I Bought My Dream Camera

[@TheUrbanAntKeeper]

I was so shocked when I saw 93 subs. Videos of this quality should have thousands of subscribers waiting for them. Keep the good work up!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks for your comment! I’m working up to it!

[@chrisw5742]

@@nkosiroma SUBBED :-)

[@nkosiroma]

@@chrisw5742 thank you! I appreciate your support!

[@chrisw5742]

@@nkosiroma You do any filming with it yet I have an old Kodak 16mm I would like to film with but would LOVE one of those Arri SR2's.

[@EVRLYNMedia]

i agree so much omg, this dude is awesome! i immediately assumed this guy had at LEAST 40k subscribers. im sure gonna be one of them

[@glenndamckinnis9445]

Uncle Jim & I are so proud of you! You are a mighty man of God! We love you. Aunt Glennda & Uncle Jim

[@nkosiroma]

Love you both!

[@parkerberryhilll]

Dude what a cool testimony at the beginning. God’s family is the coolest.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot man. Agreed! 🙏🏽

[@markvanderslice8860]

I've had such a negative experience buying professional 16 mm cameras online. A broken ARRI SR1, a completely destroyed CP 16, and a defunct NPR later..I'm really happy that it worked out for you. super jealous. Happy Shooting!

[@nkosiroma]

I’m bummed to hear about that! It can definitely be tough to find something in good condition if you don’t know the seller or the camera history personally. I hope you find a good one! If you’re interested, check out a group I run on Facebook, Arriflex Anonymous, (linked in video description) lots of good, knowledgeable people in there and cameras pop up for sale from time to time.

[@madhanvasudevan7574]

@@nkosiroma Thank you. joined the group

[@toyinosi]

As the Good Book says … all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Bless you brother. 🙏🏼

[@nkosiroma]

Amen! Thank you!

[@zechenwei1139]

So Cooool! Can't wait to see some awesome footage from it!

[@nkosiroma]

Coming soon!

[@adamedwards8738]

Love to hear other brothers in Christ helping one another out with their professions! We need more people following the LORD in filmmaking! It's been encouraging to see other believers with the same interests!

[@mrktth]

Nice video about this Arriflex SRII 16 mm film camera! I also really like this cameras! I hope I will have one of these. God bless!

[@carstenkoloc5226]

Gratulation to this great Tool.I love it to make films.8/16/35mm🎥🎞🎬😜👍👍🚀🚀🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@JC-tu6hc]

I got to use a 416 plus last year, and it was the single greatest set experience I've had. Happy for you.

[@nkosiroma]

The 416 is a fantastic piece of machinery! Glad you had that experience!

[@HolyHenry-u2u]

Very nice camera and very interesting video. Thanks!

[@nkosiroma]

Glad you liked it!

[@HonJazzz]

I love these cameras! Congratulations on finding a nice one. I look forward to seeing what you create with it.

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you! I’m excited to be creating with it!

[@andrewbarnum5040]

You love film and a brother in Christ, I will definitely like your video (actually I love it)

[@aidanhennebry]

No clue why the KZbin algorithm recommended you/this video to me, but I am thrilled it did! Subscribed. And most importantly: thank you for sharing about your faith through your video. Even just the brief acknowledgment is tremendous. Excited to see what you do.

[@nkosiroma]

I’m glad it brought you to the channel! Thanks for watching. Happy to share my faith as Christ is the cornerstone of my life!

[@ceelothatmane9421]

Man. A black brother in Christ doing film work. I love to see it. My new fave camera gear KZbinr and this is my first video. Definitely subbed. 🔥💪🏽💯

[@nkosiroma]

Appreciate the support man!

[@MosesBuckwalter]

Dude, this is sweet. I’ve had my eye on one of these for awhile now, and your review of it is awesome. So cool how the lord orchestrated that!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks for watching!! It’s a beast of a camera and totally worth it. Shoot me an email or dm on IG if you ever have any questions about it!

[@philip403]

Bought mine in 2020 and haven't stopped loving it! Congrats on your purchase man!

[@nkosiroma]

That’s awesome! Thank you!

[@mullvaden83]

Man. This brings back memories. In high School I had an internship at a film shoot. I was camera assistant trainee. It was awsome. We shot with Arri SR 3 super 16. For a TV film year 2002. Damn them lenses they had and all the gear! Wow!

[@shaunlaisfilm]

Congratulations! Enjoy, & successful filmmaking to your ambitions.

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Mike-ff7ib]

Film is the best. Everyone is always aiming for the "film look". The best film look is to use the real deal.

[@nkosiroma]

Agreed!!

[@manishnaidu353]

Hey, wow clap clap clap...good to keep alive 16mm camera...when you come ida..let me know.. impressed with your efforts..

[@PaigeOnePictures]

This was a great video, and congrats on the dream camera! I’m very much looking forward to more videos.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot! I look forward to sharing more!

[@simpleetfunky7062]

Really nice to have someone who talks about super 16mm film !!! It is very difficult to find out information about it !!! Keep film alive !!! Peace from Paris , France !!!!

[@nkosiroma]

Trying my best to put relevant information out for those interested. I appreciate your words! Thank you!

[@glengustafson6959]

The format was invented by a late friend of mine, Rune Ericson. In the early days one had to be careful that the lab didn’t scratch the extended part of the image but by now I imagine all have had the rollers updated. Great format for 16x9 even though that standard wouldn’t exist for another 20+ years!

[@nkosiroma]

@@glengustafson6959 that is incredible. Thanks for taking the time to share that with us! Truly an honor to be shooting on the format he created!

[@kobiljon3082]

Very interesting! I am always happy to find such kind of content in youtube! I love film cameras! Will be waiting for more videos about arri film cameras and also inages that you have shot with it!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks!!

[@sembalo1776]

cool video! these older arri cameras seems really dope. also thank you for mentioning Elokuvakonepaja, i finally found a local place for film thanks to this video!

[@keatondepron]

Dude you had me when you started talking about another brother in Christ! Subscribed!! Wish the best and loved the video

[@nkosiroma]

As another commenter stated, God’s family is the best. Appreciate your support!

[@untraditionalfilms]

Very inspirational. Thank you for the upload.

[@nkosiroma]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tombuck]

I really loved the explanation. It’s an awesome camera and it’s super fun to see how excited you are to have it. Congrats!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks, Tom!

[@jordanfish]

Beautiful video and story!

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you for watching!

[@TECH3_]

i was expecting that subscriber count to have two extra 00s ,thankfully youtube algo got me to this , and congrats mate , not a film maker but i love films and as musician i know how it feels to own something you have wanted for so long

[@nkosiroma]

It’s a similar industry! Vintage tools for creating art. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasmacisaac1503]

Beautiful camera

[@zealwing]

That so amazing man really happy for you Godbless alway dreamed of having this camera one day Glade it went to great person.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks so much

[@06middleoftheroad87]

So inspirational

[@DethronerX]

Congrats bro, beautiful gift. I cant wait to buy a 16mm. Waiting to see some footage and behind the scenes and of course the color grading process

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks so much! I’ll be sure to share the entire process in upcoming videos. I have some fun things planned.

[@jos3goodkid]

Incredible!!!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks!

[@ReturnOfEmmanuel]

Hey Nkosi, thank you so much for sharing your energy! You seem like a cool dude and I'm definitely looking forward to more of your videos. I'm from Toronto and luckily we have a facility here called LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto) which has many Bolex 16s (a couple Super-modified ones), the Aaton XTR Prod, and the Arri SRII. If you ever come to Toronto, please do reach out - you got support out here! God bless brother.

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TheAlleycatboy]

thank you so much! waiting for a new vid about 16mm on set. I'm interesting so much about operating this camera on set, follow focusing, etc.)

[@nkosiroma]

Definitely have plans to share on set workflows and answer your questions!

[@marcep5458]

This is also my dream camera. also, what an incredibly wholesome story.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks!!

[@NarrowGaugeFilmsLLC]

Super awesome breakdown of the camera! It's great to finally see you and I really like the way you put this together. Nice job!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnger850305]

Wow super cool, rare to see people explaining 16mm Cinema Camera...

[@MachineguncrewProd]

Nice! I've been eyeing one of the battery adapters from Elokuvakonepaja for my Aaton. Someday...

[@nkosiroma]

If you pull the trigger, use my code “nkosiroma” for a small discount! They make super quality products!

[@Verdoux007]

@@nkosiroma By the way, that company is from Finland, not Switzerland.

[@nkosiroma]

@@Verdoux007 I have it corrected in the description! 👍🏽

[@1panomotion847]

Big man.

[@PaulStrople]

Love it when God puts people in our path in wild ways like that! Wild story man! Shooting on film isn’t really my thing, my I LOVE cinematography! Happily subscribed to support a fellow DP! Lord Bless you my friend!

[@nkosiroma]

Absolutely. It doesn’t work out better than that! Thanks for subscribing!

[@zackketz]

It looks pristine!

[@nkosiroma]

I believe it was repainted SR3 gray! It’s definitely a clean unit in great working condition!

[@lesliepov]

Greetings from Singapore, NKosi! So blessed to have chanced upon your video today, from one brother in Christ (who also works with camera gear) to another, it’s great to see you sharing your faith in your videos too! Have a blessed day❤️

[@nkosiroma]

Wow, that’s amazing! Thanks so much!

[@Statuskuo75]

good luck on your journey!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks so much!

[@johnkaplun9619]

Want an awesome piece of equipment. Hope you can use it build up a big library of films!

[@nkosiroma]

I hope so too!

[@proudtobeautistic]

Congrats on buying your dream camera I'm currently saving up to buy my dream camera the CP-16, I should have enough saved up to buy it early next month.

[@AndreyMynka]

Love this video, and love that you're open about being a Christian! 🙏 100% subbed!

[@nkosiroma]

Unashamed to be a believer and follower of Jesus! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Subscribed, saw the one on the cost of shooting film, and loved it. Decided to see what more do you have, and I really liking the content blessings.

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks!!

[@PaulStrople]

Dude!!! You’re in CO too! Sick!! That Arriflex is dope!!

[@cinemage910]

Hi I have Super 16 SR2 with Arri BJ Mounting. I totally agree on your video. This camera is absolut must for indi movie makers. Many regards.

[@nkosiroma]

Fellow SR2 owner! Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@eneskayadmd]

recently ı bought that camera thanks for information. best wishes.🍀

[@nkosiroma]

Congrats!!

[@ER-zm2cz]

Nice video and good explanation

[@dalemettee1147]

Nkosi, have you processed any film yet? I wonder how much does film cost to develop and how long does it take? Do you add sound later in post?

[@kmshairstay]

Loved the aesthetic and all the info about the film setup! Sidenote: Really cool that you're talking about your faith openly on youtube. Inspiring for me :)

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot! My faith in Christ has shaped my life so I’ll never be ashamed to share about it!

[@candersonset]

Nice video man! I just Dolly Gripped on a feature last year shooting on the SR3. It was quite the experience! Stoked to see what you create! Subscribed!

[@nkosiroma]

That’s awesome, glad to hear whenever people are shooting film! Where was the feature shot? LA?

[@candersonset]

@@nkosiroma It was actually shot close to Sarasota Florida. I'm a local in St. Pete. The DP and some gear came from Chicago, but the rest of us were locals on set. If you're ever down in this area, let me know! Love getting to work with different DP's. 🤙

[@nkosiroma]

@@candersonset oh nice!! Will definitely let you know if I make it down! Florida is great!

[@moe4273]

Nice content. I hope one day you'll make a video about giving digital footage a 16mm vibe and how your workflow is. Keep it coming man.

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you for watching! I could definitely share my approach to that in a future video!

[@actiongirlsscottyjx5418]

Nice, I got the 16mm ARRI SR 1, years back.

[@nkosiroma]

Nice camera!! Do you still shoot?

[@actiongirlsscottyjx5418]

@@nkosiroma Well, I haven’t shot with it in long time, but maybe again sometime in future. Yes I still shoot, I’m using multiple cameras at this time, looking at what is out there and results.

[@nkosiroma]

@@actiongirlsscottyjx5418 nice!

[@sondrevestheim]

This is awesome, earned another sub🔥🔥

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot!!

[@markjob6354]

*Hello Fellow Brother in Christ. I pray you will receive an Arriflex 416 Super 16 mm camera. This was the very last in a series of studio production Super 16 mm motion picture cameras made by Arriflex before they ceased all further production and development of 16 mm based motion picture cameras. This camera could use allot of 35 mm lenses and accessories interchangably with the Arri 435 35 mm motion picture camera. The 416 was noiseless running, self blimped, computer controlled with built in color video tap and speed regulation. This was the only 16 mm motion picture camera which produced images on 16 mm negative which actually approached 35 mm quality. This was especially true if you used Eastman 5245 ASA 50 Daylight negative film in it. The SR 2 Super 16 is a great production camera, and many network TV series were shot on this camera. The SR 3 was even quieter and many wildlife series were shot on the HS (High Speed) version of this camera along with specially configured 800 foot super magazines lubricated to run in minus 40 plus degree Farenhieght temperatures. A famous Academy Award winning wildlife feature epic film on Emperor Penguins was shot on the SR3 version of this camera.*

[@starvingartistpodcast48]

I really enjoyed that dog. You know your old school cameras, fresh! Thanks for the website reference, I'm looking into a Blackmagic 6kPro for a docu-series and 2 Cam interview setups but I want to rent it first. Thx again

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks for watching!

[@gabrielbracero2797]

Amazing!! I would love to know how did you make that intro 0:17

[@truefilm6991]

Congrats! That is a beauty! Seen a Super 16 converted SR2 HS package once on eBay. Even though the seller said fully refurbished, it was full of battle scars and they wanted 25 grand. No way. All the best for your upcoming projects!

[@nkosiroma]

Sometimes you can’t trust eBay haha! If you’re looking to get one, or just interested in the cameras, check out Arriflex Anonymous, a group I run on Facebook. (Linked in the description) Super fun group!

[@truefilm6991]

@@nkosiroma thanks , will do ASAP. Well I just own a humble Super 16 converted Krasnogorsk-3. At the moment I'm flat broke (your typical hard working but starving musician). Will definitely get an S 16 camera before I get too old. Same here: shooting on film in a format superior to Super 8 is a life long dream of mine. All the best!

[@nkosiroma]

@@truefilm6991 I’ve seen great things out of the K3s! Film is definitely an investment, but well worth it for the right projects!

[@truefilm6991]

@@nkosiroma Yes, the K-3 can produce great, pro level results. Due to its limitations, it's very hard to film dialog. My idea is doing a digital mockup first, edit it until I'm happy with it and then shoot the same thing on locatiuon and on film. This way you only shoot what you need, since the final edit already exists. This on the othyer hand doesn't allow for improvisation. I still think the digital mockup is the best choice when on a very tight budget.

[@rpeters330]

wonderful video!

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks so much!

[@mytusak]

Really great video, could you make a video about some of the accessories?

[@nkosiroma]

Definitely will do! Recently got a few more things out together so I’ll be sharing a camera build update in the future.

[@Koteevc88]

Loved your video! Congrats you got one

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you! It’s been awesome so far!

[@YoungAimes]

fire lets gooo congrats! I hope to own a 35mm arri film camera someday

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks a lot!!! They’re amazing cameras, I hope you get the chance to as well!

[@willrvail]

This was randomly reccomended to me but wow! Such an awesome story of how you got the camera! I love the look of film and I hope to one day shoot on it and possiibly even get my own film camera. But this was such a great video on the SR2!

[@nkosiroma]

Glad you found it! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@mediaproductionpro]

A stunning camera. You are a lucky man 🎥

[@nkosiroma]

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@arricammarques1955]

ARRI : )

[@walterwatkins1762]

Im a first AC in LA. I bought an Aaton xtr prod about 2 years ago. Still haven’t Dp’d with it lol. Stuck in the ac cycle. But it’s probably shot about 15 music videos I’ve rented it on.

[@nkosiroma]

Dope camera! I’ve heard a lot of good things about them, but never personally shot with one. When it’s tough to find gigs, you gotta get out and create your own! 💪🏽

[@sdsdsdsds7176]

Do you prefer Variabl ND Filter for ä Mattebox like Polar Pro, or normal ND slide in Filters?

[@nkosiroma]

I prefer normal nds for ease of calculating the stop loss. Just more consistent!

[@alpaktuna]

Hey man, great video. Is that Bobby's in Maryville around 0:45? Some of the best custard I've had. I grew up in a town near there :()

[@nkosiroma]

Yes sir, it is! Great place, Bobby was kind enough to let us shoot there!

[@julian_sp]

Sir, your website link in the desc is missing a . after the www.

[@nkosiroma]

Nice catch! It’s been Updated!

[@33YearsProductions]

Glad to hear of another Believing filmmaker in Colorado. Not to mention someone who is interested in 16mm film. Let me know if you ever need help with a project. I'd be happy to help out!

[@nkosiroma]

That’s awesome! Give me a follow on Instagram @nkosiroma ! Hopefully we can connect!

[@zbyszek_pitorowski]

Love your work, as a film student you're someone I look up to, keep making these dope vids!

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you, that means a lot! 🙏🏽

[@shaun_seneviratne]

I don’t think you mentioned it (maybe I missed it), but how much did the camera cost you?

[@chronokoks]

Analog over digital any day!

[@cameramanhicham]

what about the footage of this 16mm camera

[@MORCOPOLO0817]

What type of maintainace do you generally have to do with this camera?

[@nkosiroma]

I had it serviced last year because it needed a belt replaced. I think if it's being used regularly it should be serviced once a year or two just to check up on everything. These cameras are tanks though, so they really don't need too much work to keep them running.

[@830Video]

Is this quiet enough to get audio recorded during the take?

[@nkosiroma]

If you’re right up to the subject you’ll hear it, but if you’re at a normal distance it shouldn’t be too noticeable. I haven’t had much experience with sound and film yet, but I will absolutely share my thoughts when I can make an on set BTS style video.

[@joesheridan8135]

Hi, random question, but where did you get that hoodie from? Thanks

[@nkosiroma]

Rue Porter!

[@horrorsci-fiandbeyond]

Cool video man. What movie have your favorite cinematography? For me, probably the original “Rocky”. I love how they were able to capture the grittiest of Philadelphia and the long continuous shots.

[@nkosiroma]

That’s a tough one to answer! Currently some of my favorite work is from Roger Deakins and Greg Frasier!

[@tayballtop]

Hey man glad to have found your videos. Can you please let me know your best source for expired 16mm?

[@nkosiroma]

I find it all over honestly! eBay, friends, Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, etc.

[@staswlad]

Welcome to our family, colleague

[@annaifos]

cool video! thank you! elokuvakonepaja is finnish and stands for motion picture machine workshop, directly translated. it's a finnish, not swiss, company:-)

[@maciek8159]

Wow I am so envious! What a beautiful camera. Where did you buy it from? I can only find them at visual product or eBay

[@nkosiroma]

Definitely watch through and you’ll get your answer! 😉 They’re hard to come by, but I’ll see them pop up on the Facebook group I run, Arriflex Anonymous from time to time, (there’s one up for sale right now actually). The link to the group is in the video description!

[@michaelayevlogs7458]

#1 video of 2022 🙏🏼 Blessings 😎👌🙏🏼

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you so much!

[@minarimon3106]

What’s the difference between sr3 and 416 plus ??

[@nkosiroma]

The 416 is newer with more integrations for modern aks, but both will give you the same image with the same lens. I believe the SR3 HS can shoot higher frame rates than any of the 416 models.

[@Spectrumpicture]

Idk if im mistaken, but that pull down claw is unique to Arri right?

[@nkosiroma]

I can't say for sure, but my guess would be that is accurate!

[@cuttothechasenews]

I would love to see you film a youtube video using this camera.

[@nkosiroma]

Haha that would be sooo expensive as I’m actually terrible at talking on camera 😂😅

[@screenboiler]

What did you film this KZbin video on?

[@nkosiroma]

The only digital camera I have at the moment, a Nikon D810 😅

[@HWANGTOE]

Where're you buying that cam!?

[@nkosiroma]

From a seller off Sharegrid!

[@HWANGTOE]

@@nkosiroma Can I buy from sharegrid?!

[@nkosiroma]

@@HWANGTOE you’d have to keep an eye out and reach out to some people!

[@HWANGTOE]

@@nkosiroma Thanks😊

[@sashamtg]

Hello ! Amazing video ! Little question : how did you do the arriflex retro intro ?? I love how it looks !!

[@nkosiroma]

It’s a combination of effects over text! That’s the simplest way to explain it haha. I’ve had a few questions on it, I might have to do a breakdown video.

[@SerialSoundTV]

Amazing video with some beautiful cinematography. Subbed instantly. One question: What kind of texture effect is it used on some elements in the intro (for example 15sec and 28sec). it looks like a very clean and satisfying 4K capture of an old analog TV. If been looking for a plug-in that achieves this effect for ages but nothing looked as good as these shots. Or did you literally film an old TV in 4k?

[@nkosiroma]

Thanks! The textures are a combo of elements from ezco.tv and final cut effects plugins called Glint, and Gamesack Retro video.

[@lucalone]

do you have a short film uploaded that was shot with this cam ??

[@nkosiroma]

Just got it toward the ending of last year, so no shorts yet, but they’re in the works, and I’ll be sharing some test rolls and footage soon!

[@pillowislands]

I absolutely love this. My only thing is audio in this video is just not the best lol. Visually and everything else is 👍👍👍

[@nkosiroma]

I know, I had to record it on my phone 😅

[@MiaMoran]

love your videos :)

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you so much!

[@KamalJones]

Really enjoyed your breakdown, I'm subscribed and hop to work with you one day

[@nkosiroma]

Thank you! Feel free to reach out anytime!