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The 5D Mark IV is certainly not a cheap camera by any means and how it fares in terms of value to you will depend on your priorities and expectations. Having previously owned its predecessors, the II & III, allows me to appreciate the developments of the 5D genre over the years. I also own the Sony RX-1 & Fuji X-T1 & X-T2. The 5D IV in my opinion is suited to enthusiasts & professional photographers who put photography first, & video less of a priority. The IV is not a contender to people who cannot or will not tolerate the bulk & weight typical of an SLR set up. For people who can live with the above constraints, I can say the 5D IV is possibly Canon's best general purpose & most versatile consumer camera for now. I have heard some reviewers say Nikon's 810 has slightly superior image quality due to omission of the anti aliasing filter on the 810. Others have commented on Sony A7R II sensor being higher resolution & offers slightly better dynamic range. There is truth in some of the statements. The IV may not have the very best sensor or image quality freshness that is associated with cameras without the AA filter. But whatever components it does have is either amongst the best or the best. It is packaged in a most synergistic manner that using the camera is a delight. User interface: Touch screen & intuitive (amongst the best) Ergonomics: Excellent Build quality: Excellent LCD & view finder: Excellent GPS & wireless High ISO: Very good (significantly lower & better noise management than III) Image quality: Excellent (improved dynamic range) Image colour quality: Excellent Focusing: Precise, fast & reliable. Significant improvements in low light focusing & continuous tracking Handling: Faster than III Video: 4K (Good but not excellent) Read full review
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There are two things Canon can't be beaten on. The range of unbeatable quality L lenses and their colour science. No competitor produces images with level of richness that a Canon DSLR's produce out of the camera. Some experts either forget or don't recognise that. Sorry Nikon, Sony fans. The 5D mkiv is no exception and as as one of Canon's premium cameras it produces beautiful photos. If you know Canon cameras the mkiv is not a difficult camera to learn but if your menu and photo experience is limited to smart phones this camera will take time and effort to study and learn to master. Menu items are no intuitive and the features are spread all over a vast interface. The reason I would not rate the mkiv as good value for money is not the camera designers fault. It is a great stills camera but the company expects a hugely inflated price for all of its products and this one is no exception. If value for quality is what you are looking for spend the money on the expensive L lenses as they are more important than the camera body ehen it comes to quality. So is it a good camera? You bet your aperture it is but.......if you want to make more than the occasional video look elsewhere. Canon has chosen, and it is a conscious decision, to equip the mkiv with video file sizes better suited to Pentagon super computers than the likes of we PC or Mac uses. Don't get me wrong the video quality is supreme but the codec is not suitable for public consumption. So if you are making video look to Panasonic or Sony but if you want to win photographer of the year the Canon 5D mkiv combined with a canon L lens will do you no wrong. Read full review
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I've been meaning to upgrade to a full frame camera for awhile, since my 7D mkI is getting a but dated (still use as a great photography camera though). I come from a video background, but have recently moved to photography. So naturally I was torn between this and the Sony A7sii. The reason I chose the 5D MkIV is that it has an edge on photos while also performing as a great video camera. There are a few things in video that you do sacrifice over the A7sii, like the x1.7 crop factor when filming 4k (the Canon 7D has similar crop factor, so doesn't concern me), not as great grain structure in low light and not the same slow motion capabilities. However, you would be hard to deny that in an average video setup, this camera records great video and has certainly been undermined since C-log is now available for this camera. I see this camera as a best of both worlds (I guess to be able to have your cake and eat it too). This camera works wonders for video and photography, and to get that from one camera is fairly great for its price. Read full review
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Typical Canon quality and performance in a slightly heavy but weatherproof construction. Ideal for the serious amateur or professional user.
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This is a top flight professional camera for DSLR users. My copy came with only 9000 odd shutter operations which is nothing for a camera of this quality. I have been a photographic enthusiast since I was at school in the early fifties. I am looking forward, god willing, to many years of use!!
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