Ultimate Cinematic Articulation Without Compromise

The Sony CBK-3620XS (commonly known as the Rialto 2) is a professional-grade cabled sensor extension system designed to give cinematographers complete physical freedom on high-end motion picture sets. Developed directly alongside the flagship VENICE 2 platform, this system allows production crews to split the camera's original 8K or 6K full-frame sensor block away from the heavy processing chassis. By shifting the bulk of the camera body onto a distant stand, crane, or back-mount harness, DPs can squeeze premium cinema glass into spaces previously impossible for large-format cameras.

Long-Range Operational Freedom for Specialized Rigging

A significant advancement in the Rialto 2 is its upgraded data transmission pipeline, which moves uncompressed sensor telemetry over cable distances up to 12 meters without an external repeater box. This extended range makes it an invaluable asset for sweeping crane moves, vehicle tracking shots, and complex motion-control setups. Weighing just 2.1 kg with the PL mount adapter attached and 1.7 kg in its native E-mount profile, the detached head dramatically lightens stabilization systems—enabling agile, hand-held camera movement reminiscent of a compact stills camera.

Professional Set Interfaces and Enhanced On-Head Control

The extended camera head of the CBK-3620XS functions as a fully interactive control terminal. It features four illuminated assignable buttons, letting operators or camera assistants toggle critical functions like frame lines, false color, false keys, or exposure adjustments directly from the lens block. To streamline on-set wiring, the head features built-in electrical pass-through lines, providing a 24V Fischer output port to drive demanding lens motors alongside an HD-SDI monitoring point for direct focus pulling.

Enhancing Virtual Production and Action Setups Globally

The Sony CBK-3620XS represents a vital technical solution throughout Pakistan, the UAE, and Africa, where commercial production agencies, high-end film houses, and virtual production stages require highly flexible equipment. The addition of an internal gyroscopic sensor displays accurate real-time leveling lines on studio monitors while embedding pitch and roll metadata frame-by-frame. This simplifies post-production workflows for VFX departments matching background plates on LED volumes. For premium cinema sets seeking maximum visual impact without physical constraints, the Rialto 2 is a foundational tool.