How to Livestream with Sony a6700 | Best Practices and Tips to Avoid Overheating

In today's video I go over Live-streaming with the Sony a6700. What are the different methods and best practices and overheating info.
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[@JulesPPN]

it's a really good video if you are a tech and need the all important detail for streaming without spending ages watching something - this video is short and to the point - well recommended

[@knuckles9045]

Thanks for doing this series on the a6700! Possible big difference is that I think all remote functions (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, app control) is disabled while USB streaming, but might (?) still work when HDMI streaming. Would love a confirmation if you've got a gimbal or remote grip that connects via Bluetooth or if you use the creators app to tweak settings remotely.

[@King-Of-Bears]

I know the zve10ii can just be plugged directly and used for streaming or video recording without a capture card. From this video the a6700 is the same?

[@jaredeg]

What settings do you need to change for HDMI output (via camlink) the 6700 has been going black screen a bunch (have to turn it off and on) where the a6600 never did this (I could use camlink all day)

[@TheThinkInstitute]

Great video. My Macbok is not recognizing my camera. Do you know how to fix that? Also...The camera is telling me, "Movie rec starts with movie shoot button." Where is the movie shoot button? I'm very, very new to this.

[@basedontruestories]

When I'm streaming 4K via hdmi with lut, will the internal recording have the lut applied or it'll still be log?

[@ReachFilms]

It will still be log

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the video. Quick question; When you livestream can you have your computer use the cameras microphone as well?

[@ReachFilms]

Yes you can

[@FrankPersico]

wow thats good to know. So i guess if you had a Rode mic or something similar plugged in to the camera it would use that audio?@@ReachFilms

[@ReachFilms]

@@FrankPersico that or if you have an XLR adapter or any audio device it will use that audio

[@FrankPersico]

@@ReachFilms thanks for taking the time to respond.

[@ReachFilms]

@@FrankPersicoyou got it!

[@TriniTrent]

Which USB cable do you recommend for live streaming?

[@PatrickAlphaC]

Is it ok to record video with this over OBS? Whenever I record I seem to lose a lot of quality even with an HDMI cam link.

[@TsZen876]

That’s possiblyan OBS issue not the camera.

[@BrandonSantino]

What cam/lens was this video shot with

[@ReachFilms]

@@BrandonSantino Sony fx30 and sigma 16mm. So same exact sensor and image quality of a6700

[@AbdulazizAlrubayyi]

Is it ok to use HDMI for streaming same time while charging the camera by USB-C?

[@MoeOuan666]

Regarding overheating, I wonder if a damp tissue strategically placed would not be a quick fix, given that the body is weather proof...

[@ReachFilms]

Most likely not, a fan will be the biggest help, companies are starting to come out with after market fans that will help but not eliminate the overheating

[@KING_DRANZER]

@@ReachFilmsYou mentioned that 4K@24fps over HDMI has no heating issue. I am hoping that it means that even 4K@30fps has no heating issue over HDMI. Am I correct. Please let me know.

[@NeonKing2754]

@@ReachFilms😂😢😂😂😂😂y😮 😮😮f. 😅

[@johnny_123b]

Does 1080 60 use whole sensor or crop?

[@CineGeekPR]

I tried using my 6700 to record, and it is asking me for superspeed usb 5 gbps usb 3.2 gen1 upstream cable to stream 1080p and over. Have you received that message?

[@PoofyisDead]

same, its giving the message even with a complient USB port

[@CineGeekPR]

I have not being able to fix it.@@PoofyisDead

[@TsZen876]

@@PoofyisDeadthen change your cable if you haven’t already

[@mikegoesnike]

When you stream, can you still use the shutters to take photos?

[@ReachFilms]

@@mikegoesnike no you can’t unfortunately

[@Mac_Daffy]

What are the relevant settings you use for livestreaming (recording resolution vs hdmi resolution)? Also the different settings for turning the menu on off through hdmi etc seem to make a difference. A short walk through video through the menu would be really helpful.

[@ReachFilms]

I don’t recommend recording while live-streaming as you will overheat, unless your internal recording is 1080 and your external output is 1080. To turn the menu off over hdmi you just toggle the display button until all the menus disappear so there not anything special to do that.

[@durbancraig]

Brilliant, thanks. Had the gist of it before 2:00 To the point and presented well.

[@jakevirata]

2:06 How do I get the 20W PD when the camera is plugged-in to the PC? I think USB ports don't deliver that much power. Thank you in advance.

[@ReachFilms]

You would need to be plugged into a thunderbolt 3/4 (mac) or a usb 4 (pc) on a computer. I know the Mac can output it not 100% sure on the pc

[@jakevirata]

@@ReachFilms Thank you for the reply, Geoff. Well appreciated!

[@mariajosecastrol.3121]

Great videos! My A6700 wouldn't be recognized by OBS either via usbc cable or wireless. It did a couple of weeks when I purchased it, but now for whatever reason it doesn't recognize it. SOS.

[@Vincentvermetteprod]

Check your device drivers & update obs usually solves it

[@basedontruestories]

When I’m streaming via usb in 1080p, can it be recording 4K Slog 3 simultaneously?

[@Brian_Chui]

Thank you for doing this! May I ask you after you hook it up with your Mac, what program can you use to record the video directly into your Mac on top of the live-streaming? Thank you so much!

[@ReachFilms]

I use streamyard which has an option to record the videos through he website

[@IIxFLAMExIl]

Great video. So what is your recommendation for live streaming for multiple hours? Also, for unboxing videos. I saw this video and the one for Sony FX30, and wanted to know which one is better or there there is something else.

[@TsZen876]

Purpose dependent. If you don’t plan to take photos at all but the FX30 it has a built in fan so it can record for longer.

[@twbrkfd1733]

Several companies make an add-on cooler for the a6700. Note it is NOT just a fan but a Peltier cooler too. Works great. I have one by Vingvo and SmallRig has one too. Note the Sony dedicated FX30 video/cinema camera has a built-in fan. FX30 has same sensor too.

[@matthewgilfillan2946]

Great job! Thank you!

[@ReachFilms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattsolomon2909]

what software should be used once the camera is connected to pc?

[@ReachFilms]

Any software that supports a webcam like OBS or streamyard

[@decem_unosquattro9538]

Well done ! Thank you ! 🤔

[@jarred5262]

Does it have charging through cable or battery only?

[@ReachFilms]

It does charge through the cord

[@sonyak7983]

How are you using the 6700 with the atem? Are you using an adapter or an hdmi to micro hdmi?

[@ReachFilms]

Using one cord micro hdmi to hdmi

[@sonyak7983]

@@ReachFilms Thank you for responding! 🙌🏾

[@luffydragan]

What if I use a dummy battery will I be able to stream longer in 4K30, like up to 10 hours?

[@ReachFilms]

You are better off using usb but I don’t see this camera lasting nearly 10 hours, you may be able to get a few though

[@luffydragan]

@@ReachFilms thank you for you fast reply, do you have like any other camera recommendations that I could use for longer 4K filming/streaming. I currently have a sony a6000 and I never had any overheating issues with it, I even streamed for 12 hours straight

[@ReachFilms]

@@luffydragan on a budget the zv-e10 if you can stretch it a bit more the fx30

[@luffydragan]

@@ReachFilms thanks, I will go for the fx30 I guess

[@0113Naruto]

Elgato cam link 4k does not support A6700, at least according to elgato website. Have you personally tried it and it worked?

[@ReachFilms]

@@0113Naruto yeah it’s not an issue at all, they probably don’t list it as supported because at some point the a6700 will overheat while streaming

[@0113Naruto]

@@ReachFilms thanks! 🙏

[@DavidMiller-rt7ld]

Can I use micro HDM directly to the PC without an elgato camlink?

[@ReachFilms]

@@DavidMiller-rt7ld no, there has to be away for the computer to interpret the video in sigma

[@artisticminds4337]

Great video! I have been using the basic 720P - 30fps cause I have USB-C 2.0 & I don't have USB-C 3.2 or up for higher resolutions. But even with 720P it looks crisp and sharp with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens attached to my Sony a6700. Edit - My camera has shut down 2 times because of overheating under 30mins! I don't understand why it is overheating at 720p resolution. Do I need to buy a better USB-C cable? Right now I am using USB-C 2.0 cable that came inside the box of my iPhone 15 pro max!

[@ReachFilms]

Hi! Unfortunately the overheating is a camera limitation that really can’t be overcome. A camera fan will make the camera last longer before overheating, but the a6700 is not really meant for long video times even if live-streaming

[@craiggrella]

Are you able to get a 4k live stream or are you limited at 1080?

[@ReachFilms]

You can do 4k both I’ve usb and hdmi

[@craiggrella]

@@ReachFilms what’s your setup. I can’t get either to work. Not through obs, or Ecamm with elgatos 4k cam link.

[@Vincentvermetteprod]

Little side note If you plan on doing anything on 4k for prolonged time get yourself a Ulanzi cooling Fan it's 50-60$ CAD and it has it's own battery that last around 1h per charge but can be plugged in to usbc while cooling. It works wonders!

[@twbrkfd1733]

Note the coolers will draw about 400 to 600ma which exceeds the current of most PC USB ports (limited to 500mA). Some of the coolers can draw up to 1.1A in warm ambient environment. Overload for the USB on a PC. They should be used with a 2amp USB charger/wall wart.

[@economicswithivan9737]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@ReachFilms]

You got it!

[@CharlieCollins1]

Can you also record on camera if using usb c streaming? If I use my cam link, stream in 4k24 and record on the camera at the same time, will it over heat? I have done this in 1080 and it did not overheat after a one hour session. Thanks

[@artisticminds4337]

My camera has shut down 2 times because of overheating under 30mins! I don't understand why it is overheating at 720p resolution. Do I need to buy a better USB-C cable? Right now I am using USB-C 2.0 cable that came inside the box of my iPhone 15 pro max!

[@HomesickMac]

The topic of my comment - very laggy 4K 25p over HDMI--> CamLink4K. Can't make the Auto Framing work unless in 1080... Great video Jeff, like your style, subbed. I'm probably keeping my A6700 and I've just bought the Ulanzi fan for the cooling when needed. My first idea of use remains - livestreaming in 4K and Auto Framing to follow me within the room - I'm playing guitar and have both steady shots with three cameras (face-left hand-right hand) and moving using 16mm Sigma --> this is where I'd need the Auto Framing. It would be great if you could address this workflow from the settings in the camera and connecting, chosing frame rates etc etc. Kinda lost at the moment.. Thanks!

[@WarpleXx_]

Do you need a dummy battery for this?

[@ReachFilms]

no you can charge via usb

[@AnimeWill]

My camera definitely overheated livestreaming 4K via the HDMI after about an hour. Overheated in about 20 minutes over the USB-C using a dummy battery. Not sure how the heat management is worse than the a6600 where I've never had an issue livestreaming 4k over the HDMI.

[@arfmf]

Just bought the a6700 it did not arrive yet. I have an a6600 and stream to my camlink in 4k30 with a dummy battery for hours without even a warning, never saw a warning from that camera. I've heard about overheating via usb-c what is not ideal but ok. You're telling me that even with a dummy battery it overheats via HDMI?! This thing can do 4k60 no crop for a long time but can't Livestream 4k30?

[@KevinHermanns.]

If i use the HDMI Port (a6700 4K60) with CamLink4k the Max Output from the camlink is 4k30 Not?

[@ReachFilms]

The cam link only does 4k30 so you will need a different capture card to do 4k60

[@KevinHermanns.]

Ty! So atem Mini pro right?

[@ReachFilms]

@@KevinHermanns. yea but that that only supports 1080 60

[@KevinHermanns.]

@@ReachFilmsoh okay so what u recommend?

[@ReachFilms]

@@KevinHermanns. I think elgato makes a bigger unit that’s for desktop PCs problem is I don’t have experience with 4k60 because until recently most of the streaming services didn’t even support 4k

[@4ntonioislive]

It won’t let me stream in 1080 only 720 why guys?!?

[@ReachFilms]

It’s most likely the cord you are using

[@skyhawk21]

I live streamed out of a6700 using usb c to pc at 4k 30fps to windows 11 and it overheated in 40 minutes, how is that suppose to work for KZbin or two way streams and or school classes???? If a webcam at 4 k can stay on forever why can’t a 1400 dollar camera??? I tested in air conditioned house at 67 degrees Fahrenheit… Sony advertises using 4k 30 fps usb c mode for live streaming… why do Sony cams overheat but other brands don’t???

They try to make most profit they can and buy cheaper processors for their cameras , I did not have this kind of issues with Panasonic or Canon for exemple , similar price Panasonic GH5 or GH6 are running 4k60 all day , even the very old GH4 does not have any problem running 4k30 all day and that is now almost 10 years old in a body the same size as A6700 , I don't hate the A6700 as I bought it myself , but will only be using it for other work , I use the GH4 now for 4k30 streaming with a camlink , but anyhow feels like false advertising , I bought the A6700 because I like Sony Autofocus and image quality and wanted to have the 4k60 , now this 4k60 in my tests you can do between 12 to 20 minutes if you start with a cooled down camera , really disapointing , it may be because they want to have market segmentation so that you go for their more expensive cameras , or the FX30 , but is a shame in the end , most smarphones do now 4k60 without any problems

[@MartinAlejandroLiguori]

If you use a dummy battery the camera will not overheat via HDMI 4k 60fps.

[@ReachFilms]

@@MartinAlejandroLiguori the thing I like to add with overheating tests is, it really depends on where you live and if it’s a dry or humid environment. The more humid, the more likely to overheat, the more dry the less likely

[@PoolIsCool_75]

A6700 no 4k60 limit: Ulanzi Camera Cooling Fan for Sony/Canon/FUJIFILM/Nikon C072GBB2 | Upgraded

[@ReachFilms]

That doesn’t guarantee no limit it just gives you longer run times and as with all my content on the a6700 I’ll remind you it also depends on where you live and or are working while using the camera

[@PoolIsCool_75]

@@ReachFilms kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJO8dYSDh9GCmJI Mark Bennett made a video about this. 4k60 no limit, 4k120 - 25min as i remember. For me its perfekt indoor with 4k60 and usbc batterie to capture sport events. I orderd one.

[@ReachFilms]

@@PoolIsCool_75 that’s great, but again I think you miss the point I’m making. It all depends on where you live how much that will help. Check out my overheating video where I explain in in depth. Mark lives in Canada, I live in Florida where the relative humidity is way higher. For me the camera overheats easily in 24p just because of where I live no matter what you use to cool it.

[@majgtarget]

Does the elgato cam link 4k support a6700?

[@ReachFilms]

The cam link will pretty much accept any camera that has a clean hdmi feed out.

[@stephenoliver2923]

I appreciate the effort but to me as a complete novice, it was as clear as mud. There was a lot of device name dropping without enough context. I'm probably not the target audience but I thought it was going to walk me through setting up the Sony a6700 as a webcam.

[@ReachFilms]

This was more of a troubleshooting video, not really a beginner guide, sorry about that!

[@StreamlineEntertainment]

Jeff, I have an A6700 and I’m using it for the first time as a webcam. USB-C into a 2022 Mac book pro M1. When using with zoom the camera completely shuts off after about 5-7 minutes. Battery is at 100%, auto off is disabled. My when I plug my camera in via USB it says I’m limited to 720/30 unless I use a super speed USB. I think I have two problems here, any thoughts?

[@ReachFilms]

As for the auto off I’m Not sure if it’s overheating or not. As for the usb being 720, that’s pretty common with all the Sony cameras you need a good quality usb c that has usb 3.1 or better in order to stream in 1080 or higher

[@TheLawnMechanic]

The 6700 overheats way too much, I keep finding myself going back to my hero 12. It's just way less drama for me

[@Digital963]

Yea this seems to be a common issue, however, depending on your need/set up etc. there is a pretty solid work around for this (that would even give you up to 27-33 mins at 4k 120, not that you’ll need that much time for a slow mo clip that’s also cheap (about 30$, worth it for the solution it provides). For instance, you can get a third party fan - Ulanzi makes a great one so does SmallRig (although this one is way bulkier than others). There are also some lesser known brands that make pretty decent fans and the good thing is they come with either different fitted cases for different cameras OR a one fits all kinda solution. Def recommend it as the a6700 is a tremendous camera all things considered.

[@TheLawnMechanic]

@@Digital963 thank you of your time , I will get a cage and a fan and use your advice !

[@Mo.W4SEL]

This is not working

[@Cash.22Me]

You can buy Ukanzi cooling fan and stream 4k infinitely )

[@Cash.22Me]

60fps

[@Pinipy]

Not true. Bought one of these and it maybe have it 10-15 minutes more

[@kidShibuya]

But you chose recording when streaming?... FFS its so hard to find info on JUST streaming, you know, like streamers do.