“Keighley” was the codename of the lighter, quieter IMAX camera developed for The Odyssey (2026).
The camera was created specifically for the production because standard IMAX cameras are large and noisy. A quieter, lighter design helped Christopher Nolan film dialogue and location scenes while preserving the visual qualities of 70 mm IMAX photography.
The Odyssey became the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. More than two million feet of IMAX 70 mm film was used during production, making the camera system central to the film’s technical identity rather than a limited-format choice for selected scenes.
The camera’s development also supported Nolan’s preference for physical locations and practical filming. The production moved across deserts, islands, forests, castles, and coastlines, where a more mobile camera could be useful. “Keighley” is the codename of the camera, not the name of a film format, lens, or location.