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Rental in Nairobi Kenya
Whether you're shooting a commercial, documentary or music video in Nairobi, DB Studio Africa gives you access to cinema-grade cameras, anamorphic lenses, and professional lighting systems daily, weekly, or project-based.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Screen2-inch rotatable touchscreen
Battery1300 mAh
Battery LifeUp to 166 minutes (1080p/24fps)
StoragemicroSD up to 1 TB
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Ksh1,250/day
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Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Weight359 g (12.7 oz)
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Processor BIONZ X
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Ksh2,000/day
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Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Weight359 g (12.7 oz)
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Processor BIONZ X
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Ksh2,000/day
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Fuji 16-80mm
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Focal Length16-80mm (24-120mm full-frame equivalent)
Max ApertureConstant f/4 throughout the zoom range
Min Aperturef/22
Image Stabilization6.0 stops of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
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Ksh1,000/day
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Tamron 28-200mm
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Focal Length Range28mm to 200mm
Max Aperturef/2.8 at 28mm, scaling up to f/5.6 at 200mm
AutofocusQuiet and fast RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor
Close-Up ShootingMinimum focusing distance of 7.5 inches at 28mm
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Ksh1,000/day
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Fuji 35
5th & 6th Floor, Studio House,Chaka Place Kilimani, Nairobi
Focal Length35mm (provides a 53mm equivalent field of view on full-frame cameras).
Maximum Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/16
Autofocus SystemPowered by an internal stepping motor for near-silent, lightning-fast focusing.
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Ksh800/day
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Whether you're staffing up for a weekend shoot or building out your studio's permanent inventory, we have you covered.
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Access the latest cinema technology without the capital investment. Perfect for specific project needs, testing new workflows, or scaling up for multi-cam shoots.
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Build your permanent inventory with new, like-new, and certified used equipment. We source directly from manufacturers and cycle our rental fleet to offer competitive pricing.
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Premium gear requires premium support. We provide end-to-end production logistics to ensure your shoot runs flawlessly from prep to wrap.
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Secure, climate-controlled transport directly to your stage or location, anywhere in the country.
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Comprehensive coverage options for all rented equipment, giving you peace of mind on set.
On-set Tech Support
Experienced technicians available 24/7 to troubleshoot, repair, or replace gear during production.
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Dedicated prep bays and expert staff to help your camera department build and test configurations.
Trusted by Industry Professionals
Hear from the cinematographers, producers, and directors who rely on DB Studio.
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"Having access to DB Studio’s inventory is a massive privilege for any creative. Their rental platform completely removes the pressure of needing to own high-end cinema gear, you can walk onto any set fully equipped and ready to execute."
Brian Otieno
Independent Filmmaker, Freelance
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"The ability to seamlessly switch between renting for short projects and purchasing core assets through one unified platform makes budget management incredibly easy."
Bobley Mutua
Sales Manager, DB Studio
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"Their selection of vintage glass is unmatched in the city. The Cooke Panchro set I rented was in pristine condition and gave my film exactly the look I was after."
Josphat Nthei
Independent Filmmaker, Freelance
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