Why I Returned The Sony a6700 (After One Wedding Shoot)

So disappointing. Unfortunately I am returning the Sony a6700 because of how quickly it overheated at 4K 60p. Auto Power OFF Temp was set to "HIGH" and I wasn't even outside and it was still basically the beginning of the wedding day. What a bummer.

[@mattcarlson12]

Auto Power OFF Temp was set to "HIGH" in case you missed it in the description.

[@trogdor]

Which firmware was the camera on? I heard the latest firmware fixed the heat issue.

[@MoreData-hz8hm]

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[@alexdubois6585]

Did you update the firmware? Sony released a fix. Not saying it will fix your problem, but it should...

[@Dhuxul9]

It has improved now after one software update couple more updates the camera will be good! Just like previous A6000 cameras used to overheat

[@adrians7358]

There's also an important aspect related to the flippy screen. If it is closed inside the slot, it induces overheating. If you open it, it will help cool the body. Do you remember if by chance you kept it closed?

[@alanjcravophotography4149]

Have 2x A6700 and never had these issues… love them and would recommend them based on my experiences with my 2x A6700.

[@Tmaxar]

Thanks dude. Your honesty and fairness just earned you a dedicated subscriber. I don’t trust any of the hype that is created on KZbin every time a new camera is released and wait for someone like you to give the viewers what they really deserve. Kudos to you.

[@ronniejonsson]

The A6700 is an awesome camera, the firmware update addresses this issue.

[@shekhar1203]

i have the sony a6700 and never had this issue. i always film in 4k 60fps 4:2:2 10bit 200m. i have used it in warm temperatures, like 26c and recorded long videos throughout the day and it works perfectly fine

[@mattcarlson12]

I was stunned how quickly mine overheated. Sounds like you got a better copy!

[@JayJay-he9bk]

@@mattcarlson12did you install the lastest software

[@soheilmasoumi3009]

Hello May I ask what memory card you use and with what specifications?

[@JustAskThisDad]

How is your A6700 doing now 8 months after your comment? Did you have any bad experiences with it yet?

[@shekhar1203]

@@soheilmasoumi3009 hello, i have the integral ultima pro x. sdxc v90ii. 280mb read, 240mb write.128gb

[@u.b.469]

I ran this camera in 4K 24fps 4:2:2 10bit for over an hour straight in Florida heat and have had no issues just saying. Just update the firmware.

[@gayshrink3190]

FINALLY. Someone with guts enough to tell it like it is. You gained a new subscriber. Thanks for you honesty.

[@IRudra]

Lol no guts at all... he just did a mistake to take crop sensor cameras instead of a video camera for a client video

[@diesolit]

Fr tho he’s the first guy to actually talk about what’s it’s like to really use💪🏽

[@bhaskipanwar8483]

​@@IRudrawell that doesn't matter for video

[@kingghidorah8106]

even as a photography tool this thing is severely limited. The lifespan is 100K shutters, while the sony a77ii reaches 200K like the a7 Late series. The viewfinder is small, very small, and very low resolution. The A77II's viewfinder is larger and people even say it's a lot brighter. The shutter curtains are physically limited to 1/4000, the electronic shutter is extremely slow for a camera born in 2023 and the buffer is bad.

[@CjStyle23]

Thats crazy....I have the Sony a6700 and was shooting 60fps at 10.2.2 bit rate 4k out in 27 degrees and dont have this issue. I wonder if Sony has a quality control issue.

[@abdelkadernassimbeldjoudi6244]

The same for me I was in 35 degrees no problems

[@dusty_burkhalter]

Quality control sounds very likely as I am seeing mixed results in every single video. Some people overheating extremely quickly while others able to get more time. Now we will see if this is a new wears off kind of deal where people reporting good results are just in denial because its a new camera and if there opinions change over time.

[@adrians7358]

There's also an important aspect related to the flippy screen. If it is closed inside the slot, it induces overheating. If you open it, it will help cool the body.

[@zechenwei1139]

might not even be a quality control issue....you can check out Gerald Undone's recent video about his experiences with overheating tests. He could get vastly different results from two tests in the same environment on the SAME camera🤯

[@RiseAboveFilmsLLC]

Same and I was in -12

[@kiwimike2330]

I do fashion video, recording 10-15 seconds every couple of minutes. On a 26 degrees C day I used it for 3.5 hours before overheating, turned it off for 5 minutes and it was ready to go again. 4K 60. Eye autofocus, STD stabilisation. It’s bizarre that there’s such a massive discrepancy in overheating times.

[@DrDuu]

… at first you have to tell the community: Overheat Setting was standard or high? Which type of 60fps 4K were selected? Did you turn the display at the side? I made a test at 27°C and the highest 4k type, 10bit, 4:2:2 and 60fps, no wind, overheat setting was high, 23min until shut off. After short cool down new filming was possible.

[@GregAllen2]

Thank you for sharing your real world experiences! More people need to be aware of what these cameras are and are not. I've been a photographer for 35 years and dabble in personal/paid videography projects using a pair of Blackmagic pocket 4K cameras. Since hybrid cameras such as the a6700 are stills cameras first that shoot video second their ability to dissipate heat due to design is a real problem. Although they are getting much better in this regard and camera companies continue to add video centric features to them. With that said, I really see the allure to use them as dedicated video cameras. They are light weight, compact, and have some amazing features such as eye auto focus etc. That's huge for weddings I'm sure. There seems to be a weird void in the camera space. You can purchase a hybrid which are relatively affordable or jump into a cinema camera like the Canon C70 that has good autofocus but they sit at $5500 for just the body. Maybe the camera companies do not want to cannibalize their cinema lines? If I was in your position I'm not sure what I would use for filming. ( definitely no my bpcc4k 🙂) I don't know if my Fuji X-T5 would overheat or not as I use that for photography only. Maybe I would run the canon C70. Anyway, I hope you find a camera that won't over heat on you. Let us know how things unfold. Cheers, Greg

[@YBPlaysMusic]

Man, I see a lot of very different experiences with the a6700 about this overheating. Some have been able to record for multiple hours in 24fps, some for less than an hour, I've seen a review of someone that had much better results after letting the camera cool down for 15min (so not fully cooled down) instead of starting from a fully cooled down state... some I saw recording 4k60p for half an hour without issue and now this, short clips in a cool environment... I did notice with mine that the camera also heats up, just from going through the settings, watching some clips,... basically from it just being on. So I'm not sure if we should include the time the camera is just turned on instead of just of the clips it has recorded... In any case, very devided experiences it seems...

[@YBPlaysMusic]

I did another 2 recordings yesterday, but in 4k 60p and both of them were over 20min long, with 15min of cooldown in between. And this in at least 25°C indoors. So definitely different experiences with different models, which is weird, I think.🤔

[@KK-VLOG]

There was video few years ago somebody put 5 a6500 recording in the sun.. each camera overheated in totally different times and one did not :D Sony is a lottery.

[@Salamanderfs]

I've had this camera for about a week and do agree about the overheating issues. Fortunately this isn't too bad for me as I only would use this to shoot B-roll and would only do 4K in 3-5 minute bursts. For most social media (Instagram/TikTok) I'm ok with filming in 1080p. I appreciate your honesty about this and not giving into the hype. I'm waiting for the upcoming Sony A7CII or A7CR to see what my next "main camera" will be or if I just hang on to my A7IV which has been my steady main camera for the past 2 years.

[@SantiagoMonroy5]

The issue is that 1080p looks like shit out of camera

[@AndreGranjo]

It could be an issue with your camera... I have tested mine in a moderate environment, around 80ºF, and, after taking several tests, I was able to record for a minimum of of 16m30s in 4K 60fps in 10bit. In 4k120fps I got a minimum of 12m30s. Apparentely not all the cameras are behaving in the same way and I came across a video on youtube that claimed the new firmware improved the overheating issues in a camera that was behaving much like the one you got. Fo my use case, long recordings (over 2 hours), in less than ideal lighting, and in temperatures between 80 and 85ºF in 4k 24fps I never even got a high temperature warning sign and always recorded for over 2h30m. The reasons why I didn't go with the FX30 were price, no viewfinder and no mechanical shutter....

[@seanmbranch]

He's right folks. I was highly disappointed in the overheating. It's the biggest issue with this camera. Everything else is GREAT for those of us who don't do this professionally. The overheating is a deal-breaker.

[@mattcarlson12]

I actually couldn't believe how fast it turned off! I had to re-check my Auto OFF Temp setting because i thought maybe it had reverted back after I updated the firmware. But it was still on HIGH. Such a bummer.

[@Spiggle.]

@@mattcarlson12 The new Airjet solid state coolers sound ideal for these cameras, I have to wonder why such a simple inclusion wasn't made. Not an issue for those who only shoot in shorter bursts though.

[@mattcarlson12]

@@Spiggle. That's what surprised me so much... I was filming in super short bursts... 15-30 seconds each clip in very cold air conditioning. I'll have to check out those Airjets thanks for the tip!

[@potatophil8432]

Couldn't agree more. We really gotta learn to read between the lines of early reviewers. :( A7Cii was just announced and doesn't look much better...unfortunately.

[@reellyfeproductions]

Thank you soooooo much for an honest review! I shoot weddings as well and I have hesitated to invest in Sony due to the overheating issue on various models.

[@AlphaCentauri24]

"Thank" you for dousing my excitement about this camera but true thanks for saving my money! Many real youtubers who actually used the camera have reported the overheating issue. Yours is the third video I watched about this.

[@chip67art]

I wouldn't use any crop sensor camera to do pro work except for the FX30. There just isn't any that has features that will cure the anxiety of not having duel card slots and overheating issues. I see the a6700 as a high end personal camera not used to make money.

[@Sony-Fanboy]

I witte this without any rude intensions or wanting to insult people. But something i have seen already so many times as a photographer and sometimes starts to bother me, is that a lot of video content creators are constantly nagging about the video possibilities of this camera. It's like a lot of more video orientated content creators still don't get it and don't realise. That the A6000 series is originally designed as a more photography orientated camera. Off course you can make great videos with these cameras and everybody is free to give his or her opinion. But please become also a little bit more realistic about the fact that you shouldn't expect the same from this camera as a FX-30 or ZV-E1 those are cameras especially designed for video content creators.

[@mattcarlson12]

I just had higher expectations than the results I got with the camera. No biggie. Seems people are getting mixed results, I’m just reporting mine.

[@marvint480]

Exactly! These video creators are expecting Harold’s quality when they are shopping in pound land. Crazy

[@Hikingguy]

I appreciate you sharing thing, thank you.

[@alfiemalapira3243]

My budget is $2000 and I was really ready to pull the trigger on this a6700 because it’s the new latest Sony APS-C until I did a lot of reviews and most of the video are fair with spec and flaws! BUT. Your video made me go a different directs and be more wise with my next purchase! I’m hold off a bit. Any tips? I shoot sports, surf. I want something to go with 200-600mm Thank you.

[@simply-the-max]

Which video settings did you use? I use XAVC HS 4K with 100 mbit 4:2:2 10bit. No issues so far.

[@jenavlogs11]

Phew!! I bought the ZV-E1, and really had buyers remorse thinking that i do vlogs and dont need all this firepower and i will be fine with a apsc a6700, but now i think i will stick to my full frame ZV-E1 ❤

[@TravAlligator]

How is the ZV-E1 performing in real time scenario?

[@PhilThach]

That's a bummer. I haven't had any issues with mine while making short 120fps 4k clips outdoors on a hot day. The camera was shooting at 120fps but writing at 24fps for 5x slo-mo. Maybe that is the difference. Or maybe the lack of a crop at 60fps is what causes the heating issue. I guess it's a good thing I use 24fps on all my KZbin videos! :) I'm using mine as a stills camera about 95% of the time. That's why I didn't opt for the FX30.

[@smileofdean]

I am suspicious that he did not make a right setting by not setting it in “high” temperature.

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

I’m boxing up today It didn’t overheat but uncomfortably warm/hot. Disappointed. I kept my A7IV but I know not to push that. Cinema from now on no matter what. That aside it’s fun outside of that. It’s hard to enjoy a trip if you’re always looking at the gas tank if that makes sense

[@InTheVise]

Did you update the firmware? It is an update available now on Sony page.

[@mattcarlson12]

I did yes! Before the wedding day.

[@rdphoto2]

Did you try it at a 1080p setting as a test

[@BradMitchellBrokerAssociate]

is it common to shoot 4k 60fps for shooting a wedding? Seems like overkill for slow moving subjects even on a dance floor?

[@aswinkumarsamal6564]

60fps is sweet spot for wedding. In this frame rate you can record sound also. And in edit it create a smooth slo-mo

[@AnzorKhawaj]

idk what reviews you watched, but overheating was a warning in a lot of them. my problem with the 6700 is that when I put a tamron lens on it it stopped working.

[@AnimeWill]

Camera is completely unusable for livestreaming as well. Apparently, it's due to the HDMI port. I doubt the a7cII will be better unless it has a fan. Now I'm stuck with the a6600 for longer because there's really nothing else unless I go full frame.

[@GastonShutters]

Thanks for the review. This camera may not be consistent for some reason between different units. I have not been able to make mine overheat at least for sit down youtube videos and with the camera on for over 2 hours connected to USBC . Could it be something with the codec you use. I choose 24p 10 bit 4:2:2 XAVC H. Probably the HS compression can cause it to heat up more. But again have not used it for long takes in 60P. I would definetely get a Sony FX30, FX3 or A7Siii for that intended use.

[@mattcarlson12]

I'm seeing inconsistencies as well. The codec I was using was XAVC HS 4:2:0 10bit 150mbps. My computer likes it better is the main reason why. Never had an issue with my a7IV or a7Siii with that same codec.

[@WojciechNekandaTrepka]

I'm using it every day for short news for WrocławTV and didn't have any issues with overheating....but I turn the camera off between shots - maybe that's the problem? PS. It also may be the bluetooth, WIFI and GPS causing the problem. Just put it on airplane mode and You're good to go

[@OMW2SYG]

I didn’t have a problem on the golf course in Florida the other day. I shot for like an hour in 10 min clips .. 24fps 4K highest bit rate and it was blazing hot. No issue. V60 card

[@BigPaco213]

can't wait to buy iy used for a good price!!! all I do is photography and I'm sure a software update will fix this in the future.

[@Jeremy-eh2qi]

I wish I had found this before purchase. All I saw was how great it is. My a6700 has been overheating non stop. It's my first camera outside of my phone. I needed a good camera for work. I have no idea what to do now. I don't know what camera to try. The a6700 was already stretching my budget with glass.

[@mdenjoyer831]

get the fuji XS20

[@drpeks]

Bro i was literally recording to my camera filming my own content in my basement with an AC on at 4k24 and after a while my camera overheated and went off. I was confused. I switched from recording to my SD card to to recording to my Ninja V and it kept going off. I kept it plugged in just to film clips after clips. I felt hugely disappointed when i checked youtube to find out people complaining about the hdmi plug in feature and it overheating. I was already preparing my honest review on my channel and this happens. So hugely disappointed since i really wanted to rock this camera and i canceled my fx30 order for this.

[@aaronballard9119]

So I have ran multiple overheating tests since I got my 6700. In temps 75 and below i have had no overheating in 4k24 and 4k60. 4k120 I got 20ish minutes. Outdoors here in Georgia(southeast USA) 90°f 70% humidity 4k24 got 37 minutes before overheating. 4k60 I got 28 minutes constant record. Have not tried 4k120 outdoors yet. I have preordered the Ulanzi cooling fan and going to test the cooling effect once it arrives.

[@alexdacol18]

Did you get the fan and how did it do?

[@LeyendaProductions]

Does B&H charge a fee to return the camera? I'm worried now, I'm supposed to get it tomorrow, but if I'm constantly going to be worried about the camera overheating . i don't want it

[@mattcarlson12]

There is no return fee don't even worry! B&H is the best!

[@aimAssistPC]

Thanks for the very helpful video! I'm actually looking forward to getting into film/videomaking and thought, the a6700 would be the ideal camera to buy. So, in my case as a beginner I'd try and learn everything from the beginning, but sometimes I'd like to shoot in 4k60. But mostly I'd shoot in 4k24 or 4k30. What camera would you recommend when starting as a videographer? I'd like to buy sony and IBIS would be nice to have. Can you recommend a camera that is this pricerange or maybe even lower than the a6700? Great video, keep up the good and honest work!

[@mattcarlson12]

Definitely get the Sony FX30. It's only a bit more expensive, but it will never overheat since it has a built in fan and it can do all the specs you mentioned!

[@kyleneal4639]

Good stuff. I trust your reviews since this is your profession. Love my A7siii

[@jettreels]

Ah that’s a shame! I’m hoping to buy this camera soon. Thank you for the video. Just a note that I’m sure you’ve taking into consideration… you can raise the temperature levels that the camera can handle. I believe that the camera has that setting quite low when you first buy it. (Don’t quote me on that but just something to consider) again thanks for the video!

[@mattcarlson12]

Yes you are correct! I had the auto off temp set to high.

[@AprilClayton]

Are returns a hassle with B&H? Thinking of returning mine, too.

[@mattcarlson12]

B&H is the BEST! Returns couldn’t be easier.

[@newcinestarsproductionsure8227]

A6700 i have a this camra good working expireanse for filming story

[@skatetoexplorevideos2477]

Wow. Yeah, I've been hearing a lot lately that this camera overheats. I'm not surprised that the big youtubers didn't mention this. Smaller youtubers recommend adding a fan, but it shouldn't have to be this way. I'm sticking with my Sony a6600 and not upgrading. What a bummer, I really liked the features of the Sony a6700.

[@iTomSawyer]

everyone knows if you are doing wedding shoot you should use a more serious camera like A7, A6 is for casual use, that's why it's cheaper

[@Ivantang69]

I used it for streaming 4k 60 to test it overheated in 30 min with hdmi cable then I turned on again and it worked for over 3hours same settings in door.

[@Bo_Hazem]

Thank you! I was hesitant but would rather pay 2x the price and get something reliable instead of embarrassing myself in the middle of paid shoot.

[@jefferson.castillo]

Thank you for this video! Im going to invest the FX30.

[@mattcarlson12]

Good choice! 👍

[@MichaelSmithRaces]

Thanks for the video, im going to do some more testing on my new a6700 now!

[@justineangelobaranda1379]

How was it after 11 mos? Any overheating issues?

[@fluxx2875]

Very interesting, I hear very different things. Some say it overheats easily, but some say they have no problem with it 🤔🤔

[@ritaisland]

I bought this two weeks ago from B&H, didn’t do heavy high resolution video recording yet because I don’t have v90 SD cards, but while i was downloading footages to my ipad through the app via wifi while inside of the house at night time but no AC on, i experienced overheating two times then it shut down. I upgraded the firmwares, and haven’t done new shootings yet, maybe i will return it too.

[@joseacarrasm]

I guess the KZbinr that you are referring to is Gerald Undone because for him this is the best APS C camera ever produced

[@sentralent1850]

Will this cameea overheat recording in 1080p?

[@ectv96]

no

[@MultiPasswordman]

thanks for the info. I have overheating issues when taking video footage in humid parts of asia. this is making me rethink buying this

[@vaughnlewis9384]

I am enjoying mine. I never thought it could be used as a video camera professionally. The fx30 uses the same sensor, has a bigger body and a fan for a reason. Canon introduced the R5C with a fan for a reason. This is the limitations of current technollogy and physical size. I tested mime twice at lower quality settings at 4k60 as I only have v60 cards (XAVCHS, 60p, 75M 420 10bit) and I stopped it at the half hour point as I would never exceed that time for what I do and it was quite warm. Therefore, I believe it will definitely overheat in less time at higher 4k 60 settings. It has met my expectations as a small hybrid camera. Does photos very well and allows short high quality video clips. Definitely not for professional video use.

[@orczville9258]

finally. I was leaning to buy this camera most of reputable youtubers recommends this camera. now I decided to get FX30.

[@BTStudioGE]

I was actually surprised when shooting the first time at 4k120, i just read and saw the glowing reviews, and nobody spoke about temperature. I got about 4 mins of footage before it shut down with the overheating warning. To me this is not a huge problem, i mainly shoot b-roll in slow motion and i focus mainly on music videos, so takes don't usually last more than 3/4 minutes, but if that was a shot for a client and not for a friend, without knowing about that problem it would have been a huge issue. Knowing this, i can work around the limitation, but i can perfectly understand why to someone who does extended videos it would be a total deal-breaker. I am hoping on a software update to mitigate the problem though, even if it's something that could come in a month, a year or maybe even never.

[@DammitJeff]

Firmware update v1.01 fixed these overheating issues. I'm getting 1 hour 45 mins - 2 Hours on this shooting at 4K60 (my battery usually dies by then so I haven't needed to go past that to test honestly.) Totally useable now, overheating is a non-issue.

[@ansenvideoproduction]

Thank you! Very very useful indication.

[@mattz9569]

I gave up on sony a6 series after the a6300. Same back then. You tube reviewers loved it. I bought it. Overheated filming a wedding. Then all the overheating videos popped up in KZbin, because people bought (like I did) based on the reviews. But I just bought an a6700. Because, I have a workhorse of a camera for work (fuji xh2), that's been amazing and is in my opinion the best apsc out there. And I shoot with an a7iv (not mine, client owned). And I just wanted a decent small travel camera. Sony a6 series are great for small projects but that's basically it, based on my experience. Not to say they are terrible. I love the pics and footage I get. But, they need to work on the overheating. From my experience, the a7iv didn't Overheat during my use. And I've only had one heat warning hit on the fuji xh2 (which was literally the hottest day of summer and it was in the sun the whole time). Just a warning though.

[@mattcarlson12]

I agree. Commenters say you have to buy the FX30 or FX3 with the built in fan for no overheating. But I disagree. I own the a7Siii and a7IV and neither of those camera overheat... ever. And that's my same style of shooting. I may try the a7CII next wedding season and see how it does.

[@sanyessztube]

Hi! Ai am a wedding filmmaker. I have a Sony A6400 and never had overheating problem. Do you recommended to buy Sony FX 30 instead a Sony A6700? I realy need a small camera for gimbal. Great video. Thanks!

[@BC21beats]

I get overheating in the winter avg 30F around 20 min of 4k60. Doing anything also makes the camera feel warm. It gets up to over 100f for weeks on end in the summer so im going to have to return this too. So disappointed it's such a good size for travel photos and videos

[@mattcarlson12]

I was pumped too to just use it for my wedding work which are long shoots. Still went back to my trusty a7IV.

[@yartriesthis]

thank you for keeping it 100, whats a good secondary option? I had over heating issues with a6000. Should I got Full Frame what do you recommend for value ?

[@ivandj707]

Maybe Sony wants us to look to another brand if we want a camera that doesn't overheat.

[@JayJay-he9bk]

I don’t believe this tbh

[@andyelliott1866]

I just picked one up a week ago. I was outside yesterday and eighty five degrees sunshine film for about an hour with the same thing, ten to twenty second clips never had an issue

[@mattcarlson12]

Seems there are a lot of mixed results with the same camera. My a7IV has never overheated once, but I see a lot of people complaining about that camera.

[@pauldby1479]

i expect there is high amount of individual variance depending on how well heat sinks are installed/how hot the processor runs

[@TheGrandChelem]

Thank you for doing this video

[@gbwalther3198]

Sony Corporate has a new video game for their latest PlayStation: "Let the Suckers Sink: See How Fast & Quick Your Cam Will Overheat & Shutdown?" This game will make them tons more money than all of their camera sales put together. 😎😎😎

[@DanFlynn]

What sd card type did you use? Was it a v90 card?

[@bl8550]

Wow! This is the 3rd review that I have seen in 2 days mentioning overheating. How could Sony have missed this?

[@DarioSinger]

I have the 6400 never had over heating issue. But then i don't shoot with the 6400 on 4 k at 60fps but only 24 and 30. I have also an a 6300 that use to switch off after 30 minutes but i cracked that. So if it gets too hot i ise yo switch off but i never really had issues. Very disappointed to hear ghaf the 6700 has this problem.

[@greenlightstudios3469]

Could you have saved the shoot if you filmed XAVC S (Maybe you were filming in AVC HS) or 420 10 Bit? There is not a lot of tests to measure this. But yeah 60FPS will over heat, same on R6, R7, ZV-E1, R5.

[@nelsontan2406]

not R5 after firmware update, that was fake timer set by canon

[@artuncansinors7358]

Why the camera is in front of you then ? Isn’t this why I returned it ?

[@nathaniellmartinez3821]

does is still overheat even if its just 1080p? i dont use 4k

[@mdenjoyer831]

yes it overheats, and 1080 quality is so bad on this camera

[@keenstore5392]

I think this can match the old nikon d800 full frame when it comes to photography

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

i use a kooler works fine. maybe you're just a flamer?

[@Raffzyy]

Feels like you didn't do your research because i've watched tons of a6700 reviews on youtube and most of them mentioned the overheating. Also the a6700 more or less is a full frame body since the A7C exists

[@mattcarlson12]

Most of the early “reviews” I watched KZbinrs severely downplayed how quickly it overheats when they mentioned it. The a7C doesn’t do 4K 60 so not an option.

[@ntsan]

​@@mattcarlson12 yes, like that Jason vong video, really downplayed like it's only a very tiny little problem

[@Raffzyy]

@@skyhawk21 Idk about that one but there is a good reason why so many professional videographers love the fx3/fx30

[@HellaChluy]

Works fine for me, strictly vlogging. Not out here shooting weddings

[@mattcarlson12]

Nice! It seems people are having mixed results with the camera. Hopefully it does what you need it to!

[@graphguy]

Love the a6700.... but not as a video camera. FX30 is the video option.

[@YaYousef5]

Glad you made this video to inform people from the perspective of a working professional and putting it through an actual job. You're right, most KZbinrs have a conflict of interest and are going to say only positive things so they stay on the payroll. Question: The Sony A7c is 509g and the Sony a6700 is 493g. A negligible difference. You say you got this camera because it's lightweight, but the Sony A7c is only 16g heavier. Maybe it's heavier once you put lenses on? Check out the Sony G lenses, the 24mm, 40mm, 50mm. I have the 24 mm and it makes the camera so lightweight!

[@canucklehead28]

I have the camera as well. Have not experienced these issues.

[@notmyname8527]

As mainly a still shooter Its not an issue for me. I may give up my a7iv ,

[@ZamoraChristian]

This is so useful. 💪💚

[@AlexDiazVideo]

Honestly I feel like most youtubers were saying, this works for me in shooting youtube videos, if you need to do production work look for another camera.

[@AmaraARW]

This is why I will get the Ulanzi fan for any video work, until I get the fx30 anyways. Though for my use case I probably won't use 60/120fps often so I'll have to see if it will be needed

[@damienc7303]

I saw that little fan thing. I wonder if that really impacts the temps of the camera body... Looking forward to getting some reviews of that lil'fan.

[@agambhatnagar]

What’s your take on the zve1 in this regard?

[@JoeCastellon]

Apparently, the camera will not overheat as quickly if you set it to 4-2-0 10bit, but will overheat stupid fast if it’s set to 4-2-2 10bit. Of course if it overheats on the settings you NEED, then it’s unreliable trash.

[@mattcarlson12]

I was at 4:2:0 10bit in 4K 60. 150mbps

[@JoeCastellon]

@@mattcarlson12 wow that sucks. I really want this camera but I live in a country where the average temperature is 36C (Feels like 44C), so I worry it will overheat at best at 4 minutes 😔 I might have to go for the ZV-E10 and then save for one that has an included fan, like de S5iiX. Thanks for confirming your settings!

[@mattcarlson12]

It seems like people are having mixed results with it. Maybe you will get lucky and get a better copy than I had!

[@Bacharus]

Friend, tell me the name of the track that is playing in the video

[@InnerAspectMedia]

Was it firmware version ? 1.0

[@gotchamatcha]

would you go for the a7c2? has similar specs to the a7iv and is very compact. what are your thoughts?

[@mattcarlson12]

I thought about it! I have the original a7C and it worked well, but didn't have 4K 60. I went back to my a7IV for now.

[@RodneyEvangelio]

Future software updates could help.

[@princearthur4946]

Thank you for your honest review and presentation.

[@IrreverentSOB]

Thank you so much

[@chip67art]

Of course it will overheat at 4K 60; it has a small body without a fan. It is not intended for professional use, which involves heavy video support.

[@5un50utPr05]

dude just get an fx30, this is a great camera for photos

[@JayJay-he9bk]

You brought a hybrid camera to film weddings 😂😂😂😂

[@abdelkadernassimbeldjoudi6244]

Bro i used it to film in the mountains 37° Celsius . No overheating problem,i used all the battery . Ps: I was shooting in 120 p 60 p taking photos of birds ans insects, in a super hot weather no overheating problem .

[@lawconic]

The overheating apparently only affects some units, not all. Either way, the firmware update a few days ago completely fixed the issue. So if you’re returning the camera because of overheating or anticipating it because of these videos, you’ll probably regret it. But I’m glad because I’m on back order for it, and I might just get one sooner because of someone who canceled their order because of your video. 😂

[@mattcarlson12]

The a7Cii that was announced today isn't any better on overheating in 4K60. So it's hard to believe a firmware update fixed the a6700. But maybe you'll get lucky and get a unit that doesn't overheat as quickly as mine did! 👍

[@lawconic]

@@mattcarlson12 i saw a couple of videos of frustrated people about to return their A6700 but are now raving about it after the firmware.

[@martinsevtsuk]

What was the approximate temperature in that room? I live in a climate in which summer temperatures are usually around 24 degrees celsius and was wondering if it would affect me as well. (I'd mostly use 4k 24 fps)

[@damienc7303]

He insisted on the fact the AC was blowing super cold and people felt it was cold. Americans like their indoors to be pretty cold, so if everyone was actually mentioning how cold it was the day of the shooting, it's probably something like 18-20 degrees C. So yeah you'd probably have the same issue at 24. According to a couple other reviews seen here and there, even with 24fps it wont last longer than about 40mins.

[@AndreGranjo]

@@damienc7303 Cameras are behaving differently. The new frimware SEEMS to address this. I have recorded test videos of more than 2h in every possible combination (compression) of 4K 24fps in temperatures between 80ºF and 86ºF and th camera never overheated.

[@damienc7303]

@@AndreGranjo Sony released a firmware update to address it ? That'd be excellent news ! I haven't yet seen anything about it online...

[@AndreGranjo]

@@damienc7303 The release only says that the firmware improves stability but some KZbinrs retested their cameras and found out that thermal performance had improved significantly

[@raunchytech.]

Too bad I saw this review 8hrs after I ordered mine. Guess I’ll have to see for myself. I chose this over the fx30 for the AI tracking and the Photo capabilities I hope it serves me right. If not I’m gonna have to do the same. Thanks for the honest video though.

[@LeyendaProductions]

quick question? i receive the 6700 yesterday but the battery is dead. i don't have another battery or a charger. i installed the battery in the camera and plugged it in to the usb C charger but it will not charge. what am i doing wrong?

[@mattcarlson12]

I would guess you need the USB-C from the camera to be plugged into the wall. Do you have a couple of those chargers you could try?