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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) with SanDisk 128GB Card + Case + ZeeTech Accessory Bundle
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) with SanDisk 128GB Card + Case + ZeeTech Accessory Bundle
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) with SanDisk 128GB Card + Case + ZeeTech Accessory Bundle
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) with SanDisk 128GB Card + Case + ZeeTech Accessory Bundle
I have been waiting for a camera that performs well in low light and one that can also achieve good dynamic range. Having already invested into the canon system over the last several years, meant I would not switch to Sony or Nikon, even though they both have good performing cameras. My main shooter has been a 7D Mark II for the past couple of years.
Great low light performance. For me, easily acceptable images up to ISO 16000. Even ISO 25600, but it gets muddy.
Dynamic range is very improved over my 7D Mark II & newer 760D; I can really boost those shadows several stops without added noise.30MP sensor shows a lot of detail. Touch screen is awesome! I find my self missing it when I switch to the 7D Mark II. Focusspeed is fast, but to be honest the 7D Mark II focus seems just as fast.
Over all build and sealing seems as good as the 7D Mark II. 1080p video @ 60p looks great! Does not overheat when shooting 4K. Takes same cards & batteries as the 7D Mark II.
Lack of articulating screen. I think this could of been added while still maintaining the tank build of the camera.
Overall I'm very pleased with the camera. I love the canon controls & design, as well as the auto ISO setup compared to Nikon. I'm not heavy into video, but I plan on mostly shooting 1080p, and I'll leave the 4K to my lx-100, so the lack of better 4K capabilities is only a minor annoyance. My old 550D would overheat when shooting 1080p, and the Sony cameras also overheat on 4K, so far the 5D Mark IV has been working reliably. On the stills side, the camera performs great, the sensor provides sharp images with very nice details, even though there is a low pass AA filter - good glass helps; like the 85mm f1.8 from Tamron :)
I have a MKIII and a 6D are showing signs of age. With over a million clicks between them, it was time for an upgrade. I had planned to hold out for a decent mirrorless offering, but that seems far away, and I’d probably want to wait for another generation while Canon works out the kinks in their existing lineup, so the 3 year old MKIV was an ideal choice. As intriguing as the EOS R is (and it really is), I like a camera that can take a beating and the R seemed to me a bit fragile in comparison. The camera has, thus far, lived up to expectations. It is a huge jump in resolution and dynamic range from the mkiii.
The focus points are far more sensitive and reliable, the touch screen is as responsive as an iPhone, and live view subject tracking is outstanding. Is this camera as good as the cheaper Sony offering(s) in terms of dynamic range and features? Definitely not. But I’m pretty sure it could withstand a tumble or two, and I can’t say the same for its competitors. My MKIII is cracked in two places and has been for two years. My 6D has rolled down a cliff a few times, and it was my go-to for landscapes and low-light until I received my MKIV. I can’t say enough about the focus. Servo is accurate enough to keep it on.
I must also mention the ergonomics of this camera. Canon achieved ergonomic perfection with the 5D and an additional customizable nub on the back brings additional functionality that feels perfectly intuitive and natural.
I have been waiting for a camera that performs well in low light and one that can also achieve good dynamic range. Having already invested into the canon system over the last several years, meant I would not switch to Sony or Nikon, even though they both have good performing cameras. My main shooter has been a 7D Mark II for the past couple of years.
Great low light performance. For me, easily acceptable images up to ISO 16000. Even ISO 25600, but it gets muddy.
Dynamic range is very improved over my 7D Mark II & newer 760D; I can really boost those shadows several stops without added noise.30MP sensor shows a lot of detail. Touch screen is awesome! I find my self missing it when I switch to the 7D Mark II. Focusspeed is fast, but to be honest the 7D Mark II focus seems just as fast.
Over all build and sealing seems as good as the 7D Mark II. 1080p video @ 60p looks great! Does not overheat when shooting 4K. Takes same cards & batteries as the 7D Mark II.
Lack of articulating screen. I think this could of been added while still maintaining the tank build of the camera.
Overall I'm very pleased with the camera. I love the canon controls & design, as well as the auto ISO setup compared to Nikon. I'm not heavy into video, but I plan on mostly shooting 1080p, and I'll leave the 4K to my lx-100, so the lack of better 4K capabilities is only a minor annoyance. My old 550D would overheat when shooting 1080p, and the Sony cameras also overheat on 4K, so far the 5D Mark IV has been working reliably. On the stills side, the camera performs great, the sensor provides sharp images with very nice details, even though there is a low pass AA filter - good glass helps; like the 85mm f1.8 from Tamron :)
I have a MKIII and a 6D are showing signs of age. With over a million clicks between them, it was time for an upgrade. I had planned to hold out for a decent mirrorless offering, but that seems far away, and I’d probably want to wait for another generation while Canon works out the kinks in their existing lineup, so the 3 year old MKIV was an ideal choice. As intriguing as the EOS R is (and it really is), I like a camera that can take a beating and the R seemed to me a bit fragile in comparison. The camera has, thus far, lived up to expectations. It is a huge jump in resolution and dynamic range from the mkiii.
The focus points are far more sensitive and reliable, the touch screen is as responsive as an iPhone, and live view subject tracking is outstanding. Is this camera as good as the cheaper Sony offering(s) in terms of dynamic range and features? Definitely not. But I’m pretty sure it could withstand a tumble or two, and I can’t say the same for its competitors. My MKIII is cracked in two places and has been for two years. My 6D has rolled down a cliff a few times, and it was my go-to for landscapes and low-light until I received my MKIV. I can’t say enough about the focus. Servo is accurate enough to keep it on.
I must also mention the ergonomics of this camera. Canon achieved ergonomic perfection with the 5D and an additional customizable nub on the back brings additional functionality that feels perfectly intuitive and natural.