SUMMARY
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan, known for his analog approach, utilizes a modified Pentax 67 medium-format SLR camera to check framing during film production. This vintage camera, originally released in 1969, has been gutted by IMAX and fitted with a custom mount adapter for IMAX-compatible cine lenses. The modification allows Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema to preview shots with the correct field of view, aided by custom frame lines that account for the aspect ratio difference from the IMAX format. This practice aligns with Nolan's preference for practical effects and vintage equipment, including his use of a Casio Portable Color TV for framing.
TAKEAWAYS
Christopher Nolan uses a modified Pentax 67 medium-format film camera for on-set shot previewing.
The camera was gutted and fitted with a custom IMAX mount for cine lenses.
This allows for accurate framing previews with the correct field of view.
Nolan is known for his preference for analog methods and vintage equipment.