Sony Electronics

SAN DIEGO – October 29, 2026 -- Sony Electronics will sell its RIALTO 65 Camera Extension System (CBK-6510XS) for the VENICE 2 CineAlta camera at an MSRP of $80,000 USD ($113,800 CAD), with availability tentatively set for the first half of 2027.

The system adds a 65mm-class sensor to VENICE 2 and is among the largest sensors in commercially available cinema cameras, based on Sony's own research as of October 2026. VENICE 2 bodies need dedicated firmware (Version 6.00 or later) to run it.

San Diego – October 28, 2026 -- Sony has made its XYN spatial capture solution available in the United States (excluding U.S. territories) and Canada through subscription plans, token packs and online credit card purchasing, targeting buyers from freelancers to enterprise studios.

XYN comprises three applications: XYN Spatial Scan Navi, an iPhone app that guides capture; XYN Spatial Scan, a cloud application that generates 3DCG assets from real-world spaces; and XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin, which displays the assets in virtual production. The Navi app works with iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro and 17 Pro models, including Max variants, running iOS 18, 26 or later.

Paramus, N.J. – September 13, 2026 -- Sony Electronics has unveiled the DWT-B40 bodypack transmitter and DWR-R40Q rack-mount receiver, the fourth generation of its DWX Digital Wireless Microphone Series, with availability set for March 2027.

New transmitter adds in-device 32-bit float backup recording

The DWT-B40 incorporates an in-transmitter recording function using Sony's proprietary algorithm, enabling distortion-free backup capture directly on the device in the event of a wireless signal interruption. Recording can be triggered via the REC button or remotely from the receiver through Cross Remote control, with timecode synchronization and microSD card data transfer. Simultaneous transmission and recording is not currently supported in North America.