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Panavision

Panavision Panaflex Platinum

The Panaflex Platinum is a 35mm sync-sound film camera introduced by Panavision in 1986 as a successor to the GII Golden Panaflex. It runs at 4 to 36 fps forward and reverse with crystal control, has a variable shutter adjustable from 50 to 200 degrees while running, and uses dual full-fitting registration pins for improved image steadiness. The Platinum served as Panavision's flagship 35mm camera until the Millennium replaced it in 1997.

Artists who use this(4)

Alain Resnais
Alain Resnais

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Used Panaflex Platinum for Coeurs (2006) with DP Eric Gautier.
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Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson

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Primary camera on Kill Bill, The Aviator, and Casino
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Janusz Kamiński
Janusz Kamiński

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Last updated March 24, 2026

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Primary camera on Saving Private Ryan. Also used on The Lost World and Amistad
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Éric Gautier

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Used Panaflex Platinum for Resnais's Coeurs (2006).
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