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[@VictorLaforteza]

🎞 Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/victorlaforteza P.S. the heat setting was set to HIGH (I always have this on especially it that it asks you the very first time you turn on the camera) Here's Jared Polin's results - 30m on 4k24 S-I closed screen - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZXdZaBoobWrpsUsi=VJjbZu1Rwv98Erp7&t=951 Winner of the luts from last week's video - Giovanni Montalvo

[@sankt.gabriel]

i recently purchased the a6700 and am absolutely stunned. to be fair i only owned a zve10 before but i was totally in love with that already so the a6700 is a huge step up.

[@ChronicAndIronic]

I have the ZV-E10 and this camera has my hair falling out with how stressful it can be sometimes. And my iphone seems to outperform it. Is the upgrade to the A6700 worth it?

[@derekroberts5931]

@@ChronicAndIronic what makes the camera stressful for you. Do you think your cell phone has the same video quality?

[@ChronicAndIronic]

@@derekroberts5931 besides the sensor there’s slot do times where my 15 pro max tend to beat out the ZVE10. No EFV is literally giving me a stroke it’s always sunny here in hawaii

[@ChronicAndIronic]

@@derekroberts5931 on top of that the lack of actual dials and switches. The ZVE-10’s quick menus are frustrating sometimes

[@shahinn6277]

⁠​⁠@@ChronicAndIronicwhat do you mean outperform and what lens do you use? i have the Zve10 and an iphone 14 pro but I would never compare them, yes the 15 pro max would perform great but would never really achieve that real cinematic look of a sony mirrorless its also my first mirrorless cam but i have got pretty good videos i use the Sigma 30mm 1.4

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I just got mine yesterday and I haven't had the chance to take it out yet, but so far I love it 🙂it is exactly what I was hoping for. Last year I got my first FX30 and a second one a couple of months ago for KZbin and I have been lugging one of them around for day trips and holidays and was always missing an EVF for photo so this one was perfect for me (I also thought it was a bit bulk for travel). This gives me the "almost" same camera but with better photo features in a smaller package and I get the same video quality/workflow I'm used to which I love. I hope it doesn't overheat for my holiday videos but then again, I don't think I ever take longer recordings than 5min, so I hope I'm going to be fine. 😅 Also thanks for the video, love the content ❤

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah this will definitely be a great camera for travel!! Small and lightweight 👌🏽 hasn’t overheated yet during my Korea trip so we’re still good 🙌🏽

[@michaelcroff7097]

I tested my Sony A6700 in 4k60 and it overheated after 1 hour and 3 minutes with the following parameters: 73 F ambient indoor temperature, no sunlight (nighttime) A6700 mounted and connected via USB to Ronin RS3 Pro Ulanzi camera fan mark 2 attached, set to "2" (fastest) and plugged in to Baseus 30,000mah battery No external monitor Built in off-brand battery Lexar 1800x SD card 4k60 h264 slog3 AF-C with peaking and zebras on, ISO 2500 or higher My A6700 overheated after the Ulanzi showed 36 C for several minutes with the heat warning on for several minutes. It appears once this camera reaches 36 C it's going to overheat. I did a similar test in 4k24 but with the camera plugged into the Basesus (USB PD) and disconnected from the RS3. It did not overheat during the same 1:03. The Ulanzi fan showed 31 C so it's reasonable to assume the camera will go indefinitely in this mode with this setup. The Baseus powered the A6700 but did not charge it while recording, the battery percentage stayed the same. Powering both the A6700 and Ulanzi for over an hour only used 9% of my Baseus's 30,000mah battery. I believe a dummy battery would improve these numbers and allow me to use the gimbal. In this scenario, the A6700 provides a superior image than the Pocket 4k for similar money. But the image is non-raw and the Pocket 4k can record in 4k60 indefinitely thanks to its internal fan and smaller sensor. And you get AF-C on the A6700. Both cameras are fully compatible with the RS3 Pro but the A6700 is much smaller and lighter.

[@andyelliott1866]

I just got mine about a week ago. I've shot twice out in the sun and 85° temperature out there. For about an hour, the camera on more than it was off. Never had an overheating problem.

[@VictorLaforteza]

That’s good, seems like my copy is crap. Gonna try doing the firmware update see if that helps

[@Patrick-vi9xr]

@@VictorLaforteza did firmware update helped? I had overheating issues, after update never seen overheat warning, but now its not so hot enviroment and hard to say if its update or just lower temperature outside helped...

[@VictorLaforteza]

it definitely did help! an update video to come very soon!@@Patrick-vi9xr

[@55CINCO55]

I was debating between this and the FX30 but was concerned about overheating so I ultimately went with the FX30. Glad I made the right choice; it arrived 2 days ago!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Fx30 is the ultimate workhorse

[@HPad2]

@@VictorLaforteza Been enjoying the A6700 the past few days, but I think I'm gonna return it for the FX30 due to the overheating in 4k60 and 4K120 overheating issue. Yesterday in the sun it shut off right before I was done recording. And today in the shade I got a warning right when I was done but thankfully didnt shut off. Coming from a Panasonic GH6 which will bake in the heat and keep going. But really loving the colors that come out of the Sony.

[@kamvalkov]

I have a A6700 and have taken it into tropical climates with temperatures nesting 45c. I definitely have noticed the temperature of the camera get extremely hot… but it has never shut down on me or failed to do what it’s meant to do. Also the quality of the footage and images is outstanding! I was also shooting in 10bit 4k 60fps and it performed perfectly whilst getting hot! Don’t let this little detail detour you from making a great purchase!

[@VictorLaforteza]

firmware update fixed it! made an updated video :)

[@MedInTaiwan]

I was so hyped for this camera but I'm very glad you tested it under the TW sun. A camera that needs its own AC that's a first :D

[@VictorLaforteza]

Need to buy a fan in this humid weather 😂😂

[@user-dk6re6sq1f]

​@@VictorLaforteza You can record in XAVC S 4K 24,30,60(60 may vary) upto 1hr 30mins or until your cards full/battery runs out.

[@GloryFaded]

Unfortunate that it has overheating issues, but also blessed to have an FX30 because I probably would have bought this and would have been dissapointed.

[@stkuj]

TBH, not surprised. The body size does limit the amount of cooling for the camera. You might want to look at the Ulanzi camera fan?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Waiting for the tilta release for their cage and fan!

[@TEmig2]

The 6700 isnt primary for Videos. If you need a Video camera, use the fx series. The 6700 is for photographie or short clips

[@davebcn87]

Haven't tested mine in long recordings but I used it for a whole week during a trip, alternating 25p and 50p with the highest bit rate (X AVC S and HS). No issues at all. People can still say it's unusable for video, but at least for my needs, so far, it's pretty damn good for both photo and video. Hopefully the firmware update helps with yours. Let us know!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah it’s been good with my current Korea trip just sucks that I won’t be able to record long form content but that’s okay I have other cameras for it. I hope so! I’ll test again when I get back home

[@JoeCastellon]

Do you know or remember at what ambient temperature you operated the camera?

[@davebcn87]

@@JoeCastellon In my case it wasn't that hot, it was in London and the weather was mostly overcast all day. But even when it was sunny I didn't even think about overheating or was worried that the camera could shut down. I've done some tests at home at around 30 degrees celsius and so far so good. Again, short clips (1-2 min) in different frame rates. And it was good all the time.

[@JoeCastellon]

@@davebcn87 thank you for replying! Where I live it averages 36C. I don’t plan to record outdoors but even with AC it’s a challenge keeping the temperature under 26C.

[@user-dk6re6sq1f]

You can record in XAVC S 4K 24,30,60(60 may vary) upto 1hr 30mins or until your cards full/battery runs out.

[@JapanViewfinder]

I've used the a6700 a bunch outdoors in Osaka and Kyoto Japan for my Japan experience videos, as well as for long studio recordings for the talking head of the videos. Since my outdoor shooting is long sessions of short stop-and-go shooting and just occasional 120p, again, short spurts, I haven't had any overheating. I was more worried about the long studio recordings but so far no overheating. I keep the room at about 26 Celcius. But for studio, I usually just connect the 6700 to my computer's OBS and record to the hard drive. My only problem is finding usb-c cable that the 6700 will let me record 4k over. It says ipad pro's usb-c cable and macbook air usb-c cable are too slow.

[@kawingtamtkw]

may I know which type c cable you get 4k stream running to the obs?

[@JapanViewfinder]

@@kawingtamtkw As you may have seen on my channel, I live in Japan so I purchased on Amazon Japan. The brand that works for me is YITONGXXSUN. The specs are as follows (but sometimes they lie so i was prepared to return it): PD100W/5A, Rapid Charging, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - 20 Gbps Data Transfer, 4K/60Hz Video Transmission, 3840x2160 Thunderbolt 3/4.

[@fabimesizae]

FX30 enjoys a body made for intended work, cinema. I have one and I am super happy with it, for work I use an a7S3.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Gotta love the fx30 and a7siii for work!!!

[@JeppPadilla]

Man, that was intense. If it was acting up like that in Taiwan weather, I wonder how worse will it be in the Philippines. That's kind of a bummer.

[@mattz9569]

I had the same issue years ago with a6300. Sold it and went elsewhere. Been shooting lumix and fuji, fuji xh2 has been my goto work camera for video since it came out. 8k internal and I've never had an overheating issue. Used a7iv recently, and loved it. So I ordered a6700 as a travel camera, (light use) since I can use lenses from a7iv, when I dont want to lug around the work stuff. Haven't had a chance to try a long recording yet, but that's not really its purpose for me. I bought it more for basically travel photography etc.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Really good for travel stuff for sure! I enjoy this cam for travels!

[@hotfootrabbit]

I'm still torn between the FX30 and the A6700 because I'm often in situation that require both types of cameras. While I'm mainly a video guy I do get jobs where I'm taking photos and lots video clips in between.

[@VictorLaforteza]

A6700 should be good, just don't rely on it for long continuous recording times 45 mins+ like an interview or something!

[@JamesDBuzzard]

Nooooo! Glad I held off on the last few Sony releases. ZVE1 and A6700 are both overheating 🥵 I would of thought Sony would have fixed this issue by now. Still waiting for a good replacement for my A7c 🤞

[@JoeCastellon]

Thank you for letting me know about the Ulanzi cooling fan!!

[@rishabhverma7374]

Finally someone is taking about the main issue. Rest of the reviewers are either fans of sony or they are just sold to sony

[@victorlolo2008]

those reveiwer who said the camera don't overheat are living in a cooler climate 😂

[@VictorLaforteza]

Weirdly enough it did get fixed by the firmware update 👀👀

[@ZamoraChristian]

8:36 ohh thank you, I was going to change it for my FX30. No way after this video 💚

[@arranpbrown]

Nice video, Victor! Sorry if I missed it, but did you do the overheating tests with the Auto Power Off setting set to Standard or was it set to High? It's strange that you were getting such drastically different results to other reviewers, even if you are in a hotter environment!

[@haziqjohari]

yes pls update us on this!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup it was on high since it asks you for it the very first time you turn on the camera

[@jameiealehandro]

extremely strange. these numbers typically are for the standard temp option@@VictorLaforteza

[@jameiealehandro]

try updating the firmware to 1.01 and redoing the tests. the updated firmware contains some operational stability fixes which can improve the heat management@@VictorLaforteza

[@arranpbrown]

@@VictorLaforteza very odd! Hopefully it’s just an issue with your unit and not representative of all a6700s, but very concerning!

[@olumidedaramola9967]

Great video, I have been thinking of selling my a6600 to buy the a6700. I might actually wait abit to see more people coming out with what they thinking about the a6700 before I proceed. I might be better keeping my a6600 🤷‍♂️

[@JsorMezn-jy6xp]

Wild variation could be explained by: some models not getting thermal paste somewhere; or a heat pipe (copper with alcohol inside) not being manufactured correctly. Just wanted people to be aware, these could 100% explain the variation. My 18-135mm lens had an enormous speck of dust been elements, so we already know that Sony doesn't take manufacturing quality that seriously.

[@VictorLaforteza]

same thing kinda happened with the a7iv... a lot of people were reporting bad overheating issues but never had issues with it. I got unlucky this time with the a6700...

[@DMRCapitalHill]

I haven’t had any overheating issues, and for the work I do if I did I’d just get a fan. Simple fix. People online make a mountain out of a molehill

[@VictorLaforteza]

It's been fixed via firmware. Also, this video was made before companies made fans for it. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@stephenf3838]

Bizaare - in Ireland - a cold county and it's overheating in regular settings.

[@Ride_XP]

Ooof. Sayang :( I'm always shooting under sweltering heat or for extended periods indoors in the Philippines and I was hoping this would be a great B Cam for my A7IV. All the other reviewers tested in temperate climates so this was what I was looking for. Thanks for this! Curious about the impact of the Ulanzi, but after plopping a bunch of money down for a camera I don't really want to attach another accessory with its own battery and will get in the way of operation somewhat.

[@VictorLaforteza]

that's my initial thoughts I'm doing another testing since I really want this to work :(

[@LaLekASMR]

If you do any more testing in the future, could you maybe try XAVC HS 4K 50p at 45M 4:2:0 10bit? (thats what I am using on FX30 to save space)

[@VictorLaforteza]

new video is up! but the gist of it is that the new test 4k 60p higest bitrate I was able to do 1 hour. so XAVC HS 4K 50p at 45M 4:2:0 10bit should be more than twice that!

[@LaLekASMR]

@@VictorLaforteza thanks, I just finished watching the new video before seeing your reply XD But in the video I saw you wrote you actually got 2h on 4k 60p? (going on a 2nd sd card) Did I understand correctly?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Just one card! I deleted the file and changed the battery and started recording again as quick as I could!@@LaLekASMR

[@LaLekASMR]

@@VictorLaforteza Thanks I got it. Should still be almost 2 hours anyway :)

[@HellaChluy]

I’ve shot 3 10 min vlogs in the last week, it gets warm but hasn’t overheated. I shoot 24p and 30p, sometimes 60fps for slow mo

[@HellaChluy]

I would not recommend for shooting weddings. Normal vlogging has worked very well for me so far. Better then my zv-e10

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think tbh it’s okay for vlogs but I just can’t record studio talking heads as it takes me more than 30 mins to finish one video 😭😭 it hasn’t overheated yet here in Korea !

[@HellaChluy]

oh true, yeah studio talking heads for long periods may not work with this camera@@VictorLaforteza

[@user-fz9go8pj4t]

I'm a stills only guy, if I record a very rear video, I'll do it in 1080p, so overheating is not an issue for me. The a6700 is a fantastic hybrid camera, much more suited for photography. I think content creators/videographers should get the FX30 or it's full frame big brother, the FX3. In my opinion, the alpha series cameras which are without active cooling (i.e without a fan) are built for stills and some ocasional short video clips, and NOT intended for wedding videography or more than half an hour recordings in 4k60 with high bitrate. 4k120 on the a6700 is more or less a PR gymmic, not a real feature. I think that overheating is a big issue also on the ZV-E1, because of the lack of active cooling. Because I have only crop e mount lenses, I'll stick with sony's apsc lineup of cameras, and this camera is superb.

[@VictorLaforteza]

very well put! I wanted to test it out to see how it would perform on my day to day needs but this just confirmed that it's a great travel camera for both stills and video. It's been doing great so far in my Korea trip even if it's 30-35 degrees out with high humidity

[@umpopablebubble]

welp now unless the A7Cii has a fan or something i think the choice to pair with my fx30 is an S5ii

[@jaymills1720]

This is a bummer. Feels like the fx30 is overkill to travel with and to be compact but the other options like a6700 may shut off. Any advice

[@VictorLaforteza]

For travels the a6700 hasn’t failed me! It’s just long recording times that would be tricky

[@jaymills1720]

@@VictorLaforteza ahh gotcha. What’s the longest 4k24 you can comfortably say will almost never overheat? 15 min? 30? Between a6700, zve1, a7c2. Want best image and least heating

[@cryptoallmight]

Unfortunately I am experiencing the same with my new a7c ii. Super frustrated as my old a6400 is running indefinitely...

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@cryptoallmight yeah small bodies with better tech has its limitations on heat build up :(

[@v3blaxican]

I just preordered it to be a travel, take everywhere little setup. Any video I'd use it for would probably be 1080p anyways for social media purposes, so the overheating isn't a deal breaker for my use cases.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Ya you should be good!!!

[@SwiftySanders]

I agree the A6700 overheats like crazy far more than I expected. I have to be very mindful of the timing and to turn the camera off when Im not using it in between shots. I love this near perfect camera. I can live with one SD Card slot but the whole overheating after less than an hour of being turned on and with my setting set to high makes me sad. 😢 I tested on a zoom call and in other situations as well. You cant use it as a web camera because it overheats. If you do streaming video itll overheat.

[@PatrickWithCamera]

Agree, its nearly perfect camera for me, but that overheating is so annyoing, also battery last two times shorter than on my a6600.

[@rsat9526]

Just in case, have you updated the firmware to the new version which recently got released?

[@PatrickWithCamera]

@@rsat9526 is this update help with heat problems?

[@rsat9526]

@@PatrickWithCamera I am not sure either but I have been using it everyday and I live in South East Asia with no issue. I updated firm ware on the first day it came out as it said it helps with camera stability. You might want to give it a try.

[@PatrickWithCamera]

@@rsat9526 I've seen update, just wanted to wait for comments, because lately there often updates that bricks camera and didn't want to risk with no real benefits.

[@crf2go]

So, it takes 30 minutes to overheat, like most medium to high end cameras recording @ high bit rates…if you are recording video for that long which accounts for probably less than 2% of the customer’s these cameras are designed for. Then you are recording in a static position which means you will have no problem using an external recorder like a Atomos ninja… in my eyes and most of the people in the market for an a6700 this is a non issue and you are smart enough to know that.

[@VictorLaforteza]

well yeah, this is why I mentioned at the end to take these results for your own use case and not what I need it for.

[@jeremiasschneider247]

Not everyone has an Atoms Ninja lying around and the small HDMI is a pain the ass anyways. This absolutely does matter. 10 minute overheating is unacceptable.

[@crf2go]

@@jeremiasschneider247 99% of people don't need an Atomos Ninja, just like 99% of people don't record footage for 30 minutes at a time. I don't know where you got 10 minutes from, but it overheats at 30 minutes, again most cameras today to have some degree of overheating on the rare occasion they record for extended times (usually when youtube reviewers are testing hardware :)).

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

Definitely it’s not a camera for professional video makers.

[@DigiDriftZone]

For video, the ZV-E1 seems like a better choice. I tested 6.5 hours streaming in 4k30 over USB in a 24c room, no overheat. Then 2 hours 4k50 (PAL) in direct sunlight 28c, no overheat. Yesterday I filmed about 30 min of 100fps 4k touch rugby game outside at 23c with a slight breeze, no overheat - still not able to get it to overheat. Plus amazing results even at ISO50,000 thanks to the second native ISO at 12800, no crop in 100fps, that full frame look, etc, etc. The price difference between them was only £200, so I cancelled my A6700 pre-order and jumped to full frame, no regrets :)

[@edmondebacitas1608]

still hesitant to buy one 'coz I'm living here in the Philippines and the issue is the temperature here and that overheating of a6700 lol

[@gerardneedham]

Yellow menu page 9, auto power of temp - high? I got 1 hour and 55 mins on a 27 degree day in the sun, screen out.

[@VictorLaforteza]

yup, on high since the first turned it on.

[@dpixvid]

If your shooting at lot of video...APC camera needs an internal fan. FX-30 all the way. Generally speaking hybrids run hot especially in the sun, even photos once camera heats up...

[@VictorLaforteza]

fx30 is the complete workhorse

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

Definitely this camera is not for Filmakers first. Thank you for the video.

[@VictorLaforteza]

definitely a great hybrid though! I'm also pretty sure my copy runs worse than everybody else's :(

[@xWood4000]

I wonder if the overheating depends on how the heat pad was applied or something. I'm considering buying it from a place that has better returns because of the overheating, which will cost more

[@xWood4000]

And I'm anyway waiting until November so we'll know more then

[@VictorLaforteza]

where would you get this info? I"m curious as well! Most likely my unit is crap and it's annoying... gotta do further tests

[@xWood4000]

​​@@VictorLafortezaTesting a lot of units in a controlled environment, and teardowns. I guess someone could try to return cameras like 5x and compare the results. I don't think anyone does proper testing yet, maybe Gerald undone x Gamers Nexus could do controlled testing but I have no idea if they will. Otherwise it's Sony themselves recalling if it's too large of an issue

[@xWood4000]

And I'm waiting quite a few months after release to just see how many consumers report problems. That's also a way of figuring it out

[@lvc394]

I tested mine last night and here is what is got with Hi temp on XAVC HS 4K 60P 100M 4.2.2 10Bit: 42 minutes, XAVC HS 4K 24P 100M 4.2.2 10Bit: one hour 20 minutes, XAVC HS 4K 24P 50M 4.2.2 10Bit: 3 hours never overheated, connected to external Battery, ran until Battery was empty. Check your Mb/second to see if you are in an ultra mode and not a normal mode. Most of us don't need to run over 100M, so for those of you that can live with XAVC HS 4K 24P 50M 4.2.2 10Bit you can run all day with little chance of overheating.

[@youtubewatch8603]

Can you please elaborate the Mb/second

[@lvc394]

@@youtubewatch8603 I am new to this but I believe it is how much data the camera writes to the SD card each second. I noticed that if I was using XAVC HS 4K 24P 100M 4.2.2 10Bit: it would use up the space on my 128GB SD card in a little over 2 hours, where as XAVC HS 4K 24P 50M 4.2.2 10Bit: would take over 4 hours to fill the card. I am sure the 100M is a better quality that a Pro might need but 50M is still great and no overheating. I would watch out for reviews that turn everything up to MAX setting and claim the camera only lasted for 12 minutes before overheating, most people will not use it that way. Try XAVC HS 4K 24P 50M 4.2.2 10Bit I think you will like it to start with.

[@youtubewatch8603]

@@lvc394 thanks for your time, I bought the camera with so much expectations, unfortunately my a6700 body even start heating during still photography, it's like a crap I invested in, Sony is misleading the people, this is my first Sony camera, I regret I sold my canon gear, never had such issue with canon, they just have a limit of 30 mins that's it.

[@trouble2732]

Is overheating a factor if you are not recording internally and use it for streaming in 4k 30f? I need something reliable that can do 4 hours easily...

[@VictorLaforteza]

Based on the comments and other communities, even streaming it overheats within 1-2 hours. If it's 1080p, it can last for a long time!

[@ruepez]

I'm here for the free cinnamon buns

[@replay0712]

No perfect camera, Buy what suits you best ! Great Video !

[@AmaraARW]

Hmm, I'm surprised by the results. I tested mine the other day at around 24.5 Celsius and it went for almost 2 hours before I got bored and stopped it. It also immediately tested 4k60 after that without letting the camera cool down and it went on for 12 minutes or so. I do have a cage and baseplate for mine from Smallrig and the one thing I noticed is that the they seemed to get warm as well, so I plan on doing further tests to see if using those increases the cameras ability to passively cool

[@VictorLaforteza]

I’m waiting for the tilta cage and the fan! It’s coming soon. This should solve the issue on my copy

[@AmaraARW]

​@@VictorLaforteza I pre-ordered the Ulanzi fan to test as well. Probably won't use it much, but if I ever do rig out this camera it will be useful

[@jameiealehandro]

hi. you didn't mention in the video if you put the camera temp threshold to high@@VictorLaforteza

[@jaymills1720]

@@VictorLafortezacurious why keep it if you have to add a massive rig to it?

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s on high

[@imboredDB]

Whats the difference between the FX30 and 6700 in size and weight 😮?

[@nightdonutstudio]

You did not mention if you turn the temperature to high setting. In standard it is really bad.

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s on high.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

I don’t think that Ulanzi Fan is going to do much as far as overheating times being outside of the body. Sounds like it’ll be about the equivalent of blowing on your camera. 😅

[@VictorLaforteza]

surprisingly it does help! if you look at Jason Morris' review of a fan on the body of the zv-e1, it makes a difference.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

@@VictorLaforteza thanks for the details. I actually just checked out his video. It looks like he is only getting like eight or so minutes extra film time and he hast to deal with the added noise. If the camera overheats it just makes me not want to use it for professional work / client work. I’m sure it would be awesome if you’re just doing your own stuff though. Currently have an FX3 and A7c but looking for an upgrade to the A7c. We will see what Sony drops at the end of the month 😉.

[@andyocineoficial]

Cant decide if I switch to the A6700, or keep my Fuji XT5.. such a hard choice

[@VictorLaforteza]

yeah.. I'd keep the XT5! seems like it's capable too but depends on your needs especially with AF

[@seancloutier2577]

LOL I am the opposite...if I could do it again I would go Fuji...I mean all of these cameras are great...but I will confess some of the things I have seen with Fuji are next level.

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@seancloutier2577 Fuji is sooooooo tempting man. I'd love to jump on an XT camera. For now I'm super happy with the X100F :)

[@seancloutier2577]

@@VictorLaforteza I would like to see someone do something like this with the FX30...when I watch this video on my 10bit Benq monitor I cannot see how much better you can ask for...kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3KYnWmoh61mhqs

[@derekszyszka]

Seeing your replies in comments, have you done any more over heating tests? Wondering if 4k, 24fps, at 4.2.0 (not 4.2.2) would be much better? What about 1080p recording or streaming? I've never owned a camera. I'd normally go with with FX30 but it doesn't have a toggle to switch between photo and video mode.

[@VictorLaforteza]

1080 would last you until your battery dies! 4k 420 would be similar results. Maybe slightly longer.

[@derekszyszka]

@@VictorLaforteza I want to have the option to live stream on YT or Twitch, so having something that doesn't overheat for 6+ hours would be nice. I know you can do this on the a6000. I used the a6400 to do this with a friend and never had any heating issues using Sony's clean HDMI setting into a capture card. I assume the a6700 also has clean HDMI option? Maybe I need to just buy it and start playing around, and return if it has problems... Thanks for the quick reply.

[@nseckinoral]

@@derekszyszka When you connect your camera to your PC through hdmi, you're just streaming camera's screen into your computer. As long it's not recording internally, almost none of these cameras overheat because it's basically on the standby mode the entire time. You just gotta make sure your camera doesn't have auto shutdown (or you can turn it off) so it can stay on all the time.

[@PoolIsCool_75]

with flightmode, monitor out, Auto Mode, autofocus, usbc batterie with 22W akku and 4k50 normal mode my a6700 gave up after 26:55 minutes.. air temperatur 28°C, filesize 36,6GB

[@chosenideahandle]

Hi Victor. Were you using the HDMI out when you experienced overheating? It can reduce your run time by half before overheating, according to a video Josh Sattin did nine days ago. I know, it’s weird.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Nah, it’s all just internal sd card recording with high temp settings. I think I’ll do another extensive test when I get back home from my trip! Currently in Korea it’s hot but the camera is going strong. Mind you I’m not recording long talking heads here

[@nathanvu8762]

Interesting results, did you set the internal recording temp. threshold to high? That could extend runtimes.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup it was set to high. Gonna run another set of tests after updating to the new firmware

[@nongnongni]

If it lasted for around 30 minutes like any other Sony APS-Cs it would be great. But I guess that kind of FX30 recording is not suitable for a6700 build.

[@paulyeung6608]

Maybe try lower bit rate?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Definitely would extend the times for sure but that also means S-I is always meant to fail since it only has the highest bit rate

[@alexl2989]

Hello! great video, nice to watch and listen to. Lots of useful stuff. Do you think the camera will be able to shoot 4k 25fps for ~2 hours (average static interview) if we use additional cooling (for example, what can be bought on on aliexpress). If not, then the camera is useless. I hate it when marketers start making technology instead of engineers.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think you’d need to buy the fan! Ulanzi and tilta will have em available soon!

[@alexl2989]

@@VictorLaforteza Thank you. I will wait for reviews and tests with a fan, unfortunately overheating makes the professional use of this camera questionable.

[@Kiporino]

I made test with my a6700 and it recorded 1 hr of 4k 24 fps 4:2:2 XAVC S 4K without any warning of overheating. 4k 60 fps 4:2:2 after 37 minutes i had overheating warning, but i stopped test. I don't know what is wrong with your camera. yes camera after 37 minutes of 60 fps it was super hot, it was hurt to touch back plate, but it worked

[@VictorLaforteza]

Mine’s fixed. I did an update video.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for the slog3 exposure tip. I have been over exposing +1 but perhaps I should explore a little more with my fx30. I took my a6700 to New York the other day. Have yet to look at my video footage but man it feels like a mini A7IV with a bit of an updated menu. I will be conducting an overheating test when I get home on the a6700. My ZV-E1 overheated at 45-55 min at 4k24 at XAVC HS 420. For me I still wouldnt buy a fan attachment for this camera because I don’t want that bulkier profile.

[@VictorLaforteza]

let me know how it goes!

[@MikeBSalazar]

In the middle of recording 4k60, but so far my 4k24 was already 2 hours and the 1080p 24 was just a hair over 3 hours before the battery died. 25*C in the room. Perhaps any chance at replacing your unit? @@VictorLaforteza

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@MikeBSalazar I'm definitely thinking is my unit.. it's so annoying. did you update to the new firmware?

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@VictorLaforteza I didn't even know there was an update. How about you? btw, my 4K60 was 20 minutes so that's not too far off.

[@localwisdom9514]

check the new update guys firmware 1.02? whta do you think

[@geilin2394]

I"ll take cinnamon buns!

[@iamsebs]

This just convinced me about going with the Fujifilm XT5. Thank you

[@GonzTheRealtorGA]

This is interesting, I haven’t had any issues with overheating. I shot a bunch of content in 100 degree weather the other day without issues. I didn’t shoot for more than 5-10 mins at time though. The longest shot was a little over 10 mins in the blazing heat and had no issues. I haven’t tried using it for a zoom call yet, so maybe that will be its Achilles heel, but we shall see.

[@VictorLaforteza]

its been great for short recordings especially during travels but longer talking heads I still need to figure it out. I'm pretty sure my copy is crap :(

[@GonzTheRealtorGA]

@@VictorLaforteza possibly! We’ve had ridiculous heat over the last couple of weeks where I’m at, and I’ve used the camera without any issues. I was expecting to see some sort of warning about temperature but it’s been all sunshine and rainbows lol

[@masterblimpy]

It will overheat a lot more when output to external monitor or above 4k30

[@CryptikzChannel]

did you turn on the high temp setting?

[@VictorLaforteza]

yep it was on high temp!

[@ckteh928]

What battery or cards are you using. I read somewhere where using faster cards helps with the heat issue.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I run Sony tough cards on these ! I think it’s just my copy tbh I’m hoping it solves it with the firmware update

[@bensun432]

Have you tried the fan yet?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! I have an update video with it.

[@davidbatbold]

Tilta just announced cage compatible with their cooling fan for a6700. How much do you think it’ll help in long recordings? Also saw your post on the new 1.01 firmware, did that fix some of the issue as well?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah, I'm sure it will help but I'm posting the 1.01 firmware update video tomorrow morning. Surprisingly good results!

[@localwisdom9514]

firmware 1.02 what do you think

[@umran89]

This is so bad, how come Sony hasn't figured out their overheating issues across their lineup. This would have been understandable for a camera just getting into 4k resolution, but cameras with that internal recording resolution have been out for long, their image processing doesn't seem to be efficient. So much of content has shifted to long form, even for short form content, just because it isn't recording doesn't mean the heat isn't building up. I understand Sony likes to apply Apple's ladder system for their product so that they can make an argument of buying the fx30 in this case for a fan, but they should really consider some other "feature" to convince people to go up the ladder for a more expensive camera than just a fan.

[@shirakawanaoya]

Does this camera have the same high temp warning extend option as the zve10? I have to do that for my live streams on it... so I wonder if this is an option on the a6700.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah they do as well! But more prone to heat

[@AndreGranjo]

I have done about 8 or 9 tests and, in a room at 29°C, at 4K 24fps, in any compressed mode the camera never overheated... Could it be humidity or your copy?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I’m thinking both humidity and my copy :( I’m super annoyed by it. I’m glad it’s not a widespread issue!

[@jordanbarg6790]

Based on your experience, even with the issues how do you think this compares to the a6500? Its my current cam and im thinking of upgrading. For my use ive never had issues so wondering if the a6700 performance is just dissappointing compared to an FX30 or even an older camera like the a6500 (since I know you used to use a6500)

[@VictorLaforteza]

it's a great upgrade for sure. 10 bit footage really shines. It's basically an FX30 in a tiny body and both are powerful cameras

[@jordmanb2]

@@VictorLaforteza oh sorry I meant specifically about overheating, I'm definitely sold on 10 bit and all the other upgrades!

[@tomsotthewes]

Hi my guy, as a aspiring pro videographer i'm am torn between the fx30 and 6700. i use a 6400 now but its not good enough anymore. so i'm looking to upgrade. but i also love shooting photo's. if i want to earn fulltime money with it, would you recommend the fx30 because of the 2 SD slots. or would the a6700 be good enough. also the Cine EI option and desqueeze in anamorphic in the fx30 is a dealbreaker for pro"s in relation to the 6700?

[@VictorLaforteza]

FX30 for pro work hands down! A6700 is good enough but you don't want any second guessing when there's money involved for a client paying.

[@CryptikzChannel]

@@VictorLaforteza what about the auto focus difference??

[@eike.zender]

Did I see Kofis ellbow in the comparison shot? 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

I mean …. Maybe 😂

[@javinromero5150]

what's the best codec to shoot in? you said S in a previous video and I thought I heard HS in this. im new to the FX30. thanks

[@VictorLaforteza]

S-I is the best and HS is compressed good for Mac m1/m2 models

[@javinromero5150]

Thanks. do you use HS on professional shoots?@@VictorLaforteza

[@wakeywarrior]

It overheats as quickly as the full frame ZV-E1! Wow that is really poor.

[@ntsan]

It overheat more quickly than ZV-E1 according to some youtubers out there

[@C.Krisztián]

That rly suck ! I wanted to upgrade my sony zve10 but , i w8 to next modell .

[@gbwalther3198]

Simple Solution: "Send the Sony a6700 BACK TO SONY!" There's no sense trying to revive a Dead Horse! Hey Partner, You are at the end of the trail. There is no water. You are in a desert. All that lies around you on the ground are skull bones of dead cows! Sent it back & let Sony know that this cam does NOT meet your expectations. They know better. 😎😎

[@Iamtongue]

Damn only 7 mins?! 😮😮😮😮

[@VictorLaforteza]

Crazy huh?! Buying a fan so it’s all good.

[@Iamtongue]

@@VictorLaforteza I got a fujifilm xs20 and with 4k60 recording you can only film for 13mins before it overheats and shuts down.

[@MrFraiche]

Was the overheating setting turned off?

[@VictorLaforteza]

It was set to high. It asks you when you first turn on the camera

[@gedreeves9692]

Shiiiit. Hopefully the A7Cii doesn't have the same issues? Haha... Not filling me with confidence 😬

[@FilmScape4K]

No overheating on the Panasonic S5II. Doesn’t cost much more.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I’m so tempted

[@FilmScape4K]

@@VictorLaforteza it’s stabilisation is unreal too, don’t even need a gimbal.

[@miguelpachas8691]

hi, does this camera overheats at 1080 60p?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Not sure! But probably after an hour or something!

[@thegixlad27]

I'm not defending Sony, but I'm sure a firmware update drop to combat the heat issues

[@VictorLaforteza]

I'll do another test with the firmware update soon. Should've been loaded for the consumers right away,

[@gbwalther3198]

No, Don't count on a firmware. The a7iv overheated and it NEVER got a firmware to take care of that problem! Don't even think about it. Send it back or better yet, don't even consider buying it. FX30 OR NOTHING! 😎😎

[@AlphaCentauri24]

So it is pretty useless for video users.

[@danieldougan269]

Sony created a false dilemma with these two cameras. Photographers need dual card slots, and videographers need viewfinder. And, of course, plenty of people like me want a camera that can shoot stills and video without compromising either pursuit. They could easily solve this by creating an optional add-on viewfinder for the FX3 and FX30. I know third-party options exist, but they are not elegant.

[@kamitGameplays]

Yes it overheats like mad, 4k60 lasts maybe 6 mins and 4k120fps only 3 mins, pathetic. 4K is unusable in this camera, if you living in a hot country like india. Where did Sony test this camera, in winter Russia?