Canon today announced the new Canon 5D Mark IV, a revision to the camera that started to DSLR video scene back in the day. The 5D will finally shoot 4k video with the 5D Mark IV and will come with inbuilt Wi-Fi.
For the video enthusiast and professional, the 4K Motion JPEG video (DCI cinema-type 4096 x 2160) at 30p or 24p, will allow an 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.
The touchscreen monitor allows tapping to select a focus point, racking focus during video capture, or using familiar swipe and pinch movements during image review. A 3.5mm jack for connecting an optional external microphone to record audio, alternative use of the onboard stereo microphone; a 3.5mm headphone jack can be utilized for real-time monitoring.
When shooting 4K, the central 4096 x 2160 area of the sensor is used at a 1.74x crop in order to record 4K video with a 1:1-pixel ratio.Slow motion is possible in Full HD 1080p at 60 fps, while HD 720p is available up to 120 fps, though it is recorded without sound.
The Canon 5D Mark IV has been launched for a price of $3,499 for body only, and will be available starting September Mid. In India Canon has launched the 5D Mark IV on the 26th of August with a starting price of Rs. 2,54,995 for the body only.
EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera Features:
- New 30.4 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 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.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF during video or Live View shooting; LCD monitor has full touch-screen interface, including selection of AF area.
- Up to 7.0 fps continuous shooting speed, DIGIC 6+ Image Processor .
- 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, 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 GPS3 provides geotag information including auto time syncing with Universal Time Code (UTC) via satellites.
| Camera | EOS 5D Mark IV | EOS 5DS / 5DS R | EOS 5D Mark III |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Image Sensor | Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24mm) | Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24mm) | Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24 mm) |
| Effective Pixels | 30.4 MP | 50.6 MP | 22.3 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 6+ | Dual DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 5+ |
| Maximum Resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 8688 x 5792 | 5760 x 3840 |
| Card Slot | 1 x CompactFlash 1 x SD |
1 x CompactFlash 1 x SD |
1 x CompactFlash 1 x SD |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level pentaprism | Eye-level pentaprism | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Frame Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Top Continuous Shooting Rate | 7 fps | 5 fps | 6 fps |
| Exposure Metering System | 150,000-pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor | 150,000-pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor | iFCL 63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor |
| Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV | 0 to 20 EV | 1 to 20 EV |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-32000 (Expanded: ISO 50-102400) | ISO 100-6400 (Expanded: ISO 50-12800) | ISO 100-25600 (Expanded: ISO 50-102400) |
| Autofocus System | High-Density Reticular AF | High-Density Reticular AF | High-Density Reticular AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 61, 41 cross-type (f/8 support at all points) | 61, 41 cross-type (f/8 support at all points) | 61, 41 cross-type (f/4 support, f/8 at center point) |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to 18 EV | -2 to 18 EV | -2 to 18 EV |
| Interval Shooting | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mirror Vibration Control System | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flash Control | TTL, Manual | TTL, Manual | TTL, Manual |
| External Flash Interface | Hot shoe, PC sync | Hot shoe, PC sync | Hot shoe, PC sync |
| Video Resolutions | 4096 x 2160: 30p, 24.00, 24p 1920 x 1080: 60p, 30p, 24.00, 24p 1280 x 720: 120p |
1920 x 1080: 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 x 720: 60p, 50p 640 x 480: 30p, 25p |
1920 x 1080: 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 x 720: 60p, 50p 640 x 480: 30p, 25p |
| Audio Recording | Yes, stereo with video | Yes, stereo with video | Yes, stereo with video |
| External Microphone Input | 1 x 3.5mm input | 1 x 3.5mm input | 1 x 3.5mm input |
| Headphone Jack | 1 x 3.5mm output | 1 x 3.5mm output | 1 x 3.5mm output |
| Maximum Recording Time | 29 min., 59 sec. | 29 min., 59 sec. | 29 min., 59 sec. |
| Monitor | 3.2″ 1.62m-dot touchscreen LCD | 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD | 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD |
| Interface | Mini-HDMI USB 3.0 Canon N3 Remote Terminal |
Mini-HDMI USB 3.0 Canon N3 Remote Terminal |
Mini-HDMI USB 2.0 Canon N3 Remote Terminal |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in | Optional, via WFT-E7A | Optional, via WFT-E7A |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional, via GP-E2 | Optional, via GP-E2 |
| Power Source | 1 x LP-E6/LP-E6N Li-Ion Battery Pack | 1 x LP-E6/LP-E6N Li-Ion Battery Pack | 1 x LP-E6 Li-Ion Battery Pack |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.1 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm | 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.2 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm | 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.2 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm |
| Weight | 28.2 oz / 800 g | 29.8 oz / 845 g | 30.3 oz / 860 g |