Canon 5D Mark IV Honest 2024 Review

The Canon 5D Mark IV was a lovely camera to own. I don't own it anymore. Instead, I thought that 1000 bucks could be better used for other, more exciting stuff.
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0:00 Introduction
0:47 5D Mark IV Refresher
2:33 Quirks and Features
3:39 Video
4:28 Quality & Examples
5:17 Is Canon right for you?
5:58 Suggestions
6:12 Alternative 1
6:38 Alternative 2
7:05 Alternative 3
7:25 Or get the Mark IV
7:39 Final Thoughts

[@babc97]

5D mark iV is still in production in 2024. and just bought a brand new one for the next 10 years.

[@danielelias9785]

But Canon announced in December 2021 that it was stopping DSLR production. The last one was the 1DX mk3.

[@babc97]

@@danielelias9785 No, the produced date of my 5D4 is 8May2024 and the first digit of the serial number is 9.

[@Mojave511]

I know it's a crazy idea these days but I actually bought a video camera for shooting video and use the 5D Mark IV as a stills camera where it excels,

[@ethnic_on_a_technic]

Just brought one brand new for 2k - you ppl can carry on with ur plastic mirror less cameras

[@SpencerLupul]

@@ethnic_on_a_technic I’ll have you know, sir, my mirrorless camera is made from magnesium! 😎

[@ethnic_on_a_technic]

@@SpencerLupul they may be so but only parts of it - no way as durable as the 5dmk4 can tell from the weight 👍

[@paramounttechnicalconsulti5219]

Actually, like an old SLR, the 5D Mk IV has a stop-down button near the lens. This mechanically sets the aperture so that you CAN preview the actual image through the eyepiece.

[@SpencerLupul]

this is true! Though I never used it 🙁

[@Fifthimagez]

great video!

[@lb7144]

Awesome video about the 5DMKIV. The 4K files are large given how it’s captured & stored. On the other hand, the 1080p is absolutely amazing. I use my 5DIV for video at times with my C100MKII. I found my 5DIV on the used market through a certified Canon distributor with warranty. Picked up an R6MKII for Christmas and it will carry most of the work. I plan to keep my 5DIV with its build quality. I’m a hobbyist looking to do more photography in the future. Thanks for the content.

[@SpencerLupul]

thanks for the nice reply :) glad you are happy with the new camera

[@sdhute]

👍

[@marksinger5954]

You mention the Compact Flash card as a "quirk" when it ALSO has an SD card, thereby allowing you to pick your favorite format, use any existing older cards you might have in either format, AND most importantly, write to both cards at the same time providing you with ON THE SPOT backup as you shoot? I stopped watching your review the second I realized you were uninterested in being informative, but rather wanted to say what fit your own narrative. The fact that it has two slots for BOTH major card formats isn't a quirk. It's INCREDIBLY BENEFICIAL, as any professional photographer will almost inevitably discover at some point in their careers.

[@talktosijo]

R5 price is almost double the prize of mark 4 and the result is same.

[@user-zv7xq9yh5i]

Dear Spencer, i can't comprehend that u have all the praises for the image quality of 5D Mark iii & the newer one Mark iv is not even on par with its predecessor, strange! The company R&D team must've made a difference when Mark iv was launched. In terms of sales figure in 2016-17 Canon was on top.

[@SpencerLupul]

thanks for the comment! In case I wasn’t clear: The image quality of the mark iv is indeed better than the III. But is it 500+ dollars better? I don’t think so. you could use that money to buy a better lens, which does more than a camera. And of course, the 5DSR is even better for less money. TL;DR, it’s good but there’s better options

[@gundarsmiks4889]

30 megapixels. High! haha, My phone has 40 megapixels! And it cost 100 euros :D

[@ethnic_on_a_technic]

Guaranteed the pictures look nowhere near as good as as a 5d mk iv lol

[@gundarsmiks4889]

@@ethnic_on_a_technic thats god damn sure :D buuut... 40 mgpixels :D

[@mh7711]

I have 200 mp in my phone, I beat you all!

[@mh7711]

Canon R or R8 way better than old 5dmk4!

[@VG-ey4gi]

Useless video. Was not even mentioned the built-in GPS. The 5D4 is the most versatile of the canon digital cameras with optical viewer. It has a nikon-like auto ISO and manual mode, what other 5D-s don't have and it has more resolution than the 1D series. I bought it over the R7 because of the optical viewer and my collection of EF L lenses.

[@SpencerLupul]

@@VG-ey4gi ouch😏fair points, though combined are nichey. Technically, I covered this in the video: Canon’s ecosystem can be harsh towards niches. If GPS, auto ISO, and resolution are all important to you, your options are limited with Canon, and I would look elsewhere. Also why I don’t recommend collecting a lot of EF glass before making this evaluation, because cost of switching is quite high. I am in this exact boat with you 👍🏼

[@marksinger5954]

Once he refered to the compact flash card as a qurk, without even mentioning at that moment that it ALSO has an SD card and that you can write to either OR BOTH at the same time creating instant backup, I realized there would likely be more informative videos out there.

[@nealshafto-sq2jc]

Do not believe this BS from thus guy, I own one and disagree with the majority of His remarks. Especially his last comment that there was nothing special with the use of this body. To push crop bodies over full frame, to Me shows He has no expertise that He should make video on cameras in the future.