How many non-IMAX 15-perf cameras are there?

[Robert Eather]

I built a 15-perf 65mm Imax format camera back about 25 yrs ago. Was built to film the Imax movie "SolarMax" where we needed special high-speed lenses, so has a small lens-to-film distance. Time lapse and 2-48 fps cine.

Still sitting her on my bench, works fine.

[Steven Wyatt]

Hi Robert,

Thank you for getting in touch - i'll DM you! Appreciate your response!

[Geffen Avraham]

I'd suggest you speak with Bruce McNaughton from Aranda (http://www.arandafilm.com.au/), who I believe has his own 15/70 cameras. He is located in Australia, however.

 

[Jon O'Brien]

Bruce has retired, and I think has sold off all of his film equipment. I emailed him a couple of weeks ago but haven't received a reply yet. He might take a while to respond.

[David Bernard Anderson III]

Some guys in Milan have a high speed camera that shoots a frame comparable to 15/70. The K65K. Check them out. 

[Geffen Avraham]

As someone who owns this type of camera, the problem is it weighs 200 lbs.

[Mark Dunn]

On 3/11/2026 at 8:36 PM, Robert Eather said:

I built a 15-perf 65mm Imax format camera back about 25 yrs ago. Was built to film the Imax movie "SolarMax" where we needed special high-speed lenses, so has a small lens-to-film distance. Time lapse and 2-48 fps cine.

Still sitting her on my bench, works fine.

Love the weapons-range reflective white vibe. Takes me back, but to 16mm.

Edited March 17 by Mark Dunn

[Steven Wyatt]

Hi Geffan,

Thank you so much for your contributions - I'll email Bruce i'd be curious to see what he has in terms of 15 perf 65mm cameras he has available. 

In the meantime - here is some footage from the Magellan made by Logmar, we are a VERY small operation working under pretty limited resources (our time - no money). 

Many Thanks

[Geffen Avraham]

Wonderful! Can you upload a 4K scan by any chance?

[Steven Wyatt]

4k Scan