Sony a6700 Review: The New Value Champion!

Review of the Sony a6700, a hybrid APS-C camera presenting a compelling value proposition. Discussing dynamic range, overheating, low light, etc.
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Review of the Sony a6700, a hybrid APS-C camera presenting a compelling value proposition. Discussing dynamic range, overheating, low light, etc.
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
1:18 - Body & Ergonomics
2:58 - Autofocus
3:16 - Photo Improvements
3:44 - Video Features
4:06 - Dynamic Range
4:40 - Rolling Shutter
5:24 - Overheating & Battery Life
6:57 - ISO Range
7:45 - Other Features
8:23 - Stabilization
8:41 - Audio
10:32 - USB Streaming
11:15 - Final Thoughts
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#sonyalpha #sonya6700 #camerareview

[@geraldundone]

Re: a6700 overheating. The results from different channels are all over the map. My copy did quite well comparatively, but if you're considering purchasing this camera, I'd err on the safe side and go with the 40-50 minute results just to be safe. I talked with Jordan from PetaPixel and we tested almost identically and I got nearly an hour longer than him. Not sure how to explain that. 🤷‍♂ I'll test a retail copy when I can and update you. 👍

[@paul_london]

what other cameras would you recommend in this price range or cheaper?

[@doodlebratboy]

With non stop stills/photography in climate of at least 79-85F, do you think that would cause the 6700 to overheat? We pre-ordered this camera but now doubting if it's a bad idea with the overheating that could happen if we use this for photography in locations with warmer climate/travel. The other reviews don't even mention the possibility of it overheating

[@jb_0029]

I literally pre-purchased this camera after watching your review, then canceled after watching others - I wish this wasn't an issue because I would totally use this camera since it has a mechanical shutter - but for now I have to stick with the FX30

[@catchlite5196]

I’ve played it till the end, but please stop playing with the straptriangle like it is a lady part… 😮😂

[@andyocineoficial]

Hey Gerald, I was wondering if you could help me out with this choice..I own a Fuji X-T5 and I love it but this new Sony A6700 looks really good to me, maybe even the rumored A7CII. But which one would be the smartest option? I mostly do cinematography and some photography. I know I also have to think about lenses, accesories, ect..Let me know if you have any tips! thanks!

[@PatrickChondon]

I'm sorry .. that was simply the most random yet awesome surprise intro of any video, I have ever seen. Tom Green is a legend to put in mildly.

[@GrandGeneralKukov]

Agreed! This is hilarious and kind of amazing.

[@MHarvey-tp5km]

That was awesome.

[@saintmanuel]

But unfortunately no "my bum is on the table"

[@atom-qr2oc]

Speaking of random, the outro is gold

[@lukecarter9005]

AGREED!!! hahaha

[@flochfitness]

Whelp, wasn’t expecting Tom Green to do a Gerald Undone intro, but here we are…😂😂😂

[@TooMessyTea]

That was awesome!

[@Curtis-Randall]

Yea it was 😂

[@riparianstudios]

HOLY SH**! 😂😂😂

[@gbwalther3198]

Don't worry Tom Cruise will be sporting one next time, actually three in the next Impossible camera missions! 😎😎

[@wesleychapman9001]

Would love to see a head-to-head comparison of this vs the new Fuji X-S20!!

[@MarkusFinholt]

This is what vloggers have been waiting for for years. Not the ev1. And the people who loved the a6000-series will be happy with the 10 bit 4:2:2, which was the weakest point of the camera. Definitely a winner.

[@bondgabebond4907]

At 1:47, that scroll wheel on the front of the grip sold it. Need no more information, well, I won't go that far. I love my a6600, was thinking of the ZV-E1, but the lack of EVF was a turn-off as I am more a still shooter, not the next George Lucas.

[@ramimxss]

do people even vlog anymore? lmao

[@flat-out]

The original A6000 wasn't weak for me when I had it in 2015 to 2018. It was my pro gear for paid and volunteer jobs it was fantastic. It's just another tool for jobs, it's what you do with tools you have and skills you know.

[@MarkusFinholt]

@@flat-out A camera limited to 100mbps 8bit 420 will be limited to very low budget and low paying jobs. You can't use it professionally with confidence. This version is at least viable for professional use.

[@MarkusFinholt]

and also the 4k 25p was the only useable option, since the 1080p was the worst hd i have ever seen in a videocamera in the last 10 years.

[@darylawaita]

Thanks for being possibly the only reviewer who tests dynamic range. Another great review.💯💯💯

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'm gonna watch this first - and then I'll watch the other 100 reviews.

[@SaxSpy]

the proper way

[@Ra-Hul-K]

first i'll watch the best.. then i'll watch the rest 😄

[@floatingrabbit3556]

Still rocking the Sony 6300 to this day I remember nreally splurging on the 6600 when it launched BUT this, this is what ai had been waiting for. 10 bit color is all that sold me in this camera. Finally I can grade my Air2s and ground camera footage without much hassle.

[@blaizze]

I love the rangefinder style body, because it makes it so small and nothing stick out. It is just great for traveling and also when you want to put it on a smaller gimbal.

[@travissmarion]

I'm SO GLAD I just sold my 6+ year old Sony A6500 a couple weeks ago. I would have lost another couple hundred of dollars now that this monster has been released. As always great video sir!

[@erum.m]

May I ask how much did you sell it for?

[@travissmarion]

@@erum.m I sold it at KEH for I think $450 or so in excellent plus condition. I upgraded to the Sony A7IV about 5 months ago, and had been using that Sony A6500 for over 6½ years or so.

[@lights_camera_coffee]

@@travissmarionI still have one I’m using for real estate work. Should have sold it already! 😮

[@KarosElite]

Watched the last few more recent uploads. Going back now to binge. The vibes are uniquely incredible here.

[@thidnascimento]

You are always the first video for me when its a new camera day! Fantastic camera!

[@johndc7446]

Sony's recent camera designs have been very good. They look and handle like a tactical tool. The designs are very low profile and stealthy. I think the the black colored lens mounts are great.

[@guillaumejuncar]

I was with the a6300 since a long time. Was almost ready to get the fx30 but the lack of specs for photography was bothering me ... Now we have almost everything I keed akd want with the a6700. Even if for vidéography the fx30 still a beast 😱

[@bala1000mina]

Helpful and informative as always! Thank you Gerald! Good luck on your photography journey!

[@djoaniel]

Good call out on Dynamic Active Stabilization, and 120fps 4k. Thanks, Gerald! Love the intro!

It might offer the best value compared to the FX30, but I hope they won't drop the firmware support as quickly as the A7Siii!

[@garfieldirwin]

Best way to keep up with the best Sony technology is to stick to their cheapest cameras.

[@BenPatrik]

Plenty about the FX30 that’s superior still, like internal fan, dual card slots and full size HDMI out to name just a few. The FX30 is a workhorse, this camera simply is not.

[@garfieldirwin]

@@BenPatrik True, but the FX30 is not really a hybrid either.

[@tor2919]

For video the FX30 is much better. Tally lights, full metal body, ergos, audio and cooling system.

[@JensMowatt]

The fact that a $1400 camera in their lineup has breathing compensation but a $5000 camera doesn’t is inane. They can no longer claim it’s because of the Cinema Line/Alpha Line divide either, since this is a photo-first camera.

[@Aaditya1ad]

Hi Gerald, Great review as always. Have you done xyla 21 for xtrans 4? I believe not. And are you planning on reviewing x-s20? I would also like understand ISO scale differences between brand if you think that’s something worth covering someday.

[@jehudale2349]

The intro made my day :D Thanks for the video, Gerald.

[@saltymammals]

Just came across your channel. I live how thorough you are with your reviews and explanations. Keep up the good work!

[@nicolasthonnerieux]

i would really loved if you compared the dynamic range of the a6700 with the a6600

[@johndc7446]

If youre asking mainly about the video dynamic range then theres no question the a6700 is better, considering it has 10bit 4:2:2 compared to a6600 only having 8bit. You can now properly make use of the SLog3 picture profile and get a better dynamic range. When it comes to photos I think they would probably be the same with the a6600 but a6700 would slightly be better because it using a newer and better sensor with 2MP more.

[@rsmith02]

Likely a pre-production model so wait for more detailed tests by DpReview, CineD, etc.

[@nicolasthonnerieux]

@@johndc7446 yes it's certain than a 10bit slog3 codec will give you better result than the 8bit slog2. but i would a loved to see "how much" is it better. to see if it's really worth the upgrade :) how many stops of DR are we talkin about, how many stops of lattitude under/over, etc.

[@RuXsel]

Always the first guy i go to when new cams come out👊

[@JensMowatt]

The fact that this camera has breathing compensation and the a7 SIII still doesn't is yet another slap in the face from Sony. Let's not forget that they're pushing new cameras into consumer's hands without investing in the longevity of their older "flagship" cameras. The more new cameras that come out with features the a7 SIII should have, the more I feel forgotten and disrespected by Sony.

[@Pfagnan]

TOTALLY !!!!!! 😡

[@ZeroFilmClips]

Of course Sony aren't interested in the longevity of your camera. Sony are in this business to make money. They won't do that by making the camera you've already bought significantly better than it was when you bought it. It's not a slap in the face. It's a business model.

[@digwillhachi]

one of the reasons i sold my sonys.

[@mzartFilms]

Agreed!!!

[@JensMowatt]

@@ZeroFilmClips Not necessarily. We’re more likely to buy into the Sony ecosystem if we know our cameras will last. And you’re discounting lens sales. I haven’t bought the Sony 20mm G because my a7 SIII doesn’t have breathing comp. If they added breathing comp to all of their more expensive flagship cameras those prosumers would spend more on glass. That would be a business decision that benefits the company. But instead they insist on annoying their consumer-base and making them feel like their cameras have been forgotten.

[@LividLionTV]

This body will become my main travel shooting camera. I have a ZV E10 and ZV 1 (OG) already but I miss having the view finder for doing on the go photography while filming. This is an absolute must pick up for me.

[@antiseth3964]

That looks like a mighty fine improvement over the A6300s that I started working with. Those things were known to overheat quickly shooting 4k24p. It was so annoying. I’m honestly surprised that they came out with the FX30 before this guy, but I’m glad it exists to provide a workhorse option for video shooters.

[@andrewtregoning]

the a6300 is an incredible camera, but yeah it overheats! and the low light performance isn't great. but its also like, $300! i'd be interested in seeing overheating and low light tests on this thing...

[@alextsagaru]

You think fx30 better than 6700?

[@dronetheworld4k67]

With the original sony kit lens:- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Black) Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens How good are those lens for low light ? Ofc am coming from a 1" sensor camera at 2.8 apt which kinda sux at low light... Will i see big improvement ?

[@antiseth3964]

@@dronetheworld4k67 Both lenses may have a harder time with lower light environments, but Sony cameras are pretty good with noise in general.

[@dronetheworld4k67]

@@antiseth3964 those lenses, but my concern was shooting for basketball games indoors well let and soccer matches with decent lighting at night, u think those lenses are good enough professionally shooting or no way around it I gotta invest in better ones ? Tha k you...

[@martibartolome9472]

Hi Gerald, great review as usual, would you be doing a Fuji X-S20 review anytime soon? How do you think does it compare to this sony a6700?

[@TheVoiceofReason4ya]

The best as always. Thanks Gerald.

[@Curtis-Randall]

Brilliant video Gerald! Cheers

[@Levy.AlecPhotography]

The fact that it has an articulated screes and some a7r5 features I'm sooo tempted to upgrade from my a6600, I had a sony a7r5 for a couple of weeks and I loved it but dont want to switch to FF as I have to sell al my apsc lenses and FF glass its expensive. Now this camera came out❤

[@judyjackson7321]

One feature that I like on the A7IV is the shutter closing when switched off to change lenses In practice I've found it really does help to keep the sensor clean. Does the A6700 have this option? I'm having trouble finding any reference to the feature.

[@HussOnTheBeat]

Tom I met you in Dallas working at the Improv before covid, I helped with your vinyls and we talked about Juice WRLD. Good to see you pop up in random places on your filmmaking journey.

[@LuisFernandoImperator]

Baby Undone has grown so much. Congrats on that family!

[@DigiDriftZone]

How does it compare to the X-S20? - 6.2k open gate, 7 stops IBIS (2 more than Sony), 4k60 webcam for external recording and power with 1 cable (no drivers needed), 10bit 4:2:2 360mbit (vs 100mbit on the Sony), raw video external recording, 13+ stops dynamic range, there's a lot to like! EDIT: Also nicer screen, joystick, 30fps stills, fuji colours, better app, cheaper.

[@johansphoto]

Not to mention that the X-S20 has much better screen resolution, a joystick, can shoot 30fps stills (20 with unlimited jpegs), fuji colors, better app, and $550 cheaper where I live. The Sony wins on weather sealing, 4k 120p, slightly better viewfinder magnification, native iso and probably better af, but X-S20 is definitely better value where I live, and neither are pro level when it comes to the hardware.

[@mex5341]

@@johansphotothere is only 100$ price difference. Not so much right

[@spritual_enlightenment]

X-S20 is a really good package overall, but I still prefer AF of Sony than Fujifilm.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@johansphoto The 120fps 4K on the Sony is lower quality and with a 1.63x crop, it would be interesting to see side by side vs 1080p to see how good the 4K 120fps really is. But I would take 6.2k open gate and extra 2 stops of IBIS any day over 120fps 4K and just upscale my 240fps 1080p. No more explaining to my girlfriend why I refuse to film video in portrait now that I can crop the open gate footage for either landscape or her "instagram stories" 😂 - I'm sure the Sony AF is much better, but hoping Fuji's improvements make it "good enough". It is a close call though, both are great cameras. Fuji do tend to support their cameras much better though, my old X-T3 got the latest XApp where flagship A7S III cameras aren't receiving basic functionality that Sony added to their entry level cameras, shameful!

[@maggiem1323]

I don't think that comparison is going to happen since it's Sony. Even the S5II or X beats this Sony but it seems Sony has more clout.

[@LoverOfTech]

Long live Sony APS-C finally

[@weedanwine]

10:57 this is absolutely my favourite thing to do, remember to say 'welcome to the cinema' when a colleague comments on it

[@ruechel]

Thanks for this great video. Best camera reviews on KZbin.

[@rsmith02]

I'll be getting one, thanks to Tom Green. Okay because I'm an a6600 owner and this solves multiple issues, chiefly rolling shutter, lack of 10 bit video and uncompressed raw photos.

[@joalmaor]

Well, very impressive camera. I currently own 2 a6000s so, the lack of joystick won't be a problem for me. I'm going to enjoy the massive improvement of that video specs.

[@BespokeFotografie]

This is why when new products are released your vids are the only ones I watch. I give them 5/5 Jangly Triangles as well!😂

[@danbrockettDOP]

First Tom hangin' with the Trailer Park Boys repeatedly, now with you?!? That's so cool! Major points Gerald.

[@danielsay9842]

It’s wild that a £2000 camera is considered a budget friendly option.

[@baqcasanke]

Right i looked up the price and was shocked this was being considered a budget camera

[@AndiGomez-yu2dx]

I agree the price is absolutely shocking! this camera should be priced around the 1,300 USD mark

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm here for the @TomGreen Cameo

[@DBYouTubeHandle]

Technical, lots to learn! 🤓 Great video.

[@angela-r]

Ha! Tom Green! Loved this little surprise! Nothing can ever compare to his “broken wheelchair” and “ordering food in a clear box” skits. Such a legend. Lol

[@Chhuoey]

I’ve been waiting so long for a hybrid aps-c, this was always gonna be my next camera once it came out unless fuji tempted me enough

[@Chhuoey]

I bought a fujifilm xs-20 a month ago for $1050 and a Tamron 17-70mm for $540. Photographed a wedding and photographed and filmed a colorado trip and it was great, but I just bought an A6700 on since I'm more comfortable on the Sony system

[@natepotter6911]

Just put a couple small rubber o-rings around the jangly triangles. They will pinch against the mounts and keep them from jangling. Does make them stick out sideways, but they remain flexible, so not an issue. I do it with all my Sonys.

[@chosenideahandle]

Same here. Good move.

[@gbwalther3198]

Bubble Gum & Glue, Oh yeah, get some piano wire while u are it too, Sony likes DYI Guys & Gals: Set the Heat to High, Open the Flip Screen-way out. Oh yes, keep the battery door open-Great to Lose Batteries & Help Sony's competition with Tesla Lithium-Save the Planet Policies. One more caveat: Keep the SD Card Slot Open Too. U can buy more cheap Tough Cards if they all fall out, but don't worry, your cam will stay somewhat cooler. Yeah, great Design Tech Sony Boys. We should all rush out and get at least three of these. One for right hand shooting, One for left hand shooting & a Spare in the Backpack! 😎😎

[@sambrumley_productions]

I just prefer to remove the jangly triangles. You can do that in a similar manner to removing a key ring, and you can put them back on when it comes time to trade-in/sell the camera

[@natepotter6911]

@@sambrumley_productions I use a camera strap occasionally, so I leave them on

[@F1REBEARD]

Remove them and use peak design straps. Use them my self, a lot of accessories to them and removes the noise completely

[@visceralpsyche]

Tom Green intro and a funky outro, with a great camera review to boot! You're outdoing yourself man!! :D

[@automat8]

Always great G. Thanks!

[@footsy420]

i trust your reviews more than anyone else. Sony is so cool for putting premium tech in pretty much any new body they design. The a6700 is reminiscent of the a6400 release whith a big leap in the chipset and af tech.

[@footsy420]

This is reminiscent of the a6400 release both coming out after an a7 release with much better tech. For me the real time tracking released in the a6400 was a giant leap that made sports and wildlife shooting way easier.

[@Mo.Jo.]

I really hope they incorporate similar upgrades to the A7cII - i can not wait to grab that when it comes out. I've been on APS-C for years and I'm finally ready to get my first compact full frame.

[@richbottarini86]

If reports are correct, the 7cii is going to be far more expensive than the 6700 and might be more than the 7iv, which is crazy. All bets are off if Sony his price blunder

[@orphanuprising]

You have no idea how much joy it brings to my life to see tom green on your channel.

[@dannoringer]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@JonnyHavens]

For the overheating test, did you test with the camera in direct sunlight? I've found that matters just as much as ambient temperature.

[@gbwalther3198]

wSolar Power My Boy, U Got It! Sony just heard u! Solar Power, Heat that Cam Up, Give it a Good Sun Tan! If you're a good DYI Fan Boy or Fan Gal, they have a full Bag of Tricks for U when u decide to Go Solar Power Test: Set the Cam Heat to High, Open the flip out screen---all the way out, open the battery door (so the lithium batteries can fall out & compete with Tesla's Plan to Save Planet Earth). Oh yeah, keep the SD Card Trap Door Open (so u can purchase many more cheap Sony Tough Cards & they can leave a trail as to where u were when you were shooting in the Alaskan wilderness & got lost for good). Solar Power, Solar Test, Forget Ambient Power, Let's Go Solar Power! We have 24 Hours of Sunlight now in the Arctic, Perfect Time to do That Solar Safari! 😎😎

[@vijhaib]

Great video ❤ However, I miss the rant about firmware updates for the a7siii and a1 😭

[@AlexanderHaibel]

i was looking for it too!

[@mirrorlessny]

@AlexanderHaibel maybe he got word it's on the way 🙏

[@benjhaisch]

Ok that was the best intro ever

[@ArexLi]

Practically speaking, A7 IV shoots 4.6K oversampled APS-C video with a faster 13ms readout. As far as APS-C/S35 video shooting is concerned, both A7 IV and A6700 can be the option. It's a matter whether you want Micro 4/3 like 4K/120 or full frame option with some obvious rolling shutter issue.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

I wonder which camera will get no updates - this or the FX30

[@tor2919]

The Sony cinema line and alpha lines are completely different departments. And as we have seen the cinema cameras get much much better support.

[@unusualcomment9731]

That's the camera that I was looking for back in 2020 😅 now that I have an A7SIII I'm definitely not coming back to that tiny form factor and I love the Full Frame look too much as well. Looks like a good camera though just a little bit expensive for a B cam at 1700€

[@Pfagnan]

I too have the a7Siii and recently bought the FF A7C as my B camera for 2 camera shoots. Better choice to match the sensor and colour science for me that the A6700. Don’t like the crop sensor and micro-hdmi.

[@unusualcomment9731]

@@Pfagnan For now my B cam is a RX100 IV and still waiting for the RX100VIII to buy it 😂

[@Pfagnan]

@@unusualcomment9731 That’s a decent compromise. You can’t always get it all…

[@mirrorlessny]

@@Pfagnan I'm waiting for a7Cii to pair with a7Siii, amazing how compact a7C is considering it's full frame

[@TheMx5Channel]

Not sure if you could call this a B cam, since i have outperformed a lot of photographers hers with alot of gear with a 6300 just because my lenses were better and faster.

[@JeremyKruis]

Finally. Been waiting for the this camera

[@mohammedabdullah4618]

Recording the sponsor message from the product is just ingenious!

[@reelycharged]

I ordered the FX30 last night and was set into a state of panic after seeing the title of this. Thank god it has actually reconfirmed the FX30 was the right choice 😥

[@BenPatrik]

Same 😂 I’ve only had my FX30 a couple weeks. But no way in hell I would pay more just for AI when I would be losing dual cards, internal fan and HDMI out

[@wagnercs]

@@BenPatrik Indeed. Also considered the a6700 until I learned about the overheating. FX30 / FX3 are the way to go. Or the A7S3.

[@tor2919]

If you work with documentaries/ reportage the tally lights of the FX30 are invaluable. Believe me you made the right choice if your main thing is video.

[@bearonionlol]

Hi, can you please tell me why you would pick the FX30 over this? I’m so stuck trying to pick!

[@bearonionlol]

@@BenPatrikhey man, can you please give me some advice/try to sell me on the FX30 haha. I’m having such a hard time trying to decide between the a6700 and the FX30

[@paolokabir4029]

Thank you for the great review! How would you compare this vs Fuji X-S20 vs Canon R7 for hybrid hikes & travels?

[@mejasiu]

I am particularly interested in how the Fuji xS20 compares to the Sony a6700. Both seem like great cameras the question is which camera is better for which kind of person?

[@stephanwieser]

Loved the ending. Memory lane down to my first a7

[@josephasghar]

That’s a great review. Thanks v much.

[@Xero_Wolf]

This IS the camera I've been waiting for!

[@dinoschachten]

Wow, some of these features sounded like the things that low-budget shooters would request to be implemented on cheaper bodies as well with everyone fully aware that no manufacturer would put those premium features into lower-priced cameras - until now. Very unexpected but awesome!

[@telhinhas]

Thank you for the review. It only "lacked" a direct comparison with the a6600 for photography centric users.

[@frankfountain7680]

Another fantastic review, Gerald! Thank you. Have you reviewed the new Sony 70-200 F4 Macro?

[@kevinbatts2804]

New camera: The first places I check is this channel, Phillip Bloom and Camera Conspiracies for the clean up.

[@evilpigskin]

The same channels I watch. Definitely the best I should add Armando Ferreira too!

[@kevinbatts2804]

@@evilpigskin he’s in the rotation for sure.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@evilpigskin yea Armando is good, also Matt WhoisMatt & Tony&Chelsea

[@oospagheti]

great! another $55 camera to make my A1 feel bad

[@Keeper_of_nature]

Hi, Gerald! Great review! Will you recommend to upgrade on this from a73?

[@DrDuu]

Thanks for your review. I ordered the A6700 finally. 7 years with A6300 are more than enough.

[@AndriSoren]

I wonder if they’ve fixed the fact that all consumer Sony cameras are “shy” and don’t properly communicate or send the desired frame rate over HDMI. This leads to nasty interlacing in some situations, and led me to return my models. There’s more info on this on provideocoalition

[@spdcrzy]

Link?

[@AndriSoren]

@@spdcrzy often KZbin suppresses links - I’ll share a link in my next comment. Should that comment not appear, or should I be eliminated by the agents of Sony, google “Sony camera frame rate shyness” and look for the provideocoalition link(s)

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Wait Tom Green 😂😂😂 Gerald is a goat 🐐

[@alphonso0077]

That last part sold me about using the camera to double as a webcam at 4K30 with no capture card.

[@nomadcurate]

Great review!

[@zahinjawad6071]

What about the Canon EOS R8?

[@cinematools9621]

Looks like a great camera. I wish it had less rolling shutter.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Almost any Sony camera can be described this way

[@cinematools9621]

@@unn4medfeel1ng not since A7S III

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

@@cinematools9621 A7 IV and A7R V are pretty bad. Also some of ZV cameras, can't remember which of them.

[@MarkusFinholt]

A camera approved for cinema has almost twice as slow rolling shutter than this. The S1H. You really can't complain about 16ms.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@unn4medfeel1ng zv-e10 has bad 4k rolling shutter because it's same 24mp sensor as in a6400 a6600, zv-e1 uses a7Siii sensor so no problems there

[@snarkyguy]

Random Tom Green intro. This is why I loves you Gerald.

[@andrewjmarks5343]

TOM! What a fantastic treat!

[@Hunselmann]

It's it right that I get 120p 4k with this little thing and with the A7 IV I get only 60p 4k ? If so... WTF?

[@thisiseric]

The a7iv is full frame and this is APSC so they will have different capabilities. It takes more processing power to read out a full frame sensor than a smaller APSC sensor. It's comparing apples to oranges.

[@Hunselmann]

@@thisiseric Canon R5 is capable with 45 mp full frame. Sony A7 SIII and the FX 30 can do it. These are grapefruits then?

[@thisiseric]

@@Hunselmann yes you are still comparing apples and oranges. Some of those have heavy crops and other have only 12mp sensors which are naturally 4k without needing to downsample or or any processing conversion versus a 33mp sensor that needs to do a lot of conversion. If you research the actual cameras, their sensors, the bit rates, the crop factors... Etc it'll be pretty obvious why they are how they are. That's not to say we won't see 4k120 in future full frame cameras but at the moment the only ones that do it are $4-5000. You won't find a single camera that doesn't sacrifice a bunch of quality to give 4k120 under that price point. But I think we will see it in cameras within the next year. Just not yet.

[@Hunselmann]

@@thisiseric hopefully

[@mirrorlessny]

@thisiseric good explanations 👍

[@alanychung]

A great successor to the a6600!

[@maortheyoungcameraguy175]

Too late tho

[@lfisher8154]

Helpful as always. I have a couple of tripod mounted A6400s that I am using to livestream (1080p/30fps) to live stream 2 church services that last about 4 continuous hours total. They work fine with no overheating. I would like to add a 3rd camera for an additional angle and wanted your thoughts on another 6400 or upgrading to either the 6700 or FX30. Note - cameras are connected to a Blackmagic Television Studio HD via HDMI..

[@derek-yap]

Did you say you're using a 15mm lens or a 50mm lens when you were doing the selfie shot? Excellent video thank you!

[@TheHeartless917]

im a fan of the a6400 and own 2 of them. this would be my next purchase for my photography business

[@ro30]

This is ridiculous. All this could have been 10 years ago. and it's too expensive for such an offer.

[@johnrpittenger]

I was excited about this camera until I found out there is only 1 card slot and no 6k. I wanted more megapixels but would have looked past that if it had more features. Sadly this may be a good camera but it's also very disappointing. Why can't Sony make an apsc camera that competes with Fujifilm. If Sony didn't have good auto focus this camera would completely lose to Fujifilm.

[@CourtneyHump]

Awesome video! Is this THE camera to get for hobbyist photography only (not interested in video) or do you like some other body for stills?

[@ConstructionKronies]

I've been waiting for a Sony just like this cheers my man!!!

[@helveklikk]

Would this be a good second camera when you already have an A7 III?

[@simaskaciusis3246]

this is better lmao

[@TheHeartless917]

dude this is going to smoke the a7iii all over..

[@simaskaciusis3246]

@@TheHeartless917 i have the a7 iii and the a6700 will make it the b cam :D

[@helveklikk]

@@TheHeartless917 Even in photos?

[@mirrorlessny]

@@TheHeartless917 I agree = a6700 will smoke a7iii in videography, but when it comes to photography visual quality - a7iii is superior

[@kevin.itruth6880]

Might as well go to FF at this point...The only thing APS-C has been missing are compact quality primes like a 23mm F2 (35mm equivalent) and 18mm F2 (28mm equivalent) that can rival the size and performance of the offerings from Fuji and the Leica CL. People want compact inconspicuous bodies and lenses for everyday carry, street and travel.

[@casualcoffeeshooter]

Hello from Fujifilm ecosystem. We have plenty of those «23mm f/2» and pancake solutions and you’re welcome to join us :)

[@kevin.itruth6880]

@@casualcoffeeshooter lol I might just be coming over. Waiting to see what they release.

[@johansphoto]

Yes with Sony FF is the way to go. Especially with the A7C and the new small lenses least the Samyang Tiny series, negating any advantage the a6XXX-series had vs fullframe on Sony. For Aps-c Fuji is clearly a better choice with a much wider range of bodies and lenses, with the potential for a very small setup like the X-E4 plus 27 f2.8 or one of the f2 lenses, or a high end setup like the XH2 cameras, with high resolution screens and viewfinders, dual cardslots and great ergonomics. For midtier X-S20 holds its own against a6700, at a lower price and with a better lens selection.

[@Pfagnan]

I bought the A7C as a companion to my a7Siii. Only thing I really miss is the 10 bit video on 2 camera shoots.

[@kevin.itruth6880]

@@Pfagnan Well A7C ii is already been verified coming out this year. So maybe it will have 10 bit.

[@jorgekas1]

The most complete review on KZbin.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great video of a pretty impressive camera for the price point. Polished off with a wonderful vortex swirly animation at the end.

[@MacDonaldArthur]

4k 60p apsc no crop with sony AF speed and AI under $1500 is more than enough for my production, lovely :D

[@johansphoto]

Petapixel reports a small crop at 4k60, and what is worse that it overheated in 26 minutes with oversampled 4k 24p in their test, so it might be worth checking out some more reviews. Especially from people with full production bocies but no ties to Sony.

[@PS-ys9yg]

Zv e1 have a massive overheating problems, how its possible that this camera have not

[@MrFraiche]

APS-C is less data to process.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@MrFraiche good point, however when comparing zv-1 12mp ff to a6700 26mp apsc it's important to note the 4k oversampling which creates additional strain

[@JHawk]

Great video bro!!

[@facu_eze_peralta]

I really love it! Looks so cool!

[@rhezaif]

Should i wait for a7c ii or go ahead and buy a7iv?

[@MrFraiche]

I’d wait if you’ve already waited this long.

[@stowgood]

do you care about size? If not a7IV

[@rhezaif]

or maybe zv e1? i mainly shoot video only help me choose guys

[@mirrorlessny]

@@rhezaif for video only zv-e1 is better than a7iv & a7Cii - assuming a7Cii will have same 33mp sensor

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

Would love to see this compare to the Canon R7 and the Fujifilm XS20

[@TomCalton]

Thumbs up just for the Tom Green cameo!

[@MisterMayhem17]

Solid review bro