Ultra70 15/70
1-32
15/65
1000 ft
MOS
The Ultra 70 cameras are revamped 15-Perf 65mm film cameras. These are one of the world’s only independent and production-ready 1570 cameras.
15-70 is the highest-resolution motion picture capture format in existence with an unparalleled 18K of resolution. Capable of stunning ultra-high-resolution imagery combined with the rich color and texture of analog film. A single frame of 15/70 is nearly 10 times larger than standard 35mm film, more than four times larger than VistaVision, and three times larger than 5-perf 65mm.
The Ultra 70 cameras feature brand new digital electronics, a fiberglass sound blimp, and an underwater housing built by the legendary Pete Romano of Hydroflex.
Three camera bodies and 12 magazines are available.
Twelve IMAX-mounted Hasselblad Zeiss lenses are available, ranging from an ultra-wide 30mm to a telephoto 500mm, including zoom lens options.
Additional custom lenses are available from ZERØ OPTIK and Atlas Lens Co., both based in Los Angeles.
key features:
- 15-Perf 65mm format
- Vacuum film gate
- 2K Digital video assist
- Fiberglass sound blimp
- IMAX lens mount
- Weight: 73lbs
modern features in 2026:
- Digital microprocessor electronics
- Preston FI+Z run/stop integration
- Panavision remote control support
- 2-pin Lemo and 3-pin RS power
- Optical tail-out sensors
- Adjustable ramp for cold weather
- Integrated iris adjustment
- AKS mounting plates
Ultra70 Sound Blimp
Wilcam W-4
1-40
15/65
1000 ft
MOS
The Wilcam W-4 is a durable and robust 15-Perf 65mm film camera. This particular camera was designed by Geoff Williamson and owned by legendary IMAX filmmaker George Casey for decades. It has been in continuous use for more than 30 years on an extensive list of IMAX productions.
This particular camera worked on the eruption of Mount St. Helens and has captured imagery of the stratovolcanoes of South America, the lions of the Serengeti, the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and grizzly bears in northern Alaska. In later years, it was owned by George’s son, Sean Casey, who used it to film extreme weather in the 15/70 format. It was even used to capture footage from inside a tornado.
Both Sean and this camera were frequently featured on the iconic Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers.
key features:
- 15-Perf 65mm format
- Wilcam Direct Drive 65mm movement
- Vacuum film gate
- 2K Digital video assist
- IMAX lens mount
- AKS mounting plates
- Weight: 50lbs
