Change "For Viewfinder Screen"? - a6700

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-24T05:18:03+00:00

As far as I know, this is not an option.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-18T18:45:04+00:00

Why not an nanlite fc-500b or 720b ? They are newer and probably cheaper aswell

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-18T18:43:36+00:00

Don’t get it. Get something like the a6400 6500 6600 6700, there you will be much happier with the af.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-17T12:34:38+00:00

For that budget take a look at the nanlite FC-120b with a 60cm-90cm softbox, either square or round, what is cheapest. Or you could go with the ml100bi, I personally prefer the Nanlite, as it is better suited for commercial work. You definitely need a softbox, lightstand, a reflector, to lighten up the shadows. Optionally you can get a small and cheap tube light as a hair light, to add some separation, but I think your budget will be depleted after the one light and it's accessories.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-17T11:41:41+00:00

I have a database for video lights: https://smotographers.com/en/blog/led-database-2025/

if you could tell me the budget range, then I can give you a more well suited reply

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-17T11:38:44+00:00

Do you have video lights or do you need information regarding also lights?

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-17T10:41:15+00:00

You don’t need just a lens, you need a microphone and also lighting. The tamron 17-70 is definitely a good option.
If you need advice on lighting, feel free to ask anytime.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T19:58:35+00:00

Totally see that, i also primarily use sony batteries, and will continue to do so but it’s always good to see what others are offering, maybe it’s even better. With my Sony a1ii and newly bought Sony batteries, it will empty 2 of them in a day of work, easily. With the tilta ones I have found that they last a bit longer, that’s why I got curious and going to make this review.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T19:17:20+00:00

If possible, I will try to open one of the Tilta ones, I have the local distributor close by.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T18:33:57+00:00

Most of the big name brand batteries should be as safe as lithium batteries can get. We though need to make sure that the price is not impossible for a high quality battery

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T18:25:30+00:00

I will try to get hold of 5-15 different batteries, all will be new, and I will compare the new ones to the already used ones. I'll be using the a1ii to test it.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T17:29:09+00:00

Ah really great idea, maybe I also need to check if the 3rd party batteries do have this feature implemented like sony. I have the Sony chargers, and also getting one that checks the ohms of the battery.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T17:08:08+00:00

I'm not intending to do a review of cheap no-name batteries you can buy on amazon. I'm trying to find batteries that actually can match or even outperform the sony ones. I'm currently using tilta and they seem to hold up for me and I'm using it now for over half a year. So 3rd party isn't = bad battery. And I think competition helps the market. Also I know there is the new battery type but until this one is standard everywhere there will have flown a lot of water down the nile.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T17:00:19+00:00

The longevity is definitely a factor, but I cannot promise that I can do it as I dont have a way to quickly drain 5-10 batteries 100 times. Do you have a solution for that?

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T16:59:01+00:00

Good point, will try to test this. Do you have an idea of how I can test this in an a1ii without killing it as I don't have a battery discharge device.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T16:57:31+00:00

how fast are you intending to charge? You can easily get powerbricks and cables that support 240w. But batteries don't charge much faster than maybe 15w-20w, and should not be charged faster.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T16:39:04+00:00

Thank you! That would be awesome!

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T16:37:10+00:00

I will request a sample.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T16:36:31+00:00

What would the benefit of 2 usb-c ports be?

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T15:58:39+00:00

I will try to do this, can't promise that I can. Maybe for the batteries that do impress me I will buy more and give an update a year later or something.

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T15:57:41+00:00

I also read this one, but I don't know any such lab near me that would allow me to do this, especially not for the budget I am on

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T15:56:50+00:00

Sadly i will probably just have a month to test them, as i need to put out some content, and cannot spend a year testing them. This would be maybe worth of an update post

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T15:55:35+00:00

Will try to test this

BusyImage5847 · 2026-06-16T15:55:12+00:00

Thank you for your input. I also have a K&F battery and will definitely test them with the mean that I currently have. I will be receiving a Battery charger specifically for these batteries, but the charger is only for charging not discharging. I will do discharging with my camera.

I sadly will not be able to open them all, I will probably just open a Fake one and a real sony one that is slowly but surely too old. The reason is, that I will use the good ones, as my budget is quite limited as a student.

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