Kevin Packer 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Hello, Just curious, if anyone has any first hand experience flying the Alexa 65? Is it the same power connector as a normal Alexa? Other than it being wider and heavier are there any other challenges with flying it? Any info would be a great help! Cheers Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawrence Karman 83 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Same connector. Everything the same , just wider and heavier as you stated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Rencher 221 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 The Alexa 65 does use more power than the other Alexa cameras, so it is best to run it at 24V. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Packer 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Perfect, thanks for the reply's. Much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederic Chamberland 54 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 I was convinced the Alexa 65 was the only one in the family that could not be fed with 12V .... Only 24V. Bueler ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Rencher 221 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 I believe you're correct, Frederic. I looked through my notes, and the power supply I made for IMAX for the Alexa 65 required 350W at 24V nominal (28V was the actual output.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Treplin 19 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Talked to Arri in Munich in Nov. last year. Voltage supply is 22vdc to 35vdc. Drawing 200 Watt continuous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Fuchs 2 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Wondering if anyone has flown Alexa 65 and had a plate that could still clip in to the back of the cam. Seems like the bottom of camera is different from regular Alexa's as well as the Studio. Couldn't get the precision plate to line up- lines up with "studio" screws but need a longer screw to clip into back. The spacer block connects with the back of cam in a bad way so that didn't seem to work either. Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Treplin 19 Report post Posted July 15, 2017 you talking about this plate? http://steadimoves.com/product/arri-alexa-steadicam-plate/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Fuchs 2 Report post Posted July 15, 2017 https://www.cinematicprecision.com/product-page/steadicam-plate This is the one I have access to and couldn't seem to make work. I would assume jerry's is very similar but it's worth a try. Or at least a phone call to him to ask if he knows if his plate could work w 65. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Treplin 19 Report post Posted July 15, 2017 The one on Jerry's page is made by Sal as well. I bought mine at Sal's shop. Give him a call or send him an email. He is keen to keep his stuff up to date. A new spacer block will do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Packer 0 Report post Posted May 7 The bottom of the camera is indeed different than a normal Alexa, and wont work with our usual Alexa plates. The package that I was using included it's own Steadicam plate for the base to connect the front and back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
