Why the Sony A6700 will most likely OVERHEAT badly... 

I just would like to mention that overheating DOES NOT EXCLUSIVELY occur when shooting for long periods in warm environments, e.g. 15min clip in 4k60 in sunlight! "Nobody does that"??? Correct! Barely anybody will shoot 15min 4k60 clips. However, most people are out and about shooting shorter clips with breaks in between for hours.

And it does! You are a clairvoyant.

Super disappointed I didn't see your review until now. I had watched the same three reviews you showcased in this video at the beginning and was sold on this camera. I bought this camera a few weeks ago and have not been able to successfully use it for a full recording of any of my content yet. I even dropped the settings down to 1080 and had it overheat, and shutdown after 45-50 minutes. I was able to edit out the areas during my podcast recording where this had shut down, but needless to say very disappointed. Had I seen your review, I would have kept looking for another camera option. I've also seen other reviews out there that are claiming the latest firmware update fixed all the over heating issues, I can assure you that is also not the case. Thanks for getting this video out there. You gained a like and a subscriber! Cheers.

I wish I saw this before my a6700 purchase! You were so right!

For the past few weeks, the temperature in Miyagi where I am has been around 30c. Right now in Tokyo, the temp is listed as 34c. And the humidity there has got to be killer. Because of electricity costs, I haven't been using the air conditioner in my studio, so when I shoot, the sweat just drips off me. It is nice to see you also in a sweaty, real world situation. I wish we could get some 30c - 34c camera overheating tests. I don't know. I haven't looked. Maybe, they are out there.

It's 38c here in UAE. Imagine I wanted to shoot something at noon in Dubai :D. It won't overheat, It'll melt. Sony is going full canon for the last 2 years. That's very very clear with the ZV-1 Mark 2 release. Cripple hammer is with Sony now

I appreciate this video, I’ve been inbetween the a6700 and fx30

good video. I'm was excited for this one, but I'm going to wait for the unbiased real world review. I do recording in the Philippines so thermals are a big deal.

You were right, it is definitely overheating... considering returning mine, have you got any recommendations for alternatives?

Had to subscribe because of addressing my exact suspicions/issues about this camera. Studied 3 years electronics engineering and one undisputed, generally valid fact is that: HEAT KILLS ELECTRONICS -> in fact heat is the MAIN reason all electronics eventually fail. In this hot climate fans should be a must in order to ensure long term reliability. Leaving reliability aside, shooting a wedding scene outside and having to stop for 10 minutes in order to continue for 10 more minutes and then stop again is totally unacceptable. They need to get the basics of electronics engineering right. P.S. I used to overclock my computers for extra performance, but past 10 years I instead de-clock and under volt them for extra reliability. Never had a hardware failure since!!!

It's super refreshing to hear what your saying. I so wanted the 6700 to work also. Props to you on calling it all out. How youtubers handle there own business is up to them but reputation is everything. I'd rather lose a sponsor then not bring people the truth.

Great video, and I like your critical thinking. Although I have to say, as I live in Canada, the temperature those RU-vidrs did the test with totally applies. Because from where I live, the temperature won’t go above 23°C in the mornings nor in the evenings, which is usually the time I go out to shoot. And during the daytime the light is generally so hard on the face that I would avoid taking photos. I think we need to take this topic with a grain of salt, as “your mileage may vary” based on your location. It applies to Tesla, and it will definitely apply to cameras as well.

The FX30 does not have AIAF. The 6700 does. AIAF works even with full pixel super resolution zoom and can recognize subjects. This is not possible with the FX30. The 6700 also has a viewfinder. For these reasons, I chose the 6700. The cooling problem was solved by using the Fotopro CR-02. Due to the fan noise, I had to record the audio separately. Tested at an environmental temperature of 26°C. With the CR-02 attached, you can shoot 4k60p unlimitedly. You can shoot 4k120p for more than 40 minutes.

Thanks Buddy. You are a good camera influencer. I was in tbe process getting one . Now i got shift in mindset, how to observe reviews carefully. Love from India❤

I just got an a6700 today and I got around 9 minutes of 4k 60 footage before it got hit with overheating. These were in normal temp modes with the screen on. I am going to experiment with turning off bluetooth and wifi and upping the temp limits to see if this helps but if I can't get a reliable shoot I will be returning this to B&H unfortunately.

I've ordered one let's see ...

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.

Hello I am from Rio de janeiro Brasil and congratulations, excellent evaluation. Could you please answer a question and guide me? Does the Sony A6600 have a heating problem like the Sony A6700?

great video man i preordered it but i will probably cancel i bought it to film some amateur basketball and i thought it could handle at least 4k 60 but i guess not thank you bro

Do you think Sony is on the right track with their current releases and roadmap?

I have this camera, it overheats while I was downloading the firmware, lol, but I think if u put the camera in airplane mode and higher heat mode, it probably will record longer, but not sure if that will damage the hardware in long term

If i haven't seen this video, i will buy a6700, because other youtuber say it will not overheat in 4k30, thank you

if i’m just shooting photos with it is it a problem ???

@whoismatt also tested it outdoors in hot weather with poor results

I just used the a6700 today and shooting at 30p and the camera overheated!!!

My Sony ax53 camcorder can shoot 4K 30fps in the blazing heat all day, and never overheat. And that thing is 7 years old. My new a6700 can even compete. So sad, might be making a return :(

The truth is hurting but freeing, I wanted this camera but the overheating is not reliable.

Then get an FX30. You can’t expect this hybrid to do everything perfectly.

But did Many changed the heat tolerance setting to high?

I got mine guys and it’s overheating crazy

Pre-ordered - to be honest.. who really needs to shoot at 60fps (w the screen closed) for durations greater than 10min without stopping? I do shoot weddings but this will not be my primary body - seems to be able to handle 24fps just fine. Great for a second or third angle?

luckily my ninja has a fan

You don’t know if these RU-vidrs are using S-Log or Rec 709, and which compression (S-I, HS, S), and then which bitrate. Different combinations will give you different results.

You are good

From Viet Nam ❤️🇻🇳

Sorry guy if you want long 10 bit 4k 60 video in4k there is no small camera can do that it need a fan

Used it here in the Philippines with over 40 degress heat index but never incounter any overheating issue with this new A6700

Did you see DJI Action 3 reviews them real life....

For most people that is more than adequate nobody’s gonna shoot in direct sun by leaving on a tripod in direct sun for 2 hours. If a person wants to film video indirect sunlight for hours, they’re gonna have to choose one with a fan but 99.9% of people are going to use it for that... I’m not saying it is a perfect camera. I think it should be $200 less than it is but overheating is not an issue according to most reviewer’s

I don't think we should expect this compact hybrid camera to shoot 4k60, and especially 4k120, for a long period of time. I think you're asking for a lot. Cameras that can handle these temps are pretty much all bigger body cameras. I mean...Sony has some of the smallest body cameras in the market right now. I can't think of any camera in this price range , with these features, this size. Now I am disappointed with the 4k/24p, but my indoor test show over an hour of record time with an external monitor hooked up. Probably around 73-75 degrees. Personally, that's enough for me. Personally, my issue is that I can't livestream with the camera without it overheating. Using USB-C livestream 4k30p, it overheats after 20 minutes. Others say they have no issue with theirs so maybe I have a bad unit. But still...disappointed.

It's a small camera not intended for professional use. Makes a great Holiday or Vacation camera which I would use it for. If you intend to use it to create professional results, it's close but I would go with the fx30 if you need an aps-c format.

really?

I didn't like this camera, I'll settle with my 6300. Too many issues as of now. When you watch these reviews, they will always tell, "Ofcourse it lacks this, it lacks that, & so on". Then why not get an FX30 or FX3, just spend $300-500, igts worth it in the long run

Sony is an ok still camera but a terrible video camera. It works for about 20 to 30 minutes in real life shooting scenarios. I think you pay too much for the return on investment. I come from an Arri film background and I am used to focusing a lens quickly and setting up a camera properly. I do like Sony cameras but cannot use them for video professionally. Tried using one on a professional industrial shoot during the winter in a warehouse shoot and finally just threw it in the bag in frustration and embarrassment in front of the client. Went back to the Black Magic Ursa. Focusing and proper exposure is part of the fun of film making. If you know what you're doing all the hand holding the Sony cameras do will never make you good at the craft. Sony cameras are great for You tubers and such but not good for mid to high end shooting scenarios. I can shoot just as fast, no bullshit menus, hit the focus with my eyes, no bullshit overheating. Unless you're shooting a feature and the production requires 16 bit color, 32 bit audio you can't do better than Black Magic for a bang for the buck. Higher end is all Alexa and still some film. Advice -- buy the best glass you can afford and capture the best audio and you will stand out in the long run. Been in business for over 40 years. Cameras and lenses are the tools but CONTENT IS THE KING. 12 angry men, The Rainmaker with Burt Lancaster, Dirty Dozen, The English Patient. Smaller flick Gunless with Paul Gross.

Seems like you are creating a fuss over something everyone knows about. More like clickbait.