Summary
- IMAX has unveiled the new Keighley large-format film camera.
- It features a modern LCD interface while continuing to shoot on 15-perf 70mm film.
- The quieter design enabled the production of The Odyssey entirely on IMAX film.
The new IMAX Keighley combines traditional large-format film capture with modern digital usability.
IMAX has revealed more details about its new Keighley camera, the system used to film Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the first feature shot entirely on IMAX film cameras.
The new generation is lighter, quieter, and more efficient than previous IMAX models.
A digital interface for an analog camera
Although the Keighley remains a fully analog film camera, it features an LCD display showing real-time operating information, including remaining film, frame rate, temperature, and system status.
Built for demanding productions
The new interface helps camera crews monitor film usage and camera performance more efficiently during production.
A new era for IMAX film
Developed alongside Christopher Nolan, the Keighley overcomes many long-standing limitations of IMAX film production and opens new possibilities for future filmmakers.
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What we think
The Keighley modernizes the shooting experience without replacing the unique qualities of analog IMAX film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMAX Keighley?
IMAX’s latest 15-perf 70mm film camera.
Is it a digital camera?
No. It records exclusively on film while using a digital information display.
Why is it important?
Its quieter operation and improved usability make full-length IMAX film productions far more practical.
Which movie used it first?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
