I Bought 5 Broken Arri Alexa Cinema Cameras... Can I Fix Them?
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2022
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Interesting. Definitely would like to see a follow up after working on it some more.
Also consider tweeting potato jet, tbh he’s the one on UA-cam I see the most directly interacting with Arri. He might get a kick out of the project and know someone he could send your way
I actually emailed and DM’d him about a week ago about this project but I’m still waiting for a response haha. It really seems like something he would love to check out!
Potato jet is gonna go potatoes !!! When he hears what you bought and for how much imagine just fixing one your good
@@FoxTailWhipz any news on Potato? We can bomb him with requests if need be!!
@@FoxTailWhipz recommend just doing a public tweet. The upvotes and response from his subs will get his attention easier, IMO
My UA-cam algorithm knows me too well: DIY project, repair and Arri Alexa. Count me in!
I'd have been a little bit worried about buying from somebody who had "5 of these"
If you've got 5 of anything, that's not likely to be random stuff you picked up in a yard-sale - they've been collecting.
If the collector then sells off "5 in a random state of completeness" - you can be pretty sure they've stripped out anything of value.
The "oh it's weird that that's missing" is going to be list of consumable parts required to make a functioning camera.
This. Arri has great customer service. If they were fixable individually they would have been. They were used for scrap already - why would they be missing buttons and whatnot ?
Additionally : Sensor boot errors and failing software updates are also a big nono. It seems that these got fried somehow.
You bought Alexa's that already salvaged, they know how to pick functional parts, it would be very difficult if you could not get the parts to make it functional.
.... I still admire the hard work and the process.
Hope you could get it working soon.
Awesome project, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the results! The main question to me tho is why the heck they didn't bother to protect the sensors on these... 🤦♀
I know it was a litttle scary but luckily there’s no damage to the sensors. They could definitely use a good cleaning though
„ I can‘t believe the first camera powers one without any problems“
Alexa: Please kill me.
Nice vieo tho :D
I think you've been mugged off, the fact most of these are missing their buttons and exterior parts, ports etc., makes me think that these are all parts donor cameras which have already had the working bits taken from them. It'll be amazing if you can make a working camera out of these 5, but Frankenstein's monster wasn't without his issues...
Same
Yeah I mean… if these would compromise parts to complete one camera with an appropriate amount of work, the seller would likely have done that, sold one working camera and four cameras “for parts”. This is very often the case for those lots (watch movements would be another typical example), it’s leftovers someone piled up while sourcing parts for a project, and likely at least one or two critical parts that are hard to obtain will be missing in all of them.
Despite the missing parts he got a extremely good deal check prices on any fully built one
@@axialivanov6101 well I stand corrected anyway - seemingly it was possible to get one working camera out of the lot (meanwhile I have watched the second video ;)) - but that’s really a big risk when buying such lots. Luckily he was lucky :)
@@ashedinthewoods bro what the fuck with the spoilers
You have a unique ability to talk without saying anything.
An AC power adapter to have constant power to camera for trouble shooting would be a big plus. Might be another $100 investment. The SxS-1 card your using is not supported by Arri, look into SXS pro card. That will be another expense as well. Love the project! Hope you can get one of these up and running. In my experiecne Andrew Shipsides is a great resource on these cameras, if he doesn't know he will direct you to someone that will know.
If he's in LA or NY or another industry heavy town, check craigslist. You'll be surprised what people will let go for next to nothing (comparatively).
any Lab supply will do they are cheap and chinese Ive several in use for years....
Definitely get AC power adapter. That’ll clear up one of the warnings, and reduce the risk of a shut off during critical work! Plus; these things eat through batteries quickly, so a v mount battery will only get you so far for so long.
Also I’m sure you’ve scoured, but the Alexa manual has an error/warning code list with at list minimal explanations.
Last, I’m excited to see the things that you can learn about these cameras. Now that they are getting cheaper I’m hoping more people will be able to dive into the internals and see how these tick. My Alexa Plus’s fan is a little loud so I’d love to find out if the fan has a widely available replacement;)
Tear it apart rewind the motor.
just kidding but not if you're desperate
@@TheGalacticWest not desperate enough yet to mess with a working Alexa haha
Build a DC regulated supply or buy one they are cheap...Lemo connectors are mega expensive military use them in non-critical applications!
I think you bought part donor cameras. They all have some unfixable underlying issue. And getting those parts that have been harvested from them is impossible, otherwise they would not have harvested them and ordered spare parts.
All their cameras just do a fancy video filter, they are overpriced junk.
@@uhohwhy Lol what are you talking about ARRI cameras?
@@uhohwhy brother the 10+ years of color science development for this camera specifically is SO far beyond a “fancy video filter”… you really should educate yourself on the history of cinematography before you belt out bullshit like that so confidently
@@daviduribe5897 i bet he prefers the colors of his iPhone, because it's Apple 😂
@@uhohwhy lmfao, bruh, sober up 😂☠️😂
Can’t wait for Part II!
Buddy, this is the dream of every filmmaker in this planet.
I subscribed...purely because I like the idea that you have the balls to attempt this project....no idea what you bought ..but I love the idea of getting educated in camera technology
looking forward for part 2! even if this was a long video, i would still watch it. Awesome project!
Dying for Part 2. Oh how I wish this was a full series I could binge watch.
Believe it would benefit @ARRIChannel too, to give a helping hand, as the more of these cameras can be held in service, and tried by, also amateurs, the more interest it will be for the brand. If your fix simply is swapping parts between broken cameras and there is no DRM bullshit preventing
you, it is really good news for indie film makers too, and still, they will come back to ARRI for more parts and acessories, meaning ARRI
will still benefit from these broken cameras getting a new life.
They say cheap is expensive , hope you nail it.
b'coz $1250 is way too much money from where i come from to buy broken stuffs.
All the best.....
Looking forward to where this goes. I’ve used these cameras a 1000 times. They are still better then most cameras out there.
Cool video! I saw that auction on Ebay but said nah. You may not need SXS cards. If you have working BNC outputs you can record to an external recorder. If you have one with the ARRIRAW license you can record the highest quality to an external recorder like Odyssey 7Q.
Lol, I actually saw these for sale and wondered who would buy them. Good to see that you got them!
same lol
Someone with more money than sense, probably.
You are a hero. Your passion and determination will surely get rewarded. Good luck
+2
Amazing video, waiting for part II !!
I SAW THIS LISTING AND ALMOST BOUGHT IT 😂😂😂 glad you got them for some content. I considered doing something similar
Unless you're someone with deep knowledge in Electronics I would never touch a project like this.
Genuinely amazing project, I can't wait to see the final results!
This is an awesome video bro! I just got my Arri Alexa Plus a few months ago! I'm sure someone told you about the compatible SxS cards by now on the comment thread. Can't wait for the 2nd video and I really hope you get 1 or 2 up and running!
This is madness lmao
Awesome video man, love the content!
this is a great video dude, I have thought about getting a used classic. cant wait for pt 2
this is a real once in a lifetime opportunity, , I'm excited for part 2!
What a journey! I’m excited to dive into the next videos…this is like a new Netflix series to binge now 😁
I really appreciate the support! Love your videos too!
@@FoxTailWhipz oh wow thank you! 😁
I had been watching this listing and was contemplating buying and fixing them hahaha. Glad you got them and made a great video on it!
Great video man. Can't wait for part two!
TronicsFix would be proud.
This is fantastic. Looking forward to Pt II!!!
So excited for Part II ! Great Projekt! Hop you can get one of them Babys Running.
Foxtailwhipz with yet another fantastic video! 💯
This was very interesting to watch, can't wait to see the second part💪
Please don’t do a 3D printed top handle - Arri classics are heavy and imo not worth the risk at all of a plastic top handle
The whole damn camera is plastic
@@doulos5322 No it’s not, that Alexa is a literal boat anchor bro… You’ve clearly never operated one and know nothing of what you speak. 🤫👉🏽🤡
@@UA-cam_can_ESAD yep your right I'm clearly wrong. I thought the hammer finish was fiberglass reinforced plastic instead it's milled metal with a hammered powder coat my mistake.
There is nothing wrong with a properly designed 3d printed handle. 3D printed material can support 160,000 times it's own weight, but if you don't know how to design one or run a proper FEA on the part then just use a cage.
@@UA-cam_can_ESAD 🖕🏽💩
bro i need the secodn part!!, hope you made it man!, honestly this is the truth behind everything, always grinding for our equipment, i would to love to know what it takes to build an arri , that´s amazing man, i hope you can get this done bro ! good luck !
What a cool idea and I wish you the best of luck!
Just a note though - the editing on future videos in the series could use some tightening up. I found myself skipping 30-60 seconds at a time yet the same thought was being repeated.
I know it seems like $100 is a lot for a cable, but those LEMO style ends are really not overly cheap for brand name. China style ones are not terrible under normal use if you need to make one or get the chassis mounts for them
I am absolutely enthralled with this LOLZ
see I knew I had seen some of your videos! It was great to meet you in person the other night at NAB!!
Def have to subscribe now to watch your progress man. keep it up!
Thank you!!
This is sick dude! Excited to see what you do with them
amazing video and it’s touching to see your emotions going through all that. keep up bro!
Thank you so much!
Wow what an adventure! Cant wait for part 2, liked and subscribed.
ARRI ❤
I know nothing about camera but this is exciting, can’t wait for part 2!
Dude I got excited watching the video, such a well documented journey :D :D Amazing! LOL that happy face when you had the box!!!!
Errors : Arri does not do well with after market items , you definitely need to plug this into the wall to do a firmware update as you could end up bricking it also I know it’s a little bit of money but invest in official plug unit for Arri you we’ll find it may clear up some of the errors x also that’s wrong memory card you also have a overheating issue check the fans are spinning correctly as if not could over heat and fry the board check to see if connection to fans not lose
All the best! Can't wait to see you get the Alexa up and running!
My Amazon echo going crazy while I’m watching this. Lol…Alexa. …Alexa….
Hope you can get one running my dude, your enthusiasm for it is so deserving of this going well. Watching, liking and subscribing and hoping the money you make helps you get there.
First video of yours ive watched and I love it! Subscribed liked and commented!!! Keep it up! You inspire me for sure!
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The relief I felt when it turned on...
this is crazy! cant wait for part 2
Awesome. That looks like a ton of fun. Also what a gorgeous machine to use once you get ‘em up and running!
Been waiting for this💪🏾💪🏾
This is crazy! Really looking forward to seeing if you can fix them :D
Awesome you got these! The DC input expects 24 volt, that's why battery warning is active at the first booting camera. If you get a battery plate you can power the cameras also with a single 14,4 Volt battery.
That’s what I figured! I can change the low voltage warning to a lower voltage so the warning goes away but every time I power the camera back on it resets back.
@@FoxTailWhipz try changing the little 3 volt battery in the camera, it may also be able to handle a firmware update after that
@@FoxTailWhipz what model number are these. I've seen the 35 for €86,000 😱
Love your passion for the device and desire to fix them.
Omg I saw this ebay add last week and now you got them, that's awesome! I had the same dream as you to buy them all and hopefully make 1 working camera but it was a bit out of my $ range . I ended up buying a C100 extra cheap and am very happy.
Excellent, looking forward to second part.
i would recomend that you make your own cables for the camara, its more cheaper than buying the cable
Been keeping up w/ your progress in the FB group & you just popped into my recommended on YT! Algorithmmmm 📈
Great video! This is a really cool project - the kind of thing most people think about (myself included), but wouldn't bother going through with given all the headaches, etc. Having the ambition to give it a try and capture the entire process is really appreciated. Looking forward to seeing where this all goes.
Fascinating! A total geek out for me!
Love this! Good luck!!
Good luck man 💪🏽 let’s gooo
This video blew up!!
I hope this kicks your channel up a little bit.
Looking forward to this project :)
Thank you!!
Look forward to seeing more of these!
Glad you got it working man, congrats!
I did same thing with BMW 318 roadster, bought three for repairs 500 each. I had the storage and flat bed access to tools. Able to make one good one and sold remaining parts on ebay. conclusion: I made a profit. Good luck. now I'm shopping for camera and found your video
Short info for some of these Error-mesages:
High/Low sensor temp & sensor boot error: Could be a connection issue between sensor and the rest (also maybe why some of the update failed)
LDS failure: (LensDataSystem) you don't have a mount on there thats (maybe) it
The red/green LED flashing is just a general system error indicator for above mentioned things.
Changing sensors between different cameras of the same(!) type is possible (but there will be image artifacts since they weren't calibrated on this body), but it would be sufficient for testing.
The Alexa use a temperature controlled sensor when booting up a peltier device behind the sensor heat it up to get quicker to the optimal temperature, once reached it reverse polarity and starts to cool down the sensor to keep it at the optimal range pretty sure it is defective and the brain of the cam can't get temp data from the system
This is wild ! Would have loved to try saving them ! Have you tried to switch motherboards ? Excited for part II !
I haven’t switched any motherboards around yet, just a few other components.
@@FoxTailWhipz I wish you the best luck !!
Wow good on you man, this is awesome. subscribed ✨
Appreciate it!
Hell yes brother stoked for this project! Def subbing to stay updated. Hope you get one of these bad boys up and running. That would be so awesome!
Same here!
That was definitelly a great find, danm do i wish i could get myself some Arri`s and just frankestein them until one works for cheap, hoepfully you have luck with the rest, if you could end with all 4 eventually working that be amazing!
Good luck on this project. There are so many different combinations of parts to make one complete unit that a high reliance on both your skill and available time are crucial factors for success.
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I don’t know if you’ve check, or someone said it, but go online and search for the maintenance manual. I found one that has information on the hardware and firmware, that could help you with the trouble shooting and finding more information. It’s also nice if you can find an illustrated parts catalog. I really like this project and wish you the best!
Great story telling....bravo
Great video !!!
Im waitingggg brooo, keep it litt
man if You could get DIY PERKS on this, who knows You may create an Arri Alexa XLF by bringing 4 sensors in one body lol
Let’s make it happen!!
Rest in Peace anyone who played this on speakers with an amazon Alexis near haha. Best of luck with the build, love this content!
Hey thanks for your videos. I need urgent help. I have the Alexa plus and the scroll wheel is not pressing in in order to select anything. It still turns with the clicking sound. How do I open the side panel to attempt to repair it? Do I have to pull off the scroll wheel? If so how?
has anyone from arri burbank reached out to you? i used to work there. i know a few homies that take apart alexas for a living.
I was so excited when it booted up. I am such a geek. Great video.
Me too hahaha!
Can’t wait for part II
Gave you a sub and a thumbs up. Hope your channel takes off. Best of luck mate.
Dude that is the holy grail of cameras, super hopeful you can get one working because that would be epic if you scored one for that price!
Came from the FB group. Been watching the updates from a distance. Really excited to have found you. A quality video. Really love to see this process of resurrecting these amazing creatures. I literally cannot wait to see what happens next.
Oh you’re really crazy to spend $1500 into broken Alexas but this video is awesome. I love your content :)
Great work man
I’m excited to see the follow up!
Awesome man you got it!
Looking forward for the next episode.