Product rating for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

jogubert

8 years ago • purchased this product

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The Swiss Army Knife among DSLRs

The Swiss army knife among full-frame cameras. The ISO performance is on a solid level, those who like to travel in the semi-dark will be satisfied (of course not comparable to the Sony Alpha 7s II, but it is nowhere near the resolution of this DSLR). Those who want to switch from the 5DS / 5DSR should bear in mind that the image quality is only superior from ISO 12800, as the sensor has a limited resolution. In the studio and for tripod shots (landscape and architectural photography), the 5DS / 5DSR is still unrivalled (only medium format cameras like PhaseOne, Hasselblad etc. are better). Great for hobby photographers without much computer knowledge is the possibility to save still images in usable resolution from 4K videos directly in the camera. Adopted from the 5DS / 5DSR is the in-camera time-lapse video function, which uses only the electronic shutter: Then there is not a single mechanical release and the resale price-forming shutter count remains unchanged low. All in all, the 5D Mark IV is a successful, practical, noble compromise for ambitious, semi-professional photographers or also for professionals with a limited budget or as a fully-fledged backup to the 1DX Mark II. Journalists who (have to) take photos themselves should also be happy with it. Certainly also a great tool for wedding photography (lighter than the 1D). Attention: For 4K videos there are better alternatives, often even cheaper ... 4K is more of an add-on option here for emergencies. Like the toothpick in a pocket knife. :-) It's a shame that in 4K mode, wide-angle lenses almost become telephoto lenses (a slight exaggeration). more