C-Log Addition to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

[Canon Rumors]

We’re continually receiving more information about C-Log being added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re now told by a separate source that adding C-Log to your EOS 5D Mark IV may require a quick trip to Canon service, and that it’s not as simple as just a firmware update. There is no mention whether or not this will be a service you will have to pay for or not, or if future EOS 5D Mark IV cameras will ship with the feature.</p>
<p>While we cannot confirm this information at present, we wouldn’t be surprised.</p>
<p>We haven’t received any more information about any other features coming to the EOS 5D Mark IV with this upgrade. We also haven’t heard if the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will also get this upgrade.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[CanonCams]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

As someone mentioned, maybe they are trying to bump up the MK IV to make it more marketable for when the 6D MK II is announced?

 

[Hellish]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

LETS SEE IT CANON


FULL FRAME 4k with ability to digitaly zoom in camera up to the current 1.7x crop and everything in between! (And even more zoom in 1080 mode)
100-200mbps in any codec besides motion jpeg!!!

 

[bsbeamer]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

Any time frame updates besides around NAB 2017? I'd expect that to be the announcement and then a summer availability (at the earliest). If shipping bodies back to Canon for service to perform this upgrade, I'd really hope it's more than just adding C-LOG to the camera. There are already custom picture profiles that provide pretty close to C-LOG results without needing to do any hacking or tweaks to the hardware...

 

[vscd]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

It could be that Cooling Parts will be added on some CPUs because a new processorintensive codec will come along with CLOG. Just my guess.

Changing chips on the PCB would also be possible, but then I would say there will be a 5DM Mark IVa like they announced some Astropimped cams in the Past like the Canon 60D a

 

[ahsanford]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

We’re continually receiving more information about C-Log being added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re now told by a separate source that adding C-Log to your EOS 5D Mark IV may require a quick trip to Canon service, and that it’s not as simple as just a firmware update. There is no mention whether or not this will be a service you will have to pay for or not, or if future EOS 5D Mark IV cameras will ship with the feature.</p>
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It's actually a rather straightforward servicing job based on a recent LensRentals teardown I saw.

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[LonelyBoy]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

It's actually a rather straightforward servicing job based on a recent LensRentals teardown I saw.

- A

There's a picture on the internet, so it must be true. ;D

 

[privatebydesign]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

LETS SEE IT CANON


FULL FRAME 4k with ability to digitaly zoom in camera up to the current 1.7x crop and everything in between! (And even more zoom in 1080 mode)
100-200mbps in any codec besides motion jpeg!!!

Just for context, what cameras currently do give 4K off an entire 24mmx36mm sensor and what do they cost?

 

[Fatalv]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

We’re continually receiving more information about C-Log being added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re now told by a separate source that adding C-Log to your EOS 5D Mark IV may require a quick trip to Canon service, and that it’s not as simple as just a firmware update. There is no mention whether or not this will be a service you will have to pay for or not, or if future EOS 5D Mark IV cameras will ship with the feature.</p>
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It's actually a rather straightforward servicing job based on a recent LensRentals teardown I saw.

- A

Please activate dip switches 1, 2, 4, and 6 ;D

 

[Frage]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

All Mark IV photogs. should feel like a V.I.P. Not everyone get the chance to get a pre-production model from Canon. ;D

 

[crazyrunner33]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

LETS SEE IT CANON


FULL FRAME 4k with ability to digitaly zoom in camera up to the current 1.7x crop and everything in between! (And even more zoom in 1080 mode)
100-200mbps in any codec besides motion jpeg!!!

Just for context, what cameras currently do give 4K off an entire 24mmx36mm sensor and what do they cost?

A7S, A7SII, A7RII, they range from 2000-3000, the A7S needs an external recorder that brings the price to 3000. They might not use the entire frame, but it's pretty close.

 

[Diko]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

Yep. This was definitely an early bird. IMHO it wasn't meant to exist as a rumor here.... But who am I to decide?

That joke with the switches made my day though.

IMHO if there's a service any work from service most probably it would be to install or modify existing fan for better cooling ;-) But something very small, not too fancy and complicated.

 

[CanonGrunt]

4.2.2 please. Is that possible?

 

[KarstenReis]

Does C-Log take up more space? I'm not a video person so I don't know. If it does and for the feature to be unlocked could the service be a switch from CF to a CFast card slot? This could be the best of both worlds for some people and could possibly add faster frame rate as well. Just a crazy thought.

 

[midluk]

If they need a hardware modification for C-Log, that would likely be a complete replacement of the main board and not for free. Or there is an extension port and some free space to insert a new board to provide some functionality.
But perhaps the hardware modification is for some other feature announced at the same time, like a stronger motor for the mirror for more fps. Or a dedicated crypto processor for image encryption and signing in camera.
Or even no actual hardware modification, but Canon takes some money for the update (I hope further updates can then be performed at home).

 

[goldenhusky]

For the first time ever bought a high priced item from a unauthorized dealer. Hoping Canon will help update. Keeping fingers crossed.

 

[goldenhusky]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

LETS SEE IT CANON


FULL FRAME 4k with ability to digitaly zoom in camera up to the current 1.7x crop and everything in between! (And even more zoom in 1080 mode)
100-200mbps in any codec besides motion jpeg!!!

Based on the back to back disappointments lately with video features from the "leader" in digital imaging solutions, I do not believe they will do any of these but hey what if we get it. It's good for all of us

 

[goldenhusky]

4.2.2 please. Is that possible?

I don't think so because the "leader" in digital imaging solutions apparently still figuring out how to make a chip to process video without generating heat to run a steam engine

 

[goldenhusky]

Re: C-Log Update to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Not Just a Firmware Update?

We’re continually receiving more information about C-Log being added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re now told by a separate source that adding C-Log to your EOS 5D Mark IV may require a quick trip to Canon service, and that it’s not as simple as just a firmware update. There is no mention whether or not this will be a service you will have to pay for or not, or if future EOS 5D Mark IV cameras will ship with the feature.</p>
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It's actually a rather straightforward servicing job based on a recent LensRentals teardown I saw.

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LOL not sure how much time you spent on that but it's worth it

 

[rrcphoto]

LOL

what a way to F-up all the people that purchased a grey market canon 5D Mark IV.

if I was canon i certainly wouldn't be "freely" upgrading them.