Description
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body DSLR camera with modern technologies
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body interchangeable lens DSLR camera has received a large number of updates. There is a 30 megapixel matrix, a Dual Pixel AF system, a new focusing module, high-speed continuous shooting and support for 4k video. At first glance, the presented device has no flaws. And partly, this is true.
Design
It is impossible to see any fundamental changes in design. The Canon company does not like quick and serious changes, so all manufactured devices have a similar appearance. The body is made of metal and additionally protected by plastic. The device can be operated under any conditions – in snow, rain, or severe frost. This is possible due to a special dust and moisture protection system. The weight of the device is heavy, making it difficult to hold with one hand.
The protrusion intended for gripping is covered with rubber. It does not slip and provides special comfort in use.
Controls of the Kenon EOS 5D Mark IV Body
On the front there is a connector for the remote control, an IR receiver window and a button that can be programmed. The upper part is occupied by the mode selector, flash, shutter button, dials, a universal set of keys and a large screen. On the bottom panel there is a socket and a battery compartment.
Most of the interfaces are located on the left. There is an audio jack for headphones, a microphone, USB, HDMI, and a sync connector. On the right side there is a card slot and an NFC module. The rear panel is occupied by the mode switch and selector dial.
Display
Live View screen shows all shooting characteristics, grid, quick menu, histogram, virtual horizon. Its diagonal is 3.2 inches. Due to the high resolution, good viewing angles, brightness and color rendition are ensured. But the display does not have a mechanism and does not rotate to the sides.
The viewfinder guarantees a high magnification factor. It provides the photographer with an unlimited number of possibilities. The eyecup here is large, it limits the field of view along the edges and top of the frame.
Features and autofocus of the EOS 5D Mark IV Body
The matrix is presented with 31.7 megapixels, of which 30.4 megapixels are active. It has a powerful DIGIC 6+ chipset. The shooting speed is 7 frames per second, but with autofocus tracking - 4.3. Autofocus has been significantly updated here. It is presented with 61 points. The coverage area has been increased, which is why the user can count on greater capabilities even with tracking focus.
The mechanical shutter operates with a shutter speed. It turns on quietly, but not silently. The TTL sensor is responsible for exposure metering. He copes with his task well. Built-in NFC and Wi-Fi modules allow you to transfer pictures from the camera to your phone wirelessly.
Photography
The camera operates in automatic mode. There is an unlimited number of ways to process frames in-camera. Branded filters allow you to avoid using special effects. The device works great with multiple exposures, placing emphasis on brightness and contrast.
Pictures taken with the device show decent sharpness, color rendition and detail. The main feature of the presented model is the built-in Dual Pixel RAW system. Here two phytodiodes are used on each pixel. If the system is turned on, the resulting photos are enlarged. But it can transform a photo by removing light and other imperfections.
The picture shows high quality even at medium values. There is excellent detail, wide dynamic range, natural color rendition.
Autonomy
The EOS 5D Mark IV Body is equipped with a classic LP-E6 battery. It is capable of taking 900 pictures on a single charge. The exact battery life depends on the mode turned on, temperature, and the use of different modules.
The Canon 5D Mark IV turned out to be exactly what many expected from Canon's new product: a worthy successor to the legendary line of cameras, each model of which pushes the boundaries of the possibilities of digital photography, setting new quality standards.
“People ask me why buy a new camera, the answer is simple: it’s a camera that will work in any conditions” - Ulla Lochmann on the Canon 5D Mark IV
The official announcement of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV took place at the end of August 2016 - and it was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events of the current year. After all, more than four years have passed since the release of the previous version of Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and many advanced amateur and professional photographers have been looking forward to this camera for a long time.
Statistics based on the analysis of EXIF data of almost 6 million photos uploaded to various major photo hosting sites (e.g. Flickr, 500px, etc.) indicate that the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is among the most common and widely used full frame DSLR cameras. Almost every second professional photographer can find a 5D Mark III. Therefore, it is not surprising that in the photographic community (at least that part of it that uses Canon equipment), one of the most discussed questions now is whether it is worth switching from the Canon 5D Mark III to the Canon 5D Mark IV?
Canon 5D Mark IV: Evolution, not revolution
What can you say about the new Canon camera? This is not a revolutionary DSLR, but “just” another full-frame camera using advanced technology, with a price, although not low, but still quite affordable for demanding professional photographers and enthusiasts.
“This cell has everything I need; The perfect combination of low light technology and ease of handling makes my work a pleasure." - Christian Andrel on the Canon 5D Mark IV
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is not primarily a sports photography DSLR, but it is quite capable of successfully handling tasks such as, for example, shooting scenes with actively moving objects, shooting in difficult lighting conditions, etc.
For sports photographers, there is a completely different camera - capable of shooting at speeds up to 14 frames per second, as well as at significantly higher ISO values.
As for studio photographers, they may prefer cameras with a 50-megapixel matrix. Because these cameras are very demanding on the quality of lighting and are therefore mainly suitable only for studio photography.
So, the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will be most interesting to fans of “general” photography who need a reliable, versatile tool.
Canon 5D Mark IV: More pixels, more possibilities
The full-frame matrix of Canon's new product has a resolution of 30.4 megapixels, which is almost a third more than in the previous version (the 5D Mark III matrix is equipped with a 22-megapixel matrix). Which, of course, allows you to improve not only image quality, but also expand focusing capabilities by placing 61 AF points on the matrix (41 cross-type).
With the AF area selector conveniently located on the back of the camera, you can change AF points without having to take your camera away from your eyes.
The same can be said about other innovations of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - this is an evolutionary development of the previous model, including much of what photographers asked for (built-in GPS module, Wi-Fi connectivity, etc.). The evolution can also be seen in the camera's characteristics: the improvement in photo quality, the expansion of the dynamic range of images, in comparison with its predecessors, is, of course, noticeable, but it cannot be called revolutionary.
Canon 5D Mark IV: Capable of shooting at ISO 102400
At the end of the first day of testing the Canon 5D Mark IV, there was one photo that really interested us. There's nothing artistically interesting about it, but it was shot at ISO H2 (102400), the camera's highest sensitivity setting.
Canon 5D Mark IV. ISO 102400 (H2), shutter speed 1/2500 s... In principle, an incredible result was obtained - of course, there is noise, but it is within much more acceptable limits than one would expect.
We expected an image of terrible quality, with pronounced noise. But, as you can see, the photo turned out to be quite high quality. The shutter speed when shooting was 1/2500 s... So, yes, using the ISO H2 mode for shooting at dusk or at night is quite justified and can produce very decent results. By the way, this is a good example of a qualitative improvement in technology (on the third “Mark” it was also possible to set such a high value, but the results were much worse).
Canon 5D Mark IV: Improved dynamic range
Canon often gives its competitors from Sony and Nikon a legitimate attack with various test results suggesting that Canon could do with a higher dynamic range (i.e. the sensor's ability to capture as much detail in the highlights and shadows as possible).
In fact, this is simple demagoguery akin to that which can be developed around the topic “What will photography be like in 10 years?” No one will deny that it would be simply wonderful to capture, for example, a photo located in the shadows against a blue background above it with one press of the shutter button, but modern technology does not yet allow this to be done.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV copes with fairly complex scenes with dignity, which indicates an expanded dynamic range of its sensor.
In our opinion, the Canon 5D Mark IV has taken a significant step forward in this direction. Of course, the results of laboratory tests will be more clear, but purely subjectively, the progress in expanding the dynamic range of the new Canon camera has been quite significant. So, this is another big plus of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, thanks to which the chances of photographers to capture as much detail as possible in highlights and shadows significantly increase.
Canon 5D Mark IV: Dual Pixel Technology
The new Canon camera is able to read information independently from each of the two photodiodes that make up one pixel:
Does it have any practical significance? It is still difficult to answer this question unambiguously. The focus shift is so small that in practice it will not be easy to notice the effect. Although, it is safe to say that there will be photographers who will be able to find a worthy use for this function.
The second function, which gives a more visual effect, received a name that can be translated as “ Offset”. It consists in some displacement of the blurred area in the photograph. To clearly demonstrate the effect, we provide an animation below:
As mentioned above, the effect of this function is more pronounced, isn’t it? To be honest, the difference between the two images is amazing. But no matter how such an effect is achieved, it looks interesting, and its practical application is quite easy to imagine - rearranging the appearance of the background can be useful when.
Canon 5D Mark IV: Image Quality
As for the quality of images, we can say that it has received its natural development. To some, its improvement may not seem as pronounced as we would like, but it is worth remembering that Canon’s new product is not a revolution in the world of full-frame DSLRs. To describe the quality of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV's images, suffice it to say that they demonstrate almost everything that modern full-frame DSLRs are capable of.
This opinion may seem purely subjective, and many will dispute it, but we believe that for a photographer it is the subjective perception of a photograph that is more important, and not the graphs and ratings of laboratory tests. After all, most often the results obtained in real conditions will not be as pronounced as the results of tests in the laboratory. What do you think about this? Share your opinion in the comments.
We would like to add that for portrait and landscape photography, the results of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV are more than sufficient. Of course, photography in ideal conditions with a high-quality prime lens could reveal all the advantages and disadvantages of the images of the new Canon product, but are they really that important for the photographer? Everyone can answer this question independently. To us, the images taken on the Canon 5D Mark IV with the same Canon lenses - 28mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8 and 16-35mm f/2.8 - seemed excellent.
Canon 5D Mark IV: Autofocus
Of course, one of the most important components in the marketing campaign to promote the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a comprehensive description of the autofocus system and the possibility of using its 61 points (41 of which are cross-type).
Once again, the Canon 5D Mark IV's autofocus system does exactly what it's supposed to do. The camera was tested in real conditions while filming a knight's tournament near Pilsen. And, as you can see in the accompanying images, the autofocus system did not experience any problems when shooting in quite difficult situations (bright midday light, fast-moving objects in the frame, etc.):
Moreover, it should be noted that the shooting was carried out with a 70-200mm f/4 lens, which, by definition, cannot show as good focusing results as its newer and faster brother.
As noted above, a small switch on the back of the camera is used to select the AF area, making AF operation almost intuitive.
So, the Canon 5D Mark IV has enormous potential and capabilities to help the photographer improve the sharpness of his images. However, frankly speaking, they will be used by few people, because in 90% of cases photographers work in a mode where only one focusing point is used - the central one.
The Canon EOS 5D line of full-frame cameras has been deservedly popular and successful throughout the years of its existence. The first EOS 5D was loved for the opportunity to buy a “full frame” for reasonable money, the second EOS 5D was used to film the legendary series “House M.D.”, the third EOS 5D became the most frequent guest at weddings around the world, and the Canon EOS 5DS, which took a step sideways from the main line, and now remains the champion of “megapixel” in the class...
However, it's the fate of the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV that really worries us. The camera created by Canon has a lot of technical advantages and is perceived very well as a continuation of the series. But time itself seemed to have changed. The situation does not favor Canon, which is accustomed to not deviating from its plans and traditions - and, perhaps, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will be the last device in the series that started in 2005.
And the point is not only that competitors have made many tactically and strategically correct steps in recent years. Camera manufacturers are beginning to think differently, reshaping the very foundations of the market, the very essence of photographic equipment, changing, complementing and expanding the usual scenarios for using cameras.
Canon's photography division, true to its idea of not rushing anywhere, is increasingly giving belated and not always correct responses to the demands of the times. And very often - with an eye on the general interests of the corporation, which, for a minute, makes not only EOS 5D...
Initial progress
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is based on a new full-frame (physical dimensions 36 by 24 millimeters) CMOS sensor with a resolution of 30.4 megapixels (maximum detail - 6720x4480 pixels). The sensitivity of the sensor covers the range from 100 to 32000 ISO units with software expansion to ISO 50 and ISO 52 100-104 200. The matrix is interesting because it uses Dual Pixel AF technology. This is the second time Canon’s proprietary technology has been used on a full-frame sensor (Dual Pixel AF technology has been used on APS-C-size matrices since 2013).
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV uses Digic 6+ as its main processor. The market became familiar with this processor in February of this year with the announcement of the flagship Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. True, there are two Digic 6+ inside the flagship, and the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is limited to one.
The automatic focusing system has also been transferred from the flagship Canon EOS-1D X Mark II to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. In phase mode, it uses 61 sensors, 41 of which have a cross-shaped structure. The 5 central sensors are double crosses, and the central point is particularly sensitive and is able to target the target in lighting conditions from -3 EV. Also, let us remind you that the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV matrix uses Dual Pixel AF technology - which works based on the difference in data received from two adjacent “half-pixels”. Dual Pixel AF technology is designed for mirror-up modes - that is, video shooting and shooting with a view on the information display. A unique feature of Dual Pixel AF in the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the ability to track autofocus when aiming across the screen. Focusing is fast and has excellent accuracy - which is not surprising for this technology.
The new camera's metering system is derived from the once flagship Canon EOS-1D X (not Mark II): it is a familiar RGB-IR sensor with a resolution of 150 kilopixels. Data from the sensor is analyzed in conjunction with autofocus data, allowing it to work more intelligently with each shooting situation. The system supports recognition of faces and significant objects, and also ensures their tracking across the frame (iTR technology).
The maximum continuous shooting speed of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is 7 frames per second. As you understand, this figure, which sounds respectable compared to its predecessors, does not make sense without the release of data on the depth of the clipboard. Under ideal conditions (maximum fast CF memory card, recording format - RAW only) it is 30-35 frames. The reduction in burst length is affected by: the speed of the memory card, its type (CF is faster, SD is slower) and the recording mode (RAW only, RAW+JPG on one card, RAW+JPG on different cards). If you take a photo in JPG format, the clipboard is “infinite”.
Video is not visible
Video recording on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV formally meets all modern standards. They are known to credit the camera with trying to replace the video camera and strongly advise to fully exploit the advantages of shooting video in ultra-high resolutions.
The maximum video resolution of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is 4096 by 2160 pixels (the so-called 4K DCI). Frame rate is 30 or 24. Data is saved in Motion JPEG format exclusively to a CompactFlash card. The camera does not support 4K DCI video transmission via the HDMI port. At the “physical” level, recording 4K video in the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV occurs by cropping part of the image from the matrix (remember: the full detail of the sensor is 6720x4480 pixels). This means that the behavior of the optics corresponds to how these lenses behave on devices with a crop factor (x1.74).
Basic equipment
In general, the performance of the new device with ultra-high-resolution video can be called “demonstrative,” which is most likely explained by the realities of Canon’s “in-house” kitchen and is associated with the company’s production of real video cameras and cinematographic equipment.
Video recording in Full HD format and in a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels looks much more “vigorous” from a practical point of view. Data is read from the entire surface of the matrix and converted, high frame rates are available (up to 60 and 120, respectively), the MPEG-4 codec and the effect of expanding the dynamic range.
The region of the matrix from which 4K movie data is written
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has very accurate and fast autofocus in video camera mode, the device allows you to connect external headphones and a microphone, and the touch screen helps you shift the focus of the frame from the foreground to the background with one touch.
Ideal plus
The touch display is probably the main and most noticeable acquisition of the line in 4 years. At the same time, the size of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV does not differ from the size of its predecessor - 3.2 inches diagonally, and the resolution has increased from 1.04 to 1.62 megapixels. The display of the new product, although touch-sensitive, is not rotatable - in which the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV demonstrates, frankly, some archaism in comparison with modern competing devices.
A less noticeable “purchase” of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is improved protection of the body from dust and moisture. We are, of course, not talking about flagship-level invulnerability (Canon EOS 1D line devices have always been indifferent to any tests of fate), but critical places - interface plugs, mount, buttons - have been modernized towards sealing.
Scheme of dust and moisture protection of the device body
Among the changes in the controls, we can note the appearance of a new reprogrammable button near the focus point control stick.
Technological updates to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV include the appearance of a USB port version 3.0, a built-in Wi-Fi module with support for NFC technology and a GPS satellite signal receiver.
In general, the design and functionality of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV demonstrate traditional progress for Canon: minimal changes in the ergonomics of a professional tool that has been refined over decades and the expected (albeit insufficient) additions in technological aspects.
Negativity with a positive future
Producing cameras (and any other equipment) in our time is a worthy thing, but not enough. Elements of show business have globally penetrated into all areas of activity, and even the emergence of a new, purely professional instrument requires a “zest”. "Chips."
Fortunately, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has this feature. It's called Dual Pixel Raw - recording a digital negative using information from the "half pixels" of the matrix.
How Dual Pixel AF technology works
Let us briefly recall what we are talking about. The Dual Pixel AF technology used in the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV assumes that the sensor sensors at the physical level are represented by two elements, which are combined in pairs to form an image, and in pairs individually for focusing. Thus, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV sensor produces an image of 30 million dots (30 megapixels), but at the physical level consists of 60 million elements.
Dual Pixel Raw mode, natively supported by Canon's proprietary RAW converter, allows you to “pull” data from all 60 million elements, forming two digital negatives that differ by one sensorial shift. Of course, Dual Pixel Raw recording takes up twice the volume compared to “just” RAW and requires more time to save on the memory card.
Dual Pixel RAW support is just appearing in third-party converters
Enthusiasts have also shown that the development of converters that support Dual Pixel Raw can help extract images with expanded dynamic range or improved signal-to-noise ratio from this format.
In general, the implementation of Dual Pixel Raw in the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can be considered successful for the first step of a “technological demonstration of capabilities.” In the future, this technology may be very popular and useful. Or maybe it will disappear under the onslaught of competing, simpler but effective analogues.
Do the pros choose?
Let's summarize the review. The cost of the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is indicated by the manufacturer as $3,500 for the basic camera without lenses. In Russia, the camera appeared at a price of 250 thousand rubles.
Of course, such a price tells us that the new product will be used primarily for professional purposes - that is, when buying a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, the photographer expects to receive income from its operation.
And the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is ready to live up to these hopes. Its technical characteristics and capabilities allow the photographer to feel confident in almost all shooting situations and under the widest range of conditions. Reportage and wedding photography, indoor and outdoor photography, landscape, portrait, photography for glossy publications. The device has sufficient detail, sensitivity, dynamic range, focusing speed and continuous shooting speed to carry out such sessions. Compared to the previous Canon EOS 5D Mark III, the new product looks confidently improved: albeit not dramatically, but in many aspects.
In turn, video shooting on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is commercialized only for videos in Full HD format. The formally supported 4K mode is surrounded by so many restrictions that it’s simply not possible to seriously talk about the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV as a 4K camera.
And this is a very unpleasant moment, since the universalization of professional photographic equipment, when one top-level device allows a person to realize himself both as a photographer and as a videographer, is an obvious market trend. And Canon’s competitors (primarily, of course, Sony) are confidently mastering this trend.
Overall, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV feels like an extremely mature product. The EOS 5D line, which since 2005 has been able to surprise even seasoned professionals, has found technological completeness with it. Canon probably could have tried to do better. But then it would no longer be Canon or the device would not be called EOS 5D.
Source: ZOOM.CNews
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The Canon EOS 5D series is arguably one of the recognizable camera lines of the digital age and the new Mark IV is designed to appeal to a wide range of amateurs and professionals. While sporting an almost identical appearance to its predecessors, it receives significant upgrades under the hood: a high-resolution 30.4 MP sensor with Dual Pixel technology, 4K video recording, an upgraded autofocus system, a touchscreen, improved weather resistance, built-in Wi-Fi enabled NFC and GPS. What are other news? Let's break the tradition of our reviews, which start with the appearance, and continue to study the most interesting part of the new product - the electronic content of the camera.
The Mark IV is built around a new CMOS sensor, and its powerful image processing subsystem relies on the powerful Digic 6+ processor. Let's talk about the new sensor: each of the EOS 5D Mark IV's 30 million pixels consists of two photodiodes that can be used together or separately. This technology allows you to create files in the Dual Pixel RAW (DPRAW) format. This file format contains two images taken from two slightly different angles. When processing footage using Digital Photo Professional software, the user will be able to use the data contained in the Dual Pixel RAW file to micro-adjust the position of the maximum sharpness zone. The RAW file becomes very fat, up to 70 megabytes, but the photographer has the right to make a small error in focus, which is very cool.
The AF system is carried over from the flagship 1D X Mark II and features 61 AF points (41 of which are cross-type) and has 24% more vertical coverage than the Mark III's system. The sensitivity of the center point has increased from -2 EV to -3 EV (this is already very dark, really!) (in Live View mode the sensor is sensitive to -4EV with a fast lens). Compatibility with various optics has also been improved: now, when using lenses with f/8 aperture, all autofocus points remain operational, only the number of cross points is reduced to 21. The EOS 5D Mark IV camera introduces Dual Pixel CMOS AF, one of the main updated features in the comparison with EOS 5D Mark III. Smooth and precise focus transitions are now achieved when shooting in any resolution from 4K to Full HD with a simple touch of the LCD screen.
The metering module, which is also responsible for assisting autofocus tracking, now consists of 150,000 metering zones. Similar to other modern Canon DSLRs, the sensor is also sensitive to the infrared spectrum. The RGB+IR metering system provides precise exposure metering, helps to account for flickering light sources, and improves scene recognition and face detection in the frame. The metering module is serviced by a separate DIGIC 6 processor (in addition to the main DIGIC 6+). Low-light performance has been improved across the entire ISO range while digital noise has been reduced. Also, the maximum ISO has been increased to ISO 32,000 (expandable to ISO 102,400). Built-in lens aberration correction, Digital Lens Optimizer, improves lens performance by compensating for factors such as diffraction, distortion and chromatic aberration, resulting in noticeably improved image quality.
The EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot continuously at 7fps with full autofocus and autoexposure, producing up to 21 RAW images or an unlimited number of JPEG images in a single shooting session. In Live View mode, continuous shooting is possible at 4.3 fps. with the ability to use autofocus tracking. The Intelligent Viewfinder II with shooting information (such as a two-axis electronic level) clearly shows the scene visible through the lens with nearly 100 percent coverage.
The 5D Mark IV's Fine Detail image setting is designed to capture as much detail as possible from the high-resolution sensor. This setting emphasizes tonal transitions and high detail. The High Detail Picture Style has three adjustable sharpening options, similar to Adobe Photoshop's Unsharp Mask filter and Canon's DPP.
The 3.2" LCD touchscreen has a 1,620,000 resolution and allows you to select menu commands by touch and view images by swiping with your finger. Four color options allow you to use the screen at any time of the day or night.
4K video recording is a useful addition to this camera, which users can record at 24p or 30p, albeit at 1.64x. 4K and Full HD high-definition recording at multiple frame rates, including 60p slow motion, enhance your video shooting capabilities. Also borrowed from the flagship model EOS-1D X Mark II is 4K video shooting and saving any frame as an 8.8 MP photo with high detail to a memory card in JPEG format. HD video recording at 120 fps allows you to capture the finest details when shooting the fastest subjects. Video recording will be carried out with 4:2:2 compression and MJPEG 8bit coder with a stream of 500 Mbit/s. Full HD will be recorded in both ALL-I (for editing), IPB (with compression) and IPB Light (with increased compression). But HD videos will only be recorded in ALL-I (for editing).
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and NFC technology let you connect the EOS 5D Mark IV to your smartphone, tablet or laptop, or directly to select cloud image-sharing apps. This is a completely modern solution for publishing images on social networks or sending them to clients. Those who shoot in places with Wi-Fi and who need additional security will appreciate support for FTP/FTPS protocols. The camera supports remote control using a mobile device running the Canon Camera Connect app (iOS or Android). Like the EOS-1D X Mark II, cropping and image resizing lets you adjust your composition after shooting, resize, and instantly share images via Wi-Fi.
Finally, another improvement was the appearance of a built-in GPS receiver, which traditionally has advanced settings for Canon cameras to effectively save energy. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV GPS has a dual purpose: in addition to the usual determination of coordinates, it allows you to accurately synchronize time using the atomic clock, which can be important when many photographers are shooting one event or you are working with several cameras at the same time.
The timer shooting function on the EOS 5D Mark IV will be useful; it allows you to take time-lapse shooting up to 3600 frames with the formation of dynamic video in Full HD format lasting up to 2 minutes. Microphone and headphone jacks allow you to record audio for video and control the sound level, but the device can record and playback audio independently using the built-in mono microphone and speaker. The HDMI connector is designed to output uncompressed Full HD audio and video to external recording devices and monitors. And all these “treasures” are hidden in a dust- and moisture-proof magnesium case, which has become somewhat lighter than the previous model.
Hello, friends!
In this review I want to review the camera Canon eos 5d mark iv , which I recently bought in one of the stores in St. Petersburg. I have quite a lot of experience in photography, and I have tried various camera models Canon , from the simplest to the latest models. Of all the models, I was simply delighted camera Canon eos 5d mark iv.
- Price of this camera for 2016 in St. Petersburg is 250,000 rubles!
For that price you can buy a used car, but this camera is suitable for those who are engaged in professional photography, and the camera in such hands will very quickly pay for itself if there are orders!
- Weight chambers 800 grams. I like to hang it not on the neck, but on the side, it’s much more convenient, and my neck doesn’t hurt during the whole day of shooting.
- Canon eos 5d mark iv the camera of my dreams, I’ll tell you about its advantages that I saw for myself. I have Canon 16-35 mm L, Canon 35 mm 1/4 L, Canon 50 mm 1/2 L, Canon 85 mm 1/2 L lenses. The quality of photographs very much depends on the lenses, although with a camera Canon eos 5d mark iv In general, with any lens, the quality is great!
- Photo sharpness I’m very pleased, the autofocus is tracking, it’s very convenient to shoot video! Shooting objects in motion has become much easier! Backlight no problem, the photos come out sharp and bright!
- White balance The camera transmits absolutely clearly!
- Touch screen allows you to set the necessary settings at a faster pace, this significantly reduces time and you can devote yourself to creative photography!
- ISO very high and working! You can shoot at 102400, it has a built-in noise reduction, it allows you to shoot gorgeous landscapes, moonlight or portraits at night! Photo taken at ISO 102400.
- Full Frame gives great opportunities and viewing angles!
- Photo shooting speed 7 frames per second, very convenient for reportage shooting. At this speed you can catch interesting photos! For example, a squirrel in the forest that was jumping at breakneck speed!
- For those who film video I want to note that there is a microphone output and tracking autofocus, a second screen!
- Photo format 3 JPG and RAW. In RAW, photos are pulled out simply wonderfully; the camera’s possibilities are endless!
- Photos into the distance come out vibrant and sharp! Shot with a Canon 135 mm L telephoto lens
Let me sum it up Canon eos 5d mark iv is simply magical, but
The price is still too high in Russia. Every photographer wants to see high-quality photographs, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford to spend that kind of money on a camera. Exceptions are those who have a large number of orders!
The camera is perfect not only for photography, but also for professional video shooting! I advise photographers to also consider a model like Canon EOS 5 d mark ii, This camera is much cheaper in price, but the quality is not bad, and it's full frame!
Thank you for your attention! Creative success to you, friends!
