Sony A6700 Review: The BEST Budget Hybrid Camera of 2023
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Күн бұрынThe Sony A6700 is a nearly perfect hybrid camera with great video quality fantastic photo quality and so much more, BUT there are a couple reasons you may not want it. In this review I will break down the strengths and weaknesses of the A6700, show the video and photo quality as well as why this is such a great hybrid camera and probably should be the best camera of 2023 to choose for most people.
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Video Quality
01:32 4k 120
02:24 Photo Quality
03:01 AI Autofocus
03:55 Stabilization
04:41 Physical controls
05:23 Quick Switch Mode Dial
06:26 Aeropress Sponsor
07:35 Reasons not to get this camera
08:39 Other Features
08:58 Outro
@InTheVise 6 ай бұрын
I bought the a6700 back in August. I love it! It is so good and easy to use. And the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 fits this camera superb. My favorite lens for this camera!
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
Totally agree and with that lens you have an absolutely fantastic combo
@rsat9526 5 ай бұрын
I have watched a few reviews by professionals and they all reported the same issue where this Tamron OSS does not work well with the A6700. It makes the vdo footage shaky instead of making it more stable. Do you find this to be the case? I am considering this len to replace my Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 for the extra range but the OSS issue really bothers me.
@InTheVise 5 ай бұрын
@@rsat9526 Hi! I haven’t had any problems with the 17-70 on my a6700. It is my favorite lens for this camera. I also have the Sony 10-20mm f4. Very happy with that lens as well for the a6700. I’m also considering to buy the Sony 200-600mm. Trying to find a good deal for a used lens.
@MichTheo 6 ай бұрын
Was looking forward to your review of this camera and you certainly delivered. Well done!
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Hobbies4Hire 6 ай бұрын
Great job on the video Jake! Thanks for making it.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@PhotoGearFun 6 ай бұрын
Hey Jake thanks for the great video. I got my a6700 a couple of months ago and just love it for bird photography. Combine this with the Sony 200-600mm lens and you have an amazing combo for both photos and videos. The AF is amazing and the 4k120 video is really good and for my needs the crop is a plus to get that extra reach! I couldn't be happier with my a6700 for birds. Cheers.
@tanmaysakpalofficial 6 ай бұрын
Saw a couple of your videos. Amazing bird shots taken by a6700. I plan to buy this camera with tamron 18-300 all in one zoom for starters as a beginner. Will the focal range be enough to do some amateur bird/wildlife photo/video?
@PhotoGearFun 6 ай бұрын
@@tanmaysakpalofficial thanks so much for the kind words and for checking out my videos. I would say that 18-300 would be a great way to start with bird photography but I think you will find unless you can get really close you will want more range. That said that 18-300 is a pretty good all round lens so I say give it a shot. For me I shoot a lot of my shots at 600mm and soon at 800mm once I get the Canon 200-800 lens. Hope this helps.
@tanmaysakpalofficial 6 ай бұрын
@@PhotoGearFun thank you for your valuable insights. As I'm absolutely new with the mirrorless camera thing I'll start with the all in one zoom and a couple other primes for general photo/video needs. I'm interested in wildlife/nature/street kinda content so as I start to learn with these gears I'll figure out my interests and then decide on more expensive & premium lens 🙌 once again thank you for your reply and feedback 😊
@PhotoGearFun 6 ай бұрын
@@tanmaysakpalofficial it's my pleasure! Enjoy your new setup.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more! I tried to go out and get some wildlife/bird content with this unfortunately we got hammered with some pretty good winter storms so it made it difficult lol. with the AF in this camera I can only imagine it would work amazing for that type of content! I'll have to check out some of your videos! Thanks for the kind words
@TiagoMeirelesMusic 6 ай бұрын
Hey Jake! Really great video! Very detailed and at a good length! I was wondering if there would another camera you would recomend? I'm selling my m50 and would love to get into the sony ecosystem (It's much more simple) and I want to use the camera for hybrid purposes. I also make a lot of video, and Would be nice to use my camera as a webcam, so I'm afraid the a6700 wouldn't be a good option. Is there any other camera you would recomend? Even if I have to pay a bit more? Thanks!!
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
I would highly recommend the FX30 in that case, You can still take photos and great video as it has the same sensor but more video focused features. Since it has a fan there is no chance of overheating either
@hervedelnorte7928 5 ай бұрын
Hello Jake. Just found your channel and I’m very impressed after a few videos. Beautiful content and very informative. I’ve been trying to decide on a hybrid type camera between primarily A74, Canon R6ii and Nikon Z6ii. Primary uses include Talking Heads wildlife, photography/video and general scenery video clips. The A74 seems to lead from a video standpoint, although lacks good stabilization and a good view screen. I feel the same as you about the A6700 ( don’t like the EVF and also small in the hands. Just curious which one you would most recommend? Thanks in advance if you have the time. No worries if you don’t.
@JakeSloan 5 ай бұрын
I would lean toward the a7iv with a good lens with OSS built in if you want great low light performance. If low light isn’t super important then the canon r6ii would be my choice.
@hervedelnorte7928 5 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloanThanks very much!
@gordon3988 6 ай бұрын
Good camera, great AF, others have same complaint with IBIS, but using EIS seems to make it at least ok for many with only a small crop if you are careful. Hadn’t realized the A7CII had improved its IBIS. Most folks say the 6700 IBIS is still the same as in the 6600, otherwise pretty impressive on video side, where the viewfinder probably less critical. DP review just included it as one of the 7 best cameras for travel. Always enjoy your videos..wonderful outdoor shots!
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! EIS makes it work quite well (but you only get it in 4k up to 60fps) and between this or the A7cII I think they are definitely among the best camera choices for travel. It's amazing the tools we have available today
@danielurenabenitez2777 6 ай бұрын
I read that sony a6700 ibis has been improved over the a6600
@michaelkosinski5671 6 ай бұрын
Hey Jake thanks for the the video. BTW sorry I didn't get to say cheers back the on Wednesday had to go running around for my birthday. How do you compare this camera to the Sony A7 3? Can we maybe talk more about both cameras as always love learning more. That's why I ask so many questions during the live stream I hope I don't bother you. Thank you Jake
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
No worries on asking questions! I always appreciate it because all the questions you've asked are likely questions other people have as well. So for this the video quality and photo quality will be better than the A7III but the A7III will do better in low light since it's full frame. The biggest noticeable difference would be in the autofocus system and how much it's been improved over the last few years
@michaelkosinski5671 6 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan Thank you very much for the reply. I see that's pretty cool, And it works perfect because I like low light capability but man with that updated auto focus software and autofocus be nice on the A7 III. I can honestly say there's no complaints with the A7 III. Now the first more recent after camcorders I should say timeline, cuz I had a Sony camcorder as well back in the 2000s. Anyways the first Sony model I got recently was the ZV-1 one which I still have. In the first 5 minutes of use the thing overheated and shut off and after I set it up to where the temp is on high for auto shutdown I was introduced to the battery life of the ZV-1. After that got the A7 III. Thank you again very much hopefully you're able to do your Livestream Wednesday.
@tyncam24 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, what would you recommend as a starter lens for the a6700 primarily photos/videos for traveling (landscapes/portrait).
@JakeSloan 4 ай бұрын
I would check out the Tamron 17-70 if you plan to shoot in low light at all or the 18-300 if you want more reach (wildlife etc)
@tyncam24 4 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan Thank you.
@talpiotATprotonmailDOTcom 6 ай бұрын
Please do more general tech. ❤
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
will be doing more!
@xray111xxx 5 ай бұрын
Really amazing camera. What a perfect travel companion, and family Camera. It does it all really well. People call me a Sony fan boy. Well with cameras like the a6700, it is easy to see why I am.
@JakeSloan 5 ай бұрын
exactly right
@user-ni4pr9kp8o 6 ай бұрын
Great review 👏 newly sub, just got one recently big jump from the a6000 to 6700 huge difference 😂, ive got some prime lenses the 30 and 56 should i get the tamron 17-70 as a "all in one lens"!!! Or can you recommend another lens and thanks 🙏🏻 God bless
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
The Tamron 17-70 is THE lens I would recommend!
@user-ni4pr9kp8o 6 ай бұрын
@JakeSloan appreciate it a lot 🙏🏻
@4WheelingSA 6 ай бұрын
Great review. I currently have the A6600. Do you think it is worthwhile upgrading? Especially if you are on a budget?
@chryseass.5143 6 ай бұрын
I upgraded from an a6500 and the difference is night and day. I took it on a trip as my only camera paired with the Tamron 11-20, the Sigma 18-50 and Tamron's full frame 70-300 lens and am very impressed with the results. The ergonomics of the a6700 make it a pleasure to use and it is now my favourite EDC.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
I think it is. the difference between the 2 is substantial(I've owned a 6600 for years). The photo quality is a decent improvement but the video improvements are HUGE. beyond image quality the ergonomics and newer focus system is a giant leap forward
@4WheelingSA 6 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan Thank you. Valids points. It will make it easier to capture content.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
it definitely will, especially if the auto framing and the EIS would be of use for you
@ElectricDaruma 6 ай бұрын
I personally hate the flip out screen. I hope the go back tot he old style or eventually trickle down the dual flip.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
I do want to see that dual flip screen trickle to all the sony cameras eventually. it's really great
@TamimTech22 4 ай бұрын
My Sony a6400 bricked on me sadly looking at either this camera or the Sony a7cii any suggestions? Use case is my KZfaq channel and photography on the side.
@JakeSloan 4 ай бұрын
Either one will work well. If you already have a good selection of APSC lenses then I’d jump on the a6700. However if you have been thinking about jumping to full frame anyway then this is a great time and the a7cII is a beast (my review will be coming soon). You can still use your APSC lenses and slowly swap them out and upgrade them as you are able to or need to
@TamimTech22 4 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan I have a sigma 16mm 1.4 I mainly use and some other lenses. Will the apc mod effect quality too much? Than a6700
@JakeSloan 4 ай бұрын
not at all in video mode in photo mode you will only get 10mp photos
@TamimTech22 4 ай бұрын
ouch...I went with the a6700 It'll be a birthday gift so I have to wait a few more weeks before I can try it out. I'm excited!@@JakeSloan
@JohnDoe00 6 ай бұрын
What is that noise on 4k120 did you used nd
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
No ND but that was at high iso because it’s dark up here in the winter
@user-tq3xy3cp3s 6 ай бұрын
Hi everyone, im a new sony user from canon, Got my 6700. Ques; anybody knows why sony doesnt have the continuous auto focus when the photo timer is on? the AF-C wont work which i rely on 90% of the time as a solo content creator taking my own moving street photos using my tripod. Its only set on AF-A & results to me being blurred as the subject and the background is sharp when i do walking shots. Is this really sony's feature? How to fix this? Thanks a lot
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
I usually set manual focus for those types of shots as AF-S or AF-A can lead to the incorrect subject in focus or out of focus lol
@user-tq3xy3cp3s 6 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan Thank u Jake ;-) whilst 6700 is a great camera & i love it, enjoying taking solo video for reel, but not the photo side ;-( now thinking of switching back to canon coz they have the "servo" setting which is a perfect set for a solo fashion content creator w/ cont autofocus for moving subject which i have been using since.
@paulsmustache 6 ай бұрын
Seems like a pretty good camera. I assume it has an HDMI out. If I were going to buy one, id rig it up with external memory, battery, and monitor (Atmos Ninja or similar) for recording and mount it on a tripod. Probably overkill for this camera. Just another way to use it.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
Very good way to set it up and use it. It does have a mini HDMI out so you could set it up this way
@bobisadrummer 6 ай бұрын
Is it the new AI features or something that makes the battery life drop by almost 40ish percent compared to the previous model? I notice it with the a7C and the newer models as well.
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
it's partly that but most of it is the new XR series processor. it's processing a lot more data and a lot faster than the older version
@rsat9526 5 ай бұрын
I upgraded from A6600 and been using it for the past 3 months. I can say that I do not notice the difference in battery life at all vs the A6600. During my last trip to Hokkaido 2 weeks ago, I shot around 300-400 photos a day with around 20-30 short b-roll and the battery lasted the whole day. I came back to the hotel at around 10-20% everyday. Regardless, I always carry extra battery pack with me all the time in case one is somehow not enough.
@jeremiahis 6 ай бұрын
Good enough for real estate photo/video?
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
more than good enough. it's great you'd just want a very wide angle lens option and there are some good ones on the market like the Tamron 11-20 etc
@DD-Aerial-Photography 6 ай бұрын
Wow! You have a helicopter!!! How cool!!! 😂😂😂
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA some day... some day.
@dvemo 5 ай бұрын
I would not consider it "budget", since someone from where I live on minimum wage would need to dedicate 100% of their income for 6 months to be able to buy it. Still it is a hell of a camera and my dream camera over all, hope i can afford it soon.
@JakeSloan 5 ай бұрын
agreed! There are better options out there for smaller budgets as well
@rictar_rat 6 ай бұрын
I have an a6500 and I rented the a6700 for an event, a 3 day convention and It's also not a buy for me. The camera got really warm even just doing photos and it also it was going through Z batteries about as fast as my a6500 goes through NP-FW50's I was going through 3 to 4 a day(I only had 2 so that ment running up to my hotel room and constantly swapping batteries and charging), the a6600 doing the exact same convention I went though only 2 a day, also the buffer is tiny my a6500 with UHS1 v30 cards walks circles around the a6700 unless I am using a v90 card also the back thumb grip was holding all the weight of the camera and ripping the flesh off my finger in that spot I am renting an a7RIV next con see if I like it maybe start the transition to Full frame since they are going around 2k on the used market either that or I double down and just buy more a6500's for B and C cams
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
not a bad plan on the full Frame upgrade idea.
@ValyArdeleanu 4 ай бұрын
who's using the viewfinder for video? nonsense.
@JakeSloan 4 ай бұрын
not you apparently. I do a lot in bright sun days on snow or when I need better more stable shots, but you do you...
@futoenjoyer 6 ай бұрын
bud?get
@JakeSloan 6 ай бұрын
yes budget, there are less expensive cameras but not any that I would recommend you get to start doing paid work with
@futoenjoyer 6 ай бұрын
@@JakeSloan yeah in that sense its completely understandable especially when the work is videography oriented if the work is strictly photography then there may be other better options i guess
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