A closer look to still and video features of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

EOS 5D Mark IV

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV at a glance:

  • New 30.4 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor for versatile shooting in nearly any light, with ISO range 100–32,000; expandable up to 50–102,400.
  • 4K Motion JPEG video (DCI cinema-type 4096 x 2160) at 30p or 24p; in-camera still frame grab of 4K 8.8-Megapixel images; multiple video options include Full HD up to 60p, and HD up to 120p.
  • Superb Dual Pixel CMOS AF for responsive and smooth AF during video or Live View shooting; LCD monitor has full touch-screen interface, including selection of AF area.
  • Excellent performance — up to 7.0 fps continuous shooting speed with high performance DIGIC 6+ Image Processor for improved speed and excellent image quality.
  • 61 AF points with expanded vertical coverage with 41 cross-points, and AF possible at all 61 AF points with many lens + extender combinations effective at f/8.
  • 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor helps provide precise exposure metering, helps detect flickering lights and allows for enhanced scene recognition and face detection capabilities.
  • Dual Pixel RAW, in-camera Digital Lens Optimizer during JPEG shooting and Diffraction Correction technologies.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC connectivity provide easy sharing to compatible smart devices, select social media sites and the Canon Connect Station CS100 device.
  • Built-in GPS provides geotag information including auto time syncing with Universal Time Code (UTC) via satellites.

Two very interesting, 15 minutes videos by CanonUSA about the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV’s still and video features.

In the first vdeo below, Canon’s Technical Advisor Rudy Winston discusses the still functions of the EOS 5D Mark IV. He discusses features such as dual pixel AF, cropping modes, diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer and more.

Next video. Canon’s Technical Advisor Brent Ramsey discusses the video functions of the EOS 5D Mark IV. Ramsey goes into features such as the frame rates on the camera, Slo-mo, touchscreen with Dial Pixel AF, 4K still frame grab functionality, built in time lapse movies, HDR movie shooting, and more.

Pre-orders links are online

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV body

USA – $3,499 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Canon Store | Amazon

UK – £3,599 – Park Cameras

Germany – WEX Cameras | Calumet

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens

USA – $4,599 – Adorama | B&H Photo | Canon Store | Amazon

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with 24-70mm IS USM Lens

USA – $4,399: Adorama | B&H Photo | Canon Store | Amazon

Battery Grip for 5D Mark IV (BG-E20)

USA – $490: Adorama | Canon Store | Amazon

UK – £329.99 – Park Cameras

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens

USA – $2,199: Adorama | B&H Photo | Canon Store | Amazon

UK – £2,349 – Park Cameras

GermanyWEX Cameras

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

USA – $1,099: Adorama | B&H Photo | Canon Store | Amazon

UK – £1,129 – Park Cameras

GermanyWEX Cameras

Canon W-E1 WiFi adapter

USA Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

UK Park Cameras

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV announcement, introdution videos, hands-on and previews and more following the link below.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and new lenses announced, all pre-orders available (and hands-on, sample pics, introduction videos)

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Live Panel discussion at B&H Photo on 2pm EST

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At 2pm EST B&H Photo will host a live panel discussion about the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

Ken Sklute, Denis Reggie, Larry Becker, Brent Ramsey and Rudy Winston will discuss features and advantages of Canon’s new game-changer.

Canon press release, introduction and hands-on videos, previews, technical articles, pre-order links and more about the EOS 5D Mark IV can be accessed following the link below.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and new lenses announced, all pre-orders available (and hands-on, sample pics, introduction videos)

How to disassemble and repair a Canon Powershot G16

iFixit, well known for their teardown and repair instructions for Apple gear (and other stuff too), posted a detailed how to to disassemble (see above or click here) the good old Canon PowerShot G16. And if you need it, they posted repair instructions too.

Canon PowerShot G16: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon Powershot G16 at a glance:

  • 12.1 Megapixel 1/1.7″ CMOS Sensor
  • Canon 5x Optical Zoom Lens (28-140mm)
  • Optical Zoom Viewfinder and 3.0″ LCD
  • Full HD 1080/60p Video
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processing Engine
  • Enhanced Wi-Fi Capabilities
  • Continuous Shooting at 9.3 fps
  • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
  • ISO 12800 and Canon HS SYSTEM

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Why did Canon add 4K video to the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II? (video interview)

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at a glance:

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • DCI 4K Video at 60 fps, 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF II
  • Native ISO 51200, Expanded to ISO 409600
  • 14 fps Shooting, 16 fps in Live View
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF
  • Built-In GPS, CFast & CF Card Slots

Amateur Photographer posted a shot interview with Canon’s David Parry, the main question being why there is 4K featured on the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.

[via Amateur Photographer]