Oct. 29, 2026. Sony announces additional details of the RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System for VENICE 2. 

Pre-production cameras have been shown to small groups for the past 6 months or so. Delivery is expected by mid 2027.

RIALTO 65 is essentially a new front-end for the VENICE 2. You can use your existing camera, replace the forward section, and it will be familiar to users of the Sony Extension Systems (RIALTO and RIALTO Mini).

The camera works in two setups: Extension Mode with the camera head separated from the VENICE 2 body, and Studio Mode with the camera head attached directly to the body.

 

 

 

RIALTO 65 has a 65mm format image sensor with a 1.5:1 aspect ratio. Sensor dimensions are  53.75 × 35.83 mm. Image diagonal is 64.60 mm.

64.60 and 59.04 mm Image Diagonals

There has been some hand-wringing about many lenses that do not cover a 64.60 mm image diagonal. Fear not. Unless you are shooting full-height 3:2, chances are your widescreen release format may be 2.20:1, 2.39:1 or 2:1. In that case, using the RIALTO 65’s sensor mode of 9.6K 2.20:1 will provide a pleasing 59.04 mm image diagonal. Of course, you can shoot full-height 3:2 Open Gate and crop in post.

All the rest of the VENICE 2 features are the same: such as color science, internal recording in 16-bit X-OCN and existing post-production workflow.

 

Some Specifications

• Size:  115 mm x 154 mm x 63 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight:  approximately 3.3 lbs.
• Sensor modes at launch: 9.6K 1.5:1 Open Gate and 9.6K 2.20:1.
• Additional sensor modes will be introduced in future software updates.
• Base ISO: 2500 and ISO 10000
• At Base ISO 2500, RIALTO 65 has 15+ stops of latitude.
• Extension cables between camera body and head: 14.76 ft and 39.37 ft.
• RIALTO 65 does not include a lens mount and is designed to accept third-party lens-mount adapters based.
• When using a lens and lens-mount adapter that supports communication with the camera, lens information such as focal length, focus position, and aperture value can be recorded as metadata.
• There are 11 drop-in ND filters. They have electronic contacts so VENICE 2 automatically recognizes the density information of an ND filter inserted into RIALTO 65.

Here are some details from Sony:

Availability and Price
Product Name: RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System
Model Name: CBK-6510XS
Availability: Tentatively first half of 2027
Price: $80,000.00 USD MSRP / $113,800.00 CAD MSRP

Optional Accessories
CBK-NDK6510 ND Filter Kit
A set of 11 drop-in ND filters equivalent to those included with RIALTO 65. Individual filters are not sold separately.
Price: $8,000.00 USD MSPR / $11,380.00 CAD MSRP

CBK-12C6510 39.37 ft Cable
The included 14.76 ft cable can be replaced with an optional 39.37 ft cable.
Price: $9,000.00 USD MSPR / $12,800.00 CAD MSRP

Sony Specifications and details are subject to change.
Please visit the product website: https://pro.sony/products/camera-adaptors/cbk-6510xs

 

Stay tuned for the Film and Digital Times Special Report on Sony RIALTO 65

 

 

RIALTO 65 sample videos are available on YouTube: