Sony Alpha 6700 – APS-C Interchangeable Lens Camera with 26 MP sensor, 4K video, AI-Based Subject Recognition, Log Shooting, LUT Handling and Vlog Friendly Functions

I've been into photography for quite some time now and have been looking for a camera since I started. I have done hours of research and came into conclusion that this was the one, as it was a reasonable price yet pretty strong for its type. The main thing that made me decide to get this one was the focus ability and let me tell you, it is insane how well it works. It focus very quickly and it is almost always spot-on on fast moving targets. The kit lens that came with it (18-135mm 3.5-5.6) also has pretty good sharpness to it pretty much the whole way, only complaint is the small aperture which leaves a lot to be desired. But nothing a prime lens can't solve. Only thing that I don't like about the camera is the fact that it overheats very quickly. It only lasts about 40m at 4K 60fps continuous shooting. So if you mainly want to do video, go for the FX30 as overheating is not an issue on that one. And finally, the area where it shines. It is very portable; bigger than its predecessors but almost not noticeable. I can go a whole day of shooting photos while walking around town, something that bothered me with my old DSLR full frame Canon. overall great small camera with great portability. Strongly recommend it.

Absolutely fantastic camera for the money. I spent hours researching for my kind of content creation and I love the size, flexibility, versatility and build quality.I purchased this used and ensured it was a like new condition. Your glass is just as important as the camera, and many of the older 6000 bodies remain competitive today with modern glass. However, the extra features of ibis, 60fps 4k recording and the extensive af-c capabilities are what won me over to the 6700

This is a candid photographer's dream camera. It's small but not too small and lenses are actually carryable in pockets as opposed to full frame lenses. I routinely shoot interior available light stills with this at 20,000 to 40,000 ISO and using only 35% noise reduction with PS, I get great results.

This camera is perfect for an amateur who wants to move away from a camera phone to have more control over taking beautiful photos. It is compact and easy to carry on one’s travels. I recently used this on a 10 day trip to Italy and took over 1000 photos with no concerns on battery life. I also like the way it can connect with your phone for GPS and cloud storage.

I bought this item twice and returned twice because the battery would not charge through the camera. One of the key reasons I got this camera was for its newer technology and the fact that I wouldn't necessarily need a battery recharger bought separately. This product is supposed to recharge the battery while in the camera. I have spoken with 4 different Sony people that have said that the two cameras I have are faulty itself and not the issue of the battery. I am disappointed because I never cared for Amazon cause I always have a bad experience with them and thought that this would be a safe buy. I am buying directly from Sony for this product because at least they CARE. Since I bought this through their Amazon store, its not a direct link to Sony which means my only options are to return and not be compensated (asking for free quick shipping only!).

This is not a beginner's camera. If you don't understand the difference between a phone camera and a mirrorless or a DLSR camera, don't buy it unless you are willing to invest time to learn it. I have always said, a better camera does not guarantee you'll get better photos if you don't know how to use it. This type of camera are not simple point and shoot cameras, they can be, but they really aren't. The main reason to buy a camera like this is to capture images that are not possible with a phone or a basic point-and-shoot camera. The difference is that phones and point-and-shoot cameras don't require that you know where your focus is, you simply shoot and everything in front of you is in focus all the way to infinity. With cameras like this, and some premium point-and-shoot cameras with large sensors, you need to know what you want in focus, and usually, everything else will likely be out of focus, unless you specifically set the camera to get more in focus by closing the aperture.I had to say that. Now to the actual review.The good:1. Touch menus. Yes! IT WAS ABOUT TIME.2. Vari-angle screen. I did not know I was missing it because I never had one. No camera should be made without one.3. Better menu organization - Still expansive but better organized.4. On screen quick menu during operation is much welcomed. It makes changing basic settings a breeze not having to dig through the menu.5. Front dial. Yes! Now I can quickly change aperture and shutter speed using the front and back dial and still have the back wheel for additional quick adjustments during shutting. Nice.6. IBIS, yeah baby. Not the best but better than nothing. I can not use my non stabilized lenses when I normally wouldn't.7. Larger battery. Nice to have. I use a dummy battery for recording long performances but I probably wont' need one for this camera; 2 or 3 batteries should suffice.8. Less rolling shutter effect - Main reason for me to get this camera. Now I'll wait till Sony puts the global shutter on an aps-c body and hope it is prices similarly to this one.9. Emphasized REC Display - shows a red frame around the screen to show that you are recording. Needs to be configured in the options.10. Speedy focus system. It was already good but now it is better.11. More video recording options with some downsides.The bad.1. It overheats quickly when shooting video in 4:2:2, 10-bit. I shoot 4K 4:2:0 in 8-bit to avoid overheating.2. It overheats even faster when using external monitor or external charger.3. Ergonomics aren't that good. I don't like sharper edges on the thumb rest because I have small hands and that is where my palm rests, but I will probably get used to it.4. Was it really necessary to remove the flash? I use external flash but it is nice to have the built in one in a pinch.6. This has nothing to do with the camera. RAW files not supported by most applications yet.7. This is my problem. The video editor I use does not support 4:2:2 nor 10-Bit video files. I guess it is time to upgrade programs.8. It would be nice to have a tally light in the front and back when recording.9. Why can't I customize the on-screen menus? Come on Sony, you almost had it.