Canon EOS 5D Mark IV to Come Before NAB [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will be announced before NAB 2016 in April. How far in advance of the show, we’re not sure. We do note that WPPI is at the beginning of March 2016, while products are rarely announced for that show, WPPI (wedding photographers) is a big target market for the EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re expecting a new Cinema EOS camera for NAB in April, so I don’t think a stills DSLR will get announced specifically for that show either.</p>
<p>While the EOS-1D X successor is expected first, we haven’t been told when that will be unleashed on the masses.</p>
<p>No specifications were given for the EOS 5D Mark IV at this time.</p>

 

[dolina]

Before the Olympics at Rio for both the 5D Mark III and 1D X replacements.

Based on how frequently the 5D Mark III is being put on "sale" its replacement may come out first.

Start saving up, I expect prices to be almost at par with the 5Ds.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Its pretty far off to predict a announcement, but next Spring sounds reasonable.

I doubt if the price reductions of the 5D MK II Gray market cameras are anything more than a reflection of currency exchange rates coupled with typical end of the year inventory clearances. A look at the price history for most products shows the reductions every fall.

Even the Sony A7R II is on sale now.

 

[Chaitanya]

Excited to see what Canon brings to table: 4K, DPAF, and a better sensor are a must at this point.

 

[keriboi]

Make the 5div but also make one with a 12mp sensor for low light. Have two

 

[gsealy]

Excited to see what Canon brings to table: 4K, DPAF, and a better sensor are a must at this point.

I would think so given that there are competitor cameras in that price ranges with 4K and that this announcement is next year. Even the i6 has 4K. But you never know.

 

[PureClassA]

We will get a single 24-28MP variety. Being that this DSLR body is still widely used for video, I just can't imagine not putting in 4k. That said, IF Canon surprises us with two models (24-28mp for stills with 1080p plus a second "C" version with a lower MP count for 4k to avoid binning and built more for video) then everyone's happy.

Canon really needs to get itself into the 4k game in the $2k -3.5k range. The market there is already well established, particularly for EF mount.

 

[TeT]

....Start saving up, I expect prices to be almost at par with the 5Ds.

5Ds starting to look pretty reasonable as we get closer to the end of the year!

 

[Perio]

I could never understand why Canon releases 5d series in March... why not to do that before Christmas or New Year? I did hope the new camera would be available before New Year, but it looks like I need to pick up either 5ds or something else as a gift.

 

[Ulric Wolf]

IF Canon surprises us with two models (24-28mp for stills with 1080p plus a second "C" version with a lower MP count for 4k to avoid binning and built more for video) then everyone's happy.

I'm just changing to Sony then and a lot of people will - there is no point to buy two (or even then 4 if we are counting a backup) cameras if I am pro photographer, but I shoot video too - it's almost 50/50 for me. And I'm not alone like that. It is critical to have 4k and 28mp - it shouldn't be a low light monster, mut be compiting with 5D3 or 6D at least. If canon will go Sony way (making a7R2 and a7S2 - both shooting 4k, but S is low light monster) than it's ok. But it is MUST to have good quality photos + 4k.

 

[EOBeav]

That means you should be able to expect a ~$2kUSD 5DmkIII by this Christmas.

 

[vscd]

I'm just changing to Sony then and a lot of people will [...]But it is MUST to have good quality photos + 4k.

I don't need 4k and I don't want it on my cam. So, what now? Please switch to Sony. Really. Although there seems to be something which keeps you from doing it until now... don't know what it is. 4k is in the A7R2, along with sooooooooo much Dynamic Range, more Resolution and everything will be better afterwards.

For me it's more important to keep the bodyprice reasonable, maybe below $2500. And it has to be a good photo-cam, not a pimped videorecorder.

 

[brad-man]

That means you should be able to expect a ~$2kUSD 5DmkIII by this Christmas.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141783416357?item=141783416357&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

well i said this months ago
they announce it by feb-march and it be released april-may or even late june
just like others i will be saving as well
i dnt have a need for 4K video but a 22-25 maybe even 30 megapixels would be great with 8-10fps for action
and even better low light and less noise across all the high ISOs with some wfi/nfc along being able too use EFS lenses
also bring on DPAF

 

[EOBeav]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141783416357?item=141783416357&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

I'll amend my comment. You should expect a ~$2kUSD 5DmkIII by this Christmas from a reputable dealer.

 

[TeT]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141783416357?item=141783416357&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

I'll amend my comment. You should expect a ~$2kUSD 5DmkIII by this Christmas from a reputable dealer.

This is a reputable dealer. Just no warranty so if there is anything wrong you need to get it squared immediately.
I expect to buy a new 5DIII for less than $1700.00 by years end... Grey market, eBay...

 

[Mars1954]

I could never understand why Canon releases 5d series in March... why not to do that before Christmas or New Year? I did hope the new camera would be available before New Year, but it looks like I need to pick up either 5ds or something else as a gift.

The original 5D, 5D Mk 2 and 5 D Mk 3 have always been desirable for wedding photographers a March announcement makes a lot of sense because the unofficial wedding season runs from about April to October for a a lot of pro wedding photogrpahers.

 

[unfocused]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141783416357?item=141783416357&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

I'll amend my comment. You should expect a ~$2kUSD 5DmkIII by this Christmas from a reputable dealer.

This is a reputable dealer. Just no warranty...

Well maybe there is a warranty.

[quote author=Canon Price Watch]

http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/authorized-unauthorized-dealers-and-grey-market-explained/

Warranty: By the book, you only get warranty in the region your item was originally destined for. If you have a Canon Japan camera, technically you’d have to send your camera back to them for warranty service. In practice though, Canon USA is extremely lenient with its warranty service, especially if you bought the body in the USA. We’ve never had a reader tell us their US-bought camera was rejected for warranty service. Note, the above statement doesn’t apply to clearly imported versions (i.e. different camera name (650D vs. T4i), tampered serial number, etc).

Canon USA repair centers have stated they can’t figure out what’s import vs not based on serial number. We’ve had a few readers tell us that sending a non-US version body for warranty repair was successful, but not enough overwhelming evidence for us to loudly announce it. At this time we recommend trying to send items in for warranty repair, even if they’re import version; Canon seems to stand behind their products and that’s a good thing! Contrast this with Nikon: Nikon USA repair centers won’t touch a grey market item, even if you’re paying for the repair!

Note, in this situation, warranty is at the discretion of Canon and they can unilaterally change their policies at any time.

 

[jeffa4444]

The Canon 5D MKIII first public showing was at The Photography Show in Birmingham, England in 2012 the dates for the show next year are March 19th - 22nd. This year the show was packed so I think it a strong chance Canon would show its replacement there if its ready.

 

[douglaurent]

Canon should focus on developing lenses and stop releasing DLSR's. Mirrorless is the future. Not too long after a 5D4 comes out there will be an A7R3, which probably solves all the few left specs that have still been in favor of Canon. Because of their long product cycles and to save their pro Camera division, Canon will be more and more behind each year, and with a mirror their Cameras will never be able to compete again in certain points with Sony full frame and other coming mirrorless concepts. Sony is clever enough to let the A-Mount die and focus on a Mount with lenses that can support nearly any lens system on this planet (I even used MFT lenses on that).