My perspective emphasizes the importance of the photographer's skills over the technical specifications of the camera, highlighting that true artistry and professionalism lie in the mastery of the craft rather than the equipment used. I'm tired of reading comments about whether a camera is professional or not. Whether it has a lot of pixels, Wi-Fi, AI to take pictures without the user having to think, or video capabilities. Many iconic photographs were taken with cameras that some would call toys. The fact is, if a camera was professional 20 years ago, it is still a professional camera today. It doesn't take worse pictures than it did 20 years ago. Can any one explain why analog cameras are making a comeback today and why many internationally recognized professionals are using them again? As far as I know, analog cameras don't have megapixels, Wi-Fi, USB, or video. Yet, many are returning to film photography, and many never stopped using analog cameras, such as Andreas Gursky. A professional photographer has knowledge of photography. They master the basic concepts of composition, know their camera, and can experiment with it. So the discussion about whether one camera is more professional than another is more a discussion about who has more talent using the camera they have at their disposal. Harry Casimor deRham once wrote: "remember the ironic fact that the perfection which can be drawn from the within the depths of the human being can never be found in a machine."

Everyone seems to love their 5D M4, but here I am thinking about selling mine to get R5 for the extra MPs.

Just bought a 5D IV on ebay for $950 certified refurbished. Can't wait it to come in.

Problem is I got the lens used. Stupid me didn't test it before leaving the store. Oddly it will work in Auto mode but not manual mode. I have it on an adapter on the r6 mark ii. have to go back to the store tomorrow. If they can't resolve it I'll get it refunded and buy the lens new.

I never liked MIRRORS CAMERAS

I did try to speedup abit. Did you seriously make a "brief" 15-min video to just tell people to go use Canon repair service? I appreciate your elaboration of price but I'd have expected a 90 second video ...

Nice job of enhancing the house. I would have gone a step further and removed the shadows from the dormers as that stood out to me.

Its not keeping up with modern mirrorless plainly. And its just an "ok" sensor as it was before Canon went to their new raw format. Its the only 5D that I never bought, such was my frustration with Canon sensors.

Perfect possible upgrade option for certain genres like portraits, babies, maternity, object and even landscape photography. Mirrorless are more apt for professionals who need hybrid still and video. I would get more L series lenses and nice lighting gears for the difference price. My 5dmk3 is keeping me happy😊

Hi! I'm thinking of buying my first (higher-grade) lens, wanting it to be a 70-200 f2.8 as this suits my style of photography most (horse/equine photography). Within my budget I've brought it down to the following two lenses: the tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 and the canon EF 70-200 f2.8 II (mark 2). The price difference (used) is about 100€ (canon being more expensive in my country), so it's quite close to each other. But I don't know which lens is the better one...I know the canon is 7 years older, but it does seem to hold up quite nicely. And from the tamron G2 I see extremely positive reviews coming by. But how do these lenses compare? Which lens is (objectively) the better lens when it comes to image quality, sharpness, stabilisation, etc?

Really enjoying your content and your style of presentation.

Hi! I have a canon r8 and am currently looking for an affordable lens in the focal range of 24-70 or 24-105. I'm willing to buy used and everything under ~800€ is okay. Which lens would you recommend? I already have an ef-rf adapter, so the ef mount is definitely a possibility. I mainly want a really nice and sharp lens, preferably with a fixed aperture of 2.8 (or 4). But there is 20 years of lenses to work through and I kinda lost track of which one is still good to todays standard, yet affordable.

I have this exact issue, I did everything exactly how you did it, I went through canon to see a price for a repair and the price was $220 and the lens I have the issue with is only like $130 so it doesn't seem right if I'm paying twice what the camera Lens costs for the repair when I can just buy a new lens with that money. But I could get an even better lens for that much.

I have over 1m clicks on 5d IV and I love it ❤

I’ve made a nice supplemental income as a headshot photographer in New York, Chicago and California using a Canon 5d classic. 85mm and 50mm. Use what you got. Get to know what you use. Sometimes having better Auto focus would be nice. And better low light would be nice. But you figure it out.

I simply love my 5D mark iv! It just works and the images come out with a look and feel that is just wonderful! I added it to my line up with my 7D ii and I love that I can set them up the same way so that I can pick up either one and just shoot. Thanks for your thoughts!

I certainly love my 5D ! No thoughts whatsoever of replacing it yet !

Thank you, this was very helpful and I have the same situation with the same lens and wonder if there is some manufactures defect with that Canon lens. I had mine less than a year and was shooting with it when it failed.

Thank you dear for a helpful and true guideline

Good Stuff.

Some of my best photos were bracketed!

It's also incredibly sharp all across the frame, even wide open. It's sharper at 2.8 than my Sony zoom is at f4.

I had exactly the same issue with a new lens. Luckily it as a usb on the lens so I was able to update the firmware and it worked perfectly no problems

Show us pictures and your work. Less talk is better.

I shoot with a 5D Mark iv, the EF Lens are very high quality. I also use the Sigma Art Lens for my prime’s 85,50&35mm. Pertaining photography the image quality is beautiful. I plan on keeping mines. It still comes down to composition and the shooter😎📷

ahh ma ive just to the same problem tried everything so i guess its time to send it to canon

Love my mkii Still blows my mind how well if performs for sports.

awesome video! what do you use for flash whenever you're using the 70-200mm?

It's 2024 and I'm upgrading from my 5DM3. Truly looking at the mark 4

Do you know why this gen 2 got discontinued ?

Just upgraded to the Mark IV from the Mark III, instead of going mirrorless! Thanks for the video, Just found your channel and now subscribing.

I’m having the same problem with a brand new lens and camera. Pulled both out of the box and can’t even take a photo. Do you think they’ll fix it for free under warranty?

I have a question for you Eric. I have a 5d MKiii and love the camera, have had it for 10 years. I would like more MPs, and would like another 10 year camera. the Canon R scares me a bit because all my lenses need to be firmware upgraded, plus I would need an adapter to run, them, there are so many cons. So i'm considering the 5D MKiv. Despite its age, do you think it would be a good buy to upgrade?

"I aint really about that life." HAHAHAHAHA. Yes, I watched the same video and was like...this guy's a nutcase. Duct tape CANNOT be the answer.

I have the canon R.P. Do you think this lens would make a good combo with it?

Hello There, can you shoot the 5D IV in silent ELECTRONIC SHUTTER MODE ????? THX !!!

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I got the same issue with brand new R6M2 with Sigma 20mm lens. Swapped the lens to Sigma 14mm and same issue. :/ Never had these issues before with 5DM4 and 2 lenses having issues at the same time, suspicious. Did it happen, this issue was to do with the camera body itself or the lens adapter?

All this is great if you have All Canon lenses, I have the same problem with my Sigma 150-600 brought this brand new, only used about half a dozen times ,tried cleaning lens and camera (550d) with no luck. Please help.

Exactly the same with my 24-70mm. When you zoom in you get the error message. So basically your fix was sending it to Canon so they can pull your pants down and charge you 400 dollars for the lens they sold you for 1200 dollars. What a bunch of tossers. This is my second lens that has done it. The latest one lastest just 4 months. It was second hand but I'd expect more than 4 months. I'm pretty dissapointed with this tbh. I'd be even more dissapointed with this if it was a high end EF lens like this one. Wonder if Nikon cameras have this problem.

I had this message 01 error I cleaned the lens still the same thing, so what I did was push the button that closes the lens and turn the lens a tiny bit and it works, so it has nothing to do with the lens being dirty but the contact was not on that is all now it works fine.

The Stabilization 1 and 2. 1 I think is general movement. 2 is used more for panning shots.

Thanks for your review, I am planning to buy 5DMK4 in 2023, because of much better viewfinder, compared to mirrorless, and also it gives you emotional contact to what you are photographing. Regarding big video file size - the other side of that, it that codec consumes less processor time, and camera does not go to overheat, and battery works longer - which is pain in mirrorless with image stabilization.

My lens started failing during an event, it freaked me out since I was away from my other backup camera. Nothing else has worked so I may also have to send it out too. Thank you for this video!

I had this problem with 100-400, i cleaned the contacts with a microfiber cloth and my shirt :), at first it didnt work, but cleaned the lens and my camera and it worked.. thank god.

Hi, Great video ! I've been looking at upgrading my camera for a while, I've looked at the 5D mk4 for sometime, then I've also looked at mirrorless. I've watched and also read a fair few reviews on the 5D mk4 and the Canon R series. You've have helped seal my decision for which I am very grateful, thank you !!!

I’m an amateur photographer who started with a point and shoot. I wanted a viewfinder piece and went for a used Canon T6 body and a new 50mm 1.8 lens under a certain budget. Now I own a used Canon 5D Mark IV because I want the viewfinder piece, full frame image, and to grow as a photographer. I do have a different budget. I still can’t do the whole new and better cameras under the cost they are. I am an amateur photographer. Will I grow with this camera and learn about its limitation? Absolutely. By then I can try and make the switch to Sony or Canon’s RF.

Yes! 5D4 now 3 yrs old. I was considering an R5 or EF 85 1.4 … I decided to keep my 5D and bought a new EF 85 1.4. I mainly shoot portraits. The feel of the body and the look of the photos are unmatchable with the modern mirror less … and this feeling and look will only ripen in the future … it will be a market in future just as we now buy old M42 lenses…

Contact cleaner helped me!

Love my 5DM4! Bought it used a few years back and have been blessed honestly. You have cheaper lens options with mirrorless and RF being the “thing “ to own today. I don’t know if/when I’ll ever make the move to mirrorless. For what I do, DSLR’s do wonders for me!