Canon EOS 5D Mark IV hands-on, first impressions and reviews round-up

EOS 5D Mark IV
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: [shopcountry 40051]

At a glance:

  • 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6+ Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
  • Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400
  • Dual Pixel RAW; AF Area Select Button
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF
  • 7 fps Shooting; CF & SD Card Slots
  • Built-In GPS and Wi-Fi with NFC

Time for a round-up of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV-related information.

ePhotozine reviewed the EOS 5D Mark IV, an excerpt:

Dual Pixel Raw works well, but the difference can be quite subtle, and time-consuming if you want to get the best out of it, for example, stacking shots for sharper macro photos, as all processing must be done on your computer and can’t be done on the camera. It would be better to use live view focus and the touch screen to get the photo right in camera in the first place (and here technologies such as face-detection, and eye-detection focus help in other camera brands). It would be nice if the screen tilted, particularly as using live-view for stills and video has become much more useful, and usable, with vastly improved live view focusing speeds.

In-depth 5D Mark IV Review – Probably not worth upgrading if you have a 5D Mark III, by DIY Photography (videos below)

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV sample image gallery at Amateur Photographer

Lensrentals.com Reviews the Canon 5D Mark IV, by LensRentals. An excerpt:

So is the Canon 5D Mark IV a worthy upgrade? Yes….yes it is. Canon managed to combine what we loved about the Canon 5d Mark III, and improved on it in every metric. The autofocus is better, the camera is faster, the video functionality has improved, the lowlight has been improved, and there are plenty of additional features to set it apart. The Canon 5d Mark IV is an exceptional camera and fixes a lot of practical issues I’ve had with previous models.

Updated Canon EOS 5D Mark IV real-world sample gallery, by DPReview

What’s New: EOS 5D Mark IV Touchscreen LCD – Canon Digital Learning Center

Canon 5D Mark IV Hands-on Review, Compared 5D Mark III, Sony A7R2, by PhotoRec TV (below)

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 4 Picks and 4 Pan, by Dustin Abbott (below)

Exploring the EOS 5D Mark IV with Paolo Pellegrin, by Canon Europe (below)

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV user manual download

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Canon patent: 300mm F2.8 IS ASPH lens

300mm F2.8 IS ASPH

Canon filed a patent for a 300mm F2.8 IS ASPH lens.

According to the present invention, at the telephoto lens, a cemented lens and a non-spherical surface consisting of a glass material having an anomalous dispersion characteristic that used in the appropriate refractive power where appropriate, in the chromatic aberration of the correction and the entire optical system it is possible to achieve both of the reduction in size and weight to provide an optical system that has been made.

  • Patent Publication No. 2016-173439
    • Published 2016.9.29
    • Filing date 2015.3.17
  • Example
    • Focal length 292.46
    • F-number 2.91
    • Angle of view 4.23
    • Image height 21.64
    • Overall length of the lens 273.95
    • BF 60.81
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Canon EOS 6D deal – $1,099 (reg. $1,499)

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Canon EOS 6D at a glance:

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 3.0″ Clear View High Resolution LCD
  • DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity
  • Full HD 1080p with Manual Controls
  • 11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type Point
  • 63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor
  • Extended ISO Range of 50-102400
  • Up to 4.5 Full Resolution FPS
  • Built-In HDR and Multiple Exposure Modes

Top Rated Plus seller ElectronicsValley on eBay (99.7% positive ratings) has the Canon EOS 6D on sale at $1,099. Compare at $1,499. Free shipping. This is an import model, 1 year seller warranty.

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Canon EOS M3 with EVF-DC1 electronic viewfinder deal – $464 (reg. $664, or $399 for open box)

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At a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen Tilting LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video at 24/25/30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • Hybrid CMOS AF System with 49 AF Points
  • ISO 100-12800, Expandable to 25600
  • Hot Shoe and Built-In Flash
  • 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input
  • Full Manual Control

Great deal by authorised Canon retailer B&H Photo. Get the Canon EOS M3 with Canon EVF-DC1 electronic viewfinder for just $464. Compare at $664. How it works: 1) add the EOS M3 to the cart, 2) add the EVF-DC1 to the cart, 3) proceed to check-out and the total will be $464.25.

Another M3 deal: Adorama has the Canon EOS M3 as “open box”, on sale at $399.

EOS M3

Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

YouTube Content Creator Anna Akana Leads Workshop Showing Teens How to Stand-Up to Bullying for Canon Rebel With A Cause Campaign

Canon press release:

Akana Partnered with The Groundlings Comedy Troupe to Build Confidence in Victims of Bullying Through Humor, as Documented on Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Cameras

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 5, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is showcasing YouTube video creator and anti-bullying advocate Anna Akana as its latest Canon Rebel With A Cause. Since first sharing her personal story on YouTube after her sister’s suicide as a result of bullying, Akana has used comedy as her own form of therapy. Her ability to put a unique spin on typically uncomfortable topics led Canon to select her as a Rebel With A Cause, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the first EOS Rebel SLR camera. Anna’s cause focuses on using comedy to build confidence in youth that have been bullied, and the video of her cause, shot entirely on Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR cameras, can be seen here: http://Canon.us/ubcq. [more after the break]

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Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8 review and image quality examination

Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8
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Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8: B&H Photo | Adorama

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • 4 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
  • 2 Aspherical Elements
  • Distagon Optical Design
  • Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Anodized Metal Barrel, Rubber Focus Ring
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

Photographer and reviewer Dustin Abbott tested the new, manual focusing Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8 lens. He praises the design and the exceptional build quality, the well executed weather sealing, near perfect chromatic aberration control, strong flare resistance and more. The Zeiss is not exactly “inexpensive”, coming at $2,299.

From the conclusion:

The [Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8] produces nicely detailed, visually rich images. It worked admirably for achieving my vision for each situation I put it in…including the very important area of astrophotography. What it didn’t do, however, was wow me with its exceptionalism in any particular area save the utter lack of chromatic aberrations. Perhaps I have become jaded with using so many incredible lenses in the past few years, but this one didn’t “blow me away” in the way that Zeiss lenses so often do.

As usual with Abbott’s reviews, you can go for the written article, or you may watch the comprehensive 18 minutes video below which tells you all the findings and takes a close look at the image quality of the Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8.

Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8

Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 18mm f/2.8: B&H Photo | Adorama