Canon EOS 5D Mark IV "Real World Review": Revolutionary or Evolutionary?

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV "Real World Review": Revolutionary or Evolutionary? froknowsphoto.com/canon-5d-mar... download sample RAW Files right here.
At its launch, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV left a lot of people not just upset but truly angry. Is there anger founded or is it simply a case of "spec sheet" shock. That's what the "Real World Review" is here to find out: is this camera something to bitch about, praise, or shrug your shoulders?
The Canon 5D Mark IV is the latest iteration of the extremely popular and successful 5D lineup. The Canon 5D Mark III which came out four years ago is considered to be one of the best cameras of all time. It's quality for photos and video still hold up today which has left many people wondering is the upgrade to the Mark IV really worth it? In this Real World Review I take a look at all the angles to give you my honest opinion and feedback.
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[@DylanHaskin]

How incredible is it I can watch something of such good quality for free on KZbin . Thanks Fro!! Great review 👍🏻

[@NalinKhurb]

Very true

[@SMGJohn]

You still pay the internet bill you fool

[@DylanHaskin]

***** I don't pay for internet.

[@SMGJohn]

+Dylan Ben Haskin and I do not pay for food. True story mate

[@jonmar4683]

not difficult to believe when you still live in parents basement.

[@jeanchristopheb]

I find this type of video very interesting, we can see the photographer doing his job in his specific workflow, and telling us what he thinks about the camera and other equipment he is using. For those who criticize what Jared is saying in this video, remember a few things : 1 - The camera is used the way Jared (and his crew) uses cameras, not the way everybody uses cameras (for photo and video) 2 - The review addresses pros and cons that matters specifically for the way Jared uses cameras, not necessarily everybody's way 3 - The review presents photos and videos samples, plus Jared share them freely if necessary, which is an objective way of making an opinion (edit: on what the camera is capable of delivering, not what experience it is to capture with) So what to conclude ? Always remember that people making review of gear are doing so with their own point of view. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's something to remember when you're making your opinion on someone making an opinion about gear. You then have to think about the way you'll use the gear : is it the same way the reviewer does, or is it a different way ? Then you can think about the pros and cons listed by the reviewer : will they affect me the same way they affected the reviewer ? I find this type of video 10x more constructive and informative compared to the videos of that guy making 10s of videos about the 5D Mark IV specs sheet and comments about people that have just read the specs sheet that are already complaining about how it will make Canon fall and the world collapse, taking the Universe with it. It is just pointless. Look at someone using the camera, because you probably can't do it for the moment, and then ask yourselves the good questions (see above). Then try the camera and see if it works for you.

[@dimitrioszacharopoulos4853]

I must agree. You have a point. No sense in bashing Jared. He has his way of working, his workflow and his style in still photography and video and his skills. Everyone is different. Also a camera is only as good as how good it feels in your hands and not on the spec sheet. Despite all that though, what concerns me is that the world is moving forward. Media creators are these days no longer just photographers. Video has had many leaps and bounds (thanks to Canon) and it has been added to the portfolio of many photographers and now we can move forward and be hybrid media creators and not stagnate in just taking stills (although as said, some people just take stills, which is fine). However the majority are moving forward and becoming hybrid media creators. For us photographers to give life and a visual story to our photography we use video to demonstrate and inspire. Video has become very important as a medium and its only going to get better. I only hope that Canon taking 4 yrs to innovate have more up their sleeve because the 5D Mark IV as good as it is in stills, it is not as revolutionary as when they released DSLR with video and changed the world! This time is almost a step up to just fall in line. I hope Canon has some surprises for photographers and videographers (and not just top of the line cinema line shooters). I guess it is asking a lot, but it is 2016, right?

[@randomrazr]

would the 5d IV be better for video over the 80d asside from 4k

[@FloNoTrail]

randomrazr I have a 70D and a 5D Mk iv and much prefer the 5D - I do shoot in 4k with 11-24 f4 & 24-70 f2.8 and find it pretty damn good

[@MikeyColon]

Man! It's tough to put anything of value on KZbin because of the haters! Jared - keep up the good work.

[@boss133749]

He did a great job. I think the haters hate the camera, not the video and the time he put into this. People (and even Canon) know they could have done better.

[@sophrapsune]

The people who are desperate to hate the camera's paper specs and to claim it is a joke have never shot a single frame with it. They have no idea of the camera's performance on the job. Jared's opinion is at least well informed by use.

[@marcelscherzer8385]

And by seriously flawed you mean does not suit your specific use case. Kinda of how some people hate pepsi yet they sell billions of gallons of the shit.

[@cooloox]

+Danny R Ok Mr Know All who knows f-all, as a photographer's camera how is it flawed? I'm not interested in video, so in what way is it flawed for me? You haven't got a clue so piss off with your BS!

[@cooloox]

+sophrapsune They've probably never shot a frame with anything. Just a bunch of spec sheet tossers who are clueless as to what actually matters in capturing images.

[@chrisogrady28]

Did Jared described all back button focus like its a unique feature? If you set any camera to back button focus and out the focus mode in continuous, it makes the button function as continuous when you hold it down and single when you just tap it, it's what most professionals have been doing for years.

[@wesleyfinch1574]

Not the same thing as actually being able to switch focus drives. BBF was a work around. This will give the user an actual quick switch. I've been wanting this feature for a while!

[@jesussalas1731]

Ignorant Comment gtfo

[@j.adanga9787]

I mapped my AF-ON button to one shot/AI servo switch. If you've got the Mark IV set to one shot, the button has to be held down to switch and continually focus on AI Servo while you shoot.

[@j.adanga9787]

Hey Kyle, thanks very much, I will do exactly that. Appreciated.

[@123MrDan]

On the 5D mk iii you can map the DoF Preview button to switch from single to continuous. I find it actually better because I can still use the BBF to trigger the focus while switching from single to continuous only when I need it via the DoF preview button. On the 5D mk iii, however, as far as I know it is not possible to choose different groups for the two modes. I'm curious to test it on the new mk iv.

[@BBROPHOTO]

'but does that mean that I wouldn't buy this camera because it just didn't go wide enough? No, it's what you do with the footage that you capture that determines how good the video actually is, it's not always the camera' - 100%

[@ben196145]

Outstanding review, your shots are incredible great anticipation and great music as well!!! Thanks again.

[@247th]

We can clearly tell there's a lot of effort put into this review. Review is well done, and REAL. Tells me a lot of things other reviews don't. The band is really great too. Surprised theres no link to the band's website.

[@treyyoung9498]

Its an ad for Canon. It has there videos and also he got the camera day one.

[@MyCutiepututie]

.....ok....?

[@gamerN77]

+Trey Young If you are so sure Jared hasn't done a good job, then tell me, what would one have to do in your opinion to make an hour long review to your liking?

[@elob5741]

you're a moron aren't you

[@oscarbaezsoria1650]

Funny, if the review does not say what you expect, its then an ad. Totally absurd and stupid.

[@CHRISWALSHE]

the production level on this video is insane, hats off

[@JudsonGraham]

the color on that telecaster in the background is pretty sick :)

[@froknowsphoto]

I agree.

[@anthonyc1883]

Unless it's refinish job or reissue model I've never heard of, it's probably a rare Monaco Yellow Telecaster in a short-lived line of colors (1980-'82) that were considered back then pretty undesirable. Consequently, few were made (relatively speaking) and they are collectible today.

[@Bernardsam64]

"Monaco" ?? Don't you mean "Mexico" as the brother of SRV played on some Fender publications ?

[@ObelixCMM]

Could be Custom Shop Danny Gatton Signature in Frost Gold

[@anthonyc1883]

No, "Monaco Yellow" is the actual name of the color. Capri Orange, Maui Blue and a few others were part of that series and they never sold well. Believe me, I'm a Fender guitar lover.

[@2007rSix]

masterful piece Fro! the quality of this review, processing, shooting, is excellent

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks!!!

[@Guilkdp]

+Jared Polin Gotta give it to Jared, awesome job with this review.

[@Thomasjcolbert82]

I love watching these old videos and seeing where we are now! I had this MK4! Now, R5

[@georgealex19]

really like the channel even since I've stumbled upon it ~ 1 year ago. Great material, great review. Keep it up :)

[@JamesDuguid]

Interesting review and nice job on the music video Todd!

[@BBROPHOTO]

woah 1 hour of goodness! Been eagerly awaiting this video!

[@froknowsphoto]

I watched it earlier before it went live!!!

[@zreuan]

Great video, I like how you included the music video shoot, with a very informative review of the 5d4

[@mauriciomilenkorodriguezpa617]

YEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!! Have been waiting for this video for a long time thanks for the video guys!!!! :D

[@froknowsphoto]

enjoy.

[@richkraemer9585]

Congrats on being first with an in-depth review. Seemed fair, thorough and unbiased. Good job.

[@Raychristofer]

The name of the band is "ill doots" its not in the description though.

[@DavidZhou]

Still didn't beat the Mark 3 in the wind tunnel.

[@froknowsphoto]

true.

[@clickonmike]

fuuuunnyy

[@naturallygigi3294]

Haha who cares.

[@thejmp1986]

Once again the strongest Team on KZbin/Photography making another great review. Great job! Love these reviews

[@isaac_russell]

These videos are great Jared!

[@PhilippDreier]

Best Review of the 5D ive seen so far! Good job! Thank you :)

[@trivet1970]

Great tips Fro! love the remapping already used your ideas.

[@Sean.Vosler]

10/10 well put together man. Your channel always puts out impressive content.

[@Z3phlar]

This is a quality review right here. Fro team is on point.

[@DeirdreRyan]

See? This is what I constantly tell people all the time, it doesn't matter if you shoot Nikon or Canon. It's how you shoot, what kind of results you get out of it will it and will it work for you? Do you want a sports camera? Get the 1DX II or the 1DX I. Or the Nikon equivalent. Be happy, shoot and love life. I have the Mark 5D III and the 6D, and I can't wait to get the Mark IV, why? I'm a full time professional and it's time for an upgrade. While I'm at it, I need to upgrade 2 lenses. So I'll be going to Allen's Camera(that's my shop too).

[@froknowsphoto]

nice!!

[@sean_gilbert]

Love these reviews man. Keep this stuff up.

[@JefferyAHoward]

Jarod, I like that these videos show you taking pictures, and the pictures you took. You really find the right angle and the good light and you take great pictures. I am just an ametuer but I really get a lot of enjoyment from watching these videos.

[@Goodwishes67]

You have the best reviews man. I only watch your videos for camera related info ! Thanks!

[@ianbrown704]

Very comprehensive and rounded review , thank you.

[@dirtydevil81]

Great video, Jared! And a lot of effort you put into it. Thank you!

[@themobileman6895]

Thanks for this review Jared. It will be helpful in my making the decision to buy one of these cameras.

[@adamgumm2265]

Serious, real and informative. Great job Jared.

[@ZacharyDoehler]

Great review and shots as always Fro!

[@metals2546]

This video was also a wonderful demonstration of how to shoot a 'story' with photos. Well done.

[@studiosn]

I thought you have been doing outdoor shoot plz do a outdoor review to make me feel comfortable to go with the camera

[@spinjam2]

Nice work Jared, well thought out review, thoroughly enjoyable

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Jared's edits are Phenomenal... Or someone else edits them for him?

[@saniwada]

You channel is amazing! I only recently subbed to your channel but am already a massive fan, I will work hard to try and reach your level as a photographer!

[@Lastman10101]

Best review you've done Jared in a while great job!!!

[@Krissenko]

Thanks for helping me finally making a decision between the 1DxM2 VS 5DM4!!!

[@d_man28]

The editing they put into this.. Whew. Amazing hard work.

[@mfkstew8979]

Very thorough review.. nice job!

[@Waverder36]

Thanks for an informative review Jared. I've been real curious about the timelapse movie feature and now I understand it.

[@froknowsphoto]

awesome!!!

[@shubhambhatnagar3239]

Awesome.You make videos like none else.Love what you do !

[@NalinKhurb]

Great shoot! I really liked the shots

[@TheDipa183]

so mach work on this video, thanks man, appreciate the hard work

[@Cowmageddon]

Your videos are getting better and better

[@findlandezul]

How does "Pro mode" work in this camera? I am really interested as I want to get some great 8mpx jpegs.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Very good, balanced review and finally not so self absorbed but presented in a professional way. Plus great shots. Great evolution of this channel!

[@roommaster]

Loved the RAW sample files! Thanks alot!

[@anthonyfoley9901]

Appreciate the effort you and the team put into this!!!

[@JhansMasco]

Is the music in this video from the band? if that is the case would like to know where i can find more music.

[@donmcquillan7764]

Just a brilliant review.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks Don greatly appreciated.

[@boxing84batman]

Thanks always love your Real World Reviews. I'm going to save up for this.

[@StephanieFerrante_]

Love these types of videos

[@TheKillingTreeTT]

Wow the music video was so clean! I loved the whole review! Maybe not getting the mk4 but the mk3 :D. High quality as usual. Nice!

[@DJinaShoebox]

Awesome work Froman

[@phynx2006]

JP excellent real world review, very informative, thank you

[@popstars4444]

Epic review Jared... Just what I wanted to know, well done :-)

[@TimLucasdesign]

BEST 5D IV review on the internet! Thanks Jared!

[@ozobass]

Awesome Work Jared!

[@codybonner3828]

saw your instagram snaochat things and couldn't wait to watch this

[@cardiacade]

Thanks for the review Jared. I'd be interested in seeing how effective the dual pixel shift is with macro shots, it may be useful if shooting 1:1 or higher. I often shoot at 2:1 or 3:1.

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Really outstanding production - well done team.

[@robertjennings5558]

As always Fro, you know!. Keep up the great work. Great Review.

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

Wow! Ths video is amazing! I thank you, your team and the band, for such a great review:)

[@zahincastro]

Great Review, think I might pick up the camera.

[@neaphotography]

This was a great Real World Review! Really liked that you guys did photos and video on this one! Also that HDR mode is pretty cool, maybe not production level yet, but I could see vlogers/youtubers using it, really liked the how the sky wasn't blown out in the sample video.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks and we agree!!!

[@wussboi]

awesome music video! definitely shows the strengths of the mk4!

[@pktk1234]

Thank you for this great effort and positive review. Great.

[@surrealkefka55]

amazing review, keep it going

[@BlueDrumStudio]

Great shoot Jared, really diggin' that 11-24mm!

[@LegndaryHitman]

These shots came out awesome!

[@radishfever]

Todd and Jared, Very well done review. Impressive work that equals or beats television productions. Keep up the the good work.

[@froknowsphoto]

Don't forget Stephen as he shot the video and edited it all together!!!

[@radishfever]

Stephen you rocked in the video production and editing also. Didn't mention you in first comment because I only saw Todd and Jared working in the video.

[@theotakuGamer7640]

got the notifcation. thought it was 10 min. turned it on halfway through lunch break..damn

[@daviddinan4831]

Great vid Fro Thanks for your input in our decision making.

[@ApertureApex]

Your KZbin content is so good. I'd pay real money to watch this. Thanks Jared !

[@froknowsphoto]

Great comment, thank you.

[@Wastelander13]

Thank you for the very informative video! Great job! Greetings from Luxembourg!

[@prattlerfiend7442]

you are the most savvy photographer ive ever seen !! brilliant stuff mate!!!!!

[@simclements8109]

Great review video! Thanks

[@kennethking8091]

Thank you very much for reviewing Canon products as I know you are a big fan of Nikon. This video was incredibly helpful for me moving forward in my future purchases.

[@gweckesser]

Thank you very much for making this great video. Great quality and content.

[@ObelixCMM]

I'll take that PRS over 5DmkIV

[@juanexposito9428]

Prs 513! I love it :D

[@ericdreczko1292]

I have a PRS 20th Anniversary Goldtop for sale. Last year made before Gibson won lawsuit against them. $2400.

[@MelvinPastora]

Uhmmm... I prefer ESP Eclipse

[@juanexposito9428]

Thx Eric! but i have a kickass P24 Trem :D

[@thegarveys]

Those tele's are alright too

[@javiaea737]

Loved the video Fro! You just convinced me to get a 4 coming from my trusty 5D Mk2

[@froknowsphoto]

nice, enjoy.

[@wakaphwap]

I truly love your videos...they are great to watch

[@citizenx1602]

Great review!!!

[@GoofyGear]

Wow, please more 4k videos from the FROteam please! :D Great review!

[@gamerN77]

Fantastic review!

[@luisortiz1790]

Todd's video is so cool!!

[@stevewalter9916]

So when you were recording the video while shooting you mentioned not having access to Lightroom for the raw files. But then in the end, you're processing the raw files in Lightroom? What gives? How'd you do it?? Dying to know. Thx!!

[@DazSmith]

awesome very detailed review packed with great unbiased, and very useful information - thanks.

[@MichaelVettas]

you can set the button to change servo to one shot on the 1D using the Dof button on the front of the body, has been like that quite a while

[@alastairmerrill9349]

That's one of the best reviews, if not THE best review, of the 5DMkIV - thanks Fro. Awesome music from the band too :)

[@hotcrossbones]

Comprehensive review. Great points.

[@iracer4]

This is a fantastic review. Thanks!

[@Jenaflow]

Thanks Jared Nice review!

[@kbruff2010]

Sick video man ---- Excellent

[@lilcamper1]

You're the best Jared! Even thought I am a Nikon shooter, I just love watching your reviews...Thank you!

[@dalontekeemer6665]

Awesome Real World Review! Very Creative and Fresh.