If your Camera or Lens DOES THIS, RETURN ASAP | 3 RED FLAGS 

Have any of you had any issues with any of your cameras?

In Sweden we have legislation that gives consumers the right to complain on any product for 3 years. If the problem is an original error on the product, a problem that is not due to handling or accidents, the producer have to replace the product or refund the money. We also have a special authority that helps consumers in these matters. This is a very good legislation that provide an extra protection. Thanks for an excellent channel, You are a source of knowledge and inspiration.

This video perfectly encapsulates why as much as I'd love to stagger my camera component purchases, if I buy a new lens and it's faulty but I don't realize that until I finally get a camera body, I'm SOL.

Interesting video and thanks for making it. In this era of so much good gear available, it's a mistake to keep using anything even slightly defective or not absolutely fit for purpose. Definitely return it and try something else.

As far as warranties go, I always make sure to buy equipment on a business credit card. Most quality credit cards offer their own warranties for all purchases, on top of the warranty that may come from the manufacturer.

My a7SIII froze during my most important client shoot for a semi-famous band’s 60’s anniversary. It was the A cam we had a crowd cam as a B and a stsge cam as a C. It deleted the footage to that point.. turns out the raveneye was faulty that iv used and that caused the freeze.

Concerning the problem with Pro Grade memory, have you tried any other brand like Sony or Sandisk? Sounds like the memory might be the problem since it began repeating the same problem after some use. Problem solving is a fun thing. Must switch brands and see if the problem repeats. If it doesn't fail using Sony memory, then you know where the problem lies. I had memory in my computer that baffled me, not knowing the problem I tried to load in a program from CD and it always failed. After many tries, I noted the failure occurred at the same spot in memory or file name. I pulled out the second memory card and the program loaded properly. Memory will cause more problems than any other part of a device like a computer and may also be a flaw or incompatibility in those memory cards.

Joe, great video. Totally gave me a fresh perspective on picking up new gear. Funny enough, I just got my hands on a new lens and some camera stuff myself. Looks like I’ve got some experimenting to do, thanks to your insights. Keep up the great work.

After I watched this video, I’ve noticed that my a7 IV did froze for twice in a few months ago and I was still having no clue and thoughts on getting a replacement unit. But now I think I should take some action to deal with this consequence. Thanks for your video ❤

Thank you so much Joe, another handy video! Your advice is invaluable

This is actually a really good video. One time I bought a Tamron 35 (and I’m a huge tamron fan) brand new. I was out filming with it and I solo film so I didn’t realize until I went back later to check my footage. It was switching between auto focus and manual focus on its own so some images will be very blurry and then the only way to get it to go back to auto focus was turn my a7iv off and turn it back on. Luckily I have a great relationship with my local camera shop, and when I showed him what it was doing when they immediately took it back and gave me another one. New one has been great.

Otimo video. Obrigado pelo conteudo muito importante.

I recently returned a new 24-70 GMII.......the lens had front focus issues; alota people don't realize camera lenses have these two actions that are critical. Now if I didn't have the experience I had with alota lenses and cameras over the years, plenty of people would've thought it was completely normal behavior of the lens...but it wasn't. Honestly speaking, most people buying used gear don't have enough experience behind them to even knows there's an issue to begin with and so all the Camera and Lens companies that sell their gear are banking on that. It really is the wild wild west when it comes to buying used gear. I don't recommend anyone who is NEW to photography/videography to buy used until they gain enough experience to understand and to know their gear is defective to begin with. If someone is new to photography/videography and want to buy used, then they're better off sticking with more recent and 1st party lenses versus third party lenses....less of a risk. The other thing you failed to mention, is that alota people buy new gear from Amazon and because Amazon doesn't have a restocking fee, they send it back before their "return by date"....these people are despicable because they don't know what they're doing, they abuse whatever they bought, then they return it, then Amazon gets it back, tests it and says there's nothing wrong with it, and then they sell it used to another consumer-----essentially passing on problems to the next consumer and that consumer is thinking they got a GREAT DEAL.....which isn't the case.....they all bank on the consumers ignorance.

Thank you, Joe, practical and valuable advice.

I own the a6700 and i had it once sitting on a tripod in my studio with a monitor connected and it was turned on but not recording and it overheated after about 15 minutes. The screen of the a6700 was turned of so the only screen i used was the monitor. I use it a lot and some small things came up. I made a video where i filmed mostly 100 and 200 fps and the camera gave me the message i had to use a V90 card or higher, There is a V90 card in the camera. I turned the camera off, had the message again and i turned it of again and never had the message come up again. the first time i used it i was filming various frame rates and it overheated due to the stock low heat setting in the camera, Turned it to the max and so far no problems :D I realy love the a6700, I used the a6400 a lot before but this is in another league. I still have the a6400 but i don't use it that much since i have the a6700.

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I'm an old guy. One thing I learned years ago, is that when products are mass produced there is a possibility that your copy of the product may be defective. I hear a lot of people crying about issues when they get their camera, lens, etc. Most manufacturers that produce their product(s) in large quantities are not going to test every single one. If they did, people would be waiting months maybe a year or more for their order to ship if manufacturers tested every single one of the products they build. It's just the way it is. If you have the opportunity to extend the warranty on your product, definitely do it.

my sony a6100 gets that message with the memory card when i use the kit lens its strange. I dont use the cheap card anymore and it hasnt happend again

Important video. Thanks!

i purchased a sony a7iv some days ago. the second card slot is a bit too narrow for the sd cards. i mean they fit but i have to use an unusual amount of force. had a sony a7iv before for some days, did not have the issue. should i return it?

Had a 6600 for 2 weeks. Noticed my screen was loose, thought it was normal...then i took out for a shoot and my screen hinge when flipped out would lock up a little when collapsing it back down. Returned it and went with the a6700

Purchased a 6700 and when I took a picture it gives an error message. I notified bh and returned it

I had an issue with my 6700. Was trying to record a clip and camera would just stop recording after 5 seconds. Tried it 5 or 6 times before I pulled the battery. Has been fine since. Still not sure what the issue was.

Note: for not much Money you can turn the Sony one year warranty into a 3 year extended warranty. It’s worth doing.

This could have been a much shorter video, the first 3-4 minutes you just repeat what you are going talk about in different ways

You have a sony warranty for 2 years if you buy new

Very informative. Thank you! Btw I bought my ZV-E10 a while back because of your vids and have been very happy. Saving up to buy an A7 S3. I'd love to see a video of how to upgrade. Like what do you do with your old equipment?

Thank you. I have had this same message in my a7siii. Have not seen it again for a while but like you said if shooting weddings or important events i would not trust it. Hopefully a Sony rep sees your video so they adress this issue. But like others have said it might be the memory card we are using. At least i hope so.

thanks for great sharing

I recently just got the sony a7siii but it’s doesn’t focus on objects it focuses more on the background should I return it or there is a setting I’m messing up? Lemme know asap please

Great tips, Man! Thanks

I've had a couple of issues with my A7xx series, but nothing major. The FX cameras have been flawless - they do everything as advertised without complaint.

never had any issues of overheating if i run ito it i have the ulgazi fan

I had a similar issue with my A6700 freezing but only when using specific Sigma lenses. This can be fixed by updating the firmware of the lenses.

Very helpful 🎉

Dude you need to switch to Panasonic, my GH6's and S1 (bought them used) and have spent hours testing them for overheating and issues... Knock on wood, solid performance from all 3.