Panavision Panaflex System 65 Studio

The Panaflex System 65 Studio is a self-blimped 65mm film camera introduced by Panavision in 1991, designed as the large-format counterpart to the 35mm Panaflex. It uses a 5-perforation pulldown on 65mm film and accepts top- or rear-mounted 400-foot and 1000-foot magazines. Compatible with all Panavision 65mm lenses and accessories.

Artists who use this(2)

Robert Richardson

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65mm camera for The Hateful Eight; refurbished System 65 Studio and HS bodies with new motors and electronics

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Hoyte van Hoytema

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Quieter than IMAX cameras, used for dialogue scenes on Dunkirk, Tenet, and Oppenheimer

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Last updated March 20, 2026