Sony a6700 No Overheat

[@Chrispitchwildlife]

I own that camera since 2 weeks for macro videography stuff. I love it. It shut down twice during my 5 days of testing, mostly in 4k 60p, so I think it's fine. In the Philippines by the way. cheers! 🖖😃

[@JeffreyBeardall]

Used mine on a long shoot yesterday...no overheating. You can always buy the new version of the Ulanzi cooling fan...it stays on now and works ok.

[@InTheVise]

I have the a6700 and the trick to not let it overheat, is to turn it off between the shots. It gets the same amount of hotness whether it is only on or if you recording, no difference. Not a big problem for me, but it gets really hot sometimes. I really love this camera, it is a beast for both video and photo. And the autofocus is spot on everytime! Excellent for solo creators, when you have to rely on the autofocus.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing. It's a great little camera indeed.

[@bristolreiki]

Just got this camera and was amazed by the amount of heat after taking around 10 photos. Is this normal?

[@gordon3988]

I thought the main concern was if taking the camera to anywhere in the southern hemisphere was that the dials would work backwards 😊. Appreciate you sharing your experience. The only time I have heard of the 6700 overheating was inside (so no breeze or airflow) and longer sessions like 25 minutes as you noted. If my memory is correct that was also at 60 fps, so not an issue for more casual use.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks!

[@AdamHouston]

@gordon3988, if the dials start working backwards as you cross the equator, go to MENU -> Setup -> [Dial Customize] -> [Av/Tv Rotate] -> and you can reverse the the direction of the front or rear dial or control wheel back to your ‘normal’. Your other option is to unpair your camera from your phone so your phone doesn’t access GPS data, so it doesn’t know to flip the dials.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks again Matti... interesting comments... thanks for sharing...🦘🦘

it does overheat, that's about it. You can shot up to 3 house continuously with the 6400, 6500, 6600, ZVE10 but NOOT DEFINITELY NOT WITH THIS! It doesn't matter how many things you do to avoid it, it just overheats.

[@datapro007]

Thanks for letting us know Matti.

[@christophpleininger5876]

Last summer I had my Fujifilm X-S20 overheat by just taking pictures - granted it was the hottest day of the year in my city with roughly 44 degrees. I just wanted to document the day. After 30 minutes it gave me a overheating warning.

[@mattisulanto]

That's interesting, but I guess possible under the hot sun.

[@elvinlawcc]

Small camera is not reliable for long duration video shooting. My ZVE10 overheated once when I was doing video shooting for client in 1080p and in short duration each clip around 5 minutes! I remembered that was a Sunny morning. Luckily I had my a6500 beside me as a backup camera! Recently I bought a Sony a6700 I managed to shoot 1080P video for over 20 minutes without overheating issue! Anyway I am still very cautious about it!

[@mattisulanto]

Thank for sharing.

[@MemecoinKiller]

Mine overheats in 25mins +/- indoor 4k 30fps. Had to get a fx30 for video.

[@trishf29]

Matti, you‘re in Australia. My Olympus gets warm to hot too, taking photos and leaving the camera ON. Just don‘t use it for 10 minutes or so, until it cools down. My Sony a7ii also does, and so does my Nikon D7500. We live in a hot 🔥 climate, though this summer has been rather wet! Melbourne particularly has terrible high humidity, as does Sydney and Brisbane. They‘re near the sea. Keep an eye out for mould and rust.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for the tips. Melbourne climate feels pretty dry to me after Kuala Lumpur but I'll be careful.

[@luttisaari]

The Sony ZV-E10 has overheated many times when I've shot 4K/25 video in the studio on a tripod. The last time was yesterday somewhere around 50 minutes.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@robinwong]

I always wonder how the heck can casual content creators or vloggers can get their cameras to overheat! Their countries must be hotter than hell.

[@the.midlifers]

yep especially under the sun, the black body absorbs all the heat from the sunlight

[@maxkitaev3524]

I had this experience once. I died before the camera did

[@CharlieVN]

after an hour of filming b-roll with the zve1, it can overheat, even with short clips of 4K60. You can forget about long recording like performances.

[@MrEye4get]

I record in a studio with air conditioning. My Sony A6700 with an external power adapter is still overheated.

[@unspoken7704]

Ran a test without the high temp option at 4k/24 4:2:2 and within 10 minutes it shutoff. Ambient was 70 F.

[@spakecdk]

There may be different batches of the camera. I had it overheat after 4 minutes of 4k60 inside, sent it back, and got a new one, this one lasts three times as long!

[@mattisulanto]

That's interesting. Maybe your first copy was just bad and the second one is normal.

[@TWT2024]

Mine too. Cant record even two minites

[@pubgmngs6620]

My A6700 overheats every time when shooting 4K (even at 30fps). I'm in Malaysia, I mostly do event video shooting indoors. I can't record more than 5 minutes without pausing, or else my camera will turn itself off due to high internal temperature. While waiting for my camera to cool down, I have to use my smartphone, which can record 4K 60P without overheating. I spent over RM10k on this camera but still have to rely on my phone's camera which is 1/10th the price. I feel stupid for believing those who claimed "sony won't overheat" before I purchased this camera.

[@moneymakingsim4314]

Your a liar bruh. I have this camera and live in Arizona! I often shoot desert like footage. I use an external fan, for assurance, but most of my shots are 30-60 minute. I shoot 4k60 mostly and it NEVER cut off. Overheated when I left it in the sun and shot in 4k120!! Smdh.. you ppl are delusional!! It’s NOT meant for professional weddings and HOURS LONG VIDEOS!! 🤦🏽‍♂️ Goofy.

[@trivacker]

Bro, I'm Malaysian too. Was thinking of buying the A6700 but can't trust all the reviews from northern hemisphere reviewers as their temperature is usually below 28C. Not like our country. Do you think A7CII or A7CR will be the same overheating issue for our temperature?

[@void911]

@@trivacker i think you'd probably would want to look at the FX3/FX30 series , they have in built fans

[@JapanLovers]

I own this camera. I use 120p 4k in the summer birding and it does worry me how hot it gets sometimes but no shutdowns yet

[@JohnKrill]

My fujifilm X-Pro2 overheats and I live in palm Srings. I still have the camera but it is my backup now. I bought a X-E4 and that camera is now my primary and the X-Pro2 is the backup. I also do no video. The camera over heats while shooting photos.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. That has never happened to me but I guess under the hot sun anything is possible.

[@mawavoy]

Thanks for a thoughtful video.

[@mattisulanto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tsaawr]

I live in Florida I’m using a6700 that mf overheating like crazy I regret buying it

[@GregorMima]

Highly disagree. I shot one season with the Canon R6, overheated during long bursts like crazy (warmer afternoon in Upper Austria) - photo only lol. Canon canT haha. Video was a nightmare.

[@TWT2024]

Yes disagree

[@TRtheLoanGuy]

I actually did own the A6700 for a month. I loved the camera, but it did overheat on me. My work flow was 4k30 video 4.2.2. Slog3, standard profile, and S-Cinerone. I stream sometimes for a hour to an hour and a half consulting video interviews. Sometimes I need to record events for a hour and a half. What I found is that I would need a fan and drop it to 4k 24 to even have a chance. So for me I had to return it. Currently thinking about the A7C II. I haven’t heard of any over heating issues with that camera.

[@mattisulanto]

I think for that kind of work you need the FX30 or the FX3.

[@ironfur9150]

I intended to use the A6700 to record performances that could be a bit over an hour in a warm room, I got the A6700 to test under similar conditions to what I would be recording in and it tended to overheat at a little over an hour (4K30 10 bit, screen away from the back) I did try out the Fuji X-S20 and it ran for 2hr 20min in the same room at the same temperature. At least from my testing the X-S20 was better at not overheating. I know I could get a dedicated cinema cam but I also was wanting a backup camera to my A7iv.

[@IRFAN-po5sz]

Sir So what you got? Have you now AC3ii, if yes what's your feedback?

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

I have been thinking to buy this camera and sony 70-350 lens for birds. It is terrible expensive for me so hard to decide. But if it overheats for video under 30 mins here in finland I think it is not for me. But I have experienced that overheating also depends of memory cards. When Pocket 3 came out the same camera overheated under 5 minutes depending of the SD card and with other SD card it recorded 30 minutes. The same camera different SD card. Anyway DJI optimized the software via firmware and it never overheats anymore. Just thinking could SD card effect also these mirrorless cameras. I shoot family pics and videos here in northern finland. Nothing serious but if I cant shoot like 1 hour video it changes my mind. I use Pocket 3 for longer videos. It never overheats can record over 2 hour 4k 50 10bit without any issues. I have Canon 250D small DSLR for stills with 4 lens. Been thinking to sell my Canon gear (lens are all Canon brands) and change to A6700. Mostly because the animal and bird focusing system and I think Sony has a lot experience with mirrorless. But I would also use A6700 for stills. So many people seems to have sigma 2.8 like you but thinking also E 16-55 mm F2,8 G or some prime. Dont know prime lenses that are lightweight, quiet etc.. Anyways! Changing whole gear is very problematic because of the insane prise. But I dont like the Canon mirrorless style. Those cameras a kinda big.

[@mattisulanto]

Like I said in the video my A6700 has never overheated so far, but if you shoot long (more than 30min) continuous video clips on a regular basis maybe you should look at some other options.

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

@@mattisulanto Anyway I dont know will I shoot any long videos with A6700. Birds and things like that are short videos. I have Pocket 3 for kids playing etc. I have watched videos about this camera what you have done to collect information. Size of the camera is a big plus. Canon R7 is a lot bigger.

[@ArnoldJagt]

THe FX30 is what you want for long duration video shooting. It has a fan and zero issues with overheating.

[@studioPiT_]

i need it to record 45-49mins 4k 50-60fps. . . possible on a hot day ? under an umbrella to avoid direct sunlight ?

[@TWT2024]

Sont use this shit camera

[@studioPiT_]

@@TWT2024 thx, ill go with fx30 instead.

[@CaleMcCollough]

The Firmware 1.03 is rumored to have fixed the overheating. You need to use a dummy battery with the A6700 and you can't have the screen set to daylight brightness. Also, adding a metal camera cage and 15mm NATO rails helps get rid of heat by increasing TDP.

[@bristolreiki]

I’m on 1.03 and it got very got taking only a few photos. I only got it this week and wondering whether to send it back

[@CaleMcCollough]

@@bristolreiki I think the overheating thing is overblown. First off, all Sony cameras that size have overheated after hours. This is not a 60fps for hours camera. No. I bought the Tilta cage with cooling solution for $165 and that works just fine. How often do you need to record 3 hours long interviews? I bought an FX30 for this. I also bought the ZV-E1 and that is also pretty similar but would I rather pay more for the FX3? I just can't do that.

[@isfproductions]

Get you a Blackmagic Camera and you'll never have over heating issues.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for the tip. With Blackmagic I'd only have the size and the AF issue😀 Like I said I have no heat issues with the a6700.

[@cameraprepper7938]

This is one of the reasons why I think Cameras should be divided more into still photography Cameras and videography cameras.

[@mattisulanto]

What reason? There are dedicated video cameras for heavy duty use. Cameras like the a6700 are perfect for people like me and I'm not alone.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@mattisulanto Well, if the "hybrid" cameras often overheat, if rhey was only for video, then there would be no problems. But too many do not use dedicated video cameras and then me and others like me who only do still photography have to do with theses "hybrid" cameras which could be much better if they was only for still photography, but because so many reviewers use video and demands video in ALL kinds of cameras then still photographers "loose", after all the still oly photographers are the largest numbeers of users of Cameras !

[@mattisulanto]

@@cameraprepper7938 Like I said in the video I haven't had serious overheat issues. You have to know what your camera can do and you have no problems. You can make any camera malfunction if you misuse it. If my cameras could not do both photo and video I'd have to carry even more cameras with me. In my opinion hybrid cameras are better than dedicated photo or video cameras. For my use that is.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@mattisulanto That is what I mean, many youtubers favorite hybrid cameras, so the the camera companies listen too much for youtubers and not to all us "silent" users that only do still photography !

[@mattisulanto]

@@cameraprepper7938 Defend yourself and start a KZbin channel as a strict stills shooter who hates video😀 You'd be speaking on behalf of many others too.

[@maxkitaev3524]

Even half an hour long takes in extremely hot weather, what kind of video is this? “How I died in the desert” short film?

[@mattisulanto]

I have no idea what you are saying😂 Thanks anyway.

[@maxkitaev3524]

@@mattisulanto I’m saying nobody does hour long takes in extreme heat

[@mattisulanto]

@@maxkitaev3524 I don't think anyone claimed you have to do long takes in extreme heat. However, long takes may be necessary if you are covering an event for example. In any temperature, that is.

[@magneticfilm]

You are saying when you do that or that it can overheat, but what is the point with your title? Are you click baiting? There are believable tests on YT and they show when you running the A6700 with 50/60 fps on 4k its overheating after more than 1h. So when you are not a hipster on YT with 5 min shots and shooting i.e. a conference it doesn't work.

[@mattisulanto]

My point is that each user case is different and one believable test may not apply to everyone. Those believable test don't mean anything in my case but if you have to shoot indefinitely at 4k 60p you should get another camera.

[@moneymakingsim4314]

You people are delusional! His point was, the majority of the KZbinrs, reviewing this camera, are using metrics based on pro standards!!! I shoot professionally and understood from the get-go that this camera was for those that love taking pics, and video in casual sense..Dude, I live in Tempe, Arizona. I also shoot sports videography. For the games I use my FX3 or FX30. Usually, I put the A6700 on a gimbal and do player interviews after games with it. ( the quality is unbelievable).. Mind you, these are 10-15 minute interviews at 4k30…I rarely turn the cam off between shots.. I have NEVER had the camera cut off! In 90° + weather, mind you! Because of these YT vids, I also purchased the newest Ulanzi fan, but many times I forget to use it… again, 90% of us will be fine with this A6700 cam.. so sick of these folks, following the KZbin trends. Rent one and try it for yourself!!🤔

[@DavidLymtl]

i have overheat at 60 fps after 10 mins of shoot

[@synthmanlim7152]

I did not experience any overheating with my 6700

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@seaeagles6025]

Hi Matti, it's a good idea to test a Camera before you buy, we do this when we buy a Car. Especially with so many features in new cameras today. In years gone by it wasn't that important to test a camera before you bought one as there weren't that many features in cameras, great point Matti. Thanks for this video, enjoy Melbourne. 😊

[@j_taylor]

To be fair, even though I tested cars before buying one, I didn't test in different climates.