Sony A6300 Overheating Solved?🔥🔥 5 Tips
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Learn how to increase your 4k recording time on the Sony a6300. In this video, I give you several tips to increase the 4k recording time on the Sony a6300. You can simply use these basic techniques to improve the recording time of your camera and prevent overheating.
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Bought the rig, opened the screen, the battery was exhausted and the SD card filled up shooting 4k with no overheating! Thanks man!
Make sure to do that firmware update they pushed out. You can add the extended temperature option which has solved my overheating issues.
Sony should watch this video and should feel embarrassed at their engineering.
+Michael Ma No since the limit is stated as 30 minutes recording time in normal temp conditions (see manual). I recorded hours with my a6300 without overheating.
let me guess, you recorded in 1080p right. Try it in 4k, i guarantee it wont be last in 10 minutes.
Do you really think I use this camera for just filming in 1080p? the reason why people buy this one is because of the 6k signal which down-sampled to 4k and give a detailed image. I hear a lot of people got this "overheating" issue in warm country's. P.S. I had this camera before it was even on the market.
i think you already hacked this model, could you upload and share some video for us before it get worst..?hope itll helpful to us..
Don't the japanese commit suicide when they can't save face?
BTW, turning OFF WiFi helps a lot.
Yup, good advice their.
Need to try that!
I think there's no problem in that. Most overheating issues that ive heard of have been for people recording for long periods of times
@@ColtKirwan That's what everyone is talking about...
@@ColtKirwan wifi and bluetooth are both relatively high-energy systems that could well produce a little additional heat. if you don't need it, turn it off. saves battery and might reduce heat.
Handy to see the Smallrig cage on the 6300 here, I was kinda thinking about picking one up anyway, but that's a definite added bonus with the heat dissipation.
My inner geek was very excited to hear about the cage conducting heat away from the camera. My dad would have figured this out. He was a machinist but could have been an engineer. Great tips for any camera I would think. Thanks
This was helpful, thanks. Another approach - if you are doing long interviews or similar - is to connect the camera via HDMI to a Blackmagic Mini Monitor or similar and a laptop and record externally using Davinci Resolve. This way the camera is powered and records externally. You still need to keep a battery inside though - the camera will still use it a tiny bit - even if it doesn't look like it. Other thoughts are - recording UHD uses LESS power than HD because the processor does less and as others say in the comments - turning wifi off helps.
Ive no doubt there will be many thinking why should I have to go to all this trouble to make the camera work properly. Shouldn't it be able to do all that Sony state without this extra hassle? Well of course it should, however these are great tips, effective work arounds to get the most out of the A6300 capabilities. Thanks for sharing.
I am very much considering buying this camera. As a complete novice to film making (and currently applying to film school when I retire) this camera was suggested to me by a friend going to UH film school and your video helped me greatly and gave me confidence its a solid purchase at this price point. Thanks so much for your video and the tips. All will be used and can't wait to film my first short.
Glad it helped. As long as you don't expose the camera in really warm temperatures and direct sunlight and try to record for too long. You'll enjoy it.
Here is another tip; I use a Feelworld Lut7 external monitor while shooting. It is fastened to a UUrig camera cage by using the UUrig R059 camera monitor bracket (strongest bracket to the monitor). The external monitor mounts 2 sony f970 batteries on the back of the monitor. The monitor has a power out jack and I run power to the A6300 by using a dummy battery. This week I shot from 8am to 545pm straight in the Indonesian tropical sun with zero overheating problems. The 2 f970 batteries will power both the camera and monitor for 5-6 hours. You can change 1 battery out while allowing the other battery to run the monitor and camera and keep filming. I believe using the dummy battery helps reduce heat. The bottom line is I am shooting all day long in direct tropical sun and have zero heating issues with over 9 hrs continuous 4k shooting .
People want a consumer and non-professional camera to have the same capabilities as other professional-quality cameras! Anyway, these examples given here to avoid overheating seem valid to me especially if the grip is aluminum as it is a good heat sink! Removing the battery cover and moving the rear LCD away from the camera body is good advice! If this camera had EVF like my Sony A7 it would be enough to configure the EVF and turn off the rear LCD. EVF produces less heat because its consumption is lower.
Definitely good tips. I had overheating issues with my a6000 the one time I used it to record during a 20min+ session.I was already planning to buy that exact same cage. So an additional reason for me to buy it. Once I had will do a comparison with and without.
Thank you for this. I'm currently considering whether to get this a6300 or a Canon 80D, for its AF capability in video. Hope you get the chance to test this methods outdoors too. As for other folks pointing out that Sony shouldn't have released a half perfect product, I think we all agree, but no need to put down anyone who's trying to share a tip or two on making it work.
If you're trying to decide between the Sony a6300 and the Canon ADD, definitely get the Canon. They are completely different machines, and if you think they're similar, you're better off with the Canon.
+Tyler Breeden Thank you. I did end up choosing the ADD for video work.
This is very helpful but I want to be able to take really long single takes so swapping out the batteries isn't an option. But opening the battery door and screen is a great idea!
You keep saying 3 hours, where exactly was camera in those 3 hours? Outdoor under direct sunlight or shade? or indoors?
indoors was the test, if you try this outdoors in direct sunlight on a 90 degree plus day (my camera lasted around 15 minutes)
that1cameraguy mine lasted abt 15mins recording on HD. But that was under direct 12pm sunlight here in Singapore. That's abt 37 degrees.
Coo! I know my A6000 sucks in O.H. Now i have 6300 still O.H,..I tried over the screen and battery door, is same. I will try the cage next lol. Thanks for the tips bro. Sub'd!
Hopefully it works out for you. If your doing recordings outdoors in direct heat, the cage will not help it'll actually cause the camera to overheat faster.
Excellent video and very helpful. I'm trying to downscale my camera equipment from an FS5 and a7sII to a pair of a6300's and this video has been great. I bought the small rig cage and changed the batteries every 29 minutes and 50 seconds. I've now recorded indoors for 90 minutes without any overheating warnings. I think the combination of the cage and battery swapping is a good fix for the overheating problem, at least indoors at room temperature (72 degrees). I didn't leave the battery door open, I've just used the SmallRig cage and done battery swapping.
Hopefully Sony releases a firmware update to address the issue so battery swapping isn't necessary.
Just as a side note. Using Class 10 U1 cards works in 4k recording on the a6300 but overheating occurs earlier than using Class 10 U3 cards. Class 10 U1 cards record 4K video on the FS5 and a7sII without any problems.
+TennisUnleashed - Unleash Your Game Thanks for sharing your results. Much appreciated it. As much as I enjoy the a6300, I still can't bring myself to record long form videos with it even with these hacks. I'm still sticking my GH4 for those longer shots.
If you use a dummy battery you wouldn’t have to battery swap. They are about $20 and plug to a wall or usb power bank.
hi - I just found a Dummy battery and charging lead that I used to use to externally charge my Sony NEX5n will using that help. PS the link you provided for the 'Small Rig' Cage doesn't work.
Here's an idea. Can you stick a Kool 'N' Soothe pack behind the screen to cool down the body? They are designed to use on your forehead when you feel hot or have a fever. They are non medicated and have a really cold gel inside. I would love to know if you can test that for us and let us know how many extra mins recording time you got?
I plan on buying this camera. I don't plan on using 4k often; but if i do, i would have recording times of about 5 minutes more or less. Would overheating be an issue that i should worry about?
Sony now shipping their cameras with OVEN MITS
problem solved.
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Great video - I use my A7s with a small rig cage and external power with very affordable Sony L series batteries and it's a great setup for video. Would use a similar setup on something like the A6300 which I hope to purchase in the near future.
Do you think if you shoot in 1080 30 fps it can get up to two hours without problem?
Thank you for the helpful video. I have canon dslr cameras which have no acess to use external mic. I haven't got any help. Do you mind to give me any advice how to solve the problem by using any helpful gear if they is any available? Thanks.
Great tips, thank you! I really like to shot with the A6300 (especially on my moza air gimbal), but the overheating is an issue on hot summer outdoor shoots. Did you try the firmware update too?
simple and brillant. thank you mr guy!
thanks!
For all the benefits of these Sony cameras, this is why I love my GH4. I did a 4 hour continuous recording session on it once, and I had to stop because I was running out of storage, not because it was overheating.
+Elemino Musgrove Yeah, I totally agree. Stick with the Gh4 if you want continuous internal 4k recording.
ACTS AS A PASSIVE HEATSINK.TECHNICALLY THE MORE METAL YOU ADD THE EVEN COOLER YOULL GET SIMPLE PHYSICS
I have a Sony NEX camera and it overheats at 20 minutes and Sony Xperia phones have an overheat issue aswell ughh why does everything about Sony overheat?!
I had a sony Vaio that melted the power cable!! I bought a notebook or a frying pan?
Can confirm that about the xperia line!
Is there overheating when livestreaming?
I have shot several hours of 4k video on my new A6300.... and never had an issue. It would be interesting to see if this is a issue with certain lenses.... or settings.... but again..... no issues and I have been shooting with a meatiness adaptor and a bunch of Canon L glass.
Could you try putting your a6300 in direct sunlight in 90F plus weather and try recording? That's where I have a lot of issues with the camera.
I am not sure where you are shooting.... but I shot my footage down in southern Utah while on vacation in places like Arches National Park and Goblin Valley. It was high 90s the whole time. Different might be the humidity levels.... or the amount of focusing that is being done. My footage was done mostly with AF off as they were landscape shots, sunrises, sun sets.... panning vista type stuff. Or it could be the bit rate of the memory cards.... Not doubting your having the problem but just letting people know it isn't a universal problem. Perhaps a lens/camera combo issue. Good luck with it..... hope you figure it out.
Hmm. Thanks for your feedback. Makes me wonder if their are variant cameras out there.
I don't think you mentioned the settings you used for the camera. Were you recording with 100mbps, 4K, autofocus on, etc?
+Big Iris Productions Autofocus off, but it was 4k at 100mbps
Does the battery door come off like the A7?
Hello, when you install the SmallRig Cage, can you still mount the camera with the cage to a tripod?
+asafblasberg Also, even if you attach it to an external recorder like a Shogun, it will shut down after 30min?
+asafblasberg Finally - can you connect the USB to an Anker Battery for external charging using the camera's USB port?
+asafblasberg Yes to the tripod and usb battery. The camera will record pass 30 minutes with a Shogun.
+that1cameraguy Thanks. Next question, the kit lens has a power zoom lever; when I touch it, it zooms quickly... possible to adjust the zoom speed and is there a LANC port so I can connect a zoom remote control?
Just wondering, are people having overheating problems after shooting stills as well?
If you are in bright sunlight 90F + weather. It can. I got the overheating indicator shooting softball with it after 20minutes. It didn't overheat, but the indicator came on.
I have recorded 45 mins of 4k before it shut down with screen open and a smallrig cage. It was inside a closed room but no air flow. Outside you might get air flow.
Cool video and very helpful information. Spend a grand for overheating problems and a half-hour at that. Investing in a Canon 80d as a rookie probably better for me but no 4k.
Canon 80D is good. I'd recommend that over the a6300 if starting.
Hi, I'm planing to buy this camera. I'm shooting music videos. Because of that, I rarely make continuous shots longer that 5 minutes (just when I'm recording the singing parts). Usually, I'm turning off the recording button every 10 - 20 seconds to reframe the shot. This type of shoot can go on even an hour without a break longer than 5 minutes. Can you please tell me, under these circumstances, can I expect overheating issues??
Sorry for the delay in reply. It's risky. It could overheat still. Even when the camera is on (not recording) it can overheat. Also, it appears that different model a6300's overheat faster than others, or that is the presumed theory.
Does it overheat wen you record or does it overheat on standby mode aswell?
Hello, i have a budget of 1300 euros almost from selling out my Nikon gear. Should i go for the a6300 sigma 16mm 1.4 and 30mm f1.4 or go for the a 6500 and only the sigma 30mm f1.4 ?? Thanks a lot in advance nice video mate !! :)
Hello camera guy, other then RIG can i use L plate to minimize my a6000 overheat
coz i cant find the smallrig in my country
Can you do a review of the Sony a6400? thanks JC.
Hi cameraguy, thanks A lot for your helpful tips! Do you know whether it is better to use external batteries instead of the 220V power charge cable if I do inside video recording, concerning the overheating issues?
Share us the link where you got the rib cage
+Budleee Bazz Just search smallrig a6300
I feel like it has less to do with the cage dissipating heat and more to do with your hands insulation the heat within the camera without the cage
How long can you record on 1080p and how long on 4k continuously without overheating(in average)??
I plan to use my Sony a6000 for recording vlogs and such. I recently bought this camera, but am unsure whether I should keep or return it. I'll try your tips and hope for the best. When you switch your battery, can you have it plugged into a usb charger so that you can quickly switch batteries while still recording? Can you record solely by using external charger and no battery inside?
With the a6300 you have to have a battery inside to power it via USB. You can charge it with external USB while recording. I don't know if it's the same with the a6000. What type of videos do you plan to use it for?
+that1cameraguy I plan on making vlogs at home but sometimes out at cafes. I do travel on the side and I have an external battery to charge the camera. I will consider buying the frame you mentioned in the video. Where can I get that? Also, what kind of recording devices do you use? I am considering clip on mics.
+Sarah Nguyen i don't know if the a6000 is the best blogging camera. something like the rx100mkiii since the screen flips all the way. I'm using the rode link wireless mic kit.
+that1cameraguy if I don't have the flip screen is there a way to connect it to an external monitor? In the RX100 MK III it doesn't look like it works well with low light. The camera is also not DSLR and I'm not sure if there are any other reservations you would mention I might have if I switch to that. I plan to transform my living room with a curtain backdrop and need some advice on lighting materials. I also use Sony Vegas Platinum 9.0 which I received as a gift a couple years back. Are there other programs you recommend? I'm getting into filming because of my involvement in a nonprofit.
I use Adobe Premiere Pro. If you're on a Mac, I would recommend Final Cut Pro. You can connect the a6000 via hdmi to a monitor. I just offered something like the rx100iii/iv since you were mentioning vlogging.
I’m having a major issue with the camera humming during my recording. I don’t know what else to do to try to fix this😩😩
Do you have any solution for the dimmed display when shooting 4k or 120fps?
+Straitline Cinema Sorry, I don't have one. I didn't realize there was an issue until you mentioned it.
Hi. If I do very short rush in 4K during hours it will overheat all the same? Like 10 secondes each time? I never film during minutes.
Salomon Mika it should be fine, but if the camera is on, it's still getting hot. You'll want to turn it off during takes.
So I'm thinking about making the switch to the a6300 from my Canon 7Dii given the superior video quality. Even when I film weddings I typically turn the camera off after I record a series of shots (typically no longer than 3min at a time, admittedly in the interest of preserving battery life). I assume that I shouldn't anticipate any overheating issues given my style of filming?
Yeah, it should work out alright. Also, the a6300's 1080p is superior to the 7D, so if you need to record longer, jump to that, but short 4k recordings should be fine. However, if your in direct sunlight on a warm day, it could overheat still.
Gosh, so the overheating issue sounds like a deal breaker?! I guess the a7 would probably be a better alternative and in a similar price range (since I'm not too interested in 4k)? Thanks!
+Jeffrey T I was doing a team portrait shoot at 5pm hot day about 100 degrees F. My a7Rii was in the direct sunlight on a tripod. I had it on for about 3 minutes getting the group ready. The overheating indicator turned on and I had not even shot a photo yet. I ended up using an umbrella over the camera to keep it from direct sunlight. It got through the team photos keeping it in shade. Im not sure about the first gen a7.
Have you tried fast Sd cards. I've seen lately that faster cards have helped with the over heat problem.
This camera is my first pick for my next camera. The only thing that has stopped me from buying it now is the over heating problem. All my vacations are during the winter flying to SE Asia where it's hot and sunny all the time. Over heating is a concern.
Thanks for all you great informative videos. I really like your style!!!!!!
Jon
I've been using fast cards. I think the theory was debunked since the the write speed of the camera would never saturate the actual write speed of the card.
I don't know if there really is a permeant fix for the over heat problem other than Sony putting a better heat shield in the camera. Saw a video where they took the a6000 apart and put in a better heat shield and they said this fixed the over heat problem permanently. What to believe? It's a great camera for under 1000 dollars except for this problem.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Jon
I partially opened up my a6300 to do something similar as the video. However, it doesn't have the same components as the a6000. I believe the person who did the video said he opened up the a6300 but could not find a location to improve the heat shield I believe.
Wow, I didn't know there was that much difference in the two cameras.
You are one strong person to try this on your a6300. There would be no way I would as I'd have all kinds of parts left over.
So I guess that's not the fix for the a6300. What a shame.
Thanks.
Well, I just wanted to help people out there considering or already have the a6300. It's a great little cam, but that overheating issue plagues a lot of us.
Would silver version help prevent overheat? Thanks
Not necessarily,
Most of the heat generated comes from the camera itself, not from the absorbed sunlight.
But it could probably help
An informative and very well produced video. Thanks Michael.
Appreciate it.
Along the same lines as the aluminum heat sink "frame" or fan discussed here: A simple "fix" for a unit that requires extended recording times where overheating is a concern. Use a small homemade, store or Amazon bought gel ice pack. Put it in a sock (for possible condensation drips), then lay it on top of your Sony like a mini sandbag...
The thought of ice has crossed my mind at some point.
hey I ordered the cage from smallrig as well, how are you liking it so far? just a small question how long did urs take to ship its been 2 and a half weeks and I still havent gotten it in the mail
Thanks!
I chose dhl shipping it took 1week
+Vince Tang LINK please
+Eddy Productions SmallRig® Camera Cage Kit (Arca Swiss) for SONY A6000 A6300 1727 - www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01BXRCQGO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is the overheating issue only in 4k? Or are people finding this issue in all settings?
+Danielle Eddy It'll overheat much faster in 4K. I've shot at 1080p for 2-3 hours and never had an issue. However, it still has the potential to overheat if you are in a very warm environment.
Any link for the rig cage for the A6300. Had been searching for that
I just did a google search for smallrig cage a6300. You'll see several vendors pop up. Just try to buy one in your country or closest to you.
I've used the battery grip on 3 shoots it (does not) make a difference. I recorded less than 30 minutes and got the overheating icon showing on the LCD screen
The sony A6300 stop recording after several minute/hour of recording non stop or it accumulate ?
give a link where to buy cage rig? please
+Aleks Wien www.smallrig.com/
For Studio recording would using a mains AC Power Supply Adapter eliminate overheating issues (since there is no battery heating up inside the body)?
Also will recording to external source through HDMI out (Decklink 4k, video assist 4k etc) help prolong recording time as far as overheating is concerned?
+Evan Fotis It can still overheat even if you use AC Power Supply Adapter. Even using an external recorder can have the unit overheat. However, I think in a studio environment where the ambient temperature isn't very high, the external recorder will do well.
+Evan Fotis Use an atomos 4K over HDMI to record on the sony A6300 and it won't overheat anymore.
+Evan Fotis It overheated unfortunately... i tried it with AC Power Supply Adapter, so game over for me :(((
+asafblasberg Hi Evan, i have to apologize for my post, It was an error --- what I FORGOT to add in this post above was that with AC power supply adapter, the camera overheated *when I recorded iNTERNALLY* 4k... however, I myself got an atomos 4K, just like you, and had ZERO problems with it, no overheating whatsoever... i PRAY it remains stable (is there a cross-my-fingers emoticon? ) LOLOL
ATOMOS is the only fix, the codec will be different, you won't use anymore the internal XAVC from Sony but the one from ATOMOS with a higher bitrate. The proc from the sony is the issue.
I'm sticking with my Playskool camera recommended for ages 3 to 8 yrs.
Would you buy a car that overheats? the manufacturer would have a recall and fix it for free.
i paid $1000 for a camera that i should not have to worry about overheating! sony just needs to recall them and fix it or dont sale it!
+Steven Holmes
I am having the same issue. Upset...
+Steven Holmes ehhhm... lol... 4k 30min without doing/buying extra stuff for 1000 bucks + its an awesome camera for photography. i think u made a pretty good deal. check out other cameras and tell me how much u pay for 4k on them and how long do they record NONSTOP :) Cheers
Im hoping a firmware helps. It does take great photos and we love it. The overheating is just frustrating
+Steven Holmes +Sebastian Unrat - i agree with all of you. I had to return the camera because of the overheating. Yes, Sony really needs to recall them - it's really unusable and very disappointing. The 4K video quality of this camera is just incredible for the price point. I mean, if Panny's GH4 can do it, why can't Sony put some kind of heat sink and solve the problem for good? :(
+asafblasberg I think it just has to do with the sensor size. I too hope that the problem can be solved in a future firmware or model update.
we need titanium cage if your theory of heat surface area is as good as you say it is. Titanium spread heat faster.
thatd be too expensive. I've used copper on my cage, it helps.
they should make a6300 in titanium same as em5 mark 2.
good tips. enjoy your a6300. love my a6000
+Stephen Soukup Thanks!
What was the zeiss lens you had on your a6300?
+Sam_C 85 f1.8 Batis
So, how's the overheating going with the $1000 frying pan?
Nice very helpfull video... i can see that you have the batis lens, my question is, do you recommend this lens for recording videos? i can see that it doesnt have the rotary aperture(f-stop) ring on the lens, what do you think about that? Do you think i should go with this lens or another lens??... Is it easy/usefull to controle the aperture in the camera?
+cyigen85 If you're looking to manually focus your lens, and you're focused on video, the batis is not the recommended lens.
+that1cameraguy Im going to use the camera to shoot handheld videos 50% of the times auto focus....A big problem is that there isnt much to choose from for this camera.. What else can i get with 85mm that have image stabilization? can you recommend one? maybe from another brand that fits the e mount?
+cyigen85 There isn't any other lenses that I'm aware of. If you absolutely need this focal length with the OSS, then this lens is the best choice.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND I LIKE THE WHITE BALANCE OF THE VIDEO
so the overheating actually happens when shoot a 4K video for more than 20 30 minutes ?
All my shoot is about under a minute, will the overheating issue bothering me ?
I would get overheating with the camera just being on.
does this camera overheat from recording long period of times ??
Does cage really help?
Sony has a real issue with over heating cameras even on mobile phones. All their Z series phones z1, z2, Z3, z4, Z5 and all compact versions get so hot and forget using the camera in the summer it just shuts down due to heat. I guess the same issue is present in the mirrorless range? Shame as the cameras have some amazing detail and features but I couldn't imaging having an overheating camera in the summer at a professional shoot it would be very embarrassing.
does the camera overheat in 1080p mode? or just 4k?
It can overheat in either mode. It'll record longer in 1080p.
how long can it record on 1080p?
It really depends. If your indoors, room temperature, the camera can record forever. If your outdoors in the sun, expect overheating in 10-20 minutes. That's my experience though.
Does it only overheat when recording video? Not on photos?
Only when doing video. Most of the heat is from the encoding unit that converts the raw image data into a video stream, so that can't happen while making photos.
does it overheat if you use external recorders like Atomos ninja ?
It still can, but it'll probably go longer before you have overheating issues. A lot of it has to do with the temperature in the environment you're working with.
The grip doesn't help. tested
Most overheating camera or any device is in the location your are with the device. If you are in a hot environment like Africa, the camera WILL overheat, if you are shooting in a cold place like Canada, then it will likely not overheat that much or never at all. It is just like a car that is not made for hot places, it will burn i n no time.
Thank you this was super helpful!
Glad it could help.
@that1cameraguy I saw your post on the a6000 overheating fix by ifixit. Did you every try again to get past the copper heat sink?
No, I couldn't get myself to open up the camera further. I just didn't want to damage it.
Thanks for the tips.
Sony need a lesson from Panasonic engineers. I have a NEX-5N and for video get overheat after a short time. I had GH2, GX7 and now GX8 and dont have problem with overheat. I like the A6300, but I live in Dominican Republic (Caribbean) but this issue make me think if the A6300 is a bad purchase with the warm weather of my country. Why Sony, why? :(
Yeah, it probably will :(
Thanks, man!
Would this work for the a7's?
I'm not sure. I guess the same principals would apply.
Thanks
Unless the aluminum cage actually touches the camera body then it doesn't dissipate heat.... It might channel air flow closer but that's it!
Great Info, Thanks :)
+Gear Glasses & Gadgets You're welcome!
g7 vs a6300 what do you guys pick
+Ohene's Journey a6300!
just went to a club to make some video and the camera reached high temperature (and turned off) after 5 or 6 minutes...... :-/ really disappointed! I wonder if this is a common issue or maybe I got a defective one.....
I heard it varied. Some folks cameras didn't overheat as fast as others.
awesome, thanks
The heat is generated from the drain on the battery, that's why cameras like xt2 added grip to do 4k more than 10 minutes. Battery grip would solve the problem immediately.
It doesn't. Still overheats with battery grip.
I meant a factory design from sony, after market one works but is not ideal
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome.
All this time later the Sony a6300 will always be known as the *overheating* camera. Damage has been done even after the firmware updates and even that doesn't solve the issue. I don't shoot 4K anymore due to how pathetic it is.
I guess i wont buy the 6300. For this reason.
What's the name of the cage?
smallrig a6300
thanks man...
Btw, where do u live? is it cool or hot there?
Central California. Cold in the winter, really hot in the summer.
that1cameraguy one more question sir.. so the heating issue is only on 4k shooting mode ? or also happen in 1080 ? sincee winter here, i cant try it by myself. live in china btw
and how is your battery ? mine is really fast to drain. its just 2 hours for simple photography and went off. thanks for reply sir.. i am new into camera and filming stuff
Sony battery is notorious for draining fast, it's to be expected. The camera will overheat in 4k or 1080p. It'll just overheat faster in 4k.
okaay.. thanks man for the info
don't use the battery use usb power extend the screen and use fast SD card to reduce heating . for outdoors there is no way to cool it except covering the entire body
Yup, spot on.
I imagine adding a fan would cause vibration and mess up the video, no?
Mine only overheats in 4k, otherwise I haven't experienced overheating
Remind me of Dave Lee. Good Video.
+Ayush Saha Thanks a lot. I wasn't quite sure of the person at first, but I've seen some of his videos.
what if I want to record 1080p until a 64GB card fills up without stopping? is that possible?
the cage or rig, being metal, actually acts as a conductor which dissipates heat away from the camera body...
+nafnrets Thanks for clarifying.