Sony A6700 Mirrorless Camera Body

Recommended Underwater Housings for the Sony a6700

Nauticam Sony a6700 Underwater Housing ($2513)
Ikelite Sony a6700 Underwater Housing ($1195)

The a6700 Mirrorless Camera seamlessly combines Sony's groundbreaking Cinema Line innovations, the exceptional still-image rendering quality of the α-series, and the latest advancements in AI-based recognition technology. With its compact design and powerful imaging capabilities, the a6700 empowers creators to capture their vision like never before.

Sony A6700 Mirrorless Camera

Equipped with a cutting-edge 26.0MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and the revolutionary BIONZ XR processor, the a6700 surpasses its predecessor while maintaining a remarkably lightweight build. This means content creators can enjoy the freedom of a mobile workhorse that can effortlessly achieve an impressive 11 fps continuous stills capture. Additionally, the camera delivers stunning UHD 4K video, oversampled from an astounding 6K resolution, ensuring unparalleled visual fidelity.

Features:

26MP Exmor R APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor
5-Axis Stabilization
UHD 4K Video - Capable of capturing 4K video @ 120fps and FHD @240fps. No recording limit. 10-Bit 4:2:2
4D Focus
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery - for longer battery life (570 shots) which is essential to minimize opening the housing for battery change.
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Underwater Video options with UHD 4K

One of the standout features of the Sony a6700 is its exceptional 6K sensor, which delivers unrivaled image quality. With full pixel readout, this sensor produces UHD 4K video that surpasses industry standards. By capturing approximately 2.4 times the data required for 4K video, the a6700 minimizes undesirable visual artifacts such as moiré and aliasing, ensuring your footage is crystal clear and remarkably detailed.

When it comes to frame rates, the a6700 leaves no stone unturned. You can achieve UHD 4K recording at up to 120p, allowing for incredibly smooth and immersive visuals. And for those looking to capture slow-motion sequences, the camera offers full HD recording at a staggering 240p, courtesy of its impressive 1:1 pixel readout capability. This means you can effortlessly slow down fast-paced action or add a sense of dynamism to slow-moving scenes.

But it's not just about the resolution and frame rates—the Sony a6700 raises the bar in terms of color reproduction and dynamic range. With the advanced XAVC HS and XAVC S-I formats, you can record your videos in 10-bit 4:2:2, ensuring consistent performance and exceptional quality. These formats support bitrates of up to 600 Mb/s, giving you the flexibility to push the boundaries of your creativity without compromising on fidelity.

Long recording sessions are a breeze with the a6700. You can capture more than two hours of stunning 4K 30p footage or over 40 minutes at 4K 60p on a single 128GB card, ensuring you never miss a moment. This generous recording capacity allows you to focus on your craft without worrying about storage limitations.

Sony A6700 mirrorless camera

Color Reproduction

The Sony a6700 also takes color reproduction to new heights. With the S-Cinetone color profile, inspired by the professional Cinema Line cameras like the VENICE, you can achieve vibrant colors and lifelike skin tones. This unique profile delivers natural mid-tones, soft colors, and beautifully controlled highlights, giving your videos a cinematic look and feel.

Moreover, the camera's S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine Gamma Curves offer an impressive dynamic range of over 14 stops, providing greater flexibility in post-production. Whether you're matching footage from other Sony Cinema Line cameras or seeking to achieve a specific aesthetic, these gamma curves empower you to unleash your creativity and achieve breathtaking results.

To streamline your workflow, the Sony a6700 allows you to apply creative looks directly to your recorded footage, eliminating the need for extensive editing. With user-created LUTs and presets, you can accurately monitor your footage or preview specific looks while shooting. Whether you're working with the camera's monitor, EVF, or HDMI output, these customization options give you complete control over the visual style of your videos.

AI-Powered Autofocus and Image Stabilization

The Sony a6700's AI Processing Unit brings a host of enhanced capabilities to the camera's autofocus and image stabilization systems, ensuring smooth handling and clarity no matter the shooting conditions. The camera's 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode, covering 93% of the image area, are enhanced with AI-powered subject recognition performance and real-time tracking. Other autofocus features include focus bracketing in up to 299 images with sequentially-shifted focus points, focus accuracy in low light down to EV -3.0, focus breathing compensation, autofocus assist, focus mapping, and focus peaking during autofocus.

* Note: No built-in flash

Important ot note the following with regards to charging thr Sony a6700 camera - the A6700’s ONLY charge via the USB-C as there is no Micro USB. Here are the 2 things to be aware of when charging the battery:

Make sure the camera's power switch is in the OFF position when it’s being charged. The camera cannot be used at the same time the battery is being charged.
Not all USB chargers will provide enough power to charge the camera (not enough voltage). When in doubt, check to see if the orange charging light is illuminated when plugged in. This will indicate that the battery is being charged.

Recommended Lenses for Underwater:

Sony 16-50mm lens for wide-angle and medium sized subjects. This lens is most versatile, working with the Fantasea UCL-09 diopter for macro and UWL-09F wet lens for wide-angle.
Sony 16mm F2.8 pancake lens + Sony fisheye conversion lens for reefs, mantas, whale sharks, whales.
Sony 90mm macro lens for great macro, small fish, supermacro.
Sony 10-18mm lens. Great wide-angle lens to be used with compatible dome port.

Read our Sony E-Mount Lenses for Underwater Guide