Lots of EOS 5D Mark IV Talk, None of it Reliable

[wockawocka]

The 5DX moniker isn't that unrealistic.

We had 1D and 1Ds, then they combined the line and went 1DX.

But we have a split 5D line now. Maybe, just maybe Canon have a revolutionary design to replace both.
5Dx and 5Dxs

 

[AWR]

1DX and 5D3 launch - wasn't there Canon 75th anniversary, or something similar going on also...

NAB, or just few days before it, is great time for C500 II.
No way 5DX, but why not before. It seems Canon launches between or very close to these events. Maybe photokina is different story.

 

[pierlux]

There seems to be a ton of clickbait articles about the EOS 5D Mark IV...

*cough * cough * 8)

Nevertheless, we're here, pleasantly speculating and discussing about the next iteration of the 5D line... what's wrong with it?

I'm in the camp of those who don't believe in the "X" moniker, but

The 5DX moniker isn't that unrealistic.

We had 1D and 1Ds, then they combined the line and went 1DX.

But we have a split 5D line now. Maybe, just maybe Canon have a revolutionary design to replace both.
5Dx and 5Dxs

this is one possibility. Sure, the 5Ds/sr are relatively new, but who knows what the 6D2 is going to be like? What about it moving upmarket not only in specs, but also in build quality and the 5D becoming the only high MP camera? Not probable, but possible, though again I don't believe this scenario.

 

[rrcphoto]

They might as well just announce/release it. Update is long long overdue & I bet Canon is losing body sales every day to the competition.

why is it long overdue?

5D Mark II to 5D Mark III was 3.5 years.
5D to 5D Mark II was 3 years.

It's just sitting at 4 years now.

according to amazon.com - the 5d Mark III #2 as far as full frame cameras, just under the D750. (#7 versus #6 respectively).

 

[jeffa4444]

I realise this is a US site but you really should not under estimate the draw now of The Photography Show. The Canon 5D MKIII was launched before The Photography Show which was the first show it made a public appearance at. Canon has a larger stand this year and has been heavily promoting its presence there. Secondly The UK has more Photographic magazines than any other country many of which are sold in the US and these provide part of the publicity manufacturers need they will all be at The Photography Show.
If Canon dont launch it at the show then for impact the next best place is Photokina not NAB where they wll almost certainly fully showcase their 8K camera which they will not want diluted by the 5D IV / X this is primarily a trade show not a public show. The 5D MKII was launched at Photokina and it really was the star of the show if Canon has transformative tech in the new 5D they may just hold out till then.

 

[Loswr]

I realise this is a US site

You realize incorrectly.

 

[Fritz]

They might as well just announce/release it. Update is long long overdue & I bet Canon is losing body sales every day to the competition.

why is it long overdue?

5D Mark II to 5D Mark III was 3.5 years.
5D to 5D Mark II was 3 years.

It's just sitting at 4 years now.

according to amazon.com - the 5d Mark III #2 as far as full frame cameras, just under the D750. (#7 versus #6 respectively).

Because it's 2016 and the competition has not only caught up but leapfrogged the 2012 Canon 5D3. It's still a popular camera but simply because there is currently no replacement and many Canon users have glass invested in the eco-system. But objectively, an update is long overdue. It's even more outdated in the video world (where 5D3 was once king). Hopefully the 5D 4/X will bring 4K and maybe even the 1DX2 Canon Log, that and with improved DR, the 5D can claim it's top dog status again (and people like me who've switched will hurry back). All we're waiting for is the announcement / specs...

 

[rrcphoto]

I realise this is a US site but you really should not under estimate the draw now of The Photography Show. The Canon 5D MKIII was launched before The Photography Show which was the first show it made a public appearance at. Canon has a larger stand this year and has been heavily promoting its presence there.

it would indeed seem odd to NOT announce it at this show, and then turn around and announce / launch at NAB where they will most likely announce C500 Mark II.

Also would seem odd considering as far as I know, they have never announced a DSLR at NAB.

if it's coming out for the UK show, we'll get the info from digicam-info in a few days time.

 

[rrcphoto]

They might as well just announce/release it. Update is long long overdue & I bet Canon is losing body sales every day to the competition.

why is it long overdue?

5D Mark II to 5D Mark III was 3.5 years.
5D to 5D Mark II was 3 years.

It's just sitting at 4 years now.

according to amazon.com - the 5d Mark III #2 as far as full frame cameras, just under the D750. (#7 versus #6 respectively).

Because it's 2016 and the competition has not only caught up but leapfrogged the 2012 Canon 5D3.

only for those simply interested in specs. it's still obviously selling well.

the 5D3 was never the leader in video specs btw.

the earliest the 5DIV /X would come out would have been last March - summer time frame.

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

all these lack of leaks is a good thing yet bad thing
i said months ago an april/june announcement window
with the camera being in stores by at july/sept at least
hopefully aug

 

[jeffa4444]

I realise this is a US site

You realize incorrectly.

I stand corrected.

 

[zim]

I realise this is a US site

You realize incorrectly.

I stand corrected.

US/Canada its all the same to us jolly foreigners

 

[Wick]

Any reason you are referring to it as 5DX instead of 5D4? Do you really believe Canon will name it 5DX?

Because that's what it is to be called. Already been told by Canon employee testing the new camera they are dropping the mk IV name for 5DX, and that's as much as they would say, not even a hint at what specs were coming.

Four is an unlucky number in Japan. Buildings often skip the fourth floor and mode numbers often skip right over it.

 

[scyrene]

Any reason you are referring to it as 5DX instead of 5D4? Do you really believe Canon will name it 5DX?

Because that's what it is to be called. Already been told by Canon employee testing the new camera they are dropping the mk IV name for 5DX, and that's as much as they would say, not even a hint at what specs were coming.

Four is an unlucky number in Japan. Buildings often skip the fourth floor and mode numbers often skip right over it.

We've had this conversation several times in different threads. The counterexamples are enough (400D, 40D, 1D mark IV, D4), and apparently the superstition is not universal. I think the assumption should be it will be the 5D4 unless we have very good evidence to the contrary (and not just 'I was told').

 

[Don Haines]

I realise this is a US site

You realize incorrectly.

I stand corrected.

US/Canada its all the same to us jolly foreigners

Canada is a far more civilized country than the US... We line up in the snow to eat beavertails....

 

[tron]

Any reason you are referring to it as 5DX instead of 5D4? Do you really believe Canon will name it 5DX?

Because that's what it is to be called. Already been told by Canon employee testing the new camera they are dropping the mk IV name for 5DX, and that's as much as they would say, not even a hint at what specs were coming.

how do we know your not lying about knowing somebody hmm?

Good question! Plus, let's not forget the thread title: "Lots of EOS 5D Mark IV Talk, None of it Reliable"

 

[mcconnell113]

I honestly hope they wait as long as possible that way we don't have to cry when we see the specs.

 

[mkabi]

I realise this is a US site

You realize incorrectly.

I stand corrected.

US/Canada its all the same to us jolly foreigners

Canada is a far more civilized country than the US... We line up in the snow to eat beavertails....

Pssst... They are actually going to believe that we eat beaver tails.... Hahaha.... Leave it to the Toronto zoo to ruin our rep.

 

[Loswr]

Any reason you are referring to it as 5DX instead of 5D4? Do you really believe Canon will name it 5DX?

Because that's what it is to be called. Already been told by Canon employee testing the new camera they are dropping the mk IV name for 5DX, and that's as much as they would say, not even a hint at what specs were coming.

Four is an unlucky number in Japan. Buildings often skip the fourth floor and mode numbers often skip right over it.

So that's why Canon skipped the 1D Mark IV and Nikon didn't release a D4 or D4s. Oh, wait..... :

 

[dash2k8]

Whatever it's called, I hope it is at least equal in low light and DR to my D750. I've had enough of my Nikon-only friends telling me to ditch my Canon gear because the D750 changed the game (they forget that the D750 also made Nikon people sell off their D810's). When I tell them I don't want to give up on my L lenses, they turn deaf and repeat the same lines: better DR and noise in low light and shadow pull. If the 5DX/4/IV/whatever can perform equal to or better than the D750, I will gladly pay twice the price to get one.