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16 DGA QUARTERLY • Sony VENICE THE INNOVATION: The Sony VENICE features 6K resolution, dual base ISO of 500 and 2500, an interchangeable PL or E-mount, integrated ND filters and improved color science. The sensor sits slightly above full frame, supporting everything from 4K Super 35 to anamorphic and spherical. With firmware v4.0, 120 fps in 4K Super 35 (4096 x 1713) is now available, with more advancements possible in the future. THE SPECS: Sensor Type: CMOS (24.4 megapixels) Sensor Resolution & Size: 6048 x 4032 36.2 x 24.1 mm 43.5 mm (diagonal) Pixel Pitch: 6 µm Dynamic Range: 15+ stops GADGETS | CONTINUED FOCUS IN PRACTICE: Gavin Hood used the Sony VENICE on the upcoming Official Secrets, about the true story of Katharine Gun (played by Keira Knightley), who leaked top-secret documents leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. "Knowing that we were very dependent on performance, we made sure we could photograph the actors to allow the audience to connect with them as intimately as possible, especially in moments of nonverbal communication," says Hood. "With the larger sensor, we were able to tightly control the depth of field so the audience is compelled to look into Katharine's eyes—to see her mind turning while she's making these difficult decisions." Canon EOS C700 FF • THE INNOVATION: Released in 2008, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II turned independent filmmaking upside down. Most recently, Canon released the EOS C700 FF, which captures 5.9K RAW up to 60 frames per second. Unique are a sensor with three selectable modes—full frame, Super 35 (crop) and Super 16 (crop)—and a debayering algorithm that oversamples the 5.9K recording in 4K/UHD. THE SPECS: Sensor Type: CMOS (18.69 megapixels) Sensor Resolution & Size: 5952 x 3140 38.1 x 20.1 mm 43.1 mm (diagonal) Pixel Pitch: 6.4 µm Dynamic Range: 15+ stops IN PRACTICE: Since the EOS C700 FF's 2018 debut, it's gaining traction among the documentary crowd and capturing Netflix and Comedy Central series. PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT) SONY; (TOP RIGHT) SUNDANCE INSTITUTE; (BOTTOM) CANON