I Bought two BROKEN $1,600 Cameras - But Can I Fix Them?!

[@Tronicsfix]

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[@mcstabs096]

Honestly so cool!

[@12345.......]

I ordered a shadow box from Amazon and am going to try a duplicate with an old Droid incredible

[@Tronicsfix]

@@12345....... That's a great idea!

[@PimpTwzt]

To be fair, on cameras with removable lenses the sensor is exposed every time the lense is changed so shouldn't be a problem.

[@stevewaller6577]

Me personally, I would not overcome the urge to put them back together again.

[@benhui9021]

Excellent work! Your video reminded my childhood life. My father was a camera repairman fixing all kind of mechanical camera back in the sixty and seventy. I used to sit next to him and watch him taking the camera apart, fixing the problem and putting it back together. When we came to the US in 1977, he tried to get a job in a camera repair shop. The owner gave him a shoebox with a fully disassembled camera full of lose parts and asked him to put back together. He sat down, rolled up his sleeves and one hour later, a fully functional camera was put back in the shoebox. He got hire right on the spot. Look forward to more camera fixing video.

[@Tronicsfix]

Your Dad is impressive!

[@pextor]

Canon should use the perfect amount of loctite to hold those screws in.

[@Tronicsfix]

Agreed! I should have put some on but didn't even think of it for some reason.

[@herrakaarme]

@@Tronicsfix Yeah, I immediately thought that you should have added some to those loose screws of the second camera, especially if you are planning to sell it. Maybe you could still go back to it and do it. You didn't need to dig nearly as deep as with the first camera, so it shouldn't be as nerve-racking.

[@Max-uv3eg]

@@andymouse you could see the Loctite residue on the screws that came out of the second camera, so they definitely used some. No idea though how the screws ended up in there.

[@idahofur]

I call that bad design. I see it tons in laptop monitors and cases. Screws just falling out and moving around missing.

[@polendri4812]

​@@idahofur One contributor IMO is the misuse of Phillips (cross) screw heads. They cam out easily, which is nice for preventing overtorquing on delicate materials (e.g. drywall, soft wood, plastic, circuit boards), but otherwise it's a liability. Robertson (square) or Torx don't have this issue. Not sure whether it applies in this case though, since I think all the faulty screws might have been binding thin plastic.

[@thedub007]

You're a genius man, these things are so complicated, like onions with how many layers they have, and you make it look easy.

[@rickrolled09]

Cameras are notoriously hard to fix, this is going to be interesting!

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, they are! That's why I haven't done much with them before.

[@nathanlopez5610]

Congratulations on finally learning enough about fixing cameras to feel confident in making a video on them! I know it’s something you’ve been wanting to do for a while! 🎉🥳

[@Tronicsfix]

Well, I wouldn't say I'm confident but I finally have the time to give it a try.

[@comedian0338]

@@Tronicsfix I'm an amateur photographer and gotta say I loved seeing you switch it up and try tackling a couple cameras. Hoping the numbers on this vid make it worth your time to consider doing more in the future!!

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

He got so lucky with these. I tried to fix one myself but had to open the lens and that destroyed it. But i hope he does more because these are most of the time never fixed because they are so complicated.

[@RobSchofield]

Of all the videos you've done of repairs, this one has impressed me the most. The sheer nerve required to start, and finish (with decent results) the first one was astounding. Well done, great video!

[@eljacome]

Nevermind being able to repair them, you being able to assemble everything together perfectly is the most incredible thing on this video, kudos.

[@DelphineDofain]

Congrats on fixing those cameras, the good thing with your setup is that it's easy to review footage to put them back together ^^

[@keithwhisman]

Thanks for ruining the video for me now I know how it ends.

[@talalshakur343]

@@keithwhisman You shouldn't read the comments then lol

[@keithwhisman]

@@talalshakur343 lol

[@TheKrisKing]

The most intense repair i've seen you do, great job!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad that came through on camera. It was intense for me as well!

[@imanshojaee5109]

"Let's see what kind of damage we can do." TronicsFix Aug 2021

[@_Livid_]

You’ve inspired me to fix so much. I started with phones over a year ago when I found this channel, now I’m doing smart watches and gaming consoles as well. It’s really rewarding, and call me crazy but, sometimes fun to fix these devices and see how everything is on the inside.

[@StezStixFix]

Nicely done, Steve! How odd to have those screws pop out like that! I guess either mistreated or poor manufacturing. Or both! 😁

[@DavorBa]

Nice to see you tackle new challenges! These are some weird malfunctions, like, how do 5 screws just decide to leave their spot ? It must have been an fabrication error, not tightened enough probably.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, that was strange.

[@PimpTwzt]

ikr, like what were these cameras doing in their life that they were able to back out so many screws. Must have been some serious shaking going on.

[@daft9097]

That’s what I was thinking too.. a lot of shaking?

[@sdlion7287]

I guess the camera fell with the telescopic part open and broke that plastic parts. They might be retainers for those screws. Since they were broken, with time the screws got loose. That would also explain why it's working now, they might get loose with time and the lens expected movement.

[@kaokenx1007]

First off wow! When you got the first one apart I was like “there’s no way I can put that back together!” Kudos! Secondly, love the grid products! Looking at a couple for my office now

[@CallMe_DrWorm]

This is awesome! I already watch your videos quite a bit, but I'd be so game to watch you try repairs on things way outside your comfort zone!

[@Tronicsfix]

I've got more coming!

[@MikeB_UK]

Super impressed you managed both cameras. Such densely packed tech. Great work.

[@ryanmartie1244]

I love stuff like this and props to you Steve for not trying to swindle anyone. Looks like it works fine, you know it's not 100%. Thanks for being honest.

[@tonycronin2296]

Your enthusiasm and dedicated finesse is wonderful to see. The speeded up video is a model for others who feel we must see every turn of every screw. Congratulations on jobs well done

[@qbishop1]

So far, my favorite video of the channel. You go at it the same way I do. I don;t stop trying to fix it until i'm convinced that I can't fix it. Thanx for the video.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

4:03 _“I am _*_not_*_ convinced I'll ever be able to get this back together”_ Hah, that's probably what every beginner thinks to himself when approaching console repair (and watching your videos). With these cameras, you just stepped into a new challenge level appropriate for advancing your level of skill! Oh wait, that's the idea, isn't it?

[@caodesignworks2407]

Massive props for even trying. I've taken apart several Canon Cameras and lenses and they are so tightly built. that first camera took some big fall damage for sure. CA glue with a fixative can usually repair the broken plastic bits nicely.

[@Tronicsfix]

CA glue comes in handy in one of my upcoming videos where I take apart a lens!

[@koford]

Those frame from grid, i love it. Never though it excisted, this is awesome. Thank you for provide link to Grid.

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them! I do too!

[@acebanner0077]

I wish I could afford a camera like those you fixed. I love taking photos of things that catch my eye. Great Video. I hope to see the next one

[@zon4904]

Do pracy z aparatami potrzebna jest ekstremalna czystość. Samo to, że mówisz pozostawia małe kropelki na optyce, a usunięcie zabrudzeń bez skazy na sprzęcie jest bardzo trudne. Łapka w górę za dociekliwość

[@robf228]

You are one brave soul! BTW, I still get tense watching you fix stuff. But I love it.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...glad you enjoy it!

[@taureanPrasanth]

I really love these salvaging videos.... you are a pro Steve!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@FranktheTank319]

Dude, you're a repair god! I was kind of intimidated for you. Luckily the 2nd repair was a lot easier than the first. Also, I was in awe when you found those missing parts in the housing for the lens. Great work. I definitely enjoyed watching this one.

[@raksh9]

As a photographer of over 17 years, I'm watching this with the morbid fascination of an autopsy. The thought of putting this back together is like nails on a chalkboard.

[@ez8308]

This is absolutely amazing.. I can't believe people can actually take something apart and put it back together and not end up with missing screws lol

[@keenhgod]

That’s absolutely astonishing that your were able to reassemble that! You definitely have a gift!

[@danielkeyes3931]

Wow. Your patience and skills are insane!

[@shoydaru7]

This has been the most exciting of your videos I've seen so far.

[@Tronicsfix]

Wow, thanks!

[@805atnorafertsera6]

Crazy project, impressive work/patience

[@PaulBarwick]

Nice change of pace. Congrats on getting both of the working. I would be interested in buying the one you might be selling for parts...

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

Great work! And glad to see the XC10 getting some attention.

[@davidmontgomery475]

Love your ability to teach thank you truly

[@Leon.G]

You literally can fix anything! Amazing repair.

[@dougdennis3302]

Favorite video of yours in a long time…glad to see you step outside of your comfort zone

[@Keziapurrs]

Those Grid frames were awesome!!!! It would be so cool to have an entire feature wall of handhelds!

[@Tronicsfix]

YES! That's a great idea!

[@ChaosAgente]

holy that was for sure the most insane repair i have seen you do what a wild repair good job !!!

[@tecniqe]

It's always a good day when a new TronicsFix video drops!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoy these!

[@batt8001]

I'm now convinced that Steve can fix literally anything

[@asdfasdf7199]

@@lordjaashin bro it's a camera repair vid, relax

[@surelyyeah]

@@lordjaashin just wait until you find out most of the county’s are like that or even worse Nothing is going to chance😔

[@leom9286]

Maybe they should send him up to the Hubble telescope!!!

[@thechampeons]

three tips from taking apart complex things that has helped me, 1: use one of those weekly/monthly pill cases. put the removed screws and small parts in the case in the order that they were removed so that when you put it back together you go reverse order/ 2: record video and watch it backwards when reassembling 3. take a break if you are not confident. sometimes doing other tasks or leaving it for the next day, lets your subconscious work on it!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Amazing job considering you've stepped out of your comfort zone as well! Nice one Steve 😁

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! Got a couple more random fixes coming

[@robinsonsoto8471]

Nice thinking, skills, taking things apart and put them back is what makes a tech a tech.

[@jreinel1966]

This guy is a genius of electronics,definitely..great job..!

[@goosenman2]

The level of skill is incredible here. Really good video.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you

[@pouria_s]

Hey steve ,this is actually very nice repair I also do believe in fixing stuffs, you've done pretty awesome repairs which is very hard for most of technicians and require alot of equipments and experiences , i like what you do ,keep doin it You're awesome ❤️

[@cxlouisy_7542]

I never saw someone fix a camera... never was I interested in seeing one being fixed.... but I can't stop watching this xD

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@kuroihana3228]

Good job as always 👍 You are very good repairman, I can't open such equipment with out reading data sheets or any guidance first Two of them working very well now and just with more tests they will good in hand of professional photographers

[@razzikhan1980]

Wakey wakey... what a cool video and what a good effort to make the cameras in working condition. One simple word for this video is just "awesome"

[@stephanc7192]

Your hands are amazing! Well done!

[@JimNichols]

@11:03 there are white plastic washers on the metal piece you installed one on the top left seemed to be missing looked like a possible candidate for the mystery circle. As per usual a great video sir! Soldering ribbon cable is above my paygrade so hats off to you for that one! Peace out brother.

[@bvanbart]

This was SO AWESOME to watch!! Love your videos!!

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@AshLardner1]

that was so satisfying seeing you fix those two incredibly complex cameras!

[@Mopantsu]

Your videos made me confident enough to take apart my Odin vaporizer in order to clean up gunk that was stuck behind the display. A very simple fix that took me about 30 minutes :)

[@Estib07]

You Sr. are AMAZING at fixing stuff! I love your content and your channel! Going outside of your "expertice field" to fix something new is really difficult! You are a living inspiration to me! Keep up the good work! (By the way, really cool Grid products!)

[@Tronicsfix]

Wow, thanks!

[@thegroove2000]

WOW that grid stuff is such a fantastic idea. Makes me want to hunt on ebay for broken tech to do something similiar.

[@dsmmovies]

One of your best videos ever. Well done getting them back together.

[@G3DTrance]

This was awesome! Like watching a suspenseful movie! I was hooked from beginning to end and anxious in every step! Excellent video!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prabhumurugesan1550]

Great Job on working on the camera, you mentioned being intimidated by cameras, but the way you proceeded in addressing the problem shows that the skills and experience you gained over the years are wonderful. By the way, even though it is a video on camera thorough out the video I was looking for the catchphrase of "perfect amount of thermal paste". but i can manage with the one on your Tshirt :p

[@Tronicsfix]

Camera's are pretty intense but I do want to try to fix more now.

[@auston781]

My guy your confidence with these is crazy I would be so nervous

[@justavian]

Awesome video. I love your game console / controllers videos - but this kind of different content is a great addition. More like this!

[@squwilf]

I think this is one of my favorite videos you have done.

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@mipi_game]

Awesome video, I’m glad you made to repair the cameras, it might be useful for the recording setup 😁

[@rumblingprune1525]

Great job Steve I knew you could put the camera back together. never say you don’t have confidence in yourself.

[@SURGE101]

First time seeing a tear down of a camera like this, it’s amazing to watch👍great video👍

[@Pistol_Knight]

Nice to see you tested for once! your so good at game consoles now, more money in high end cameras, never knew just how much goes into a camera!!!! you just take technology for granted now, great fixes (sell me one for $400)

[@Tronicsfix]

Definitely tested here!

[@notrealrob6363]

On the edge of my seat rooting for these to turn on when you put them back together.

[@etiennevanharen3893]

Wow, doing a repair like this without any camera knowledge and not only 1 but 2. You sir are a genius. (And a lucky man for finding those pieces in the lens hahaha) those white and black plastic pieces looked like some sort of guide roller to me.

[@waynegregory9512]

I enjoyed watching this video this was so different to your normal video repairs and camera repairs is not easy.

[@nigelscully4138]

That was an amazing video. Well done on the fix I like you didn't think you would be successful in putting them all back together but man you killed it. Great videos very entertaining.

[@matt--mun6797]

When you started desoldering in the lens that triggered max anxiety.awesome video!

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha…yep!

[@Squishmallows24]

When I see videos showing off the insides of electronics I appreciate them way more

[@cflinger1979]

Great video. I just discovered your channel a week ago and I have been hooked ever since

[@CheapCheerful]

Wow! Great to see you do this seriously complex stuff!

[@smid556]

This was amazing to watch, the skill is mesmerizing

[@NanoMine]

More of these unknown gadget fixes please, common repairs for consoles get boring after a while. Really loved watching insides of one of these.

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoyed.

[@fatalerror---]

I love the honesty of tackling this initially. Gonna be a great watch I think. Fingers 🤞 no extra parts. 😂😁

[@KP101YT]

As always, Well done Steve!

[@mtshark7]

Well done Steve!👏

[@m4heshd]

I consider this an absolute win. I don't know about anybody else but I'm going to bed pretty satisfied. This was like meditation.

[@RalphVB]

Dude that was awesome. I was like, he probably can't fix them, and I nearly had a nervous breakdown lol when I saw how far you had to go to get to that lens. You actually fixed the problem and got it back together. I was amazed. I knew you were good, but didn't know you were this good. Awesome awesome job mate!

[@FranLMSP]

Not gonna lie, sometimes this videos are kinda stressful lol. I really appreciate the work that you guys put on this repair channels!

[@silliepaulie640]

I'm glad it was you and not me taking these apart. I doubt I would have been able to put them back together again even with the recording. Would use the first one myself and wouldn't complain if the lenses were to break further than what we saw. Growing up I had a regular game boy even beat links awakening on it.

[@BigKyleXXL]

You should try and repair some Texas Instrument calculators. They can be purchased for around $5 each (depending on the time of year) and sell for $25-35 for a Ti-83 plus and $50-60 for a Ti-84 plus.

[@Th3OmegaPoint]

Those were intimidating to fix, great job Steve!

[@soymartin]

Well this is a whole new level, congratulations!

[@PescoKun]

Omg, I'm surprised you made both of the cameras work 🤩 I mean, I just started my journey with DS Lites... Fixing those cameras would be a nightmare for me 😅 I really want to be like you, because I love fixing stuff. Maybe one day, that'll be my job.. But for now it's just a hobby for me as I need to finish my last 2 years of school. Thanks for all the things you are teaching me 😄

[@ogracid9883]

I look at my mom and show her the thumbnail to this video, and for no reason at all i say " you see this guy? Hes type of guy that would brick ur windows without hesitation"

[@jrompolo5264]

wow that was 2 of 2! 100% success rate! nice!

[@smitty8403]

This was such a cool video to watch. I dropped my Sony A77 II and hade to replace the back screen. I was very nervous about tearing into an expensive camera. I just had to go slow and document every piece and its location. It's defiantly a sense of accomplishment to fix something yourself.

[@Tronicsfix]

That's impressive! Nice work.

[@GrundleGrump]

Question. Do you actually film every single step when you are disassembling a device and use that (in reverse) to help you put it back together again? BTW, this strip-down is gnarly! I'd have freaked out and binned it! lol

[@PimpTwzt]

I'm pretty sure he leaves the camera rolling the whole time and just edits out parts for his videos. And I know for me when I take things apart I have a pretty good memory on where things go putting them back together. It also helps to have your own system of placing things in an order when taking apart so it's easy to put things back together. Just a good idea to be organized.

[@Tronicsfix]

No. I film most of it but there are some steps that I know I won't use in the edit so I don't even film it. If I find a place that looks like it might be hard to reassemble then I usually snap a few pics.

[@paulpiatt5610]

Nice! Great job! I commend you, stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@marisanya]

I really appreciate this video. I’ve been branching off to general electronics fixing myself, as someone who started on N64s and PS1s. I find that there’s so much potential for profit since things like computers are still as straight forwards as consoles but worth more.

[@PepsiManX360]

Cameras are so tiny and complicated. This man is a genius!

[@mikeg8494]

Great video bro, keep up the good work. I wounder if those GRID products work if you reassemble them.

[@Rivenworld]

Well done mate, you are a braver man than me. Awesome job...

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

Those cameras look very difficult. Great job!

[@Tronicsfix]

They are! Thanks!