor Out function
- Pure P HD-SDI output in 25p/29p
Shooting Assist function
- LINE+MASK Frame Line
Hardware
- S700 Protocol
