One of the nicest features of the new “five” is the viewfinder. It is still large, light and comfortable, but you won’t surprise anyone with this for a long time. The main feature is information content. In addition to the grid, focus points, frame counter, battery and shooting mode, it can display a dual-axis digital level, as well as many different indicators. One of them is the flicker detection, which is very useful when shooting under fluorescent and LED lights. And, of course, this is a classic optical viewfinder - I hope that we will not see electronic viewfinders in Canon DSLRs for a long time.

Other important little things

I mentioned above how Dual Pixel technology affects the autofocus system, but that's not all. Since there are two photodiodes in each individual pixel instead of one, this allows more information to be captured for RAW images. To do this, you will need to enable a separate mode (and even assign its inclusion to one of the new buttons). This information can be used in different ways.

To draw attention to its new "five", Canon has to do almost nothing. Any heir to the first ever digital full-frame camera in a standard body has been and remains the most anticipated photo novelty - and it doesn’t matter how much the next “mark” differs from the previous one. Last time, when moving from Mark II to Mark III, key changes, in addition to the sensor itself, affected the autofocus system, which received a significantly larger number of sensors and became dramatically faster and more accurate as a result.

This time, the focusing module also received an update: the number of points remained unchanged, but the coverage area increased. In essence, here is the same autofocus system as in the top-end Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. In addition, the camera received a Dual Pixel CMOS system, which dramatically raises the value of autofocus when shooting in Live View mode. The other side of this update is Dual Pixel RAW technology, which opens up additional possibilities when processing images. The sensor has been updated again, which received a resolution of 30 megapixels versus 22.3 for the Mark III. At the same time, despite the increased resolution, the shooting speed increased - from 6 to 7 frames per second. Mark IV has learned to shoot video in 4K resolution, and Full HD video is now given to him at up to 60 frames per second.

And this is just the beginning of a rather long list of changes that should make the Canon EOS 5D relevant for the next 4 years and at least reduce the outflow of photographers to other systems - after all, in the same segment, in addition to Nikon, Sony has been very active in recent years with its full-frame mirrorless cameras. a7 series.

⇡ Specifications

	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Image sensor	36×24mm (full frame)	36×24mm (full frame)
Image stabilizer		Only built into lenses
Effective sensor resolution	30.4 megapixels	22.3 megapixels
Photo Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW, Dual Pixel RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW
Format video	MOV, H.264	MOV, H.264
Bayonet	Canon EF	Canon EF
Frame size	up to 6720 × 4480 pixels	up to 5760 × 3840 pixels
Video resolution	up to 4096 × 2160 pixels (30 fps), 1920 × 1080 pixels (60 fps)	up to 1920 × 1080 pixels (30 fps)
Sensitivity	ISO 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50, 51200 and 102400	ISO 100-25600, expandable to ISO 50, 51200 and 102400
Gate		Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 - 30 s; continuous (Bulb): max. 60 minutes
Burst speed	up to 7 fps in normal mode, up to 4.3 fps in live view with focus tracking	up to 6 fps in normal mode, up to 6 fps in Live View mode without tracking focus
autofocus	Phase, 61 points, of which 41 are of the cross type; Dual Pixel CMOS AF when focusing in Live View	Phase, 61 points, of which 41 are cross type
Metering, modes of operation	252-point TTL metering, evaluative/partial/center-weighted/spot	63-point TTL metering, evaluative/partial/center-weighted/spot
exposure compensation	±5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps	± 5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Built-in flash	no, X-sync 1/200s	no, X-sync 1/200s
Self-timer	2/10 s	2/10 s
Memory card		CF slot type I (UDMA 7 compatible) + slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC type UHS I
Display	3.2", 1,620k dots, touch coverage	3.2", 1,040k dots, oblique
Viewfinder		Electronic (OLED with 2360k dots)
Interfaces	HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm external microphone, 3.5mm headphone, remote control port	HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm external mic, 3.5mm headphone, remote control port, flash sync pin
Wireless modules	WiFi, NFC, GPS	No
Nutrition	Li-ion battery LP-E6N 14 Wh (1865 mAh, 7.2 V)	Li-ion battery LP-E6 13.3 Wh (1800 mAh, 7.2 V)
Dimensions	150.7×116.4×75.9mm	152×116.4×76.4mm
Weight	890 grams (incl. battery and memory card)	950 grams (incl. battery and memory card)
Current price	249 990 rubles for the version without a lens (body)	199 890 rubles for the version without a lens (body)

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

Fundamental changes in the appearance of things like professional or semi-professional cameras (this is how Canon has positioned its 5D since the second version) are almost impossible. This world values ​​tradition and the smooth transition from one version to another without shock. Everything that happens with design and ergonomics happens very smoothly.

At first glance, Mark III and Mark IV cannot be distinguished - except that the version designation that has moved upstairs is striking. You can also pay attention to the eyelets for a shoulder strap of a different shape, an additional tab on the back of the camera, a connector for a wired remote control that has moved to the front panel, and a slightly shifted clipboard load indicator. The rest of the changes can really be attributed to the microscopic.

The case, as before, is completely made of metal covered with plastic, and has a very serious dust and moisture protection. I must say right away that I used the camera in a variety of conditions: in the rain, and in the snow, and at sub-zero temperatures - there are no questions to the "five" and could not be. By the way, the camera has become a little lighter compared to its predecessor - 890 grams with battery and memory card against 950 grams before. This, however, has almost no effect on usage scenarios and comfort. "Mark" is still a very heavy and bulky device, which is difficult to hold in one hand.

The grip protrusion, as well as the back side, is covered with rubber, the grip with the hand - both naked and gloved - is very good. There are no complaints about the size of the protrusion either, the 5D Mark IV sits in the hands like a glove. The camera is assembled in Japan, the workmanship is excellent.

On the front panel, in addition to the mentioned connector for the remote control and the obligatory mount with a lens release button, there is a programmable key and an IR receiver window.

All interfaces are concentrated on the left: a flash sync connector, audio jacks for a microphone and headphones, HDMI and USB 3.0.

On the right is a combined compartment for CF and SD memory cards, covered with a plastic cover, as well as an NFC contact pad.

On the rear panel, in addition to exactly the same set of keys as on the Mark III, as well as a switch to Live View / video mode, a joystick that responds to pressing, and a branded selector dial with a Set button in the center, a pedal key attracts attention , on which no function is hung by default. She, like ten other controls (yes, as many as 11 in total), is programmed from the menu. The diopter adjustment wheel is located above the viewfinder window.

Description

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body DSLR with state-of-the-art technology

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body DSLR with interchangeable lenses has received a large number of updates. There is a 30 megapixel sensor, Dual Pixel AF system, a new focusing module, high-speed burst shooting and support for 4k video. At first glance, the presented device has no flaws. And in part, it's true.

Design

It is impossible to see cardinal changes in design. Canon doesn't like fast and drastic changes, which is why all its devices have a similar look and feel. The case is made of metal and additionally protected by plastic. You can operate the device under any conditions - under snow, rain, in severe frost. This is possible due to the special system of dust and moisture protection. The weight of the device is heavy, which makes it difficult to hold it with one hand.

The protrusion intended for the grip is covered with rubber. It does not slip and provides special comfort in operation.

Controls Kenon EOS 5D Mark IV Body

On the front there is a connector for the remote control, an IR receiver window and a key that can be programmed. The upper part is occupied by the mode selector, flash, shutter button, dials, a universal set of keys and a large screen. On the bottom panel there is a socket and a battery compartment.

Most of the interfaces are located on the left. There is an audio jack for headphones, microphone, USB, HDMI, sync connector. On the right side is a slot for cards, an NFC module. The back panel is occupied by the mode switch, selector dial.

Display

Live View screen shows all shooting characteristics, grid, quick menu, histogram, virtual horizon. Its diagonal is 3.2 inches. Due to the high resolution, good viewing angles, brightness and color reproduction are provided. But the display does not have a mechanism and does not rotate to the sides.

The viewfinder guarantees a high magnification factor. It provides the photographer with an unlimited number of possibilities. The eyecup here is large, it limits the field of view at the edges and at the top of the frame.

Functions and autofocus EOS 5D Mark IV Body

The matrix is ​​presented with 31.7 megapixels, of which 30.4 megapixels are active. The powerful DIGIC 6+ chipset is installed here. The shooting speed is 7 frames per second, but with tracking autofocus - 4.3. Autofocus here has been significantly updated. It is represented with 61 dots. The coverage area has been increased, so the user can count on greater opportunities even with tracking focus.

The mechanical shutter operates with a shutter speed. It turns on quietly, but not silently. The TTL sensor is responsible for metering. He does his job well. Built-in NFC and Wi-Fi let you wirelessly transfer pictures from your camera to your phone.

Photography

The camera is in automatic mode. There is an unlimited number of ways of in-camera processing of frames. Signature filters allow you not to use special effects. The device works great with multiple exposure, emphasizing brightness and contrast.

Pictures taken with the device show decent sharpness, color reproduction and detail. The main feature of the presented model is the built-in Dual Pixel RAW system. It uses two phytodiodes on each pixel. If the system is turned on, the resulting photos are enlarged. But she is able to transform the picture, removing light and other imperfections.

The picture even at medium values ​​shows high quality. There is excellent detail, wide dynamic range, natural color reproduction.

autonomy

EOS 5D Mark IV The body is equipped with the classic LP-E6 battery. It is capable of taking 900 shots on a single charge. The exact battery life depends on the enabled mode, temperature, the use of different modules.

Hello, friends!

I am writing this review a little later than other sites that write about new photographic equipment. But I will try not to write “water”, but to be closer to the essence of the new camera, especially since it has been on my test for a long time and there was time to think it over.

For those who read my blog recently, I would like to point out that Canon my main photographic system (my camera today Canon 5DsR). The main selection criteria were: innovation, user friendliness (minimum pathos), compatibility with third-party accessories.
This is what I chose Canon and why I appreciate it. I'm not a fan of the brand Canon has its flaws, so I'll try to consider it without prejudice.

Consider Canon's "theses" that come with the Canon 5D mark IV

With improved resolution, the camera captures the finest details, so you can crop the frame for perfect shots without compromising image quality.

The resolution of the new sensor is higher than that of a whole line of previous models, but it somehow pales in comparison to the standard 36 megapixels of the main competitor in the SLR camera environment.

I understand that one could talk about framing with high detail on a 50 megapixel camera, but 30 megapixels is now not much. Canon somehow with difficulty and belatedly overcomes the barrier of 20 megapixels ...

And if we compare the increase in the width of the image in pixels, then the increase in detail is not at all so significant.

To be fair, it should be noted that according to dpreview tests Nikon although it boldly went to 36 megapixels, but with serious problems in the "shake". However, these problems concern only those who are looking for pixel-by-pixel sharpness, i.e. mostly landscape photographers. Reporters do not notice this problem, as a rule.

Each of the 30 million pixels of the EOS 5D Mark IV is made up of two photodiodes that can be used together or separately. This technology allows you to create Dual Pixel RAW (DPRAW) files. This file format contains two images taken from two slightly different angles.

To be honest, I somehow missed this opportunity altogether and studied it only from other people's reviews. Most reviewers agreed that this feature is of no use, it is impossible to correct the focus from the nose to the eyes if you miss the focus. And what happens with the blurring of the background is generally beyond description. I can only say that recording double size files at a frame resolution of 30 megapixels is absolutely unproductive. This feature is not a real achievement.

Low-light performance has been improved across the entire ISO range, while digital noise has been significantly reduced.

The answer to this point will be my high ISO test later in the article.

The built-in lens aberration correction improves lens performance by compensating factors such as , distortion, and chromatic aberration, resulting in significantly improved image quality.

This is a software correction that works by reducing the detail of the original image. Who might need such a feature? A rich amateur who doesn't know what a RAW converter is?

It would be nice to drop the marketing "husk" and talk about what diffraction compensation is. And this is a banal software sharpening, it is also “sharping”. Certainly a "huge advantage" over past cameras.

The Digital Lens Optimizer expands the correction capabilities by compensating for even more optical distortion, including the effect of the camera's optical low-pass filter.

The very name "Digital Lens Optimizer" alludes to digital image manipulation. Those. you are offered camera software instead of hardware upgrades.

Sharpness, contrast and color
The 5D Mark IV has a number of preset white balance (AWB) modes that allow the camera to automatically judge the color temperature of an image under artificial lighting conditions. "Ambience Priority" is designed to preserve warm tones in artificial light to convey the atmosphere of the picture, while "White Priority" (White Priority) removes most of the warm tones from incandescent light and renders images as neutral as possible.

Some more software...
All this you can do retroactively on your computer at home. Those. The camera is intended for beginner photographers.

The 5D Mark IV's "Fine Detail" image style is designed to capture the maximum amount of detail captured by the 30.4-megapixel sensor in an image. This setting emphasizes tone transitions and high detail.

The High Detail Picture Style has three adjustable sharpening options, similar to the Unsharp Mask filter in Adobe Photoshop and Canon's DPP software.

And a little more “sharping” if it seemed to you that it wasn’t enough or you don’t know how to move the sliders in RAW converter.

The real benefits of the Canon 5D mark IV

Of course, it also has real advantages over previous models. not only novice photographers will use it.

Working at high ISO

The most important thing that fans of photographic equipment expected Canon this is work on the dynamic range, or more precisely, the reduction of "noise" at high ISO. I didn’t have a previous generation camera at that moment, but I remember it very well. Unfortunately, Canon 5D mark III differed insignificantly in noise from Canon 5D mark II. The image is much cleaner at high ISOs, although some noise still remains. Someone was waiting for a revolutionary breakthrough, but I'm afraid this is just a step forward.

Canon 5DsR, iso 3200, Crop 100%

At the moment, the capabilities of production sensors Sony mythologized. They are credited with wonderful capabilities, although they are actually good compared to old cameras. Canon and also . But they keep quiet about the possibility of working at high ISO sensors. And it even slightly outperforms the sensors Sony for work at high ISO. We are waiting for a response from Sony.

But if we talk about real shooting, then this is unlikely to be a big advantage in reportage shooting. Just a camera Canon(when compared to new Sony, then the first is good in terms of ISO), which works well at high ISO.

LCD monitor with 1.6 megapixels

This may seem insignificant to some, but we always check on the LCD screen whether we are in focus, and therefore the resolution of the LCD screen is actually very important. Not to mention manual focus for landscape photography. What I can't figure out is 1 megapixel resolution on a 50 megapixel camera and 1.6 megapixel resolution on a 30 megapixel camera. This is some kind of absurdity :) Apparently, we will be offered later 50 megapixels with a new LCD screen and will be called Canon 5DsR Mark 2.

The fact that the touch screen is a controversial advantage. For a size of 3.2" any "on-screen" buttons are very small and inconvenient to press.

Even specifying the focus point is not very convenient. But let it be ... After all, the function is disabled. By the way, I wonder how she will behave in the cold and something tells me that not everything will go smoothly. in the instructions for special attention is paid to ensuring that the fingers are dry and the screen too.

Shooting mode - time lapse

This mode was not previously available, but it is in great demand for “fast forwarding” all long processes, and not just for shooting stars and clouds.

At the same time for cameras Canon 5D mark II, Canon 5D mark III and some other way to implement timelapse has long been with the firmware Magic Lantern.

Shooting video

In this mode, we see significant improvements and the main improvement is Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which we paid attention to from the camera Canon 80D. I tried Dual Pixel CMOS AF and impressed with its accuracy and speed. Yes, the most important thing is focus and here we have fast, silent and accurate autofocus. If you set up autofocus tracking correctly, you can shoot very good amateur videos. Why amateur? Yes, because professional videos are still shot only with manual focus so that it is where it is needed (here I refer you to cinema lenses - Zeiss primes and Schneider xenons).

Learned how to shoot 4K video. For unknown reasons, it does not use the entire sensor, but only crop 1.6.

There is little good in this, of course, but it is hardly critical. 4K shooting mode has great requirements for all stages of shooting and detailing is unlikely to become a bottleneck here. For example, you will simply have to buy the fastest memory card (recommended 1000x).

At the same time, some note that it still happens that the video slows down. Where can I watch 4K video? How many future viewers have equipment ready to watch such videos and is there any sense in such a resolution? How long does it take to process videos in this format and how long does it take to download them?
More cons than pros to date in my opinion. And it is hardly worth worrying about a full sensor there or a part is involved.

But it became possible to shoot with a frame rate of 100fps and HDR video. The former can be used for the popular slow motion effect, while the latter can be used for shooting in difficult lighting conditions. If earlier during the shooting you left a semi-dark room in the sun, then the camera adjusted the exposure in jumps, then there is no such need. In my opinion, a very cool opportunity, but again for amateur photography. Pros always have a diffuser, assistants and backlight to compensate.

WiFi, GPS, NFC

WiFi

good for the regime live view to display on a tablet or laptop. Transferring files at 30 megapixels can already be annoying because it's not as fast as USB 3.0.

However, it's good that this feature exists! Firstly, I don’t want to buy a separate transmitter for $ 1000, and secondly, I just need to watch the screen live view on a larger LCD screen for precise focusing.

And for transferring files to a computer ... Yes ... It can only be better USB 4.0 “which has not been yet ...”

GPS

Really useless feature. It does not bring any special advantages even for a traveler. usually we already have either a smartphone with built-in GPS or a GPS tracker for navigation. Both, as a rule, can be connected to the camera. But the advantage of them is that they have their own battery and do not drain the camera battery. In addition, they are compatible, as a rule, with all modern software for GPS tracking purposes. Why do I need it directly in the camera is not clear. You can also build in a coffee grinder. I love coffee...

NFC

A surprisingly handy feature. Especially if you have a modern powerful smartphone that supports NFC(As far as I know, these are mostly Android devices). It is poured into the smartphone almost instantly. Poor iPhone owners... (me included).

Canon 5D mark IV vs Canon 5D mark III

Camera photo
	EOS 5D Mark IV	EOS 5D Mark III
Permission	30.4 megapixels (6720 x 4480 pixels)	22.3 megapixels (5760 x 3840 pixels)
Dual Pixel RAW	Image Microadjustment, Shift, Ghosting Reduction	No
AF points at f8	Up to 61 points / 21 cross-point AF points (all individually selectable)	1 AF point
Exposure sensor	~ 150,000 pixels RGB+IR sensor (separate DIGIC 6 processor)	63 zones metering sensor (brightness only)
Burst shooting	Max. ~7fps with AF/AE Max. ~ 4.3fps in Live View with Servo AF	Max. ~6fps with AF/AE Max. ~6fps in Live View without Servo AF
4K video	DCI 4K up to 25/30p (max. 29 min 59 sec)	No
Other video modes	Full HD up to 50/60p, HD up to 100/120p HDR Movie, Time-lapse	Full HD up to 25/30p, 640x480 up to 50/60p
Autofocus in video	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Contrast Detect AF (without Servo AF)
LCD monitor	3.2", ~ 1.62 Mpx, touch screen	3.2", ~ 1.04 Mpx, no touchscreen
GPS	Built-in, clock synchronization
WiFi	Embedded, with FTP/FTPS support	External accessory (optional)

Is it worth changing the camera if you have a Canon 5D mark III?

Permission

If you are shooting a reportage, then in fact 20 megapixels versus 30 megapixels can be an advantage. Less sensitivity to "shake" is often more important than overall resolution in a report.

The result of a higher resolution was the installation of a special damping mirror mechanism, as on cameras of the family Canon 5Ds.

If you shoot mainly landscape and product photos, then yes, it is better to have a higher resolution. But then you have a better alternative - Canon 5Ds / 5DsR.
- this is a "hodgepodge" of good recipes, but not a specialized camera.

Dual Pixel RAW

Not working function. Forget about it right away.

A photo

Autofocus, of course, is better, and especially at closed apertures. How significant is this in real shooting? I have used before Canon 5D mark II which had a "backward" autofocus system, and now I use Canon 5DsR, which has the same autofocus system as the .

Autofocus is probably better. I don't notice it. in real shooting, I most often use the center autofocus point, and to focus on the edge of the frame, I use manual focus.

Focus on live view via Dual Pixel AF in reportage shooting, I consider it an extremely inconvenient occupation, because the convenience of using a SLR camera is to look into the optical viewfinder, and not try to imitate the work of a mirrorless camera. Dual Pixel AF- A function exclusively for landscape shooting and movie shooting.

What would really help with focusing is the function Focus Peaking(it’s convenient to use with lenses that have manual focus), but it’s just that it’s not there! But she is in Canon 5D mark III with firmware Magic Lantern. Paradox!

Video

In video shooting, autofocus has undoubtedly become much better! Especially for amateur video filming. Work Dual Pixel AF with fast and accurate refocusing is impressive. It is also convenient to use face recognition. Although that's why there is no near eye recognition, as on some mirrorless cameras? Here they should learn from fujifilm and in particular .

Exposure sensor

I always use a point exposure sensor and I advise you. Only the photographer's brain is able to distinguish the important elements of the scene, which must be correctly exposed. Accordingly, I don’t care how many thousands of points measuring exposure are there. All the same, the camera does not know how to correctly interpret the information received. I can point my lens at a white tablecloth and get one result, and then at the black jacket of the person at the table and get another wrong result. And only a point that measures exposure by a face or other “medium gray” subject can give the correct metering result.

Burst shooting

There is an advantage in live view because allows you to track focus objects and quickly refocus using Dual Pixel AF. It can be implemented if the camera is on a tripod, and wild animals are running in front of the camera, for example.

Video

Videographers know better, but in general Dual Pixel AF and HDR the videos look good. They are very happy with the slightest improvement in this area, although it seems strange to shoot any serious video on a SLR camera.
On the other hand with the same firmware Magic Lantern you get a focusing "zebra" and video shooting in RAW. It is not clear when the support will come.

LCD screen

1.6 megapixel touch screen with 10x zoom and 1 megapixel without touch screen. About the touch screen, I wrote that this is a controversial improvement. In some situations, it can become worse.
On the other hand, the touch screen will certainly be in demand for shooting video. This is where the extra resolution of the LCD comes in handy.

WiFi

A significant advantage, allows you to transfer pictures to the tablet. The client can evaluate in real time the pictures that he thinks are successful. Can also be used for remote shooting, precise manual focusing, and transferring files to a computer. The latter can normally be implemented (in my critical opinion) only if you set the transfer mode to JPG. At the same time, RAW is written to a memory card in the camera, and JPG is displayed quite quickly on a computer (usually a laptop). If you leave the transfer in RAW, then the mode loses its meaning due to the long wait for each frame to appear (15-20 seconds for a RAW file that is transferred via USB for less than a second).

Resolution test with Canon 16-35/4 lens

We did a resolution test of a fairly fresh lens from Canon - Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM.

A very good lens, although in my opinion it is “dark”.

As a result, I measured about 80 lp / mm at the optimal aperture of F5.6. This is quite good although I often see such resolutions lately, lens manufacturers have been preparing for high resolution sensors in advance.

Results

is a great camera that has absorbed many useful features of its predecessors and received some useful additional features.

But this is not an evolutionary leap, unfortunately. Those. if you buy a camera from scratch, then it definitely makes sense to take it (again, with a good budget), but if you already have a camera Canon 5D mark III, then, it seems to me, you can safely wait for the update to the next version.

What is missing in the Canon 5D mark IV

Personally, I was frustrated by the lack of such things as Focus Peaking(which has been asking for a long time and is easy to implement! It would have an additional convenient mode of operation with manual focus lenses), built-in panoramic shots with on-the-fly stitching (by God, the iphone has been doing this for a very long time) and image stabilization built into the camera (available in modern and). In addition, a swivel screen would not hurt.

This is from what has already been implemented in other cameras.

Some will remember the "zebra" for the video and the indication of failed black on the firmware Magic Lantern.

Uses the same batteries as Canon 5D mark III, but, unfortunately, we see another battery handle. Now you can’t buy it cheaply from 5dm3 anymore.

Optical viewfinder

And I would also look to the future and propose to more actively implement the possibilities of transparency (we see results in JVI). It now displays separate information data, such as focusing points, grid, electronic level, battery power and some others. And imagine if its resolution makes it possible to display the result of Focus Peaking, highlighting areas in focus? This will be a powerful blow to the camp of mirrorless cameras!
I see that they are developing this theme from camera to camera, but very slowly.

LCD screen

With camera LCD screen Canon strange metamorphoses take place.
He really does not want to increase and improves somehow in leaps that are not related to the real needs of specific camera models. In theory, LCD screens should long ago have a resolution higher than 1.6 megapixels by 3.2 "(in small EVIs it has long been 2.5 megapixels), but they have been "trampling" at 1 megapixels for a long time and now they hardly climbed out to 1.6. And not on the family Canon 5Ds, where the image is very desirable to be viewed under a magnifying glass in landscape photography, and on models with a lower image resolution ( Canon 1D X mark II).

reflex camera with magnifier on lcd screen

In fairness, it should be noted that the competitors' LCD screens also cannot boast of high resolution. Nikon D810 and Sony A7RII- 1.2 megapixels.

The second point is the touch screen LCD. Since it is touch sensitive, why is it so small? What prevents it from being enlarged and is there any point in making such a small screen a touch screen if there is no big money?

Canon camera prototype from the future

Perhaps someone will think that the buttons on the left are in the way ... But firstly, half of them are not very necessary and everyone used to live fine without them (styles and rating). And some got along much better elsewhere (Lupa). It turns out only two buttons are really important - "view" and "basket". But Canon quite successfully knows how to place them under the screen.

happy end

Well, we can only rejoice for a good addition to the family of cameras Canon and hope that these shortcomings (otherwise you can’t call what “lies on the surface”) will be embodied in the next future camera models. I hope Canon He'll show you what he's capable of... :)

On this I say goodbye to you, dear readers, and good luck with your pictures!

Recommend

The Canon 5D Mark IV looks promising, but can it beat the Nikon D810 in the comparison test? It is quite possible that he can. Let's get a look.

Both cameras are equipped with full-frame image sensors. They are designed to meet the needs of professionals. To see the difference, you will have to compare not only the characteristics, but also image samples.

1. Feature comparison

Features/Models	Canon 5D Mark IV	Nikon D810
Permission	30.4 MP	36 MP
Sensor size	Full frame (36x24 mm)	Full frame (36x24 mm)
Image Processor	DIGIC 6+	EXPEED 4
Autofocus system	Hybrid, Dual Pixel	hybrid
AF points	61	51
ISO	50-102400	ISO 64-51200
Shutter speed	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Image stabilization	Not	Not
Continuous Shooting Speed	7 fps	5 fps
Video	4K, 30 fps	Full HD 1080p, 60fps
Display	3.2″ 1620k dots touch TFT-LCD	3.2″1,229k dots LCD
hot shoe	There is	There is
Wireless connection	Built-in WiFi, NFC	Not
Battery Life	900 frames	1200 frames
The weight	890 grams	980 grams
The size	151 x 116 x 76mm	146 x 123 x 82mm

Before we start, we should note that the Nikon D810 image sensor has 6 megapixels more, which will definitely add more detail to the pictures compared to the Canon 5D Mark IV camera. At the same time, the Canon 5D Mark IV offers 1 stop more ISO range compared to the Nikon D810 camera.

The Canon 5D Mark IV's autofocus system is more advanced than the Nikon D810. The Canon 5D Mark IV offers a sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF functionality, while Nikon is limited to a traditional AF system. Also, Nikon's autofocus module has fewer autofocus points compared to the Canon 5D Mark IV.

The Canon 5D Mk IV has a faster continuous shooting speed of 7fps, while the Nikon D810 is capped at 5fps. The other big advantage of the Canon 5D Mark IV is the ability to record video in 4K resolution.

The Canon 5D Mark IV has a touchscreen display as well as built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Nikon uses a conventional display and lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

Now let's look at the actual test results.

2. Canon 5D Mark IV and Nikon D810 Sensor Test

Looking at the test shot, you can see that the Nikon D810 captures more detail in normal lighting, but the Canon 5D Mark IV performs much better when the light gets low.

3. High JPG ISO Noise Test

The Nikon D810 creates a lot of noise compared to the Canon 5D Mark IV. Both cameras were tested at ISO 51200. The Canon 5D Mark IV used a Canon EF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM lens, while the Nikon DX810 used an AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm ED F/2.8G lens.

4. RAW file test

And the image was shot in RAW format at ISO 51200. As you can see, the Canon 5D Mark IV offers a more detailed image with better clarity compared to the Nikon D810.

5. Price difference

The Nikon D810 will cost $1,000 less than the Canon 5D Mark IV. For many, this will be the deciding factor when choosing a camera.

6. Verdict: Winner Canon 5D Mark IV

Based on the comparison between the specs and the test shots, it's clear that the Canon 5D Mark IV is a better camera for professional work, despite the lower resolution, which it makes up for in image quality.