Sony tech captures Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s first appearance captured in 4K HDR by Vatican Media using Sony’s HDC-5500, blending tradition with technology
The historic announcement of the new Pope Leo XIV on 8 May was captured in stunning detail using Sony’s HDC-5500 system camera.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Sony, built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to excellence. Thanks to this partnership – and the innovation introduced by our Technology Directorate, particularly through the adoption of 4K HDR – we have been able to capture the depth and emotion of extraordinary events, such as the first public appearance of Pope Leo XIV, with unprecedented visual fidelity.
“These results are the fruit of a strong synergy between Sony’s cutting-edge technology and the outstanding professionalism of the Vatican Media production team, whose expertise brings to life the solemnity and the significance of every moment that we share with the world,” said Francesco Masci, chief technology officer at the Dicastery for Communication.
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