Sony A6700 Overheat - Ulanzi Camera Cooling Fan Review - (ZVE-10, A7IV, ZV-E1)

Testing the Ulanzi Camera Cooling Fan to fix overheating in the Sony A6700 Camera. Applies to Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon. ZVE10, A74, ZVE1. 4K30, 4k60, 4k120, 10 bit 4:2:2, S-Log 3.
Overheat Video Part 1: • Sony A6700 - Overheat ...
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[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thanks for the support everyone! Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@jaymills1720]

Good to see improvements. Great video

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@@jaymills1720 Thanks!

[@SoloFlightPinay]

Extensive review, well done bro. You deserve more subscribers. Subscribed!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hey, thanks so much! I really appreciate that bro. I will keep working at it. Thanks.

[@user-mk9ly3jp1q]

Thank you, friend, for such a detailed test and review. I really liked it. Keep up the good work.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you much. Have a great day!

[@visionz_n_media]

Just found your channel. Good to see someone from Louisiana. You're right, the heat in Louisiana is different. It forced me to find cooling solutions for a couple of my cameras. Great video on the Ulanzi cooling fan. I may have to get this myself after Tilta fumbled my order for the ZV-E1 cooling fan.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hey, thanks for watching. At least we got a cool front recently! How are you liking the ZV-E1?

[@visionz_n_media]

@@anthonyj_film_photo yea, I am loving this cool front lol. The ZV-E1 has been an amazing addition. I find myself using it more and more. I almost got the FX30 but decided to wait a bit and see what else Sony would drop and voila they released the ZV-E1 and I knew it was for me.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@LexBest82 Nice. The ZV-E1 looks like a great camera and definitely caught my eye. I wish more Sony's had the dynamic active stabilization mode. That looks very interesting. People are saying Sony should be announcing 3 new cameras soon. I wonder what's in store!

[@visionz_n_media]

@@anthonyj_film_photo I must admit that I love the dynamic active stabilization. I don't have to always carry a gimbal when I want some relatively smooth footage. I am looking forward to seeing what 3 new cameras they are going to announce. I think the dynamic active stabilization will be a feature going forward.

[@lvc394]

Well I have never had overheating happen with the way I use the a6700, but for $40 this is a great thing to keep in my bag. Thanks for your hard work.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

For sure, I appreciate the comment. I agree, my A6700 doesn't overheat in my normal shooting requirements, but the value of this fan is really good, and could come in handy in a pinch if its in my bag. Thanks for watching!

[@RADERFPV]

Very detailed review and tests, well done 👍

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thank you!

[@MGFitman]

Perfect content! I wish you more subs! Keep this up man!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@Amysmith347]

That’s pretty cool. I never knew those fans even existed.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Yeah. This one just recently came out. Thanks.

[@ulanzi]

Thank you for sharing~

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thank you!

[@soholingo]

Your results mirror mine. Will be sharing this with my facebook group!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Thanks. I'm a member of your fb group also. Good work, by the way.

[@soholingo]

@@anthonyj_film_photo Team work makes the dream work! :)

[@TheJ_G]

Interesting attaching technique. I’ll have to give that a try. I got two for both of my fuji cams and couldn’t get mine to stay attached to either camera for more than 15-20 minutes. It makes me feel like I can’t really trust it in a run and gun work scenario where I would probably want to use it.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Thanks for watching. So here's what I've also noticed. If I attach it that way, it stays on much longer all together. While it's running/spinning, it never detached as far as I let it run up to a couple of hours. However, when the fan wasn't running, it eventually detached. Strange I know, but I don't know yet if it's sliding down or if it's just popping loose when it falls. Hope that is useful for you. Thanks.

[@soheilmasoumi3009]

Hello buddy. It was a very useful video. I bought an a6700. Unfortunately, due to the temperature rise, I can't take long non-stop videos. In your opinion, I can have about two hours of non-stop filming using the Olanzi cooler? Because I was thinking of selling the camera and buying a7c. Thank you for your help.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Thanks for watching. It truly seems to vary camera to camera. Also, it will greatly depend most on the format, framerate, and environment temperature. Truly, there's no way to say for sure. It's likely no problem if 1080p. Possibly ok with 4k 24fps. Maybe 4k30 of an hour at least. I would say no to 4k60. Hope that helps. But some people say they have no problems, and some say they have worse problems.

[@mananpatelco]

Hi there! I plan on getting this cooling fan for my Sony A7c. I have a question if you can please let me know since I haven't been able to find an answer for. Were you able to hear the noise from the cooling fan while recording? I am concern about the background noise from the cooling fan while I record my videos for my channel. Thank you!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Yes, slightly, but to me, it was a very acceptable amount. There is a whole section in this video about that and demonstrating it. If you get a chance to watch the video.... I measure the sound level, and give examples of filters for it in editing. Thanks

[@JANKERFLOW]

amazing work bro ... thanks so much for the detailed info.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hey, no problem. Thank you! Hope it was helpful.

[@djtwilite318]

Thanks for the video. I thought I was going to have to do all these tests myself but you are in south Louisiana and I'm in north Louisiana. Thanks for saving me all this trouble. I had to film a funeral last summer and my a7iv shut off in 6 mins outside 4k 24 had to use my phone instead..smh. Hopefully this will save me from having to purchase the fx30 just to get the job done.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hey, no problem. So glad it was helpful! 6 minutes... that's harsh. I really hope this tool does the trick for you. Thank you.

[@djtwilite318]

@@anthonyj_film_photo me too and yeah it was at the burial site direct sun 118 degree heat.

[@natondeckk]

This is genius! I’m definitely picking this up for my Sony zve10 after 1 hour of filming mine always over heats! We definitely need another video on higher fan settings I’m picking up two and the price ?! A steal

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi, thanks! I recently saw that they've upgraded the design to a spring tension fit due to suction cups allowing it to fall in some cases. It looks good. Hope you're able to use link in description to Ulanzi's site. Thanks! Have a great day!

[@joz77]

My ZV E10 does not overheat @ 4k after 2 hours. Did you change the settings: "Press the MENU button on the camera → Setup → Auto Power Off Temp. → and select "High"?

[@MarineX]

Not bad. I wouldn't mind seeing a test where the camera has to work harder. Maybe point the camera at a TV playing one of your KZbin videos on a loop. Will it overheat when having to use autofocus and other functions

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hey, not a bad idea. Thanks man.

[@user-mk9ly3jp1q]

Exactly. Take another test. With autofocus and matrix stabilization enabled. After this test, we can already say for sure whether the Sony 6700 is suitable for shooting video.

[@luxmeister]

Perfecto!

[@Febrinov]

What a great video and axplanation! Since i thought the video is too long, at the first 5 minute, i want to ask you the size of the product in the comment section. And then you mention it in the last minutes! this would be very helpful gear for my Fujifilm XS10 overheat issue. If you know, you know. Thank you for making this great video!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the kind words! I'm very glad it was helpful. I hope you'll consider subscribing if you haven't already. Have a great day!

[@lewcehjitl3282]

What camera did you use to film this video? Nice IQ 👍🏼

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi, thanks a lot! I used the FX30 for 90% of it. A6700 for a few shots, ZV-E10 for a few, and DJI mini 3 pro drone for the air footage. Thanks for watching.

[@iamakkkshay]

I guess those suction cups might crack and leak eventually if quality is not great. I had Ulanzi RGB portable lights and the battery backup diminished after 20-30 full charge cycles :(

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hard to say so early on. They have a pliable quality feel to the suction cups. That's disappointing to hear about the lights. I've had good luck with my Ulanzi RGB portable lights so far. Thanks.

[@andryvrs]

i see the presentation twice because something was relevant and nobady talk about it...the temp that ulanzi show. if te temp is not higher then 44C the camera will record unlimited. if the camera ( or what ulanzi mesure is above 44C ) the heat warning will appear or simply shut down . the last test in outdoor you start the recording when the camera was allready 40C so...probably the short time of recording is because the camera started at 40C ( allready in a high temperature bady status ) wich i assume that you didn't let the camera to cool down. In any case, this is good to know that the fun make a different. Also...4k 60p seems to be the max that camera can handle and also...not reliable for long term recording. For a weeding event...fx30 it is a better and overall more robust and reliable camera that you can count on. For everything elese...the a6700 get the job done. Thank for sharing with us all of your messurments. it realy helps. what i am realy intersting about is 4k 50p 4.2.0 10bit or 8bit with 75mb/s or max 100mb/s because...we are not doing raw photography in order to miss our shoots...because we know what we are doing and we expose properly depending on the scene for the firs time. ( shoot right from the start and apply any lut or preset and see how much better the footage is eaven with 2023 lightroom presets...people will be amased ) we do not shoot 200 or 300 or 500 Mb/s just because we don't shoot corectly and hope to fix it laer in post. and in any way...this is not the camera to do this...and nobady shuld count on this level of camera to do this...not eaven on fx30...so...be gentel and shoot right from the start. this camera specs are reliable for camra like fx6 and above...so...this is what it is... many people think hat they can do everything with this camera...to bad..they simply get drunk with cold water. Please if you can...just do the test that i mention above 4k 50p 75Mb/s or max 100mb/s. it is more relevant for this kind of camera. in this price point...all the higher specs of this camera are limited...and as we can see...the limitation is overheating. and it is normal...just because it is not made to be a work horse... many thank

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate that. You make some excellent points. I agree this camera is not made to do everything with the highest performance. It's a great photography camera, and capable of taking beautiful high quality video within it's limitations. To expect anything further in video, you're right, something like the FX30 is the way to go. The a6700 and fx30 are my main combo, and they both are great at what they are for. I like your point about the 4.2.0 75mb - 100mb. I ran the test mostly with the max settings in the overheat video series just because majority of people are interested in the highest 10 bit 4:2:2 capabilities for this camera as the specs advertised for the a6700 new apsc Sony, ya know. I'm already in the process of creating some new videos for the channel on some new topics. I hope you consider subscribing. Thanks.

[@miclube]

Obrigado 🙏🏼

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thanks for watching.

[@CallMeLani]

This was very helpful. My A7IV overheated on a live stream. This seems like a fix

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. I hope it works out for you!

[@NicHeuwGuitar]

Is it possible to charge it by plugging it to an adapter directly to an electrical plug? If so, what kind of adapter can I use? Since I don't prefer to use power bank to charge. I want to keep it connected to electrical plug during use at home, all the time so I don't have to worry about it or having any issue running out of battery on the fan itself or running out of battery on the power bank... Do you have some advice?

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Yes. It has usb-c. You can run a usb-c cable to a wall charger.

[@PulakChowdhury]

What was the temperature of room and outdoor!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Indoors: 72 F / 22 C 1st Outdoors: 84 F / 29 C 2nd Outdoors: 90 F / 32 C Thanks.

[@Dwoalin]

I’ve been curious if the cameras would last even longer without the film for the fan going on the back of the camera and using something like a velcro strap to hold it in place instead. So it more directly makes contact with the camera. Also curious how much longer the cameras would last on the second fan speed 👀

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

That is an interesting idea. Makes sense about without the film. I didn't notice any major difference on 2nd speed

[@Dwoalin]

@@anthonyj_film_photo Good to know! Thank you. The only thing holding me back from getting the 6700 over the FX30 is the overheating. And considering I'd like to use it for long form content including livestreaming, I'd be worried to live stream for long hours with it.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@@Dwoalin It's crazy because some say they have zero overheating. Some, including me, have overheating. I love the a6700 for my use of it, but for longer recording, I use the FX30.

[@Dwoalin]

@@anthonyj_film_photo It really does seem all over the place.

[@UlySambrano]

I just got mine and after researching this I've noticed some people's a6700 never over heat! But for others alot of them are sadly 😔

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Yes, it seems that there are many variables among these. Some overheat, some don't. I honestly think it's a great camera though, and I would buy it again if I lost it. It all depends on what you need out of it. It's great for photography, and no major issue with 4k24. 4k30 varies amongst cameras, but still gets plenty of recording time. 4k60 and 4k120 offer plenty of recording time to capture clips for slow motion. I wouldn't be concerned unless I needed to record 4k60 for a very long time. It's been a great hybrid camera for me. Enjoy it! Thanks.

[@unquestionabletv]

Plug in the zv e10 to usb outlet sole using for two hours and see

[@robertleger4986]

Does that backing material come off with no residue - when you want to sell the camera? I wonder....

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

I'm not sure. I haven't had to take it off.

[@onurgokce8347]

wow

[@aeda7839]

For live streming events for 10 hours even more on a7iv is it strong?

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. I dont have an a7iv.

[@OliverCooper-qg6yc]

NO!!!!!! A7iv, A7RV or similar are garbage for long shoots, I had to sell mines are they keept overheating after 30 min. and a shitty fan wont push it that much longer.

[@roknews924]

So how do we get to store away the camera with the adhesive

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

It would stay on the camera. However, it looks like Ulanzi has recently updated the design to a spring tension fit. That requires no adhesive backing. Thanks for watching.

[@roknews924]

@@anthonyj_film_photo meaning you just pop it in and out and close your up screen and store the camera safely??

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@@roknews924 Yes.

[@rodrickrp]

Could using an external monitor recorder like an Atomos Ninja V be an alternative solution to recording without any overheating? Maybe for more in-depth or commercial video work

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi, im really not sure. However, i wouldn't think so. It may help a certain amount, but the camera is still generating the heat from internal. Thanks.

[@V7StudioProduction]

❤🎉

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

😊

[@rcayca]

They should've used magnets with a metal plate. These suction cups suck

[@eMotionFlowing]

SO LOUD THIS FAN…😭

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Do you have the fan, or are you talking about the video? The video is close up and amplifies the sound intentionally. It's really not too loud, considering. If you have the fan, you could have a defective one maybe? Thanks for watching also.

[@eMotionFlowing]

@@anthonyj_film_photo Yes I have the fan. Has arrived this week for the ZV-E1. Am disappointed because it is already too loud at level 1. If I use the internal microphones of the ZV-E1 I hear the fan on the recordings. But the fan solves the problem with overheating. that's true. Will buy me the FX3...there you can set that during the movies the fan is off and on standby the fan goes on. Since one is more flexible...

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Oh, sorry to hear that. FX3 is a great option!

[@OliverCooper-qg6yc]

SOO NOT FIXED IDI&(

[@jeffchastain2977]

Ive done 3 videos out in bright sunshine, in 90+ degree temps, all three longer than 35 minutes long, one over an hour. My Sony a6700 has never overheated. I like the idea of this, but dont see its purpose for this particular camera. Now if someone could cool off my iPhone, then they would have my gratitude, and my money.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. Your a6700 is doing really well! It definitely seems to vary among many users whether they experience overheating or not. Great camera though depending on the needs for most. I'm very happy with mine. Glad yours is doing great. Which iPhone do you have? Thanks for watching. I appreciate the info.

[@sirbestia]

My a6700 was streaming endlessly both through hdmi and usb with no overheating. After firmware update, I couldn’t get longer than 27 mins (4k 30).. I ended up buying the fan and it stays cool again. They need another update

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

oh, wow, sorry to hear that. glad the fan helped atleast. thanks@@sirbestia

[@jeffchastain2977]

@@anthonyj_film_photoUntil yesterday, I had the iPhone12Pro. I now have the 15pro, and I tell you, this is an amazingly fast, sleek phone/camera system! I’m hoping that it is better than the 12pro was, and so far, so great!

[@jaymills1720]

Just gonna shoot iPhone log now and save the 🤑

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

😄 Nothing wrong with that. Did you get the iPhone 15?

[@jaymills1720]

@@anthonyj_film_photo not yet! Was gonna grab the a6700 as a hobbyist but log looks like slog3 so may just go the phone route

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@jaymills1720 Nice. Looks interesting! Let me know how it goes.

[@philippurban4459]

@@jaymills1720yeah go filming with a iPhone noob

[@valerio_c]

Yes yes… the same thing… 😂😂 A6700 quality is another world..

[@gigihanmandarin]

I am sure you are not doing it consciously but pointing your face upwards and showing your nostrils while you speak give others an impression that you are an arrogant person. Otherwise great video, thanks.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

Hi. I can understand that, especially if talking to someone in person. I've actually noticed that happening on camera at times, but never thought it looked arrogant. I guess because I'm certainly not. I have taken into consideration this and other things I will improve as experience increases with talking to camera. I think it happens for me when talking to a lens due to a combination of angle, trying to be sure lighting isn't shining and reflecting all over my glasses, and reading some notes at times with the intention that those times will be covered with b-roll footage, but it doesn't always work out. Still early in my on camera experience, and hope to improve. Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching.

[@gigihanmandarin]

@@anthonyj_film_photo I am sure you are anything but arrogant. Thanks for taking the comment like a champ! Please know that I have no Ill intention and I have nothing but best wishes for your YT journey. Cheers!

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@gigihanmandarin No problem at all. I appreciate the feedback and am always open to learning and improving from respectful advice like yours. I can't progress as far as I would like to without others' feedback!

[@KSContentCreation]

@@anthonyj_film_photo Hey boss. I don’t know if what he is saying is an actual thing or not, but I just wanted to say it is inspiring to see you step out of your comfort zone to make content like this. As someone who has recently started getting in front of the camera to make content again, I can definitely relate to the journey of “figuring out” how to be presentable in front of a camera. But honestly man, you did 100% fine. Your expressions as you spoke served the information you were sharing on a platter. It made this video much easier to follow and digest. It holds the viewers attention, so much to the point where people like the guy who made this comment was subconsciously analyzing your face. Its not in a weird way either bro, it’s 100% a gift you have. And this is coming from someone like me who was supposedly diagnosed with “ADD”. Maybe there is some overthinking involved, but at the end of the day your content provided us all IMMENSE value. I ordered the fan in the middle of this video, and stayed to watch the rest of your tests. DO NOT overthink it. Keep focusing on providing the value and do what feels natural. As someone who is also apart of your target audience (A6700 owners), I am not worried about the faces you’re making. I want to see you put this fan to the test, and that sir you absolutely did! Not just indoor tests, but OUTDOOR tests too? Those outdoor tests must’ve taken a few days if you ran out of daylight on the first outdoor test. Talk about VALUE! Trust me, there are other people who notice the effort you put into your content just like me. Easiest sub ever. Just keep doing what you do.

[@anthonyj_film_photo]

@KSContentCreation Wow, man I truly appreciate the kind words. What an awesome compliment and way of wording it! Thanks so much. I'm definitely gonna keep going. I'm doing what I love...creating, and am thankful to have gotten started. I now welcome any mistakes and any failures so I can learn as fast as possible, and put them behind me. I have every intention to provide the best quality and value. I know that will take time, and I look forward to the journey every day. Comments and interactions with good people like yourself and @gigihanmandarin really sweeten the experience. They teach, inspire, motivate, and are a blessing. Btw, I checked out your channel and can see you have a sense of how to put things together to connect with viewers and tell a story in a manner that can capture a person's attention through something relatable, emotion invoking, and maybe even nostalgia for some. That is special, and is also inspirational because I am working on multiple other short film / storytelling projects as well. The headphone commercial had 1 small detail that is similar to an idea I have for a quick clip in one of my future videos. It's been in my head. I haven't shot it yet, but it was nice to see an example of how it would sound and look. Good job bro!