Sony a5100 Overheating? How to Fix
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2020
- HOW TO FIX SONY A5100 OVERHEATING...HOPEFULLY
The Sony a5100 is notorious for overheating, especially while recording video, sometimes shutting down as quickly as 10 minutes. In this video I'll explain ways you can reduce how much the Sony a5100 mirrorless camera heats up
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Did these tips help prevent your a5100 from overheating? Let me know!
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Bonus tip : Keep the flash flap open at the time of recording. Works as a ventilation!
Thanks Arron. I find your videos really helpful!
Good Tips . Thanks Arron. I have another tip for you guys here . If u are using it at home. U can get a micro hdmi cable and connect it to your computer with a camlink or any interface that will let the computer accept the camera. Use the A5100 as a webcam. And record from your computer. It will never overheat ever :)
Carlos Price anywhere online in our current situation is best , Amazon, Alibaba etc .. it’s also known as “camera video capture card” it remember it’s easiest when it’s a hdmi in and USB out at the other end to fit into your computer
Sure is! Recently I made a video about how to set a HDMI capture card up - ua-cam.com/video/kZ6RB98kXKM/v-deo.html
It does not overheat? Even 4 hours streaming?
Is the video quality the same as recorded on sd? Thank you so much!
thanks so much for this, the physical tests before and after really helped to make it clear, i'll try these out as the overheating is driving me nuts mid recording
Use mine pretty much only for photography but handy tips anyways! Keep it up! :)
Great tips. I didn't know about the dummy battery availability..
Thanks. I have mine in Airplane mode pretty much all the time.
Just checked my Versioin and I'm on Version 1 (oops).
Dude the beard is coming along well
Thank you sir. This is helpful
I've also had success with a small $5 usb powered fan, set up to blow air across the back of the camera with the screen pulled away from the body.
I found a 8.7v DC dummy battery and a waterproof bicycle battery pack that uses 18650 batteries, it has 8.7v and USB outputs ... (i actually bought an extra USB dummy battery too that outputs 8.4v)
The cost for both items here in Saigon was $20 USD. If I leave the batt door open and the screen up, can get 29.5 minutes every time. The heat indicator comes on at about 26min, but the camera shuts down at 29:50 which I think is its recording limit per file. When I get time I'll show the components on my channel "theTexpatinSaigon". Heat here is such a problem I use the dummy battery nearly all the time. I just hang it from tripod or gimbal and it's really no problem at all. Cheers ... this video inspired me find a solution here.
Thanks for this helpful video. Overheating issue: my Sony A6000 (connected to a $20 usb capture card like the Elgato cam link) was overheating quite badly even though I had a dummy battery, set to movie mode, Airplane mode set to off... My solution (which works well so far - no overheating):
1. I DIDN'T set it to movie mode, used manual mode (so the live view is like I'm taking a photo). My thinking is that it's just showing the view - not possibly trying to process some video
2. removed the SD card
3. Set finder/monitor to "view finder"
4. File format "mp4"
5. Aspect ratio 16:9
6. Focus mode: manual focus (perhaps the AF may cause some overheating)
7. Steady shot "off" - camera on a tripod - so unnecessary
8. MF assist "off"
9. I have a small, quiet battery operated fan pointed at the area behind the monitor screen
10. Pulled the monitor screen away from the camera body
11. used dummy battery
12. Airplane mode "off".
I have also been able to run the camera for more than 30 minutes (that's because I'm not in movie mode I think).
My overall thinking was to minimise any unnecessary in camera processes and to physically cool the camera.
That was for streaming. I forgot to say
@@lovesong252 So doing these steps generally is fine for a few hours then? I'm looking at a used one to upgrade my webcam
@@harveytoadface just will try to change thermal pad. Theres an fabric issue with Wi-Fi cable going just through this pad, moreover this pad is 2 times smaller than the processor, so it’s more heat to transfer left. And metal housing will do better
Thanks a lot for sharing this with us. Have you experienced the over hitting of a5100 when streaming or zooming?
Thanks 😊
Much appreciated
Thanks man. I’m still using my Sony a5100.
I just got a5100 after all these videos.
Perfect for getting into photography, small so it's easier to pack when you travel.
Has a flip screen for vlogging/streaming.
maquibut yup powerful small camera for sure
Can someone help me my flash in my my A5100 is not working :(
i have a a6000 which I have been using for my twitch livestreams for a week or so. absolutely NO issue with heating as long as you are not recording to the camera, even after 7 hours. Barely hot at all after that time. dummy battery, and record from OBS. Perfect for my needs :D
This should also work for the a5100. Your PC is doing the work and not the prozessor in the kamera, so the heat shouldn't be as much a problem.
How exactly did you connect the camera to your computer and the OBS ya?
@@yapchenpo95 camera to capture card via micro hdmi then capture card to PC via normal hdmi.
You can add some heatsink at the back of the camera, it worked for me as I had some lying around.
did you do it yourself or took it to a shop? i have some too but its small parts and shaky hands that dont mix lol
urgh I hate this camera so much! I do a lot of filming and in every single situation I end up finishing off a video on my phone because I get frustrated and can't waste time waiting for it to cool down.... thank you so much for creating this video. I already use a 150mb/s memory card, I always have the flip up screen off the body as I'm usually filming myself, and I'm already on version 3.10 *cries* ..... I've been thinking about ditching this camera and getting something else instead..... what would you recommend as a good quality camera? Thanks again :)
I record with 2 a5100s all the time . I use a dummy battery as well and I record externally with OBS . I’ve recorded for up to 2hrs with no heat warning
Hey bro how can we set external mic on a5100?
As this camera has not hot-shoe to connect a mic, you'll need to record the audio on a separate (external) audio device and sync the audio up in your editing software.
@@ArronPrescott Can we Micro usb to audio jack converter for external mic for sony a5100???
Hello Arron!
I have a sony a5100 modified with exernal cooling fan to prevent it from overheating.
When using original sony FW-50 battery to record videos, it can record up to 30 minutes without any problem.
( the overheat icon will pop up but it will never shows "internal temp. high, allows it to cool" message.)
When using Dummy battery , the message "internal temp high allows it to cool" always pop up at 5 minute "without the overheat icon" (exactly shut it self off at 5 Minute 0 Second everytime when using dummy battery...)
Dont know if you have these kind of problem?
Thanks just bought the dummy battery as per your recommendation. Can I plug the dummy battery into my pc usb slot? Thanks
Yes you can use USB power for this
Hi guys, Ive just picked one of these cameras up the other day, Im a streamer and so ill be using this camera as a facecam, like webcam etc, ill not really be using it for recording videos and so just wondering does the overheating issue only affect the acmera when in recording mode, or will it still overheat even when im just using it as my facecam in my streams, any help would be much appreciated:) Thanks
Arron .. does this 'overheat' happen when you're just using as a webcam or only when in video record mode?
Only rec video. You can use your camera like web cam ;D
Thanks for this video!! I love this camera for pictures, but the video overheat is so frustrating!!! I take concert videos and can only record one song at a time. If it goes over 6 minutes, probably won’t make it. I’m going to a concert where they’re singing 9 songs in a row I want to record. 😭😭 FML
Also a thank you for saving me $30. I was thinking I could buy a couple extra batteries and quickly switch them between songs, but since it’s the camera overheating looks like that won’t work. 🫤 I’ll just have to record every other song.
I use a small cooling pad put where the monitor was after it is turned up. Also the flash is open.
Recording the hdmi signal outside the camera is the best solution in terms of avoiding heat. At home no problem- just use the pc or Mac.
But out in the nature: the 5100 is not the right cam for this- which is a shame cause it is a great little machine.
Does it only ovewrheat when recording? Or also when you're capturing video from the hdmi out?
Good day how long the video time
IIt is possible and necessary to solve the problem! To do this, you need to disassemble the camera (there is a video on UA-cam of the disassembly of the Sony alpha a5100 (disassembly)) in order to apply a copper plate to the processor, lubricated with thermal paste. then you can use fresh thermo pads. well, you also need to remove the sticker from the case where the screen is located, and if you want, you can additionally cool it with a 5v cooler, move the screen away, of course, but the cooler is needed for a long 4k video for 1080 and passive is enough
How thick is that copper plate would be?
Isn’t it easier to use good thermal pad?
I’m afraid to damage any electronic parts due to copper is a high electric… and no move protection to avoid short circuit when you installing the metal plate housing. Moreover with time it can move or for example when you’re transporting the “shakes” can physically damage the processor or something around.
I would only change thermal pads to bigger ones and make Wi-Fi cable goes not through the processor
Thank you
@@walkerpalker To avoid this, you can insulate with kapton tape, by itself and even more so with a smeared thermal paste, there is nowhere to move, plus the body is pressed. The thickness should be selected as well as thermal pads. If there are good gaskets like Thermalright or good Chinese ones. But it is better to use honey, or even make a homemade radiator of the right dimensions by itself, you will have to change the design of the case, well, break it in short, there will be a homemade radiator under the screen, and not a factory plate with a sticker.
The radiator can be taken from old computer parts, the main thing is that it fits if something is removed, grind it, etc. so that it does not interfere with the screen when closing it is not so difficult
if you record on avchd or in mp4 does it still overheat?
and please do real test in outdoor at summer,
in indoor its not realistic, we dont want to just using camera indoor
My Sony 5100 allow to record less then 10 mins before shutdown because of overheating. How to solve this?
just will try to change thermal pad. Theres an fabric issue with Wi-Fi cable going just through this pad, moreover this pad is 2 times smaller than the processor, so it’s more heat to transfer left. And metal housing will do better
Maybe you should try something more drastic, like putting a little fan on it.
Does it overheating if we just use it for streaming?
Can I just plug the camera with its USB charging adapter instead of a dummy battery?
I just want to use the camera for streaming purposes is overheating still an issue would anyone know?
Try reducing screen brightness, that should help a little as well.
in Malaysia hot weather. not more than 10 mintues. shit camera and still got youtuber said this good for vloging zz
Can you help me my flash in my A5100 Sony is not working :(
Does the footage get lost when its overheated? ( when the overheating screen comes out )
Thankfully no, when the camera overheats and shuts down, it still saves your video.
So don’t use the camera the way it’s supposed to be used? I received this as a gift 3 yrs ago and have never been able to use it. Made the mistake of buying the ZV1 a few days ago and that does the same thing! Will never buy another Sony Camera
ohhh I was considering the ZV1 over the 5100 hoping the ZV1 wouldn't have these issues, pfew, dodged a bullet, thanks!
Thank you so much for this tip. I would get so frustrated when recording. I have a question though, when i try to wirelessly send the clips to my phone it's giving me a "not enough memory space", i've tried deleting images from the camera and my Iphone but nothing seems to work. any idea how to fix this issue? Thanks :)
File sizes for videos will be very large so you will need a lot of space on your device. If you can try transferring straight to a computer/laptop
Arron Prescott yess I’ve been sending to my laptop now. Thank you so much ☺️
The camera doesn't get hot when streaming via HDMI so I wonder if you could record to an external device? You would have an option then to plug an external mic in too.
It's all additional faff but I like my A5100 so I'd be prepared to work around its limitations to a point.
Does it overheat when streaming?
solution - atomos ninja V with a battery plate for the camera. My A6000 goes for 6 hours before filling up the card and running out of battery ;)
What is atmos ninja V can you explain please..
@@Epicmiles it's an on-camera external monitor with a recorder
does this only happens when recording and streaming? or just recording?
Only overheats when recording, you can stream for multiple hours with no issues.
@@ArronPrescott mine is still overheating when im close to 2hours of streaming. i have a dummy battery, screen is open, battery cover is open, ive tried everything :\
I feel like my next step is getting a fan lol
Yeah.... I bought mine used... I don't get anywhere near 25 minutes or even 10 minutes for that matter. Once I got like 12 minutes but usually it's around 5 min increments after the initial recording. Hopefully this helps
Oh no! I've heard so many different stories about overheating. I'm not sure if I'm just lucky with mine lasting 25mins. Either way it's not great. Hope the video helps.
And the most important that’s not mentioned: the lower the resolution and the frame rate, the less real time processing needed. So it’s likely to have longer recording with a video setup like that.
but a5100 can do only 1080, isnt?
Well it would be useless then, why people want to record lower quality using a dedicated camera? Just use phone then
Thanks buddy, i was about to buy this OVERHEATING shit but now i'll not, again many thanks.
I still think its a good camera, but the overheating is a big issue.
@@ArronPrescott yeah... Again thanks
Can someone please tell me if this camera has the overheating problem if I'm using it as webcam?
There should be no issues with overheating with this camera with livestreaming, I've tested it for around 4 hours and it still was working fine
@@ArronPrescott nice 😍 thank you very much
Two other tips, with one difficult and the other easy: take apart the camera and apply Arctic Silver compound under the processor and the second is to record with the camera in ice water.
i guess the only solution is cold climate, im gonna try filming when its -10 out and see if it can go longer
It's not an ideal solution, but it would probably help!
существует программа для сони которая снимает граничение записи в 30 минут. проверено на а5100
can u add subtitle sir, i just a little understand what you're saying. thank u so much. sukses lancar jaya sir 😁
I would use a tripod as a heat sink
It would make sense to develop a dummy battery that cools the camera from inside as a second function.
Even with dummy battery overheats pretty quick 🙄
Unfortunately the overheating issue can't completely stopped. Using these tips will prolong it the most.
Yep, thanks anyways☺️
yes, i did all of that and still has only 15-18 min recording..
25 minutes isn't bad...
I put my camera in water
But you can do that only once
😂 I won't be endorsing this 'tip' anytime soon!
Why my camera cut every 5 minutes but your camera cut 27 minutes before doing anything!? 😅😂
Do you live in a hot climate? Unfortunately this is a big factor with this camera overheating. For once I'm glad to live in a cold country