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Testseek.com have collected 207 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark 4 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 5D Mark 4.
Award: Highest Rated September 2016
September 2016
 
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207 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • High bitrate
  • Beautiful image
  • Ergonomics
  • More options and better than the 5D mk3
  • High image quality
  • High resolution
  • High dynamic range and little noise
  • Good AF for video
  • Customized Q menu
  • Solidly built
  • Extra-well sealed against dust and splashwater
  • Touchscreen and new AF-point selection
  • 30.4MP CMOS full-frame sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus
  • Improved base ISO dynamic range compared to previous Canon DSLRs
  • Excellent high ISO quality
  • 7 fps continuous shooting (up to 4.3 fps in Live View with continuous AF)
  • 61-point AF system with wider coverage than previous model
  • All AF points work down to F8 with proper lens/teleconverter combos
  • Center five AF points offer high precision with F2.8 and faster lenses
  • Highly customizable AF use cases 150
  • 000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
  • Responsive touchscreen with excellent interface and usability
  • Configurable Q menu
  • Dual Pixel Raw allows for some image micro-adjustment in post
  • 4K/30p video + HDR 1080p
  • Outstanding AF performance in video
  • Flicker detection
  • USB 3.0
  • Incredible image quality in all shooting modes
  • With easily adjustable settings and color profiles
  • Very low noise relative to ISO settings throughout ISO range · Outstanding speed in both image capture and AF
  • GPS and WiFi add some great accessibility wi
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers excellent video AF
  • Excellent lowlight capability
  • Fast and accurate autofocusing for stills
  • Familiar and comfortable body design
  • High quality stills packed with detail and good dynamic range
  • 4k and 1080 video with confident subject-tracking and refocusing
  • 61-point AF system inherited from 1Dx Mark II. Great Live View focusing too
  • Large touch-screen allows you to tap to refocus a
  • Solid build and handling
  • 30MP sensor a step ahead of 24MP rivals
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF for live view and video
  • 30MP full-frame image sensor
  • Fast 61-point autofocus system
  • 7fps continuous shooting
  • Unlimited JPG shooting buffer
  • Pro-grade build
  • Dual Pixel AF Live View focus system
  • 3
  • 2-inch touch screen
  • Integrated GPS and Wi-Fi
  • CF and SD card slots
  • Superb image quality from RAW files
  • Improved dynamic range
  • Excellent high ISO performance
  • Fast 7fps burst rate with unlimited JPEG buffer
  • High-quality cinema 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF is very good
  • Good image quality
  • And dynamic range
  • Autofocus is awesome
  • Ergonomics are nice
  • Touch screen
  • Great image quality
  • Sturdy-feeling
  • Comfortable-to-use design
  • Great dynamic range
  • 30.4MP CMOS fullframe sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus
  • 61point AF system with wider c

The editors didn't like

  • Large file sizes
  • Only HD output via its HDMI
  • Sales price above 4
  • 000 euros
  • Screen does not rotate or tilt
  • Video
  • 4K with an external recorder not possible
  • M-jpg video recordings are unnecessarily large
  • Video No C-log
  • Focus peaking
  • Zebra or histogram
  • Rolling shutter
  • Crop factor
  • ITR subject tracking lacks precision and reliability compared to some peers
  • Optimization of AF settings takes practice and experience
  • ITR optimized for erratic subjects can lead to intermittent mis-focus
  • No way to link spot metering to chosen AF point
  • Continued use of CF and SD cards could limit action shooters
  • 4K video limited to Motion JPEG
  • 4K/30p video requires CF card
  • 1.64x crop factor in 4K video limits FOV
  • No Log gamma
  • Or zebras for video
  • Fixed screen limits usefulness when working at odd angles (particularly since Dual Pixel AF is so effective)
  • HDMI-out limited to 1080 video
  • Custom Controls would benefit from more consistent options across the available buttons
  • Very large body
  • 4K video requires CF UDMA7 (100MB/sec. or faster)
  • SD UHS-I (90MB/sec. or higher) - New cards to purchase
  • Screen does not tilt or swivel
  • Which would be helpful when shooting video at difficult angles
  • $3
  • 500 is out of most price ranges
  • Lacks Log profile for video (at time of review)
  • No focus peaking or zebra stripes in video
  • HDMI outputs only 1080p video signal
  • PRICE
  • 499
  • Dual Pixel RAW files offer very mild adjustments
  • 4k video employs a very tight crop similar to APS-C in size
  • 4k video employs a very high bit rate
  • No log profile
  • No 4k over HDMI
  • No focus-peaking or zebras
  • Screen doesn't tilt – less convenient for li
  • Fixed rear screen
  • Heavy 1.64x crop for 4K video
  • Middle of the road resolution and frame rate
  • Cropped 4K video
  • Clean HDMI output is 1080p only
  • Dual Pixel Raw function slows camera and offers limited benefits
  • 4K video files are quite large
  • Omits in-body flash
  • JPEG files look soft at default settings
  • 1/200s flash sync
  • 4K video codec is cumbersome
  • 29
  • 59 continuous video recording limit
  • Why is it really this expensive
  • Bulky
  • Heavy construction
  • ITR optimized for erratic subjects can lead to intermittent misfocus
  • Continued use of CF and SD cards could limit acti

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  Published: 2017-10-25, review by: pdnonline.com

  • Abstract:  With the launch of Sony's a7R III, full frame fans have plenty to agonize over. We've compiled a quick comparison of the three leading models to help guide you. Note, we've reviewed the 5D Mark IV and have posted a lab test of the Nikon D850 but have yet...

 
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  Published: 2017-08-17, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  We got C-log on our Canon 5D Mark IV Video of We got C-log on our Canon 5D Mark IV This is our Clog Vlog. We got a chance to upgrade our Canon 5D Mark IV and now we're showing it to you. We'll show you graded and ungraded c-log footage and talk abo...

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  Published: 2017-07-21, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  We got C-log on our Canon 5D Mark IV Video of We got C-log on our Canon 5D Mark IV This is our Clog Vlog. We got a chance to upgrade our Canon 5D Mark IV and now we're showing it to you. We'll show you graded and ungraded c-log footage and talk abo...

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  Published: 2017-05-19, review by: dpreview.com

  • Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens. Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from ov...

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  Published: 2017-05-15, Author: Greg , review by: pdnonline.com

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers excellent video AF, excellent lowlight capability, fast and accurate autofocusing for stills, familiar and comfortable body design
  • Lacks Log profile for video (at time of review), no focus peaking or zebra stripes in video, HDMI outputs only 1080p video signal, PRICE: $3,499
  • The 5D Mark IV is a rather conservative camera, at least on the video side. Where Panasonic and Sony have generously poured cinema-friendly features into their mirrorless cameras from their pro video divisions, Canon seems more interested in keeping those...

 
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  Published: 2017-03-08, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Abstract:  What is the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV? Canon's 5D Mark IV is a top performer - but you'll be paying a premium for it. Top-notch images are promised from this camera, which will be all too familiar to existing users of the 5D Mark III or 5D Mark II. It feature...

 
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  Published: 2017-02-15, review by: videomaker.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon 5D Mark IV is a solid follow-up to the much lauded 5D Mark III. Though the new camera is capable of 4K video recording, the 1.74x crop factor is a bit of a disappointment. Overall though, the 5D Mark IV produced a great-looking image. 5D Mark...

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  Published: 2017-02-09, Author: Darlene , review by: digital-photography-school.com

  • So are you considering buying the Canon 5D Mark IV? If so you can price them out here:On Amazon.comOn B&H Photo's siteI would be remiss if I didn't mention there have been some reported issues with the 5D Mark IV. So do some research and due diligence if...

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  Published: 2017-01-24, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com

  • Abstract:  The new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is an SLR system with a 30.4MP image sensor, a very fast and highly configurable AF system, and very intuitive handling. ( Editor's Note: Lab Review lab tests and comments are supplied by BetterNet, Shutterbug's TIPA-affilia...

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  Published: 2016-12-15, review by: thephoblographer.com

  • Good image quality, and dynamic range, Autofocus is awesome, Ergonomics are nice, Touch screen,
  • Why is it really this expensive
  • Yup, the Canon 6D Mk II is real--and I had the chance to play with it a while back. The new camera is an interesting upgrade that is bound to be a hit with Canon die hard fanatics and those who love DSLRs. But those of us who have moved…Review Canon 6D Mk...

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