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I'm not embarrassed to admit I had a slight tear of joy when finally you recorded and played back your first video from the Arri Alexa. Outstanding!

I worked as a DIT in Germany for many years and during the time the Alexa came out. Such a great video, thanks! Was kind of a ride down memory lane ;) If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will try to answer them. Cheers PS: the footage looked quite contrasty, did you do grading? did you use Log-C? Did you try the Open Gate mode? As I mentioned in another comment, there are dead pixels in your footage and there is a fix.

Remarkable project 👏😎 The image quality looks incredible! 😌

Amazing. Just awesome. I worked for ARRI (rentals) when they had a place in Heston UK. I learned so much back in 1996, how to change a film in a bag, what a marking disc was, I cleaned enough of them, bodies (ARRIFlex), lenses (ARRI/Zeiss), lighting (ARRILux), and so much more! But this, this is next level. It eclipses what I learned back then. Rebuilding a working ARRI Alexa is just incredible. What an achievement. Congratulations Sir.

Congratulations! That's a big achievement 👏 In my eyes, repairing stuff has to be one of the coolest things you can do in life. I hope you make more videos about this topic :)

Randomly was watching youtube and came across Part 1, you got me hooked man, keep dropping the fire content.

Glad that I was able to contribute with the IR filter suggestion but wow that was a huge amount of legwork in testing and troubleshooting the other things. Great that you had a happy ending with a mostly working camera in the end!

I might have a few more answers for you: (I'm wirting these as I watch the video so you might already found a solution) 1. internal battery low (doesn't really matter as it's just the one supplying the internal clock when the camera powered off) 2. SDI connectors don't last forever but they can be replaced quite easily (atleast on the newer Alexas, Classic shouldn't be different). 3. you figured that out ... (the pink image could be different causes: not mached color spaces between camara and monitor, WB and tint. A factory reset should fix these (always a good idea with an Alexa you haven't used sofar). Could be a Sensor or image processing problem which would be more severe.) 4. white screen (with covered sensor) could mean that the calibration file is missing or corrupted (fix: new calibration, which unfortuantly only Arri service can do) 5. yes, those died young - usually when they come in for service they have 10k+ hours. 6. you figured that out ... the ring on the sensor: dried out drop of liquid or hair (but its really sharp so probably on the sensor not the glasses infront of it (try to blow it of with one of those camera dust blowers, if it sticks: whipe it of with iso, (aceton) or distilled water try it out some might work some might not) 7. if you try to remove the sensor from the housing just don't pull of the heat pipes or PCBs (it would kill the thing). If service does it more than double what you paid for these cameras. 8. those dots (dead pixels) look more like dust or laser damage (first can be fixed, latter not). if its dead pixels it looks quite bad (compared to a regular one - might can be calibrated might not) Yay you got one working. If you have questions just ask, I might know it or someone who does.

Very Interesting video. ProTipp: Never say what you'll do, just do it and tell what you do while showing :)

Literally what I did growing up too. My father and Mother had an electronics repair business, that pretty much meant I had an unlimited amount of things to pull apart and experiment with. Loved every minute of Both these videos.

Damn man! You’ve gotten so lucky with these, I didn’t think you’d get a single working camera out of it let alone several! I mean they’re not perfect but what a discount! You should definitely part out the non working one as I know the boards, components and parts from them would help out so many others with one or two issues stopping them from using their Alexa’s!

That footage is SO BEAUTIFUL! I'm so genuinely stoked for you man, congrats. It was a joy to watch this journey and I can't wait to see more videos!

If I remember correctly, CAM1 has missing parts and CAM3 has a bad sensor. Is there any possibility to swap out the PCB containing the CMOS on 3 with the one on 1 and see if that works? I really don't think the camera is 100% broken. Also try hitting the white sensor with a projector or something that makes vertical and horizontal stripes. if you can see some trace of that, it might just be a wrong voltage regulator. I am no expert but I guess the boost circuit is fine, but the CMOS has something broken inside, that's why when you shift ISO, it works, but when you shift shutter, the integration time of the CMOS doesn't get applied correctly.

Amazing that you've managed to get a seemingly dead ARRI Alexa Classic up and running, the footage looks incredible too! Considering the price you paid vs. the cost of a fully working used model, it's probably a keeper too. Great series!

Huge respect that you pulled it off, as well as still being able to smile in front of the camera after such a grueling process.

Very cool!! I honestly did not expect this to work out for you with the camera's looking like they were perged already, good for you my man!

This is such a great recourse for anyone trying to fix these alexa classics. They’re all over the market right now and I’m sure more people like you will get ahold of them to bring back to life. Awesome work 🙏🏼

This series is already legendary... This is awesome man. Love your excitement, your engagement with everyone and in general, just the information and everything you're doing. Its just so fun to keep up with this progress. Really looking forward to seeing you film some movies or music videos! I did check out your videos you linked on the livestream, really incredible work man. You're... you're a gem. Stay curious. Stay creative.

YOU DID IT!!!!! Im so happy for you!

I’m so happy for you, you really make me excited while you were testing. Can’t imagine the amount of work behind this, congratulations dude!

Big congrats! You earned the results! Would love to see you drive deeper (or collab with someone with more experience) into Frankensteining the two remaining image sensor modules to get a second working camera! I wonder if you could get a used external sensor modules for #4 & #5, or use the parts for #1 or #3? It would be good to see you go over what was moved and used from which camera to camera, like a recap of the initial findings when you analyzed the 5 bodies in the first video, showing what went where. Can't wait to see what comes next! It would be great to see your process dealing with/resolving the dead pixels. You should visit a cinema camera rental house and talk to some techs!

Congratulations! So happy for you! One can see & feel the joy of making that one camera finally working!

Damn man, honestly didn’t think you’d get a working Alexa out of the whole bunch! Usually those cameras are all in awful shape but shit man, you made it happen! Congrats and enjoy the camera!

Awesome video! Loved the Live Steam and seeing what you made with them was great! I can't wait to see what you make with the working unit!

I can not imagine how happy you are. An Alexa for the cost of A Black Magic Pocket 4k. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Congrats! I love the whole idea of your channel, of purchasing excellent cameras from not too long ago and getting them for cheap. I came upon your channel last year by looking at some old Video Maker magazines and wondered about those cameras that I used to drool over but couldn't afford them. Now they're relatively cheap. You've proved that they're still really great cameras.

Very happy for you! That moment when it finally worked made me tear up a tad bit i have to admit. An Alexa for 1250 bucks...you are lucky man! Props

Hi Adam, your two videos gave me the goosebumps! I fell in love with Arriflex when I was 9 years old and I had to wait 40 years until I got me my dream camera Arriflex 16ST. I always wanted to operate...but ended up as an actor. Been doing that for the last 40 years but never lost my love for the aesthetics of a real Arri. I also started very early to fix up stuff. Lately I bought old Synths and repaired them. It gives me tremendous pleasure to see a broken thing run again... So I dig what you do! Keep on going - I wished, I could lay my hands on an Alexa... Great work!

Good job. I have been troubleshooting electronics for almost 30 years in professional settings. I have had to do a lot of the same thing where I have made good units out of 4 or 5 bad ones. It is a good feeling but its so much better when its things you paid for yourself. I would keep at the other units. Camera 1 is probably good as is 3 you just need sensors. Maybe some other broken units can provide those parts.

This was so freaking cool. What a great idea! I am curious if you could take a sensor from one of the modular Alexas and re-solder it into one of the other bodies. If it truly is the same chip you should be good and I believe those systems use the same sensors. Also, you could TOTALLY retrofit a speed booster in the flange. Maybe buy the canon RF speed booster (since it's definitely the sharpest) and see if you can retrofit it? Make your own Alexa LF!

You really demostrate the meaning of perseverance and so much attention to the detail. I admire this video and your work

I too started tearing things apart at a young age. This is a perfect example of my own philosophy: "If someone was smart enough to design and build it, then I'm smart enough to figure out how to fix it." Many times I've been told that I was 'super smart'; my response is "I dunno about smart, I'm just good at figuring sh*t out." I see that in you. I also see that you are a good filmmaker. Part 1 had me on the edge of my seat before you even placed the order! Speaking of filmmaking, a little 'cost of replacement' insurance and you could RENT this camera to other budding filmmakers. I've seen this camera rent for $600US per week, by itself; and that's at the low end. Add accessory package(s) and you'd really be cooking with solar. VERY WELL DONE! I'm glad I took the time to watch.

I stumbled across your video from the algorithm and don't know the first thing about film or cameras but I found this series super satisfying and fulfilling. What a great way to combine your passion for tinkering and film. Super stoked for you on your new camera!

man, i just stumbled upon your Arri fix series today, and I'm blown away. I have a similar experience with growing up tinkering with all kinds of things, and seeing this made me really happy. The feeling you probably got to have it work and for a fraction of the cost of a new one, it had to be worth it. Enjoy your new camera, hopefully I'll see more projects from you, and this time shot on an Alexa! :)

Really happy for you, man; your efforts have paid off. We were blessed by your candour about how this transpired, therefore I trust that God would reward you for your commitment and diligence.

Mate, your enthusiasm throughout this was incredible. Really infectious. Congratulations. Happy shooting with your new Alexa 🙌🏼

Congratulations ! Nice project. Hope to see some amazing video footage now in your channel. I cannot wait to see it

Dude, I got no words but I'm happy that you got your dream camera, tuned in on the first video and was WAITING on this You did it, subbing to see how much art you can make with this camera Much love to you and your art

Make sure you look into doing a black balance/black shading on the sensor :) may help a lot with noise performance and shadow colors

Amazing you solved the hairy sensor issue! 👏 I’ve been trying to revive two Red Ones over the past few months and this reminds me so much of that experience. The Alexas look so good!

Congrats!! Glad to see it all work out, and looking forward to seeing what you make with it.

Congratulations! It's awesome to see your hard work pay off. I can't wait to see what you make with this.

Dude what an incredible series and outcome! Congratulations on your Alexa, I really enjoyed watching you tinker with it and ultimately get one working! 🎥😁🤙🏽

man I've watched like 4 of your videos today and you're already turning into one of my favourite youtubers. The mix of passion, progression, editing and know-how make the brightest side of your character shine!

So glad you managed to get one working! Amazing footage and hats off to you for trying. Enjoyed the videos

same passion from a young age taking stuff apart and putting it back together -- so happy this worked out for you!!! that's what it's all about. now make us some films!!

Love your passion for these cameras and just "trying to fix stuff". I have that same mentality like, why can't I fix it? Can't wait to see some of the stuff you shoot with this camera.

I don’t know about you guys but I’m really happy for this dude! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

I had no clue that Arri was a brand. It was so interesting watching a genuine enthusast working through this project and succeed. I wish you the best of health to enjoy your camera. The algorithm recommended your channel. No clickbait, no nonsense... Of course I subscribed.

Wow!! That's sooo cool! You totally scored on this one... I'm hoping to see you get 2 or even 3 of these cameras running. There's so much you can do with these cameras... congratulations on the epic WIN!

Your enthusiasm is inspiring, seriously. This has been a really awesome series to follow!

Congratulations, good for you!!! Dude, you must be really happy that it panned out. I'm happy for you.

What an inspiring video at the end. Much respect for your work! As someone who gets good things cheap, I know how much fun it is to actually put something like that tog ther for a fraction of price - but this is next level.

Congratulations you did it so proud of you for taking on that task and finishing it. You are exceptional and very adventurous. Again so happy for you.

Good work! Congratulations! Now, get to repairing some of the other four ones and see if you can get a 2nd or 3rd one working! Disassemble those other sensor blocks and see if a repair is possible. Consider this: they're already "trash", so you can't lose if the repair doesn't go as planned.

I'm so happy for you that number two works. Fantastic work. Well done and I wish you lots of fun filming

I think I almost cried when I saw the footage you were able to take. Congratulations for this project. I'm excited to see what you'll do with this camera. :)

Well, congratulations mate. Very happy for you. Looking forward to see more arri alexa footages. Love your content❤️

So excited as you, totally amazed about it, I was waiting for the result, ohhh my God, I can't imagine how you'll use it, in which projects, I stay tuned for the next video, for seen more footage of this Frankenstein Arri camera, awesome bro, congrats!

This is seriously where life shows the most amazing of moments. You grew so much with this project. Amazing to see the heart.

I have been following you since you had 600 or so subscribers. This is such a come up and such a rollercoaster of feeling in this video. I am glad to have found you looking at all of your NEX work, and I hope you keep taking on these challenges.

would love to see you continue fixing one of the other units. even if you failed it would be fun to watch and learn

Congrats, amazing work! I am VERY interested in why OG (Open Gate) was an available option in the resolution menu, on an Alexa *Classic*! If OG recording works somehow, you’ve got almost the equivalent of an Alexa XT in recording power! (You’d have to crop the image to your desired aspect ratio, but that’s full use of the sensor!)

Your excitement and optimism is infectious. Keep it up!

Great work. I enjoyed every second of this project.

You're a great guy, and this success is your reward, together with the admiration from all of us for your passion and your talent. Well done.

I stumbled upon this project. Congratulations. Love your passion and persistence.

Congratulations! This process and adventure have been so incredibly cool to watch.

I actually got excited for you when it worked! How awesome!

You lucky bastard. I bought 5 and 3 had no sensors 2 had broken sensors. !! I envy you man.

I am very excited about this series of videos related to this camera, I can't wait to see what you can do with it.

Man the Camnerd/IT geek in me just feels so happy for you! You smashed one of the ultimate projects. Please keep it rolling with fire content :D

Wow, I enjoyed that immensely! Right up my alley, in terms of tinkering and bringing electronics back from the brink! Keep these videos coming!

Impressive amount of diligence and problem solving. Happy for you that you got it working my man! Great job!

2 years later I got hooked up by part 1 and watched part 2 now... The Arri Alexa is a really legendary camera. James Bond's "Skyfall" was filmed on this camera, and has made it popular. I am so happy for you, that it finally worked. Have fun with it!

Congrats, my dude! 👏 You earned this!

Amazing, i am super happy for you - glad to have watched you go through this process

DUDE! Congrats man! So glad you got one to work! Excited to see what you shoot with it!

So so cool. Congrats man! Happy for you!

I feel very excited, it is as if this project to repair the Arri Alexa was mine, thanks for sharing this project

Absolutely love this video because it's exactly how i try to repear old stuff: Having no idea and puting parts together hopping for the best. 👏👍

Enjoyed this content, not really into cameras a lot, but am in general repair. This reminded me fondly of the time my father purchased a quartet of 35mm Arriflex's, one time German Military issue (yes, from back "then"...) but somehow ended up in a clearance house in Australia. Pretty sure he paid $750. Came with a few road cases of extra mag's, he sold 2 (boxs of 4 iirc)for $400ea so did well! They all "worked", think he kept the best and one for spares in the end, never did put any stock through them though, was just too much $. We shot craploads of 16mm though, countless 16mm cameras in the home, i had a h16 Bolex when i was in primary school! He worked in film/tv and was also his hobby. Hes been gone a long time, this was over 30 years ago and film was still relevant. He always hated digital but new it would take over, eventually. It is great to see these cameras are still built so similarly to the stuff from a century ago, i instantly knew it was the same brand! You could so easily mod the input connectors, a non event tbh. I had a Betamax camcorder with custom d cell nicad pack i wore on my belt as long original battery pack had given up the ghost as well as ext jack.

So happy for you, I can feel your joy! Happy😃

So stoked you got one working

Amazing inspiration really happy to see it actually worked, more power to you

I randomly came across this series. I know nothing about high end cameras, but the idea is interesting and your enthusiasm is uplifting! Subscribed! I look forward to taking this journey with you!

Great timing. I literally just watched part 1 clicked your channel an saw part 2 was up 55 minutes ago. 👍🏻👍🏻

This is so awesome! KZfaq recommend your videos! Keep going!🔥🔥

So great that you got one of them working really stoked for you. Look forward to seeing what happened with the other 2 x M's.

Oh man. It was so exciting to watch. Congratulations on a successful repair.

Wow 😍😍 that final footage 🥺🥺

Wow, what a ride! Amazing story. Also this must be the most engaging and positive community you can get. Warms my hearts having all these nerds together and helping out.

This is so cool! Keep up the good work and make that possible what makes you happy… Good luck for your upcoming projects!

Hey congrats! Such hard work, and it looks amazing. What a journey! Thanks for sharing!

I'm so glad it worked the footage from the Arri LOOKS AMAZING

Just seeing the results made me happy and smile , great video . Looking forward for more ❤️

So rad, bro! You’re living the dream for all us camera nerds on a budget. Enjoy that beast! Was really cool to watch that unfold!

Bro it’s crazy ! Saw your post on the Fb group and didn’t open your vidéo because I was at work, I was cruising KZfaq just now and saw your vidéo ! Means it’s doing well ! Happy for you 👌🏻

I can definitely feel your excitment!! I am excited as well to see your upcoming videos. :) Now it's time to get the colors and the color grading to a whole you level.