Does the Sony a6300 camera also have overheating issues during video recording?

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Overheating issues with Sony cameras are nothing new - they have been going on with some models since at least 2010 (with the Sony a33 and a55 cameras). There are now several new reports that the latest a6300 camera also overheats during video recording:

"Sadly pros can’t even rely on the A6300 as a B-camera due to the overheating, especially not for any kind of live filming or interview work at all." (eoshd)

"Unlike my a5100 where i could just turn the switch on/off and it would just keep on shooting with a6300 if i turn it off and on the message appears again that it overheated and the camera shuts down. waited no kidding 3-4 min and turn it back on... same isssue turned off in less then 1 min." (dpreview user forum)

"Got my a6300 as a "B" camera to my a7SII on March 11. I've used it exactly 4 times as a "B" camera while shooting the main footage with my a7SII workhorse. All 4 times, the a6300 went into overheat mode and shut down about 20 minutes into filming.... and that's not 20 minutes of continuous recording either, just being on." (dpreview)

In some cases, the a6300 displayed overheating warning, but continued to record videooverhea for 29 minutes:

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Weekly recap

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together

Cosina augmented reality iOS app lets you put any lens on your Leica camera

Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced

Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness)

Price of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens leaked

Pentax K-1 camera reviews, hands-on reports, sample photos, videos and more *UPDATED*

Street Shooting Techniques Discussed

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The latest Fuji news and rumors

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Here is a recap of the latest Fuji news and rumors:

Most via FujiAddict

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What else is new?

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→ The US price of the new Nissin i60A flash is the US was announced: $339.99.

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→ New book: "Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX1R II".

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→ Another Canon 1DX II sensor performance comparison, also taken down, but still available on Google cache.

J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2
→ New J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2 now available.

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Hasselblad lenses are now 15% off until the end of March.

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Hands-on with the new Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens

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A reader sent me this hands-on with the latest Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens from a recent event in Asia (the entire set of pictures can be accessed on flickr):

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens real-world sample photos

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A new set of sample photos from the recently announced Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens can be found at dpreview. The official sample photos are available here. The lens is expected to start shipping at the end of April. The US price is $1,099 and will be available in Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts. B&H now has a combo where you can safe $160 when you buy both f/1.8 lenses with the Sigma lens dock.

Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens MTF charts, lens design and technical specifications:

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List of upcoming/rumored mirrorless cameras

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Here is what to expect from the major camera manufacturers in the next few weeks/months:

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Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens for Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts announced (*updated with pricing*)

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The IRIX teaser was for a new 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens that will available for Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts (no Sony version was announced). Everything you need to know about the new lens is already online at NikonRumors. Here are few more slides:

Sample photos:

Irix 15mm f/2.4 Sample Images

Update - the price of the lens leaked online:

  • Firefly version: €549 (around $600)
  • Blackstone version: €699 (around $780)

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