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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Key Features:
- DSLR Camera Type
- 2016-09-01 Release Date
- 30MP
- Full Frame Sensor
- Interchangeable Lens
- Weight (incl. card & battery): 890 grams
- Ideal for Professional Use, Landscape Photography, Hybrid Photography & Videography
- $2199 MSRP
Description
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a full-frame DSLR known for its exceptional image quality, reliable performance, and professional-grade features. Equipped with a 30.4MP CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC 6+ processor, it delivers stunning detail, wide dynamic range, and excellent low-light performance. Its Dual Pixel autofocus system offers fast and accurate live view focusing, making it a strong choice for both stills and video.
What sets the 5D Mark IV apart is its balance of resolution, speed, and rugged build—offering 4K video recording, making it a favorite among wedding photographers, portrait shooters, and videographers who demand versatility and durability.
Pros:
- 30.4MP full-frame sensor still holds up with rich detail, dynamic range, and strong low-light performance.
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Optical viewfinder (OVF) for real-time, lag-free viewing—a tactile experience many photographers still love.
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Long battery life and intuitive physical controls compared to many mirrorless options.
Cons:
- Not intended for use as a live stream camera source
- No articulating screen makes the screen harder to view at different angles
- 1.64x crop factor in 4K video
- HDMI-out limited to 1080 video
Lens Specifications
Screen and Viewfinder
Photo
Video
Exposure
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto
(2) Program AE (shiftable)
(3) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(4) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(5) Manual exposure
(6) Bulb
(7) Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3
Focus
- Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection)
- Single-point AF (Manual selection)
- The checkmark cannot be removed from this option.
- AF point expansion (Manual selection, 4 points: Up, down, left and right)
- AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding 8 points)
- Zone AF (Manual zone selection)
- All AF points divided into nine focusing zones.
- Large Zone AF (Manual zone selection)
- All AF points divided into three focusing zones.
- AF point Auto selection AF
Physical Features
Special Features
Picture Styles:
- Auto
- Standard
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Fine Detail
- Neutral
- Faithful
- Monochrome
- User Defined 1-3