IMAX Camera Used for Nolan's 'The Odyssey' on Public Display

The IMAX Keighley camera, used to shoot Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey' entirely in IMAX, has gone on public display at IMAX headquarters in Los Angeles. This marks the first time a feature film has been shot entirely with IMAX cameras, a milestone made possible by Nolan's challenge to IMAX to solve the cameras' size, noise, and weight issues. The next-generation camera is named after David Keighley, IMAX's first Chief Quality Officer, who passed away last year at age 77. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond announced at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival that Nolan committed to a 100% IMAX production if the technical problems were resolved. The new cameras are 30% quieter and lighter, with improved film processing. Nolan shot over two million feet of IMAX film for 'The Odyssey,' with raw film stock costs estimated at $3 million. The 15-perforation, 70mm format produces an image nearly 10 times larger than standard 35mm film. Film critic Erik Davis shared photos of the display on X. YouTuber Adam Savage also toured IMAX HQ while Nolan reviewed dailies.