A Review of the Sony a6700 Mirrorless Camera

The Sony a6700 mirrorless camera is a compact powerhouse blending cutting-edge technology and exceptional image quality. Can it give the kind of real-world performance and image quality professionals demand? This excellent video review takes a look.

Coming to you from The Hybrid Shooter, this great video review takes a look at the Sony a6700 mirrorless camera. Packed to the brim, its features include: 

  • 26.0 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor
  • Lightweight design, enhancing mobility and ease of handling
  • Capable of 11 fps continuous shooting in stills mode
  • UHD 4K video oversampled from 6K resolution
  • Delivers 10-bit UHD 4K imagery at up to 120 fps for high frame rate shooting
  • Provides a top continuous shooting rate of 11 fps with AF and AE
  • Allows for burst mode shooting up to 59 compressed raw images
  • ISO range of 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50-102400 for stills
  • Over 14 stops of dynamic range 
  • Full pixel readout without binning for superior UHD 4K video quality
  • Supports advanced XAVC HS and XAVC S-I recording formats at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s
  • Enables extended recording times: over two hours in 4K 30p and more than 40 minutes at 4K 60p on a 128GB card
  • Slow & Quick mode allows capturing video between 1-120 fps in 4K and 1-240 fps in Full HD
  • S-Cinetone for natural mid-tones, soft colors, and well-controlled highlights
  • S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine Gamma Curves for increased post-production flexibility
  • Customizable Creative Looks and user-created LUTs for in-camera previewing and shooting
  • AI Processing Unit enhances autofocus with 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode
  • Features focus bracketing, low-light focus accuracy, and focus breathing compensation
  • 5-axis optical image stabilization with pixel-level optimization for stable shooting
  • AI-enhanced framing for seamless subject tracking in videos
  • Supports High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format in 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 options
  • Options for Compressed and Lossless Compressed raw shooting
  • Enhanced exposure accuracy in Auto mode, including adjustments for skin tone and backlit situations
  • Hybrid Log-Gamma mode for optimized stills viewing on compatible monitors
  • Front command dial for intuitive control and quick adjustments
  • USB output function with UVC/UAC control for streaming applications and broadcasts
  • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi for easy image sharing, remote control functions, and connection to the Creators' Cloud
  • Integrated 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports, plus a Multi-Interface Shoe for digital audio interface
  • XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, high-resolution means for eye-level monitoring
  • Side-opening, vari-angle 3.0" 1.03m-dot LCD touchscreen for flexible viewing angles
  • High-capacity Z battery, providing approximately 570 stills/120 minutes of video recording per charge
  • USB power option for battery charging and extended camera operation
  • Robust magnesium alloy body with dust and moisture seals to protect against harsh environments
  • New grip design for improved handling and stability during long shooting sessions

Check out the video above for the full rundown.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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